Feminist Therapists in 02494
Bruna Moraes Leite
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Needham, MA 02494 (Online Only)
Hello, I am happy you are here. First of all I want to recognize that you are already took the first step towards your well being. My name is Bruna and I have many years of experience working and collaborating with individuals, families, children, and adolescents with a variety of life stressors, diagnosis and with a culturally diverse background. I am driven to help others to find ways to cope with feelings and emotions that impact tremendously their daily life. A crucial component of our work depends on our ability to develop a partnership that is built on mutual respect and commitment and hard work.
Hello, I am happy you are here. First of all I want to recognize that you are already took the first step towards your well being. My name is Bruna and I have many years of experience working and collaborating with individuals, families, children, and adolescents with a variety of life stressors, diagnosis and with a culturally diverse background. I am driven to help others to find ways to cope with feelings and emotions that impact tremendously their daily life. A crucial component of our work depends on our ability to develop a partnership that is built on mutual respect and commitment and hard work.
Jessica Stahl
Psychologist, PhD, LP, HSP
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02494 (Online Only)
My practice is currently focused primarily on adults (18+) who are navigating a career transition (returning to work after time out of the workforce, considering shifting to another line of work., etc.). I offer a 10-session telehealth group focused on helping participants figure out the answer to "what's next?". In addition, I take a limited number of adult clients for individual telehealth psychotherapy and/or career counseling. I have particular interest & experience in providing psychotherapy to therapists/therapists-in-training and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
My practice is currently focused primarily on adults (18+) who are navigating a career transition (returning to work after time out of the workforce, considering shifting to another line of work., etc.). I offer a 10-session telehealth group focused on helping participants figure out the answer to "what's next?". In addition, I take a limited number of adult clients for individual telehealth psychotherapy and/or career counseling. I have particular interest & experience in providing psychotherapy to therapists/therapists-in-training and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Carmine DiChiara
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02494
Many people find me because something they are doing has become larger than they want it to be and is no longer working. It could be technology use (my special interest), substance use, pornography, working, or gambling, among many other things. Often these behaviors show up when people are experiencing stress, interpersonal conflict, insomnia, sadness, anxiety, existential crises, self-doubt, self-criticism, or the pain of high self-expectations, and so our work focuses upon these topics as well. I work with teenagers and adults in individual therapy, including some joint family or couple sessions as needed to support loved ones.
Many people find me because something they are doing has become larger than they want it to be and is no longer working. It could be technology use (my special interest), substance use, pornography, working, or gambling, among many other things. Often these behaviors show up when people are experiencing stress, interpersonal conflict, insomnia, sadness, anxiety, existential crises, self-doubt, self-criticism, or the pain of high self-expectations, and so our work focuses upon these topics as well. I work with teenagers and adults in individual therapy, including some joint family or couple sessions as needed to support loved ones.
Joanie A Piken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, ACSW, LICSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Needham Heights, MA 02494 (Online Only)
CALL Office ONLY: Adults & Seniors: Individual & Couple: The imprint of trauma is psychological, body and brain memory long after the events are over, one continues to respond as if danger were ever present. The therapy mission is to bring this understanding of trauma to Adult & Seniors, via integrated psychotherapy. Looking for answers to healing traumatic events. Healing is not just knowing what happened but transforming how Behavior, mind, & body still store trauma revealing itself via depression, anxiety, grief, despair, conflict ,lack of resolve, patterns of repetition, worn out "survival mode defenses" Mild and Moderate.
CALL Office ONLY: Adults & Seniors: Individual & Couple: The imprint of trauma is psychological, body and brain memory long after the events are over, one continues to respond as if danger were ever present. The therapy mission is to bring this understanding of trauma to Adult & Seniors, via integrated psychotherapy. Looking for answers to healing traumatic events. Healing is not just knowing what happened but transforming how Behavior, mind, & body still store trauma revealing itself via depression, anxiety, grief, despair, conflict ,lack of resolve, patterns of repetition, worn out "survival mode defenses" Mild and Moderate.
Be Mindful and Well, PhD
PhD
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02494 (Online Only)
We provide a holistic mental health coaching/counseling committed to personal, social and professional growth. Our professionals are expert professors, PhD, MA, BS in the field of health and counseling, and serving clients of all ages, and organizations for more than 20yrs.The center provides: 1- life coaching to women for varied health concerns: Nutritional counseling/ concerns for women, children, students, chronic diseases; Adaptation to pregnancy; Postpartum; menopause; Dealing with aging process; health concerns, and chronic diseases, parenting issues, adolescence challenges, body image, and skin problems and concerns.
We provide a holistic mental health coaching/counseling committed to personal, social and professional growth. Our professionals are expert professors, PhD, MA, BS in the field of health and counseling, and serving clients of all ages, and organizations for more than 20yrs.The center provides: 1- life coaching to women for varied health concerns: Nutritional counseling/ concerns for women, children, students, chronic diseases; Adaptation to pregnancy; Postpartum; menopause; Dealing with aging process; health concerns, and chronic diseases, parenting issues, adolescence challenges, body image, and skin problems and concerns.
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Feminist Therapists
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.