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 did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better." -Maya Angelou. Therapy is a collaborative and supportive journey where we will work together to help you learn practical skills and tools, and to help you to view yourself and others in a more accurate and nonjudgmental light. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions to address thoughts or behaviors that ...
Life can be difficult. Asking for help can be really difficult. Finding the "right" therapist can be downright overwhelming. I am not your "typical" therapist. I don't believe in cookie-cutter approaches. I believe that each person should be treated as an individual and that each individual has their own set of needs. I work together with my clients to figure out what those needs are while...
At some point in our lives, we all face challenges in our relationships or careers, and experience emotional pain. My hope is that through our work together, you will not only learn more about the nature of your problems, but come to a deeper understanding of who you are and what you desire in life. Together we can seek to relieve your suffering, develop more meaningful relationships, build...
I have been working in the mental health and addictions field for nine years and have worked with individuals with trauma, adverse life experiences and the shame these kinds of experiences can have on their day to day experience. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) and have a Masters Addiction Certificate (MAC) and National Cert. for Adolescent...
Relationships can provide the greatest joys and present the most difficulty in our daily lives. By exploring stories of the past, discussing the present and identifying hopes for the future, we can work together to bring healing and develop strategies to move forward with new tools and insights to approach your relationships and life goals in purposeful, intentional ways. Whether it is by learn...
I work with children, adults, families and groups. I believe rapport is vital to the therapeutic process and I strive to create an environment to provide this. I believe in helping people overcome life's struggles by focusing on each person's individual needs, and meeting people where they are at. I use a variety of specific therapeutic approaches to work with individuals on a multitude of issu...
*PRACTICE UPDATE* I will be closing my practice in San Francisco in June of 2020 and relocating to the East Bay. I plan to welcome new clients to my East Bay practice beginning in Fall 2020. Therapy offers the opportunity to heal from the past, break free from old patterns that no longer serve us, and feel more connected to ourselves and others. I specialize in working with adults to address a...
Finding a therapist isn't always easy. Discussing one's inner thoughts and feelings can be uncomfortable and intimidating, but can also lead to something very empowering and life changing. As your therapist, I will provide you with a warm and safe environment free of judgment. I am a compassionate person who genuinely wants to see my clients live their best life. Together we will create an...
Are you a parent struggling with your child, teen or college student struggling due to COVID-19? Are also you struggling with a medical condition, psychotherapy can assist with the healing process, prevention, and developing resilience. I bring a new perspective on combining the elements of therapy with behavior change, mindfulness, and positive psychology and VR. Health behavior change is the...
I work with individuals of all ages who are struggling to cope with difficult life transitions as well as those suffering with mental health disorders. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and strength-based approaches to provide individual, couple/marital, and family counseling services. I see clients with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, self-harm, grief/loss,...
I am passionate about helping children and adults become their best version of themselves in life. I believe that reaching our fullest potential is a process that we work at daily, and I enjoy being a supportive partner in my clients' journey. I have experience helping individuals and families struggling with anxiety, anger management, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, occupational...
This is the first step to becoming a new you. Life can often be overwhelming and filled with obstacles. Making changes is not always easy, but it is possible to overcome the negative feelings in order to reach your full potential. Past and present issues can cause stress, anxiety and depression if not dealt with properly. Therapy is essential to recovery and can provide an opportunity for you t...
Ultimately, my purpose as your therapist is to help you find joy in life. I use a Strengths-based, Feminist, Trauma-informed approach to empower you to trust yourself, and tap into your inner resilience. While I have expertise in my field, I believe that you are the expert in your own life. Together we can work together to process and heal past traumas, gain insight, and replace harmful behavio...
I specialize in a wide range of issues that face children, adolescents and adults with mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders. In addition to my work with Associated Counseling I also work in community mental health . My clinical work has also included providing therapy to emotionally disturbed, physically and sexually abused children and adolescents, individual an...
I am passionate about working with individuals who desire to experience life to the fullest. I will help you find and enhance your strengths as you navigate life's challenges. I specialize in working with people who are motivated to heal from negative life experiences (trauma and PTSD), eating disorders, and anxiety. I prioritize creating a safe space for you to process and gain tools for...
