Women continue to face discriminatory practices, attitudes, and institutions even in modern society, and these issues may affect their mental health. Women may choose to enter counseling for gender-related issues or other mental health concerns, and, as a result of their gender experience, women’s issues come up within therapy.
Available Treatment Options
Many types of therapy can assist people with women’s issues. Feminist Therapy approaches counseling that centers on women’s and other genders besides men’s experiences, focusing on relationships, social understanding, empowerment, and advocating for equality. Women may also feel comfortable in group therapy with other women, as being surrounded by people who can understand their experiences can be therapeutic.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Women's Issues
Trauma, (PTSD), Depression and Anxiety are tied together. They affect an individual's moods, thoughts, grief, losses, pattern of thinking, coping mechanisms, fears, safety, self-esteem, confidence, and life. I HELP MY CLIENTS HELP THEMSELVES, by using a blend of proven theories, healthy models, and personal experience, to untangle and compartmentalize their issues. The client has an opportunity...
My name is Leeann, I obtained my Master's in Social Work from the University of Kentucky in 2002. I've spent the last 18 years working with adolescents and adults who have experienced gender based violence, abuse and assault. I have a non-judgmental, collaborative approach to working with people. I offer interventions for individuals who struggle with issues including trauma, low self-image,...
Life brings challenges… sometimes all at once. We may not be able to control what or when things happen but there are tools that can help us make it through those challenges successfully. You (or your child) may be looking for a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings or to develop new behaviors in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. Therapy gives us an opportunity to learn, grow...
That tightness in your chest, laying awake in your bed at night thinking about all the things your “should have” done, pacing the room, the worry if “am I good enough,” worrying if you forgot something, constantly thinking people are thinking negative things about you—these are not healthy thoughts and they most likely did not happen overnight. The goal for all my clients is to help alleviate...
**PLEASE NOTE, I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Change can be really tough. Chances are, you’re probably repeating similar patterns over and over. We all do this. It can really help us at times—if something goes well, let’s keep doing it, right? But then what do we do when it doesn’t go well? What do we do when it seems like each time we’re doing the same thing and getting the same...
Therapy is unique and diverse, as is each individual. Depending on the issue and type of therapy, help can come in the form of support, guidance, information, self-knowledge and/or a space to learn and practice new skills. The center of my practice is focused on building empowerment, balance, self-esteem, and self-awareness. I offer a warm and empathic environment for those facing difficult lif...
Often men find it difficult to identify their emotions or are unable to translate their emotional experiences into words. I can teach you to learn behaviors and skills to allow you to better express emotions such as vulnerability, intimacy struggles, and perceived weakness. It is very important to most men to feel they are respected and appreciated. Men need a safe place to express their feelin...
I am a believer in the human experience and normalizing the suffering that is a part of that experience. I do not take a pathological approach to individuals' mental health. I believe you will suffer within your lifetime and that we can work together to build your capacity for resilience. That being said I understand that some individuals have a chemical imbalance, or may experience psychosis i...
In this fast-paced, technology driven world it can sometimes feel like we're the only one standing still. Feeling lost, left behind or alone can be incredibly painful. I work with clients to help them to find the important connections in their lives and to heal from emotional injuries and traumas while embracing their unique strengths and life experiences. As an EMDR trained therapist I often s...
Art Rosengarten, Ph.D. has over 30 years of experience in North County San Diego working in private and group practice settings. His approach with individuals and couples is eclectic, warm, penetrating, and illuminating. He is grounded in many mainstream therapeutic philosophies, and additionally, has training and experience in Jungian psychology and active imagination, as well as mindfulness a...
My approach is kind, direct and compassionate. You as a client, are my number one priority. We all are different so that means we all need different things to help us grow! My focus is to meet you where you are, assess your strengths and uniqueness, then work together to find a way to utilize and integrate those into accomplishing your goals. I like to gently push my clients toward openness,...
With 22 years of experience helping people through life changes, I am well equipped to identify the barriers holding people back and the steps needed to move forward. A first session can be very anxiety provoking for some, “opening the lid,” and letting things out that scare you (and maybe you wish weren’t true). I will help make it easier for you. I’m down to earth, professional and genuinely...
No two people have the same story. Together, we will decide what works best for you to improve your quality of life, overall health and wellness. I believe in individualized healing and a collaborative process for helping individuals to identify positive solutions and goals for life’s hurdles. I aim to provide a safe environment to work with individuals on various life issues. Helping individua...
