Feminist Therapists in Cameron, NC
Leah Showalter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cameron, NC 28326
Hello, my name is Leah Showalter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. Seeking help for yourself or for your teen? If you are an individual struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, women's issues, life transitions, stress, and more, I would love to partner with you on your journey to healing. My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Therapy. I also enjoy using Holistic approaches such as Mindfulness-based techniques.
Hello, my name is Leah Showalter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. Seeking help for yourself or for your teen? If you are an individual struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, women's issues, life transitions, stress, and more, I would love to partner with you on your journey to healing. My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Therapy. I also enjoy using Holistic approaches such as Mindfulness-based techniques.
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Lauryn Shannon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Vass, NC 28394
First and foremost, I want to help you create a space for exploration and healing. We will do that by working together to build a partnership that is as unique as you are. People tend to look into counseling when life events feel overwhelming, difficult to navigate, and stressful. I am here to really listen and I want to understand what you’re facing. Much of who we are as people is directly related to the relationship between ourselves and our emotions. I firmly believe that we each hold the unique power to grow and solve issues inside ourselves. Healing takes curiosity and intention.
First and foremost, I want to help you create a space for exploration and healing. We will do that by working together to build a partnership that is as unique as you are. People tend to look into counseling when life events feel overwhelming, difficult to navigate, and stressful. I am here to really listen and I want to understand what you’re facing. Much of who we are as people is directly related to the relationship between ourselves and our emotions. I firmly believe that we each hold the unique power to grow and solve issues inside ourselves. Healing takes curiosity and intention.
Lindsay Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Vass, NC 28394 (Online Only)
Hello! I am so glad you are here. I am a clinical social worker and am truly passionate about my work with individuals and couples.
Hello! I am so glad you are here. I am a clinical social worker and am truly passionate about my work with individuals and couples.
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Dr. Carolyn Reynolds
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP-P
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27701
Most of my clients want to improve their relationships, explore their identities, or cope with challenging life transitions. My clinical specialties include gender affirming care, religious trauma in the LGBTQ+ community, sexual wellness, family of origin concerns, anxiety disorders, suicide prevention, and self-compassion. I maintain a feminist, sex-positive, and social justice-oriented lens in my clinical work, and recognize the detrimental impacts of marginalization in its various forms including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and xenophobia.
Most of my clients want to improve their relationships, explore their identities, or cope with challenging life transitions. My clinical specialties include gender affirming care, religious trauma in the LGBTQ+ community, sexual wellness, family of origin concerns, anxiety disorders, suicide prevention, and self-compassion. I maintain a feminist, sex-positive, and social justice-oriented lens in my clinical work, and recognize the detrimental impacts of marginalization in its various forms including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and xenophobia.
Dylan Hines
MEd, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701
Waitlist for new clients
I approach my counseling from a person-centered and feminist point-of-view, which centers your values, celebrates all aspects of your identity, and empowers you to tell your own story.
Hi, I'm so glad you're here. My name is Dylan Hines, a mental health counselor at Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness. I am deeply passionate about supporting members of the queer (LGBTQ+) community through mental health care and community education. I also enjoy working alongside adolescents and adults of all ages as they explore identities and values; manage anxiety, depression, and daily stressors; process trauma; navigate life transitions; and work towards their goal of creating a more fulfilling life.
I approach my counseling from a person-centered and feminist point-of-view, which centers your values, celebrates all aspects of your identity, and empowers you to tell your own story.
Hi, I'm so glad you're here. My name is Dylan Hines, a mental health counselor at Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness. I am deeply passionate about supporting members of the queer (LGBTQ+) community through mental health care and community education. I also enjoy working alongside adolescents and adults of all ages as they explore identities and values; manage anxiety, depression, and daily stressors; process trauma; navigate life transitions; and work towards their goal of creating a more fulfilling life.
Lucy Lang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is influenced by Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, and Feminist Theory.
