Feminist Therapists in New York, NY
Ruthie Adler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
Waitlist for new clients
My style is conversational and based in relational, feminist, and person-centered therapeutic orientations.
All of us have moments in our lives when we could use a little extra help. Therapy can be that support, whether we’re facing big changes, past traumas, issues in our relationships, ongoing mental health struggles, or burnout from the demands of everyday life. It allows for the time to be heard and seen, to talk things through, to build better coping skills, and reach greater fulfillment. I’ve felt privileged to see and aid in this growth process throughout my time working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.
My style is conversational and based in relational, feminist, and person-centered therapeutic orientations.
All of us have moments in our lives when we could use a little extra help. Therapy can be that support, whether we’re facing big changes, past traumas, issues in our relationships, ongoing mental health struggles, or burnout from the demands of everyday life. It allows for the time to be heard and seen, to talk things through, to build better coping skills, and reach greater fulfillment. I’ve felt privileged to see and aid in this growth process throughout my time working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders.
Cate Hickey
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
As a therapist, I prioritize getting to know the whole person and deeply value the unique relationship that grows within the therapeutic space. I have a special interest in the Queer community and work from a feminist, body positive orientation. My experience includes an array of settings and treatment modalities from eating disorders, intimate partner violence, intensive in-home family therapy to career counseling.
As a therapist, I prioritize getting to know the whole person and deeply value the unique relationship that grows within the therapeutic space. I have a special interest in the Queer community and work from a feminist, body positive orientation. My experience includes an array of settings and treatment modalities from eating disorders, intimate partner violence, intensive in-home family therapy to career counseling.
Jasmine Sundri
Counselor, LMHC, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Jasmine believes the therapeutic process is a unique, powerful, active, collaborative, and professional relationship that has the potential for individuals to feel a sense of safety, non judgment, validation, empowerment, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. She has a passion for the arts and social justice and utilizes an eclectic and creative approach of CBT, Mindfulness-based, Multicultural, & Feminist therapy that can help foster change, awareness, and growth.
Jasmine believes the therapeutic process is a unique, powerful, active, collaborative, and professional relationship that has the potential for individuals to feel a sense of safety, non judgment, validation, empowerment, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. She has a passion for the arts and social justice and utilizes an eclectic and creative approach of CBT, Mindfulness-based, Multicultural, & Feminist therapy that can help foster change, awareness, and growth.
Pamela Mendelsohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I bring a feminist and anti-oppressive lens to my work.
As a therapist, I offer a supportive, compassionate, and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their experiences, thoughts, and feelings. I help them slow down to gain a sharpened awareness of the present, supporting them to make meaning of the past, and open the possibility for healing and desired change in their future.
I bring a feminist and anti-oppressive lens to my work.
As a therapist, I offer a supportive, compassionate, and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their experiences, thoughts, and feelings. I help them slow down to gain a sharpened awareness of the present, supporting them to make meaning of the past, and open the possibility for healing and desired change in their future.
Eleonora Odes
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
As a trained scientist-practitioner, Eleonora incorporates contributions of empirical research and evidence-based practice to inform her work with individuals and couples who are ready to step into the unknown in order to create positive changes in their lives. She is highly integrative in her thinking and utilize the therapeutic framework which consists of psychodynamic, cognitive/dialectical behavioral, multicultural, humanistic, and feminist theory based interventions. Eleonora is honored to bring practical experience across multiple professional settings based on her over ten years of postdoctoral clinical practice.
As a trained scientist-practitioner, Eleonora incorporates contributions of empirical research and evidence-based practice to inform her work with individuals and couples who are ready to step into the unknown in order to create positive changes in their lives. She is highly integrative in her thinking and utilize the therapeutic framework which consists of psychodynamic, cognitive/dialectical behavioral, multicultural, humanistic, and feminist theory based interventions. Eleonora is honored to bring practical experience across multiple professional settings based on her over ten years of postdoctoral clinical practice.
Christina Arceri
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Christina aims to provide a safe, compassionate environment that allows a genuine relationship and supports individuals in living their most authentic lives. She uses client-centered theory drawing from feminist theory, psychodynamic theory, and narrative therapy. Christina is a certified Intuitive Eating counselor and practices a Health at Every Size approach. She believes everybody deserves liberation and love.
