Therapists in 10155
Yael Schwartz
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10155
Therapy can be a safe and non-judgmental space for both cultivating reflectiveness and implementing positive changes. Whether you are looking to find relief from specific distressing emotional experiences, work on your relationship with yourself and others in your life, develop better coping skills, or address barriers that block you from living your life fully, I consider it an honor to help you address the struggle and emotional pain which bring you to therapy. Together, we can help you build a life which brings greater fulfillment, meaning, and joy, even in the face of life’s inevitable setbacks, losses, and disappointments.
Therapy can be a safe and non-judgmental space for both cultivating reflectiveness and implementing positive changes. Whether you are looking to find relief from specific distressing emotional experiences, work on your relationship with yourself and others in your life, develop better coping skills, or address barriers that block you from living your life fully, I consider it an honor to help you address the struggle and emotional pain which bring you to therapy. Together, we can help you build a life which brings greater fulfillment, meaning, and joy, even in the face of life’s inevitable setbacks, losses, and disappointments.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.