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
I call back in 24 hrs. If you desire results, welcome. I offer HIPAA secure video conference and face to face therapy. I work with people feeling unsatisfied with their current life and emotional situations, looking for a deeper sense of fulfillment, connection and/or balance in their lives. I help find the connection between their thoughts and feelings. I explore how desires manifest themselve...
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I look forward to helping clients reach their highest level of healing and wellbeing. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I work with children when parents and/or guardians are also willing to participate in treatment. I use a collaborative approach to discover solutions for issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem issues, relationshi...
Rene is a Texan-turned-New Yorker, drawn to the city by his affection for people-watching, music, architecture, and multiculturalism. He cites some of literature and film’s most neurotic characters as inspiration for becoming a psychotherapist, and enjoys interacting and helping his clients get to deeper places of self-insight. Today, Rene works in private practice and provides services to peop...
My intention as a therapist is to provide compassionate witness, to ask questions that grow awareness, and to support you in deeply knowing and caring for yourself. Trauma, oppression, and habitual patterns hold many of us back. Counseling is a place where we can face our pain and empower ourselves to show up authentically. This is sacred work. Welcome. My work is somatic, relational, systems...
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Karen Reed is a Licensed Clinical Therapist. She is currently offering online sessions to new clients. Karen is a seasoned professional who has been helping people through difficult life transitions and challenging emotional struggles for over fifteen years. Her approach to therapy is designed to help you tap in to the strengths and positive attributes you already posses to decrease anxious and...
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I work with relationships-the dance between the Feminine and Masculine. My interactions with couples & families experiencing conflict, relationship challenges and recovering from wounds leaves them feeling a sense of renewal. My focus on the Feminine specifically aims to help women develop confidence to live the life they desire. I have cared for people experiencing a broad range of struggles...
"We are all seeking contentment by fulfilling our life purpose and connecting authentically with others." I have extensive training in evidence-based therapies and utilize many complementary holistic practices based on client need. I am a well respected clinician who is widely known for providing effective psychotherapy, my lively sense of humor, playfulness and exceptional warmth and caring. M...
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, in my 39th year of practice. I see individuals, couples and families. I am a strength-based, collaborative therapist who provides active and direct feedback about your concerns. Because I believe relationships are both the foundation of our health and at times the source of our distress, I attempt to engage in therapy the persons in your life who a...
