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
There is nothing wrong with asking for help and it’s important to remember that. “Asking for help when you need it does not show weakness, it shows tremendous strength”— it takes self-awareness; it takes courage and the willingness to be vulnerable. A great quote by Fred Rogers says, “When we talk about our feelings they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary." **Email is the...
Marie is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 15 years of outpatient experience helping individual, couples and families obtain optimal mental health and improve their interaction. Using active, solution focused techniques, Marie can help you live your best life. As a Life Coach, Marie can help you attain your goals in a timely manner. Marie will work with you to complete a ten poin...
Life presents a whole variety of challenges that we face. My goal is to help people navigate those life transitions and challenges to find contentment. Using a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness based cognitive therapy, I believe that everyone can increase awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and tap into the gratitude and strengths in their life in order to...
I am a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in mid-town Manhattan and Staten Island. I specialize in individual and group therapy with postgraduate training in psychoanalysis, CBT and Gestalt. I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist. Together we can create solutions to any life stressors that may be impacting you. My work focuses on helping clients with a range of issues, such as...
I am a trained EMDR therapist focusing on the treatment of trauma and its common co-occurring disorders such as substance abuse and personality disorders. While Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing was initially developed for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it is still widely used to treat other common mental health issues such as: anxiety disorders, mood...
**Not Accepting New Clients until October 2020 *** Like the phoenix that rises from the ashes, I aspire to empower my clients to overcome the obstacles and adversity they have endured in order to establish a life of self-authenticity and growth. It is my passion to provide a collaborative, person-centered approach to individuals, couples, and families throughout the Las Vegas community. In...
I have experience working with many different client concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use problems and interpersonal/family conflict. I also have particular expertise working with people who have survived some form of trauma, including childhood abuse, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, military trauma and accidents/injury. The effects of trauma are...
Seeking therapy is appropriate when your life circumstances are unsatisfying, if you're having relationship problems, difficulty adjusting to change, or when working to set new directions for your life. I take a positive approach to identifying your needs and achieving your goals. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have a broad range of skills. I have over 40 years of professional experienc...
My name is Hope McCoy. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor who earned a Master of Arts degree from Liberty University and Bachelors of Science degree from Mt. Olive College. I provide counseling services for adults, couples and families. My clinical experience includes treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, workplace stress, career/life transition, blended families,...
I work with people who are struggling with emotional issues related to life challenges and transitions. I treat a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar illness, and post-traumatic stress. I will help you tap into your inner resources and expand your coping skills, thereby helping you to feel empowered and in control of your life. Your relationship, comfort level, and tru...
I came to this work as a result of the adoption of my daughter through the foster care system in California. From the day I began work, I have devoted my work to the well-being of others. I specialize in: EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, trauma therapy, Gottman Method of couples therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, strengths-base therapies and more. I am committed to helping individuals, couples,...
We all find ourselves at times where we feel lost and confused. Things in our lives may not be going the way we want or we may find ourselves coming up against repeated stumbling blocks in certain areas of our lives. I believe that therapy can help us reconnect to parts of ourselves that we have forgotten about or lost track of. Having these parts back on board helps us to find deeper connectio...
NARCISSISM! EMOTIONAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE! Dealing with an abusive, hostile, professional, threatening the entire ecological system of your life? Is it your partner, spouse, boss, co-worker, family member? Putting you down and/or threatening you & in the next breath telling you how much they love you? Are you drained, devalued, debilitated to exhaustion? Are you experiencing trivial demands,...
The journey towards self exploration, analysis and healing is a sacred and a deep encounter, probably one of the deepest. Finding the right person who is able to attune to and respond to your needs is an essential part of this journey. In my practice I provide a gentle, yet powerful environment, to restore vitality to your life. I believe our sense of being is naturally capable of nourishing...
Anxiety interferes with our ability to maximize our potential and can debilitate our ability to interact with others. The persistent worry and physical symptoms that accompany that worry manifest into intrusions in our daily living. The struggle of dealing with anxiety is all-encompassing and is a difficult journey to venture through alone. I work with people to help them find lasting relief fr...