Christina aims to provide a safe, compassionate environment that allows a genuine relationship and supports individuals in living their most authentic lives. She uses client-centered theory drawing from feminist theory, psychodynamic theory, and narrative therapy. Christina is a certified Intuitive Eating counselor and practices a Health at Every Size approach. She believes everybody deserves liberation and love.
Nandini Malhotra
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Nandini operates from an anti-oppression lens honoring the intersecting identities clients hold, centering autonomy and self-determination. Although holistic, her approach contextualizes each client’s wellbeing within the unique systems (i.e. political, familial, etc.) they navigate. Her eclectic and non-hierarchical orientation draws from feminist-multicultural, person-centered, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic modalities. By centering compassion and non-judgement, Nandini hopes to support the client’s pursuit toward healing, happiness, and ultimately, freedom.
Nandini operates from an anti-oppression lens honoring the intersecting identities clients hold, centering autonomy and self-determination. Although holistic, her approach contextualizes each client’s wellbeing within the unique systems (i.e. political, familial, etc.) they navigate. Her eclectic and non-hierarchical orientation draws from feminist-multicultural, person-centered, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic modalities. By centering compassion and non-judgement, Nandini hopes to support the client’s pursuit toward healing, happiness, and ultimately, freedom.
Shayne Snyder
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Shayne's approach is an eclectic application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy with influences from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Feminist Theory, and Positive Psychology. She believes clients are the experts on their lives and strives to provide an empathetic environment to process life’s difficult moments. Her personable and enthusiastic nature creates a solid therapeutic alliance. The safe space is built with the rapport developed to make positive change.
Shayne's approach is an eclectic application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy with influences from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Feminist Theory, and Positive Psychology. She believes clients are the experts on their lives and strives to provide an empathetic environment to process life’s difficult moments. Her personable and enthusiastic nature creates a solid therapeutic alliance. The safe space is built with the rapport developed to make positive change.
Kayla Ewing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SWAIC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065 (Online Only)
I prioritize practicing therapy through an intersectional, feminist, and culturally sensitive, lens.
I strive to cultivate a brave therapeutic space with my clients, one that is non-judgmental, curious, and encourages vulnerability. Whether you are an individual, a couple, or a family, I can help you find a better understanding of yourself and the challenges you face. As you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, you'll be mobilized towards reaching your goals. I'll be there for compassionate support to connect you to your inner self, strengthen your relationships and make positive change.
I prioritize practicing therapy through an intersectional, feminist, and culturally sensitive, lens.
I strive to cultivate a brave therapeutic space with my clients, one that is non-judgmental, curious, and encourages vulnerability. Whether you are an individual, a couple, or a family, I can help you find a better understanding of yourself and the challenges you face. As you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, you'll be mobilized towards reaching your goals. I'll be there for compassionate support to connect you to your inner self, strengthen your relationships and make positive change.
Saipriya Valoth
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdM, MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025 (Online Only)
I approach therapy from anti-oppressive, feminist, relational-cultural, and internal family systems lenses (can share more about what this looks like in a free consultation).
Emotional distress is too often pathologized when it's a reasonable response to the oppressive systems in which we live. Instead of trying to "fix" you or help you not feel any difficult emotions, I believe that all feelings have information, and we have the power to find out what that information is and choose what to do with it. I would aim to support you in strengthening your capacity to feel difficult feelings, to treat all parts of you with curiosity and compassion, and to determine what information your feelings are holding so that you can feel more connected to yourself and make choices that align with your values.
I approach therapy from anti-oppressive, feminist, relational-cultural, and internal family systems lenses (can share more about what this looks like in a free consultation).
Emotional distress is too often pathologized when it's a reasonable response to the oppressive systems in which we live. Instead of trying to "fix" you or help you not feel any difficult emotions, I believe that all feelings have information, and we have the power to find out what that information is and choose what to do with it. I would aim to support you in strengthening your capacity to feel difficult feelings, to treat all parts of you with curiosity and compassion, and to determine what information your feelings are holding so that you can feel more connected to yourself and make choices that align with your values.
Kareem Alexander Hewitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
I practice psychotherapy utilizing client-centered, trauma-informed and intersectional; LGBTQ+, kink/Poly+, and gender affirming; Black Queer feminist interventions.
You are just as important to your communities as your communities are to you. This framework grounds the work I do. Western concepts of healing have historically enforced rigid individualism as the ideal way of life. However, I believe that understanding who you are, as both an individual and community member, makes space for your more nuanced, wholesome, and expansive narrative. My work with clients focuses on being present with emotions, navigating individual and collective traumas, reconnecting to your physical body, and empowering healing and joy. I'm hoping for healing and liberation for us all!
