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
ONLINE and IN PERSON therapy in CALIFORNIA for WOMEN experiencing ANXIETY, DEPRESSION and POSTPARTUM concerns! You have been feeling sad, anxious, irritable and no longer yourself. You want to enjoy your life, but you are overwhelmed, frustrated and exhausted. You may be struggling with adjusting to life as a new mother, working mom, college student or as a partner. Over time, you have lost a...
During these current times anxiety and stress build easily in the home and in business. Accepting New patients after 01/03/21. Speaking with me has aided many in bettering relationships at home, work and parenting Online appnts available for Individuals Couples and Families: F2F Zoom or phone. Please allow 24-48 to return your call. I am the Theorist of “The Universal Relationship Pyramd” autho...
I believe healing comes from listening, empowerment, self-awareness, advocacy, and collaboration. Chronic illness and disability can limit an individuals quality of life in many ways: (1) employment, (2) school, (3) relationships, (4) physical, and (5) mental health. A disability does not define a person’s identity, or limit functioning. If you are living a life filled with stress, anxiety, or...
What gets in the way of you achieving your goals or of feeling a sense of joy? How do you want this day to unfold? My goal is to create a safe space to work together to deepen our understanding of the places where you are struggling right now and to uncover your strengths. I believe that you already have what you need inside of you. I am a warm and compassionate listener and I can offer evidenc...
I applaud you for exploring and embarking on this new adventure of healing and restoration in your life. My areas of specialty include helping people heal from early childhood trauma, which sometimes results in depression and anxiety as well as addictions such as overeating, gambling, shopping, and eating disorders. For others they just cannot seem to find joy in their lives and are not sure wh...
My goal is to support your resilience and connection to that which helps you thrive. We'll explore the areas of your life that are interfering with this flow, allowing space for anything and everything that needs to come up. Drawing on a somatic, or body-oriented approach to psychotherapy, we may pay attention to how your thoughts, emotions and feelings are being stored or expressed in the body...
Dr. Arlene Krieger is Licensed with the Board of Medical Quality Assurance and specializes in Relationship, Couples therapy, Individual therapy, child, adolescent & family issues. Dr. Krieger's 20 years of clinical expertise makes a difference in your desired therapy needs. Today's world creates many challenges with both personal and work issues. As a post-modern therapist, there is no Freudian...
Suffering is an inherent part of the human condition, but it doesn't mean that we need to move through it alone. Irvin Yalom, an American Existential Psychiatrist, describes the therapist and client as "fellow travelers". This truly resonates with me, as I believe that a collaborative approach and the steadily cultivated care and trust in the therapeutic relationship can fuel meaningful growth ...
Pursuing therapy is an admirable step; it takes a lot of courage and energy. As such, I approach therapy with a respectful, accepting attitude. Whether working with an adult, teen or entire family, I operate from the notion that everyone is doing their best, given their circumstances. I assume an active role in therapy: I quickly engage, listen deeply and reflect back. I will ask clarifying...
You've played it tough for a while, doing your best to cope. But you need relief now – someone who will be with you in your pain, so you don’t have to suffer alone any longer. Whatever is not supporting your needs and desires – whether it’s a job, a relationship, or your inner dialogue (which can be the hardest critic, after all) – these are all valid reasons to need relief. It is enormously br...
Our human life is full of suffering. Also, you are in a pain. Maybe you are blaming yourself for this pain. Our mind is often very noisy and loud, full of judgment, our worst critic, often creating unnecessary suffering. Our mind is telling us that we are not perfect, not beautiful, or not good enough. We believe that if we would try harder, or work better we would deserve love or life without...
I feel that it is a privilege to provide a non-judgmental and safe space for my clients. I work with adolescents through older adults and I utilize mindfulness, strength-based, and insight-oriented approaches. Sessions are tailored to individual client needs. I specialize in depression, anxiety, identity issues, life transitions, relationship and family dynamics, and post-partum concerns. I hav...
I specialize in helping adults and elders work their way through difficult life adjustments. It can be very difficult to see your parents age, and it can be hard to be the parent that is aging. There are always many complex decisions to be made. Divorce, retirement, moving, isolation, and grief are some of the more difficult transitions. Whether suffering from loneliness, depression, anxiety,...
My name is Mary Crafts and I am the owner and operator of Sage Counseling Center. I serve teenagers, adults, individuals & families in the journey toward healing. I have been blessed with the honor of helping people challenge and overcome life's hardships, and I am continually inspired by the resilience of the human spirit when we are given the tools we need to be over-comers. My specialty is i...
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true self and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. These challenges may be...