I’m Lucy, a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate in the state of North Carolina. I provide affirming and person-centered therapy to teens and adults (ages 14+). As a therapist, I have worked with clients through their journeys with various challenges, including depression, anxiety, loneliness, academic stress, work- related stress, trauma, adjustment issues, relationship issues, and interpersonal problems. I have a particular interest in serving LGBTQ+ clients and clients with Autism, ADHD, or others who identify as neurodivergent. My style is warm, supportive, nonjudgmental, and down to earth.
My practice is influenced by Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, and Feminist Theory.
I’m Lucy, a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate in the state of North Carolina. I provide affirming and person-centered therapy to teens and adults (ages 14+). As a therapist, I have worked with clients through their journeys with various challenges, including depression, anxiety, loneliness, academic stress, work- related stress, trauma, adjustment issues, relationship issues, and interpersonal problems. I have a particular interest in serving LGBTQ+ clients and clients with Autism, ADHD, or others who identify as neurodivergent. My style is warm, supportive, nonjudgmental, and down to earth.
Leila Beikmohamadi
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
I base my work on attachment and feminist theories.
Hello! I enjoy supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults. I focus on challenges with emotional regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, social interactions, depression, school success, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with identity challenges and development. I strive to help my clients gain a better understanding of their past and present selves and explore what values they want to guide them moving forward. I love incorporating hands-on and experiential exercises into my work.
I base my work on attachment and feminist theories.
Hello! I enjoy supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults. I focus on challenges with emotional regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, social interactions, depression, school success, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with identity challenges and development. I strive to help my clients gain a better understanding of their past and present selves and explore what values they want to guide them moving forward. I love incorporating hands-on and experiential exercises into my work.
Maggie Silvaine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705 (Online Only)
I have an anti-oppressive, intersectional feminist lens, including an anti-diet/Health At Every Size perspective.
Hello! I'm Maggie (she/they). I'm a queer therapist, and I specialize in working with women and AFAB adults who are queer, TGNC, or questioning their gender and/or sexuality. I also love supporting individuals through life transitions, relationship issues, navigating polyamory/ENM, sexual desires, diving deeply into family of origin issues, navigating boundaries, processing family addiction/alcoholism, recovering from purity culture, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and more. I don't work with folks who do not have lived experience of misogyny, and I only work with individuals.
I have an anti-oppressive, intersectional feminist lens, including an anti-diet/Health At Every Size perspective.
Hello! I'm Maggie (she/they). I'm a queer therapist, and I specialize in working with women and AFAB adults who are queer, TGNC, or questioning their gender and/or sexuality. I also love supporting individuals through life transitions, relationship issues, navigating polyamory/ENM, sexual desires, diving deeply into family of origin issues, navigating boundaries, processing family addiction/alcoholism, recovering from purity culture, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and more. I don't work with folks who do not have lived experience of misogyny, and I only work with individuals.
Morgan Kelly
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27606
In sessions, I use person-centered therapy, which focuses on empathy and respect, and integrate a feminist theory lens.
Feel like you need to earn your worth, like being anything less than perfect isn't okay? Maybe you're living with an eating disorder that leaves you worrying about or compensating for what you put into your body and trying to control it's shape and size. Do you struggle with self-worth or figuring out and feeling okay with being who you really are? Maybe you've been through trauma or abuse that has left you searching for ways to cope.
In sessions, I use person-centered therapy, which focuses on empathy and respect, and integrate a feminist theory lens.
Feel like you need to earn your worth, like being anything less than perfect isn't okay? Maybe you're living with an eating disorder that leaves you worrying about or compensating for what you put into your body and trying to control it's shape and size. Do you struggle with self-worth or figuring out and feeling okay with being who you really are? Maybe you've been through trauma or abuse that has left you searching for ways to cope.
Adria Goulet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105
Adria uses aspects of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Art Therapy in their practice, while utilizing an Intersectional Feminist and Health At Every Size lens.
