Female Therapists in 59935

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Barbara T. Traenkner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Troy, MT 59935  (Online Only)
Welcome to my profile! Beginning a relationship with a therapist is a big step, and I am glad to help you through this process. Currently, I offer video teletherapy to clients in Maryland, Virginia, Montana and Alabama on a secure, HIPAA compliant platform.
Welcome to my profile! Beginning a relationship with a therapist is a big step, and I am glad to help you through this process. Currently, I offer video teletherapy to clients in Maryland, Virginia, Montana and Alabama on a secure, HIPAA compliant platform.
(406) 296-5583 View (406) 296-5583
Photo of Leslie Myers, LCPC , MEd, Licensed Professional Counselor
Leslie Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC , MEd
Verified Verified
Troy, MT 59935
I specialize in adolescents, addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting, and women’s issues.
Do you feel stuck? Do you often think that there has to be more to life than constant worrying and anxiety? Do you feel like things will never get better? We all struggle at one point or another with negative feelings and life situations. It doesn’t have to be this way. Whether it’s family problems, addiction issues, parenting struggles or just a feeling of needing more, I would like to help you find ways to move forward.
I specialize in adolescents, addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting, and women’s issues.
Do you feel stuck? Do you often think that there has to be more to life than constant worrying and anxiety? Do you feel like things will never get better? We all struggle at one point or another with negative feelings and life situations. It doesn’t have to be this way. Whether it’s family problems, addiction issues, parenting struggles or just a feeling of needing more, I would like to help you find ways to move forward.
(406) 295-8367 View (406) 295-8367

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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.