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
When we struggle to make sense of our experiences (due to depression, anxiety, grief/loss, abuse/trauma, relational conflicts or new life stressors), we may seek any semblance of control over our situation, grasping for understanding of all the "whys" or seeking resolution/answers to pacify the "what if's." Simultaneously, sense-making may seem inaccessible or impossible. At times, we need some...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, couples, families, older adults and individuals. Those I work with receive exceptional mental health services which are individualized and culturally sensitive. Through both short and long-term therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to identify strengths which can improve their mental/emotional well-being and lea...
( English | español ) “A flower is not better when it blooms than when it is merely a bud; at each stage it is the same thing — a flower in the process of expressing its potential.” If you are struggling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, changing life circumstances, or feelings of inadequacy, I can help you step more fully into a life that you want. While we all come into this world open and...
Mindful Reflections Counseling Center is a comprehensive psychotherapy practice providing counseling and psychological assessment services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. We know each individual has unique needs and circumstances; therefore, we strive to carefully match those who seek help with the most appropriate clinician to meet their needs. If we are not the best fi...
Each individual is unique and different and having to reach out to someone for help is a scary and vulnerable situation. I acknowledge this and welcome you in a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment to collaborate together with goals to help you. I modify my therapy to the individual needs and personalities. I believe in client centered and strengths-based therapy. I work jointly with...
Has your child has started behaving out of character leading you to wonder what they are going through? Perhaps they are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. Play therapy offers an avenue to gain insight into what your child is struggling with and can help them gain confidence and explore their emotions in a safe environment where they can freely express themselves. I strive ...
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed? Are you having racing thoughts? Do you feel hopeless, helpless, unlovable or unworthy? Are you sad or depressed? It is normal to experience some of these feelings some of the time but when they are occurring more often than not and it is impacting your work, relationships, and things that you normally enjoy, it might be time to work collaborativel...
Therapy can be a remarkable journey into greater self-awareness and towards more intentional living. Whether you are seeking major transformation or simply a means of getting unstuck and getting on with the life you want to live, I believe the most important quality of the therapeutic relationship is that you feel understood. That you attain greater understanding of the origins and nature of yo...
I have a graduate degree in Social Work from The University of South Carolina College of Social Work and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from The University of South Carolina, Spartanburg, with over 20 years of experience in individual, couples, and group therapy. My expertise resides in the management of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, grief, anger, ADHD, relationship issues, adjustm...
I have had the good fortune to work in many clinical settings; schools, mental health clinics, oncology offices, military bases and hospices. This has allowed me to assist individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are dealing with complex issues and circumstances. In each encounter with a client, I bring commitment, curiosity and compassion to the helping process with the goal of accessing th...
I provide a professional mental health service that is faith-based within a Christian perspective. By using evidence-based traditional couseling theories together with common Biblical wisdom, the tangles of life start to untangle. Anxieity, depression and difficult circumstances can be overwhelming. It may seem impossible to come through that hard place on your own. Talking with someone who...
Please note that I am not currently accepting new patients. If you would like to be added to my waitlist, email is the best way to contact me. Relationships are central to the human experience. They shape our expectations about the world, our interactions, and others in our lives. At times, our experiences can leave us feeling dissatisfied, disconnected, and even disillusioned. I am a licensed...
The needs of each person are unique. My experience and training allow me to offer both integrated and specific therapies to help clients who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, life stress and adjustment issues. If you have experienced troublesome or traumatic life events, I will work with you on alleviating negative symptoms and modifying unhealthy behaviors that impact you an...
I am a highly trained and experienced Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience working with a culturally diverse population. My therapeutic style is built upon the assumption that you are the expert on you. Everyone needs support and guidance at some time. Trust that there is hope with the right type of therapy for your unique issues, life experiences and current circumstances...
Change is hard, and life can throw us curve balls that are unpredictable and challenging. Having additional support can help through those times. I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, intimacy and relationship issues, and am LGBTQ friendly. Whether you and your partner want support together or you’re ready to do something different for yourself, it takes courage...
