Feminist Therapists in 19425
Suzanne Holbrook Bloom Behavioral Health
MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chester Springs, PA 19425 (Online Only)
I have specialized trauma-oriented training and expertise in CBT, DBT, and feminist theory approach.
“Happiness is not something that you have to achieve. You can still feel happy during the process of achieving something." -Kim Namjoon. I am a queer woman and cisgender ally who specializes in working with teens and adults who are a part of the LGBTQIA community and are navigating life with a history of trauma.
I have specialized trauma-oriented training and expertise in CBT, DBT, and feminist theory approach.
“Happiness is not something that you have to achieve. You can still feel happy during the process of achieving something." -Kim Namjoon. I am a queer woman and cisgender ally who specializes in working with teens and adults who are a part of the LGBTQIA community and are navigating life with a history of trauma.
Sexual Wellness PA, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester Springs, PA 19425
I enjoy collaborating with folks who are erotically marginalized, and approach my work with a sex-positive, strengths-based, trauma-informed, harm reduction, kink and poly-affirming, intersectional, anti-racist, feminist, LGBTQ friendly lens.
Hi there! I'm so glad you're here! Most of us have been taught not to talk about sex and our bodies, and many of us have been taught to be ashamed of our bodies and what we think about, fantasize about, and do sexually. I believe that everyone is a sexual being, and that sexual expression is a healthy part of all of our lives. I enjoy working with folks on issues of desire, desire differences in relationships, healing from sexual trauma, sexual behavior that feels out of control, sexual self-esteem and body image, sexual function concerns, kinky and poly experiences, gender-related concerns and more.
I enjoy collaborating with folks who are erotically marginalized, and approach my work with a sex-positive, strengths-based, trauma-informed, harm reduction, kink and poly-affirming, intersectional, anti-racist, feminist, LGBTQ friendly lens.
Hi there! I'm so glad you're here! Most of us have been taught not to talk about sex and our bodies, and many of us have been taught to be ashamed of our bodies and what we think about, fantasize about, and do sexually. I believe that everyone is a sexual being, and that sexual expression is a healthy part of all of our lives. I enjoy working with folks on issues of desire, desire differences in relationships, healing from sexual trauma, sexual behavior that feels out of control, sexual self-esteem and body image, sexual function concerns, kinky and poly experiences, gender-related concerns and more.
Benjamin Lasner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester Springs, PA 19425
Benjamin (pronounced Ben-ya-meen) Lasner, LPC, NBCC, M.S.. He is compassionate, open, and committed to creating a therapeutic relationship where everyone feels safe and respected. Benjamin understands and values the perspectives of both sides of the therapeutic relationship and firmly believes that two individuals sitting in a room, and having a conversation, is one of the most powerful, healing events that can occur. Benjamin strives to make the therapeutic environment welcoming, giving you his full focus and attention. It is important to meet each client where they are in order to help them achieve their goals.
Benjamin (pronounced Ben-ya-meen) Lasner, LPC, NBCC, M.S.. He is compassionate, open, and committed to creating a therapeutic relationship where everyone feels safe and respected. Benjamin understands and values the perspectives of both sides of the therapeutic relationship and firmly believes that two individuals sitting in a room, and having a conversation, is one of the most powerful, healing events that can occur. Benjamin strives to make the therapeutic environment welcoming, giving you his full focus and attention. It is important to meet each client where they are in order to help them achieve their goals.
Liz Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chester Springs, PA 19425 (Online Only)
Sometimes the people in our lives just don’t get it. Our lives don't often offer the non-judgmental space to work through trauma, heartache, and overwhelming stress. Talking with a therapist is different from talking with a friend or family member because you are free of obligations and responsibility. It is all about you, and I will ask helpful questions, point out connections and patterns, and simply give you space to put yourself first and talk through your experiences.
Sometimes the people in our lives just don’t get it. Our lives don't often offer the non-judgmental space to work through trauma, heartache, and overwhelming stress. Talking with a therapist is different from talking with a friend or family member because you are free of obligations and responsibility. It is all about you, and I will ask helpful questions, point out connections and patterns, and simply give you space to put yourself first and talk through your experiences.
Sarah Hoskens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester Springs, PA 19425 (Online Only)
The two populations I work the most with are moms trying to find the balance in their lives, and the LGBTQ+ population. I am a single mom of a young child with disabilities, and love working with other moms and talking through the challenges that moms face. As a member of and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the unique struggles that members of the community face regarding coming out, family complications, self-acceptance, and other issues. I help my clients to navigate these issues, and to live their best life possible.
