Feminist Psychotherapy emerged as an approach to counseling as the waves of feminism gained popularity in mainstream western society. It examines the unique way women relate to the world around them after being seen as inferior to men for many generations. It’s also a response to the once male-dominated field of psychotherapy as a whole.
Feminist therapists aim to treat all genders as equally deserving of respect and dignity and accept. They believe in the historical marginalization of all genders besides males.
Critical to Feminist Psychotherapy is an analysis of power dynamics. Power dynamics are inherent in any relationship, specifically within the counseling relationship. Usually, a counselor is an “expert” with high levels of education and status. The client then is thought to be less than. Feminist Psychotherapy, instead of ignoring this power dynamic or using it to their advantage to tell clients what they ought to do, seeks to highlight it and converse about it. Bringing up how the power dynamics affect the counseling relationship helps people examine the power dynamics in all other areas of their life.
Feminist Psychotherapy can be helpful for a range of mental health concerns, can be utilized for a person of any gender identity, and can be used in group settings, family settings, or individual counseling.
Critical to Feminist Psychotherapy is the idea that people grow through relationships with others. Your therapist might help you analyze your patterns of relating to significant others in your life and might ask you to recall some of your early relationships with parents or other caregivers.
Feminist Psychotherapy does not have a list of techniques necessary for treatment. It focuses on the ideas of empathetically relating to you, from one human being (your counselor) to another (you). A healthy relationship with your counselor becomes a model for all of your relationships.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Feminist Psychotherapy
Jessica is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in sexual issues, trauma, & addiction. Her counseling approach is very goal & client focused. Jessica uses a variety of therapeutic interventions based on the client's needs & treatment goals. She strives to provide a safe non-judgmental environment for her clients as they process their feelings & work towards their goals. Jessica is...
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I help individuals understand and cope with issues such as struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, and loss/grief. I have helped adolescents, college students, and adults with diagnosis such as Bipolar I disorder, Severe Depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The clients I saw said I am helpful, encouraging, and witty. I am very understanding, empathize, and utilize CBT, family therapy, feminist...
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My name is Jessi Mayfield and I am a licensed professional counselor with 12 years of experience in the mental health and drug and alcohol field. My approach to therapy is one that is strength based, holistic and down to earth. I will guide clients to draw from experiences as they discover and explore their goals for personal change and growth. We will collaborate in a respectful, non-judgmenta...
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