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 provide individual and couples/relationship psychotherapy using a gentle and in-depth style to help you learn to tolerate uncomfortable feelings, identify hidden patterns, and develop a greater sense of inner calmness and confidence. My work is strongly influenced by contemporary psychoanalysis, intersectional feminism, and anti-oppression frameworks. I specialize in working with...
I imagine you are seeking support for one of life's challenging transitions. In the work we do together you will find compassion, warmth, a dose of humor and directness. As a Family Therapist in private practice for over 37 years I am passionate about helping you in a nonjudgmental and supportive way identify and work to resolve the issues that brought you into therapy. I have a diverse practic...
If you find yourself at a place in your life where the next step is unknown or uncertain, I can offer you support, guidance and assistance in a safe, accepting environment. Whether you are experiencing depression, grief, anxiety, relationship difficulties or any other of life's struggles, I will help you explore underlying causes, develop insight and awareness and learn healthy strategies for...
***not accepting new individual clients at this time. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist, please reach out*** Entering therapy is often the first step in an important personal journey. You deserve a thoughtful and compassionate professional who understands you as the expert in your own life while challenging you to grow and learn new ways of being. Let go of old patterns and embrace t...
I specialize in working with teens, adults, and families with addictions of all types, eating disorders, and body image issues. I also have vast experience working with trauma, life transitions, chronic pain, anxiety disorders, and depression in teens and adults. In addition, I like working with young adults and teens who are facing transitions into adulthood. I believe there is no...
I welcome each client into my practice with an open heart and an open mind. My hope is that together we will solve whatever issue it is that brings you to therapy by building on your strengths and empowering you to take on life’s challenges! If you or you child or teen is struggling with anxiety, relational or social challenges, depression or just plain old daily stress, I am here to help. I us...
Do you find your relationship is in a rut? Are you unable to resolve conflict? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? The Marriage & Family Counseling Center can help! While all couples and relationships experience negative patterns at times, there are ways to end those cycles and find healing, reduce conflict and create a more fulfilling relationship. We can help you identify and break ou...
Since the age of eight, I have regularly attended counseling, and it saved me. Decades later, counseling has become my calling--my desire to share the techniques that help us cope with the forces in our lives we cannot control. As a natural advocate of mental, physical, and spiritual health, I also teach yoga regularly. I believe that we reach a state of peace, when we take our lives into our o...
My practice uses many techniques to work with folks who have had difficult experiences. These experiences can make people feel stuck, act out in ways that are hard to understand, and feel as though they are re-creating ineffective past patterns. It is possible to feel better, and I want to help. 70% of adults have experienced a trauma, and 25% of children. As a clinician, I use eclectic...
I believe therapy is a space where you can unload things that you are struggling to carry alone, develop clear insight, build greater self-compassion, and address barriers that keep you from achieving your goals. The first step in doing any one of these things is building a strong relationship with your therapist. I strive to make this possible by providing an open, judgement-free, and warm spa...
All of my clients are the best! They come to see me with all types of issues and I enjoy treating each client as an individual. I treat many different types of clients with mutual respect and empathy. I feel blessed to be with clients on their journey whatever that may be....
The stress of everyday life can often feel overwhelming to us, creating confusion and fear. I believe that our early relationships and past experiences offer the key that can unlock the mysteries of why we often feel at odds with the world around us. I also believe the body and brain hold onto traumatic events and affect our current functioning. I approach therapy from a psychodynamic perspecti...
*Currently full* I am the owner/founder of The Healing Heart Collective PLC. I am currently accepting few new clients. I wholeheartedly believe human beings have the capacity to heal themselves and others. As a therapist, I align with a strengths-based approach magnifying progress, ability, and positivity within each narrative. We are able, we are enough, and we are worthy. I work with adolesce...
¿Se siente abrumado? ¿Está cansado de tratar de satisfacer las necesidades de los demás? ¿Le resulta difícil pedir ayuda y confiar en los demás? ¿Es inmigrante o tiene padres inmigrantes? ¿Se siente atrapado y está listo para un cambio? Juntos exploraremos su pasado, aumentaremos la atención plena y la conciencia en el presente, y desarrollaremos habilidades de afrontamiento para alcanzar sus...
Treatment with me is a dedicated journey to your growth and wellbeing. I offer the highest level of clinical expertise,3 doctorates, with absolute regard to you as a unique individual. I am committed to help you learn and improve your life. My specialization in attachments (parents and beyond), will provide you with essential understanding of the impact of early relationship on current...
