Feminist Therapists in H3A
My work is in supporting people to improve and strengthen their relationships with others, and who are willing and interested to begin with nurturing their relationship with their own dear self. I support in parenting, step-parenting, not-parenting, care for self and others, feeling and knowing from emotions, building confidence, and journeying through grief and loss. I also work with people who are exploring their sense of belonging and well-being in the context of their relationship to colonization. I recognize that this is a long path, deeply benefited by being grounded in relationship. Also offering CBT-I for better sleep.
My work is in supporting people to improve and strengthen their relationships with others, and who are willing and interested to begin with nurturing their relationship with their own dear self. I support in parenting, step-parenting, not-parenting, care for self and others, feeling and knowing from emotions, building confidence, and journeying through grief and loss. I also work with people who are exploring their sense of belonging and well-being in the context of their relationship to colonization. I recognize that this is a long path, deeply benefited by being grounded in relationship. Also offering CBT-I for better sleep.
Accepting new clients. I specialize in working with the adult population who identify as women in the fields of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, burnout, shame, low self-worth, and perfectionism. I True to my social work roots, I take a non-pathologizing and holistic approach to treatment. I subscribe to the idea that the well-being of a person extends beyond their physical and mental reality and into their sociocultural world. I help the person identify the extent to which their inner and outer worlds have become confused and blurred through unspoken rules, microaggressions, internalized messages and oppressive structures.
Accepting new clients. I specialize in working with the adult population who identify as women in the fields of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, burnout, shame, low self-worth, and perfectionism. I True to my social work roots, I take a non-pathologizing and holistic approach to treatment. I subscribe to the idea that the well-being of a person extends beyond their physical and mental reality and into their sociocultural world. I help the person identify the extent to which their inner and outer worlds have become confused and blurred through unspoken rules, microaggressions, internalized messages and oppressive structures.
Stephanie Kaplan - Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, EdM, co, CCC, OPQ
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H3A (Online Only)
New availability! (Please send a message). l use a warm and inviting approach and create a safe and trusting environment to ensure you feel heard and supported during this process. I am non-judgmental, direct, honest, and work collaboratively with you to achieve your goals. The objective is to help you develop effective ongoing coping skills, understand the root causes of your difficulties, and help you create change to reduce future suffering. I use a variety of techniques and draw from several modalities in order to provide treatment that targets your unique circumstances and the distinct details of your presenting issues.
New availability! (Please send a message). l use a warm and inviting approach and create a safe and trusting environment to ensure you feel heard and supported during this process. I am non-judgmental, direct, honest, and work collaboratively with you to achieve your goals. The objective is to help you develop effective ongoing coping skills, understand the root causes of your difficulties, and help you create change to reduce future suffering. I use a variety of techniques and draw from several modalities in order to provide treatment that targets your unique circumstances and the distinct details of your presenting issues.
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Feminist Counsellors
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.