Female Therapists in A5A
Claire LeDrew
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Clarenville, NL A5A
I completed a Bachelor of Social Work from Memorial University of Newfoundland (2016) and a Master of Social Work from Dalhousie University (2023). I have experience providing counselling services and navigational support to young adult/adult populations who are facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, life transitions, stress, emotional regulation, dis(ability), and social issues. Additionally, l have extensive experience working directly with post-secondary students as I have worked in a variety of student support roles that are focus on promoting student wellness, career development and accessibility.
I completed a Bachelor of Social Work from Memorial University of Newfoundland (2016) and a Master of Social Work from Dalhousie University (2023). I have experience providing counselling services and navigational support to young adult/adult populations who are facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, life transitions, stress, emotional regulation, dis(ability), and social issues. Additionally, l have extensive experience working directly with post-secondary students as I have worked in a variety of student support roles that are focus on promoting student wellness, career development and accessibility.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Clarenville, NL A5A
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.