Female Therapists in N1K
Hi there! I started Guesthouse Therapy with a desire to support individuals looking to deepen their relationship with themselves and improve their quality of life. If you are struggling with high stress, anxiety, or depression, because of issues related to your relationships, work, or identity, past or present, you are in the right place. I work with a systemic lens, constantly learning about what it means to be anti-racist and anti-oppressive, and practicing within those frameworks. I am aware and critical of environmental, cultural, and societal impacts on our mental health.
Hi there! I started Guesthouse Therapy with a desire to support individuals looking to deepen their relationship with themselves and improve their quality of life. If you are struggling with high stress, anxiety, or depression, because of issues related to your relationships, work, or identity, past or present, you are in the right place. I work with a systemic lens, constantly learning about what it means to be anti-racist and anti-oppressive, and practicing within those frameworks. I am aware and critical of environmental, cultural, and societal impacts on our mental health.
Delaney DeFrancisco
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1K
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, unable to access a version of you that feels trapped within? You are not alone. Specializing in facilitating growth in adolescents and adults, I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety or depression stemming from self-worth concerns, past hurtful experiences, or obsessive thoughts and behaviours. Wounds from hurtful experiences can significantly impact how we perceive ourselves, the world, and others. These wounds may prevent you from living a life aligned with your true wants and values.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, unable to access a version of you that feels trapped within? You are not alone. Specializing in facilitating growth in adolescents and adults, I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety or depression stemming from self-worth concerns, past hurtful experiences, or obsessive thoughts and behaviours. Wounds from hurtful experiences can significantly impact how we perceive ourselves, the world, and others. These wounds may prevent you from living a life aligned with your true wants and values.
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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.