Adria meets their clients where they are at in their healing process, empowering them to navigate or overcome uncomfortable emotions, harmful behaviors, and intrusive thoughts. Adria recognizes that during crisis situations, harmful or self-destructive behaviors can seem necessary for survival. This is why they strive to help their clients implement new resources and coping skills that allow clients to not only survive, but thrive while learning to love themselves entirely. Adria is motivated to provide a space that is free of judgment so that clients can feel safe, validated, and supported in discussing anything and everything.
Adria uses aspects of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Art Therapy in their practice, while utilizing an Intersectional Feminist and Health At Every Size lens.
Adria meets their clients where they are at in their healing process, empowering them to navigate or overcome uncomfortable emotions, harmful behaviors, and intrusive thoughts. Adria recognizes that during crisis situations, harmful or self-destructive behaviors can seem necessary for survival. This is why they strive to help their clients implement new resources and coping skills that allow clients to not only survive, but thrive while learning to love themselves entirely. Adria is motivated to provide a space that is free of judgment so that clients can feel safe, validated, and supported in discussing anything and everything.
Amal McKenzie
Counselor, MA, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
I do my best to have social justice and black feminist perspectives throughout my sessions.
Hi! My name is Amal. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients. As a queer black woman, my goal is to provide space for those like me and others who have felt silenced and marginalized a majority of their lives. I have a passion for working with women of color and LGBTQIA+ identifying folks. I offer evening sessions with my last appointment opening at 7pm in the hopes to accommodate for client's work schedule!
I do my best to have social justice and black feminist perspectives throughout my sessions.
Hi! My name is Amal. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients. As a queer black woman, my goal is to provide space for those like me and others who have felt silenced and marginalized a majority of their lives. I have a passion for working with women of color and LGBTQIA+ identifying folks. I offer evening sessions with my last appointment opening at 7pm in the hopes to accommodate for client's work schedule!
Jenna Najjar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
I bring over 6 years of training and experience based on a trauma informed care and positive youth development model founded on feminist approach to therapy.
Now more than ever, we face loneliness, isolation, and confusion during these uncertain times. Therapy should be based on creating a safe and trusting relationship where you can explore and be your most authentic self. It is my philosophy that we all need a strong and supportive community to thrive. My goal is to work in collaboration, utilizing exploration, curiosity, and self-discovery. We work together on igniting the resiliency you already possess. I am passionate about providing a safe space for young adults, individuals, and families as we work towards finding more harmony your relationships and connection with yourself.
I bring over 6 years of training and experience based on a trauma informed care and positive youth development model founded on feminist approach to therapy.
Now more than ever, we face loneliness, isolation, and confusion during these uncertain times. Therapy should be based on creating a safe and trusting relationship where you can explore and be your most authentic self. It is my philosophy that we all need a strong and supportive community to thrive. My goal is to work in collaboration, utilizing exploration, curiosity, and self-discovery. We work together on igniting the resiliency you already possess. I am passionate about providing a safe space for young adults, individuals, and families as we work towards finding more harmony your relationships and connection with yourself.
Caroline A. Hall
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
I incorporate a variety of modalities, including person-centered therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, with mindful, feminist, and trauma-informed points of view.
How much do you think about the stories that impact our lives? If you’re here, you’re taking the brave first step in exploring and taking charge of your own story. Maybe you want your future chapters to be more fulfilling or in line with your values. Maybe you want to reexamine the chapters of your past through an alternative perspective or with more compassion and understanding. Welcome! You’re in the right place. In sessions, I strive to create a safe, warm, and open environment that prioritizes empathy, compassion, and authenticity. This forms a foundation for us to dive deeper and ask the truly important questions.
I incorporate a variety of modalities, including person-centered therapy, ACT, CBT, DBT, with mindful, feminist, and trauma-informed points of view.
How much do you think about the stories that impact our lives? If you’re here, you’re taking the brave first step in exploring and taking charge of your own story. Maybe you want your future chapters to be more fulfilling or in line with your values. Maybe you want to reexamine the chapters of your past through an alternative perspective or with more compassion and understanding. Welcome! You’re in the right place. In sessions, I strive to create a safe, warm, and open environment that prioritizes empathy, compassion, and authenticity. This forms a foundation for us to dive deeper and ask the truly important questions.
