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
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AND COUPLES. I operate from an attachment perspective, and I believe that we must establish safety in order to grow and change for the better. I aim to help clients heal past traumas, work through difficult emotions, and find their inner strength and truth. I help clients build and strengthen relationships with themselves and others for transformation and healing. My 5...
Reaching out for help or support can make us feel vulnerable, and finding someone who you can trust enough to open up to about your deepest thoughts and feelings can feel impossible. What I can offer to you is a supportive environment, free of judgement and criticism, regardless of what it is you’re struggling with. My approach combines traditional models of therapy (cognitive and dialectical...
I am currently accepting new clients during COVID-19 Are you feeling overwhelmed with life and not sure how to cope? Are you struggling with unresolved childhood issues? Is your past impacting how you are functioning in your daily life? Are you having issues with your friendships, marriage, or children causing you to feel overwhelmed or confused? I can assist you with creating goals to reclaim...
We live in a world where we are constantly being told we need to do more, we need to work harder, we are not enough just as we are. This mentality is causing us to push ourselves to the point of extreme stress, anxiety and burnout. What we really need is balance, peace and a clearer vision of who we are and what we personally need to thrive. This extends beyond ourselves into our relationships....
I have a preference for utilizing many of the counseling techniques within cognitive behavioral therapy because I believe that although individuals will undoubtedly experience hardship and difficulty within their lives, I feel that problems with emotions and behaviors are many times a result of how one thinks and feels about a situation. Because I believe that counseling is not a...
**Not accepting new clients at this time!** Many of my clients often seek therapy during seasons of heightened anxiety, depression and other mood-related issues. Some clients choose to address past traumas and/or grief and loss while others seek help in navigating relationships and our society with issues regarding race, gender, sexuality, ability, spirituality, etc. I enjoy working with young...
Seeking therapy is a brave step. Whether you are presently in crisis or simply feeling a bit stuck in life, I honor the effort & courage that it took you to get here. It suggests that—regardless of how you might feel in this moment—some small (or large) part of you believes in the possibility of a more peaceful, fulfilling life. As a therapist, I am here to not only affirm and amplify that beli...
The decision to seek out therapy could be because you are struggling in one or more aspects of your life, or are looking to explore parts of your deeper self. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and compassionate environment for clients to process through their struggles and pains. I believe that the therapeutic relationship with my clients is an essential component in t...
**Not accepting new clients at this time, but will email referrals if requested.** Hello :) My name is Cassandre Moore and I am licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) for the state of Idaho. I'm from Boise and have lived in the Treasure Valley the majority of my life with the exception of a handful of years in Montana. I feel a special connection with those who share love for our beautiful stat...
In the current world of ongoing and chronic stress, life issues can interfere with anyone's ability to live their life to the fullest. Sometimes these issues are life crises like the death of a loved one, new life phases like parenting and adjusting to a new born, or downsizing when the last child leaves home. Sometimes these issues are related to efforts to manage what feels like overwhelming...
In therapy, I help clients recognize the maladaptive patterns and harmful hidden systems that may be holding them back, and we work together to co-create a happier and healthier way of being in the world. As a professor at Columbia University and the Director of Clinical Training for the counseling psychology PhD program, my research focuses on how negative life experiences impact stress and...
Therapy doesn’t begin the moment you step into an office; it starts the moment you recognize and consider what your preferred future looks like— and here you are. My hope is to demystify the experience of help-seeking and create a space that values you as an individual in the context of your relationships, identities, culture, and environment. As a strength-based and person-centered clinician, ...
Are you looking for a warm, non-judgmental space where you can work through the hard parts of your life? As your therapist, I'll collaborate with you to create a safe space for your authentic self to grow. I can utilize my knowledge of therapeutic skills and techniques to support you in your goals, while also recognizing that you are the expert of your own life and the most valuable resources a...
I am an expert in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. I offer you support and guidance while you navigate your journey to recovery. I create a supportive environment and give you the tools you need to rebuild your life, rediscover yourself, and transform your world. As a person in long term recovery myself- I get it. I have the skills, the training, and the experience to help you get there...
I provide Body/Mind/Spirit Trauma Resolution tx that facilitates emotional & physiological healing, empowering clients to learn self compassion as they rewrite their life narrative. We all often move through our old stories that influence our present. As an experienced practitioner of Somatic Experiencing (SE), EMDR and Psychodrama, I use body based action methods to bring clients into the hear...
