Feminist Therapists in 91205
Samara Katten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91205 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Perhaps you have some things figured out, but you still find yourself feeling overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or emptiness. Managing all of life’s demands feels impossible and you might find yourself asking “what’s wrong with me?” It may feel easier to show compassion for others than for yourself, and though you want to feel more in control of your life, you don’t know where to begin. I work with adults who are seeking to find answers to these hard questions - to learn what to do with those challenging feelings, to develop more compassion for themselves, and to feel more connected and in command of their lives.
Perhaps you have some things figured out, but you still find yourself feeling overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or emptiness. Managing all of life’s demands feels impossible and you might find yourself asking “what’s wrong with me?” It may feel easier to show compassion for others than for yourself, and though you want to feel more in control of your life, you don’t know where to begin. I work with adults who are seeking to find answers to these hard questions - to learn what to do with those challenging feelings, to develop more compassion for themselves, and to feel more connected and in command of their lives.
Monica D Valdivia Aguilar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91205
Are you looking for ways to connect with your inner strengths and resiliency - and to learn skills for coping with life's challenges, disappointments and transitions? Do you want to re-establish a connection with yourself or create healthy communication styles in your dating, friendships, family or marriage relationship? Has the pandemic allowed you to pause and re-evaluate next steps with a new path? In my work at Flourish and the Institute for Girls’ Development, I assist high school seniors, young women and women to find balance and learn ways to cultivate strengths.
Are you looking for ways to connect with your inner strengths and resiliency - and to learn skills for coping with life's challenges, disappointments and transitions? Do you want to re-establish a connection with yourself or create healthy communication styles in your dating, friendships, family or marriage relationship? Has the pandemic allowed you to pause and re-evaluate next steps with a new path? In my work at Flourish and the Institute for Girls’ Development, I assist high school seniors, young women and women to find balance and learn ways to cultivate strengths.
Myriam Savage, PhD., SoCal Drama Therapy Center
PhD, MA, RDT, BCT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91205 (Online Only)
I am a narrative-trained drama therapist who is person-centered in approach. I facilitate individuals, families, and groups in corporate or educational settings. We will work together to re-author problem saturated life narratives as you explore expressive therapies in sessions as a means toward an embodied, cognitive, safe, creative experience. Restoring the whole person is the goal. My expertise has been on self-identity, foster care, adoption, rehab, adolescence, anxiety, trauma, multiculturalism & social skills. Talk, discovery, and recovery through rapport from a drama therapy and a positive psychology foundation nurture you.
I am a narrative-trained drama therapist who is person-centered in approach. I facilitate individuals, families, and groups in corporate or educational settings. We will work together to re-author problem saturated life narratives as you explore expressive therapies in sessions as a means toward an embodied, cognitive, safe, creative experience. Restoring the whole person is the goal. My expertise has been on self-identity, foster care, adoption, rehab, adolescence, anxiety, trauma, multiculturalism & social skills. Talk, discovery, and recovery through rapport from a drama therapy and a positive psychology foundation nurture you.
Amanda Cassil
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91205 (Online Only)
My primary focus and passion is working with women and underrepresented groups in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields. I work with anxiety, depression, adult survivors of childhood abuse, and more. I have a special interest in working with early career professionals around topics of navigating conflicting expectations, impostor syndrome, and work-life balance. I am the author of The Empowered Highly Sensitive Person: A Workbook to Harness Your Strengths in Every Part of Life. Find it at: amazon.com/author/amandacassil
My primary focus and passion is working with women and underrepresented groups in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields. I work with anxiety, depression, adult survivors of childhood abuse, and more. I have a special interest in working with early career professionals around topics of navigating conflicting expectations, impostor syndrome, and work-life balance. I am the author of The Empowered Highly Sensitive Person: A Workbook to Harness Your Strengths in Every Part of Life. Find it at: amazon.com/author/amandacassil
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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.