Dani Leah Strauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510 (Online Only)
I am a queer, feminist, sex-positive therapist committed to creating a therapeutic space where all of the parts of you feel welcome and at ease.
I believe pleasure and intimacy are key components to realizing your own worth. Whether you are looking to connect more deeply to yourself, a partner, or a community, I am here to reflect your own capacity for joy and fulfillment back to you. Therapy is about connection, and I bring my openness, curiosity, and sense of humor into my sessions. I use a blend of techniques from emotionally-focused therapy, somatic psychotherapy, sex therapy, and yoga to work with both individuals and partners.
I am a queer, feminist, sex-positive therapist committed to creating a therapeutic space where all of the parts of you feel welcome and at ease.
I believe pleasure and intimacy are key components to realizing your own worth. Whether you are looking to connect more deeply to yourself, a partner, or a community, I am here to reflect your own capacity for joy and fulfillment back to you. Therapy is about connection, and I bring my openness, curiosity, and sense of humor into my sessions. I use a blend of techniques from emotionally-focused therapy, somatic psychotherapy, sex therapy, and yoga to work with both individuals and partners.
Sara Skinner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Self-compassion, embodiment, and feminist practices inform my therapeutic approach.
Welcome! I aim to create a supportive space to partner with clients in their healing process. I have over a decade of experience working with adult and youth trauma survivors and their loved ones. I partner with folks seeking support with trauma recovery, anxiety, mood disorders, identity development, reproductive health (pregnancy, abortion, loss, etc) challenges, and/or parenting concerns. Antiracist and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy is an ongoing practice to which I am committed.
Self-compassion, embodiment, and feminist practices inform my therapeutic approach.
Welcome! I aim to create a supportive space to partner with clients in their healing process. I have over a decade of experience working with adult and youth trauma survivors and their loved ones. I partner with folks seeking support with trauma recovery, anxiety, mood disorders, identity development, reproductive health (pregnancy, abortion, loss, etc) challenges, and/or parenting concerns. Antiracist and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy is an ongoing practice to which I am committed.
Dr. Parker T. Hurley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
I work from an intersectional/Black feminist/healing justice lens and I’m passionate about collaborating with people working through complex/developmental trauma, depression, stress & anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, interpersonal effectiveness (boundaries, empathy, compassion, adult attachment styles, etc.
Pronouns: he/him. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based on Eno, Tutelo, Saponi, Occaneechi, Shakori, Cheraw, Tuscarora, and Lumbee ancestral land (Durham, NC) and have been providing therapy for the past 8-9 years. As an openly queer, Black, trans masculine, neurodivergent abolitionist, I understand how challenging it can be to receive care that is truly affirming and anti-oppressive. My clinical practice is informed by my experiences of both oppression and privilege; and I strive to provide care that is trauma-informed, anti-ableist, sex and kink positive, fat-positive, poly-friendly and liberation-centered.
I work from an intersectional/Black feminist/healing justice lens and I’m passionate about collaborating with people working through complex/developmental trauma, depression, stress & anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, interpersonal effectiveness (boundaries, empathy, compassion, adult attachment styles, etc.
Pronouns: he/him. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based on Eno, Tutelo, Saponi, Occaneechi, Shakori, Cheraw, Tuscarora, and Lumbee ancestral land (Durham, NC) and have been providing therapy for the past 8-9 years. As an openly queer, Black, trans masculine, neurodivergent abolitionist, I understand how challenging it can be to receive care that is truly affirming and anti-oppressive. My clinical practice is informed by my experiences of both oppression and privilege; and I strive to provide care that is trauma-informed, anti-ableist, sex and kink positive, fat-positive, poly-friendly and liberation-centered.
Bekah Shimer
MEd, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701
I use an integrative approach that is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Feminist Theory, and I believe in working together to create a plan that feels right for you.