I practice psychotherapy utilizing client-centered, trauma-informed and intersectional; LGBTQ+, kink/Poly+, and gender affirming; Black Queer feminist interventions.
You are just as important to your communities as your communities are to you. This framework grounds the work I do. Western concepts of healing have historically enforced rigid individualism as the ideal way of life. However, I believe that understanding who you are, as both an individual and community member, makes space for your more nuanced, wholesome, and expansive narrative. My work with clients focuses on being present with emotions, navigating individual and collective traumas, reconnecting to your physical body, and empowering healing and joy. I'm hoping for healing and liberation for us all!
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Charlette Yan
MA, MHCLP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Charlette practices from a multicultural, feminist, anti-oppressive, systems-focused perspective that is BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming. She utilizes an eclectic blend of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and relational approaches to meet clients' unique needs. She also integrates DBT and mindfulness exercises to support clients' progress.
Charlette practices from a multicultural, feminist, anti-oppressive, systems-focused perspective that is BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming. She utilizes an eclectic blend of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and relational approaches to meet clients' unique needs. She also integrates DBT and mindfulness exercises to support clients' progress.
Angela Akinyemi
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is based on intersectional, feminist, and relational perspectives.
Do you want to explore the identities and experiences that impact how you move through the world? I am a queer, Black-biracial, first-generation American living in Brooklyn, and I believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, grounded and whole. In a society that capitalizes on passive acceptance, connection, laughter, tears, and authenticity are radical acts. I am particularly interested in working with clients who have felt othered: this could mean that you experience your identities as fluid and you feel the pressure of society trying to fit you into a box. I am a therapist because I want you to feel loved, just as you are.
My approach to therapy is based on intersectional, feminist, and relational perspectives.
Do you want to explore the identities and experiences that impact how you move through the world? I am a queer, Black-biracial, first-generation American living in Brooklyn, and I believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, grounded and whole. In a society that capitalizes on passive acceptance, connection, laughter, tears, and authenticity are radical acts. I am particularly interested in working with clients who have felt othered: this could mean that you experience your identities as fluid and you feel the pressure of society trying to fit you into a box. I am a therapist because I want you to feel loved, just as you are.
Jonathan Blazon Yee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I work from an anti-racist, feminist framework, that addresses issues of equity and privilege.
I work collaboratively with my clients to help them understand the thought patterns, belief systems, and expectations that influence how they move through the world. It is a process whereby, together, we bring the hidden pushes and pulls of their lives into clearer relief and empower them to make the desired changes in their lives.
I work from an anti-racist, feminist framework, that addresses issues of equity and privilege.
I work collaboratively with my clients to help them understand the thought patterns, belief systems, and expectations that influence how they move through the world. It is a process whereby, together, we bring the hidden pushes and pulls of their lives into clearer relief and empower them to make the desired changes in their lives.
Lana Hurst
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10038
Waitlist for new clients
These include: client-centered therapy, narrative therapy, internal family systems therapy, anti-racism, intersectionality, feminist & queer theories, and psychodynamic therapies.
Let’s say therapy works for you, what do you imagine will be different about your life? I always ask this question in our initial session, because therapy is about helping you get where you’re trying to go. My role is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where curiosity is natural, compassion is the baseline, and exploration is key. To do this, I believe that a positive and strong relationship between therapist and client is essential. I typically work with clients who are navigating gender identity, life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and/or trauma—especially religious/spiritual trauma.
These include: client-centered therapy, narrative therapy, internal family systems therapy, anti-racism, intersectionality, feminist & queer theories, and psychodynamic therapies.
Let’s say therapy works for you, what do you imagine will be different about your life? I always ask this question in our initial session, because therapy is about helping you get where you’re trying to go. My role is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where curiosity is natural, compassion is the baseline, and exploration is key. To do this, I believe that a positive and strong relationship between therapist and client is essential. I typically work with clients who are navigating gender identity, life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and/or trauma—especially religious/spiritual trauma.
Tina Vong
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHCLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Tina utilizes an integrative approach to counseling. Drawing from techniques that are rooted in psychodynamic, multicultural, feminist, and person-centered therapy, she seeks to aid and empower clients as they activate their inner capacity for growth. Tina strives to create a safe therapeutic environment and form therapeutic alliances that are built upon trust, respect, and acceptance.
