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
To stay true to my specialization, I will only be accepting new clients for relationship counseling purposes (or through a personalized referral). This can be for couples counseling, individual counseling, or family therapy that centers around relationship issues. I am most passionate about my work, and more effective, when focusing on these specializations. I also work with many "nontraditiona...
Eleanor works with women across the life span that are struggling with Eating Disorders, body image issues, identity issues and depression. Discretion is paramount and convenience is a luxury. Eleanor works with her clients in their own homes to best accommodate today's multi-tasking woman. Individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy as well as therapeutic meal companionship are all...
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Accepting new clients! I have experience working with individual adults and couples. I provide a neutral, nonjudgmental and compassionate environment that helps you throughout your journey of becoming a better version of yourself. I have always had a natural ability to help others and followed my intuition to become a mental health therapist. I truly enjoy what I do and look forward to working...
I work with couples and individuals who wish to address emotional, relational, and identity conflict. This involves tailoring my treatment approach to the unique needs of each client. In my couple and family work, I aim to nurture clients' skills related to intimacy, shared understanding, communication, and connectedness, while respecting each partner's need for independent growth. I believe in...
Seeking out therapy is a very heroic action in and of itself, perhaps your first proactive step into redefining your sense of self, creating a new life story, and taking a leap into the direction of self-care. If you are reading this, you may be in a state of uncertainty, or perhaps connected more deeply than you would like to be to the effects of depression, anxiety, or your daily life...
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I support my clients in weathering life's storms and in discovering the goodness and tenderness that we all possess inside ourselves. I work from a mindfulness-based practice of "being with what is," while teaching clients how to utilize their body as an ally in their healing journey. As a Certified Hakomi Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Portland Oregon, I provide counseling fo...
I offer Telehealth, or virtual therapy, through a HIPPA compliant platform to better meet the needs of my clients. I have extensive training in dialectical behavior therapy and years of experience providing a comprehensive DBT program to both adolescents and adults. I also offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a brief therapy modality. As a collaborative therapist, I take a personal appro...
My name is Aimee Facchini and I am private practioner on Cape Cod, Ma. I have my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and my Masters in Social work. I am a LICSW with more than 25years of experience. My work experience is diverse and extensive from nonprofit agencies to grass root programs to crisis management to private practice. I have worked with individuals and families struggling with symptoms ...