Hey there! My name is Bekah, and I am a therapist at Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness. I enjoy working with adults and teens on topics including identity, LGBTQ+ matters, self-esteem, life transitions, relationships, stress, depression, and inner child work. I am deeply passionate about working with folks seeking to unpack experiences of religious harm and spiritual abuse. I’ve experienced firsthand how isolating and confusing re-evaluating long-held belief systems can be, and I would love to support you as you identify what holds meaning for you and begin creating a life that aligns with your values.
I use an integrative approach that is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Feminist Theory, and I believe in working together to create a plan that feels right for you.
Hey there! My name is Bekah, and I am a therapist at Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness. I enjoy working with adults and teens on topics including identity, LGBTQ+ matters, self-esteem, life transitions, relationships, stress, depression, and inner child work. I am deeply passionate about working with folks seeking to unpack experiences of religious harm and spiritual abuse. I’ve experienced firsthand how isolating and confusing re-evaluating long-held belief systems can be, and I would love to support you as you identify what holds meaning for you and begin creating a life that aligns with your values.
Emily Ann Dew-Adorno
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, and Feminist Theory.
I am passionate about creating a supportive and empowering space for folx come and be their most authentic selves. I am skilled in conducting therapy with clients who have depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma relating to immigration, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and chronic illness/chronic pain. I have worked very closely with the LGBTQIA+ community, Latinx community, and the disabled community. I am knowledgeable regarding trans healthcare, including medical and social transition.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, and Feminist Theory.
I am passionate about creating a supportive and empowering space for folx come and be their most authentic selves. I am skilled in conducting therapy with clients who have depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma relating to immigration, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and chronic illness/chronic pain. I have worked very closely with the LGBTQIA+ community, Latinx community, and the disabled community. I am knowledgeable regarding trans healthcare, including medical and social transition.
Sydney Mohnasky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
I use mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, ACT, DBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, attachment theory, psychodynamic theory, feminist theory, and ecological systems theory.
My goal in therapy is to guide you in self-exploration so you can better understand yourself and the issues you face, and then learn what it looks like to live in alignment with your values. At the foundation of this work is a trustworthy therapeutic relationship. I have experience and am trained to help clients navigate eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety, depression, religious trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, and significant life transitions. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician devoted to creating a safe space for all identities. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and am Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned.
I use mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, ACT, DBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, attachment theory, psychodynamic theory, feminist theory, and ecological systems theory.
My goal in therapy is to guide you in self-exploration so you can better understand yourself and the issues you face, and then learn what it looks like to live in alignment with your values. At the foundation of this work is a trustworthy therapeutic relationship. I have experience and am trained to help clients navigate eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety, depression, religious trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, and significant life transitions. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician devoted to creating a safe space for all identities. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and am Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned.
Eve Rogerson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MA, PGDE, BSc
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
Waitlist for new clients
I use feminist, person-centered, & psychodynamic approaches to support adolescents and adults identify barriers to growth and make meaningful changes.
You may be struggling with an important relationship; being overwhelmed by the impact of past trauma; exploring your sexuality or gender identity; navigating the world safely because of systemic oppression and injustice; facing financial hardship; feeling lost; learning to manage a health condition; feeling unable to connect with family; experiencing unexplained anger; or a thousand other things that there isn't room to list. It is my job and my hope to empower you by providing an empathic, safe, and supportive environment in which to explore struggles, pain, and roadblocks such that opportunities for help and growth can emerge.
I use feminist, person-centered, & psychodynamic approaches to support adolescents and adults identify barriers to growth and make meaningful changes.
You may be struggling with an important relationship; being overwhelmed by the impact of past trauma; exploring your sexuality or gender identity; navigating the world safely because of systemic oppression and injustice; facing financial hardship; feeling lost; learning to manage a health condition; feeling unable to connect with family; experiencing unexplained anger; or a thousand other things that there isn't room to list. It is my job and my hope to empower you by providing an empathic, safe, and supportive environment in which to explore struggles, pain, and roadblocks such that opportunities for help and growth can emerge.
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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.