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
***I am not accepting new patients at this time*** I am a licensed clinical social worker and recent graduate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. I have worked in public and private sector behavioral health clinics. My own personal experiences with loss and trauma deepen my passion in working towards improving the lives of others. I provide an integrative approach to overall wellness. ...
I have 30 years of experience in a range of settings with people of many different backgrounds. My professional experience in concert with my personal journey enable me to focus on the person in the room and strive to understand their unique needs, goals and how psychotherapy can help in this process. I believe that the psychotherapy relationship provides an ideal forum for helping people move...
You have it all together. At least, that’s how you present to others. Inside is a different story. You doubt yourself. You spiral into self-criticism and negative self-talk. You know certain behaviors and ways of thinking are problematic, yet you’ve brushed them off for years. Lately, you worry (and maybe even panic) that this is how it’s always going to be and that you won’t attain the things ...
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages in individual, couples, or family therapy. I offer my services in person in offices in the Pill Hill area of Oakland and in Walnut Creek as well as via teletherapy on a secure platform. I have evening and weekend sessions available. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with training in a variety of therapeutic modalities. I prefer to adjust my style...
Accepting clients now! Sometimes it's difficult to talk about what hurts. Words to describe our feelings and experiences don't often come easily, or things can feel so big and complex that it's hard to share them with someone else. Maybe you've tried other forms of therapy and are still feeling confused or stuck. As a certified art therapist and licensed counselor with training in trauma, I enj...
Often times past traumas, relationships or events have caused us to separate from or deny certain parts of ourselves. We may notice life getting more difficult or confusing because we are not functioning as our true, whole self. I believe that the symptoms we are experiencing are messengers from parts of our body or mind that need healing. I work with clients holistically to make changes to the...
You feel irritable and wonder whether you will ever be your old self again. You may question whether you are doing enough, are coping with a loss, or resent your partner for not helping. When you thought about starting a family, this is not quite what you expected. Nothing prepares us for motherhood, or the other curveballs life throws. Since 2005, I have met many women who think everyone else ...
Dr. Katherine Helm is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 24 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and groups in multiple clinical settings including college counseling, psychiatric hospitals, community mental health, and private practice. She is the author of multiple books on working with couples and sex education for high school and college students and is also...
I work with a variety of people, all facing different challenges. I am here to support and you as you continue to explore your passions and curiosities. I can also be helpful by gently challenging you as you continue to discover new aspects of yourself and your life. The one common thread that all of my clients share is that they are all motivated for change in order to reach their highest, and...
Many come to therapy to change patterns of relating to others and themselves that they feel no longer serve them. I believe that these patterns, hard as they may be now, likely played some important role for you in the past. Perhaps addictions, habits, or defenses met otherwise unmet needs in your life, but now have become limiting and compulsive. I see myself as your partner in a process of de...
Do you feel that there is something that is holding you back from living the life you want to live? That you are stuck in a place and either anxiety, depression, or apathy won’t allow you to live the life you want? Whether it’s a small or big challenge you are facing, the health of your inner self is important and you deserve a safe place to heal. I can offer you a space where you will feel...
I believe that each of us struggles to find meaning and connection. Although others tell us that the solution is simple, change is difficult. We often become discouraged that we do not have the power to create the life and relationships we long for. My job as your therapist is to instill confidence and equip you with skills to create a life where your problems no longer manage you. Life will ne...
Are you experiencing self-doubt, or fear? I am eager to help clients develop faith, grace, self-acceptance and confidence. I see therapy as a blessing or rejuvenation of ones spirit into purpose. In session, we will discuss your personal story which includes: pain, healing, and triumph. To obtain this enriching self-value it will take patience. Together, we will discuss your personal needs,...
If you feel like you've never accessed your full potential and have trouble experiencing self-acceptance, forgiveness, healing, connection, and joy, I can help you! My super power is not giving two shiggity’s about what you’ve been through or where you’ve come from. My clients experience zero judgment from me and absolute positive regard. Whatever your history entails, it’s all apart of what’s...
I believe that therapy is a bridge that connects our psychological and emotional health and brings us back to the best version of ourselves or the person that we desire to be. If we are given the tools and the support to overcome stressful situations, relationships, and manage everyday tasks, we can grow and succeed in ways that we are unable to alone. As a therapist, it is my goal to equip my...
