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.
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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
My name is Amanda Essinger and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work for Family Connection 2, LLC under Dr. Katafiasz, IMFT-S. I specialize in working with families and couples as well as individuals, adolescents, and children. I enjoy practicing experiential types of therapy that encourage prosocial expression of the authentic self. I have...
Dr. Nikzad-Terhune is a licensed clinical social worker who holds a doctorate in gerontology from the University of Kentucky. Her primary focus is working with adults and couples in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relational problems, grief, trauma and issues related to aging and dementia caregiving. She is an instructor at the University of Kentucky and has published in...
Kelly Sherlock-Coffee is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She holds a bachelor's degree in family studies from the University of Kentucky and a master’s degree in social work with a specialization in marriage and family therapy from the University of Louisville. She enjoys working with middle school aged clients through adulthood on issues including anxiety, depression and anger....
It can be both rewarding and vulnerable to begin or continue therapy: I create a warm, non-judgmental space for reworking old patterns that may not serve you anymore. Life experiences, environment, circumstances, and cultural systems of power all shape our understanding of ourselves, of others, and of the world around us. Together we can explore what matters to you most, where you may feel stuc...
Depression can seem scary and lonely. Anxiety may prevent you from having new experiences. Your past trauma may be impacting your ability to trust others. It may be hard for you to convey your emotions or thoughts. My goal is to help individuals not fear past experiences and current emotional states but rather learn from them. Struggling with mental health can be isolating and I would like to...
At Sanctuary Counseling Group, we believe in creating therapeutic relationships with our clients that promote the healing of heart, mind, and soul. Therapy is a Sacred Space. As a systemic therapist I welcome individuals, couples, children, and family systems into the room. I believe in creating a non-judgmental and open context that will often draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance ...
Do you find yourself struggling in your relationships? Do you have anxious, worrying thoughts? Are past experiences negatively influencing your present? We often learn to understand ourselves, and the actions and behaviors of others, through the lens of our early life experiences. I will help you disentangle the complex webs that we all form, which may feel insurmountable to conquer alone. I am...
Carol Lunney is a licensed marital and family therapist. Her focus is working with adults and families in the treatment of relational problems, depression and anxiety. She also has extensive experience working with individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She holds a doctoral degree in human development from Vanderbilt University and a master's degree in marriage and family thera...
Victoria Ewing is a licensed clinical social worker who holds master’s and bachelor's degrees in social work from the University of Kentucky. She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, in-home, community mental health and primary care clinics. Her primary focus is treatment of substance use disorders, with other specialty areas including bipolar disorder, depressio...
Sometimes life is more difficult than we imagine. Anxiety, depression, relational struggles, trauma, losing a job or a loved one can cause us to become stuck. Engaging in a therapeutic relationship can be a vital step toward healing. I have a heart for walking with people in all walks of their journey and especially those navigating a life crisis. I work with adults, couples and adolescents....
Relationships are hard. Each person brings in their expectations, perceptions, and history, which can cause a break down of communication, connection, and a lack of intimacy. If you are ready to take the next step towards a fulfilling relationship, I can help. I will walk with you step by step to help you develop the skills necessary to navigate conflict successfully, express your feelings more...
Many people find themselves stuck in repetitive patterns of behavior and thinking that do not serve their well-being. Therapy helps to identify and examine these patterns in order to understand how and why they affect our sense of self, our moods, and our relationships in negative ways. Together we will uncover new ways of thinking and relating, and learn how to apply them in your life. The...
If you are experiencing an increase in anxiety, depression, or substance abuse during these uncertain times you are not alone. Both as a clinician and as a human being, I can relate and I can tell you that therapy is an effective path to a healthier and more meaningful life. I earned my doctorate from the University of Denver in 2010 and have enjoyed working with both civilians and veterans to...
You may be are reading this because you are struggling, perhaps you have tried everything you can think of to feel better, to solve your problems, or to make things right and nothing seems to turn out in the way you expect. Life can be very challenging and sometimes very painful. Relationships can also be difficult and it’s easy to become stuck–unsure of exactly how you got to where you are and...
Perhaps you have been having difficulty trying to manage your symptoms. Maybe you struggle with depressed or anxious feelings and troubling thoughts. You may at times feel overwhelmed or paralyzed by what you are experiencing. You might even have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep because your mind has once again been hijacked by troubling thoughts. Try as you might, you have not been...