Tina utilizes an integrative approach to counseling. Drawing from techniques that are rooted in psychodynamic, multicultural, feminist, and person-centered therapy, she seeks to aid and empower clients as they activate their inner capacity for growth. Tina strives to create a safe therapeutic environment and form therapeutic alliances that are built upon trust, respect, and acceptance.
Juliette F Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative and draws on psychodynamic, relational, and feminist theories.
Therapy can create a safe and supportive environment to rebuild resiliency and a sense of balance following a crisis or major life event. For many of my patients, the decision to start a family is met with unexpected hurdles such as fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy and postpartum depression/anxiety. I help women navigate the isolation, loneliness and strained relationships that are common to these experiences. I hold space for both grief and hope throughout your unique journey.
My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative and draws on psychodynamic, relational, and feminist theories.
Therapy can create a safe and supportive environment to rebuild resiliency and a sense of balance following a crisis or major life event. For many of my patients, the decision to start a family is met with unexpected hurdles such as fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy and postpartum depression/anxiety. I help women navigate the isolation, loneliness and strained relationships that are common to these experiences. I hold space for both grief and hope throughout your unique journey.
Hallie Boas
Counselor, LMHC, MA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10003
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I'm Hallie. I’m a licensed psychotherapist, sociocultural anthropologist, and community organizer. I weave together my background in community organizing, my training as a therapist, and lessons learned from my own mental health journey to support you to manage stressors, understand thought and behavioral patterns, set healthy boundaries, and learn to regulate your emotions. I'm an EMDR trained clinician and use Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, feminist therapy, and mindfulness and somatic therapies in my practice. In addition to my professional training, I am a certified yoga instructor.
Hi! I'm Hallie. I’m a licensed psychotherapist, sociocultural anthropologist, and community organizer. I weave together my background in community organizing, my training as a therapist, and lessons learned from my own mental health journey to support you to manage stressors, understand thought and behavioral patterns, set healthy boundaries, and learn to regulate your emotions. I'm an EMDR trained clinician and use Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, feminist therapy, and mindfulness and somatic therapies in my practice. In addition to my professional training, I am a certified yoga instructor.
Christene Tucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10011 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem and interpersonal challenges. I want clients to be themselves in session and I am big on storytelling - your narrative matters! I use a combination of trauma-based intersectional feminist therapy, gestalt therapy and trauma-informed CBT. I work with clients from all backgrounds; especially Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) communities who have felt silenced or invalidated in their personal and professional lives. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment though I also believe in courageous conversations in session.
I specialize in working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem and interpersonal challenges. I want clients to be themselves in session and I am big on storytelling - your narrative matters! I use a combination of trauma-based intersectional feminist therapy, gestalt therapy and trauma-informed CBT. I work with clients from all backgrounds; especially Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) communities who have felt silenced or invalidated in their personal and professional lives. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment though I also believe in courageous conversations in session.
Q'Lective Therapy
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
Our team is committed to anti-racist, anti-oppressive, decolonized, anti-capitalist, cultural humility, intersectional-feminist, and human-centered approaches.
We are authorized to do business as Q’Lective Therapy, though the official name through the NYS Office of Professions is Intersecting Mental Health Counseling Psychotherapy, PLLC. We are a group of queer, trans & non-binary, neurodivergent therapists who aim to serve our community. We provide accessible mental health care for folks from historically marginalized and oppressed communities. We work with children, adolescents, adults, couples/polycules, families, and groups. We specialize in gender, sexuality, kink, BDSM, non-monogamy, sex work, neurodivergence, trauma, mood disorders, racial identity, and intersectionality.
Our team is committed to anti-racist, anti-oppressive, decolonized, anti-capitalist, cultural humility, intersectional-feminist, and human-centered approaches.
We are authorized to do business as Q’Lective Therapy, though the official name through the NYS Office of Professions is Intersecting Mental Health Counseling Psychotherapy, PLLC. We are a group of queer, trans & non-binary, neurodivergent therapists who aim to serve our community. We provide accessible mental health care for folks from historically marginalized and oppressed communities. We work with children, adolescents, adults, couples/polycules, families, and groups. We specialize in gender, sexuality, kink, BDSM, non-monogamy, sex work, neurodivergence, trauma, mood disorders, racial identity, and intersectionality.
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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.