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
The adage “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow” rings true in my practice. Adversity is part of life, but it should not be an overwhelming part. A difficult situation is simply the starting point towards improvement. I work towards providing guidance and tools to help achieve self-determined success. I believe that teamwork establishes the strength and support needed to reac...
It's not easy to sit across from a counselor and to open up about what's going on in your life. Deep down you know you need to get help, but the challenge is to find someone you can trust and who doesn't judge, someone who "gets" you, and someone who will take the time to know you as a person, and not just a diagnosis. If you're Catholic/Christian, that also means someone who understands the ro...
Helping you find new directions for your life. If you find yourself stuck in a spiral process of repeated behaviors or ways of thinking that ultimately lead you away from the successful life you want to choose, then perhaps it is time to reach out and consult with a professional that can help you learn strategies to become the best version of yourself. I specialize in identifying automatic...
Changes can be scary, overwhelming, and exciting. Moves, jobs, relationships, school, deadlines, and figuring out who you are – it’s too much. One day you notice you aren’t sleeping quite right. You spend more time laying awake thinking, than you do sleeping. During the day you find yourself drifting off; lost in thought. You question your choices up to and after your transitions. What was...
Are you struggling to manage stress, relationship difficulties, anxiety, grief/loss or complex traumas on your own? If you look closely, these difficulties can be mirrors that help us go deeper into understanding what needs to heal. Through mindfully tracking your nervous system, we will recognize new and old patterns and their causes, increase self awareness of the parts of you craving to heal...
Are you a professional struggling with depression and anxiety but don't know why? Are you at a place in life where you believe you should feel happy, but are still struggling and most days you feel like "uggh"? By teaching you real tools, and helping you process through old experiences, you can find the relief, growth and joy you have been seeking. If you are tired of reading self-help books,...
We all have moments in life when we could use help processing our feelings and emotional pain. We have times when we feel alone and believe that no one else could possibly understand what we’re going through. Talking with a therapist, someone who’s objective, who will work with you in a way that is meaningful and relevant to you, can be beneficial during these times. I believe good therapy can...
Relationships, work, school or life can be challenging. Fortunately, you don't have to be alone in figuring out what's going on or how to cope. Psychotherapy is a place to talk to a caring professional who is knowledgeable and neutral. I'm trained to facilitate people's ability to be more adaptable, tolerate emotional distress more effectively, and make more functional choices (in romantic...
Do you desire to make a change in your life? Do you feel like you are not in control of anything? Have you been betrayed or are you harboring resentment, or anger towards yourself or someone else? Are you struggling with sexual issues? Need help to heal wounds from the past? Are you in a never ending cycle of worry, guilt, denial, regret? Is it hard for you to be around others without feeling...
When skiing, it is important to keep your weight forward; leaning in gives you control. The paradox is that very often our thoughts and emotions scream for us to do the opposite, to lean back, away from what brings us anxiety and fear. In life, like in skiing, leaning back is a natural instinct, but too often it serves only to diminish our control and take us in a direction opposite from the on...
Many of us struggle with physical illness, emotional pain or relationship problems. Sometimes life looks fine on the outside, but we hunger for something more. That feeling of emptiness can lead to depression, anxiety, addiction, physical illness or other problems that seem overwhelming. But the answers are there, because inside your heart is a wellspring of wisdom and love. By uncovering and...
My primary approach is to help individuals, couples and families recognize their strengths through a person centered approach. By helping clients recognize their strengths, we can work together to help improve overall well being, communication and attain goals that are identified. I have extensive experience with, but am not limited to, working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer...
I work with women and men who may be suffering in relationships due to stress, anxiety, depression or changes in life that have become overwhelming. My primary goal is to provide a safe, confidential space for clients who are ready to begin the process of healing. In this space we will develop a therapeutic relationship and begin to shift the mindset that has created suffering and move toward...
Core Energetics Body Psychotherapy makes the connection between the body, mind and spirit. The body holds both the psychological wounding and the higher life plan. Chronic psychological patterns and emotions held in the body hinders living life to your fullest potential. Using body techniques, movement, touch, and breathwork, I can help you transform these blocks. This integrates body, mind, an...
My therapeutic approach is rooted in expressive arts techniques with the guiding principles of trauma-informed care. Creative Arts and Applied Behavioral Analysis are my specialties with emphasis on bio-feedback, guided imagery and music, art , movement and contemplative practices to reduce anxiety. Practice specialties Adults, Children and Adolcesents I started my career as a Music Therapist a...