The two populations I work the most with are moms trying to find the balance in their lives, and the LGBTQ+ population. I am a single mom of a young child with disabilities, and love working with other moms and talking through the challenges that moms face. As a member of and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the unique struggles that members of the community face regarding coming out, family complications, self-acceptance, and other issues. I help my clients to navigate these issues, and to live their best life possible.
Brian Mullan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester Springs, PA 19425
Congratulations on getting the most difficult part out of the way: deciding that you might benefit from help! It is one of the toughest steps anyone can take. My job is to ensure that it is also among the more richly rewarding and empowering decisions you have made. Whether you know for certain what your next steps in life are, or whether you feel somewhat adrift and unsure, I pledge to meet you where you are and together we will navigate the journey.
Congratulations on getting the most difficult part out of the way: deciding that you might benefit from help! It is one of the toughest steps anyone can take. My job is to ensure that it is also among the more richly rewarding and empowering decisions you have made. Whether you know for certain what your next steps in life are, or whether you feel somewhat adrift and unsure, I pledge to meet you where you are and together we will navigate the journey.
Rujuta Chincholkar-Mandelia
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd
Verified Verified
Chester Springs, PA 19425
By coming here, you took the hardest and most important step towards the path of healing. You are a parent seeking help for your teen daughter who is experiencing anxiety, depression and who has lost interest in her daily activities. You are a woman who is going through separation and divorce and struggling with whether you made the right decision. Whether you are feeling anxious or depressed or grieving a loss of a loved one or a relationship and you feel overwhelmed, I am here to help you! I work with teens and women who have experienced traumatic situations and feel like there is no joy in their lives.
By coming here, you took the hardest and most important step towards the path of healing. You are a parent seeking help for your teen daughter who is experiencing anxiety, depression and who has lost interest in her daily activities. You are a woman who is going through separation and divorce and struggling with whether you made the right decision. Whether you are feeling anxious or depressed or grieving a loss of a loved one or a relationship and you feel overwhelmed, I am here to help you! I work with teens and women who have experienced traumatic situations and feel like there is no joy in their lives.
Julia Cuccaro-Green, YouBecome LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC , BC-DMT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Chester Springs, PA 19425
New Clients or SuperviseesWelcome! My specialties: parenting, perinatal/postpartum, pregnancy/infant loss, fertility, grief, and stress. Perhaps you're facing: Anticipation, heartache, anxiety trying to conceive; The mental load; Shifting relationship with your partner; Overwhelm with parenting decisions; or Navigating back to work stress or stay at home mom with evolving identity. Our culture pressures us to do more, better, faster, to the point of exhaustion. But we can resist. We can prioritize rest, joy, space and free time. “Hustle culture” can suck the vitality out of us. Let’s invite intention and fulfillment back in.
New Clients or SuperviseesWelcome! My specialties: parenting, perinatal/postpartum, pregnancy/infant loss, fertility, grief, and stress. Perhaps you're facing: Anticipation, heartache, anxiety trying to conceive; The mental load; Shifting relationship with your partner; Overwhelm with parenting decisions; or Navigating back to work stress or stay at home mom with evolving identity. Our culture pressures us to do more, better, faster, to the point of exhaustion. But we can resist. We can prioritize rest, joy, space and free time. “Hustle culture” can suck the vitality out of us. Let’s invite intention and fulfillment back in.
Main Line Adult Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chester Springs, PA 19425
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed by difficult challenges and transitions in your life? Are you angry, depressed, stuck in unhealthy relationships or self-defeating behaviors? Do you long to make the changes necessary to feel a sense of purpose and fulfillment? Whether you've been diagnosed with adult ADD/ADHD or PTSD, or you are dealing with other kinds of traumatic experience, you can learn to overcome the negative emotions and thoughts that keep you from a more satisfying, purposeful life. You may be surprised at the progress you make through your own insights and observations!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by difficult challenges and transitions in your life? Are you angry, depressed, stuck in unhealthy relationships or self-defeating behaviors? Do you long to make the changes necessary to feel a sense of purpose and fulfillment? Whether you've been diagnosed with adult ADD/ADHD or PTSD, or you are dealing with other kinds of traumatic experience, you can learn to overcome the negative emotions and thoughts that keep you from a more satisfying, purposeful life. You may be surprised at the progress you make through your own insights and observations!
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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.