Therapists in 80021
Kim DaHarb
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80021
Looking for better Communication and Connection in your relationships? You want to get along better with your spouse, partner, kids, parents and coworkers. I can give you the skills necessary to start you on the path to better communication and connection with everyone in your life. Lowering your anxiety and feeling better starts with you. Come in on your own or with those close to you.
Looking for better Communication and Connection in your relationships? You want to get along better with your spouse, partner, kids, parents and coworkers. I can give you the skills necessary to start you on the path to better communication and connection with everyone in your life. Lowering your anxiety and feeling better starts with you. Come in on your own or with those close to you.
Kristen Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80021
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions and feel unsure about how to resolve these feelings? You are not alone; I have worked with many people with a variety of overwhelming feelings and anxiety. Together we will explore how to manage your anxiety, worries, and stress. Or you may be having relationship struggles that cause overwhelming feelings of guilt or shame, or perhaps you are a parent struggling with balancing it all. In whatever form your pain may be in, I am here to help you understand your pain; we will work together to create healthier relationships and develop skills to cope with your overwhelming feelings.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions and feel unsure about how to resolve these feelings? You are not alone; I have worked with many people with a variety of overwhelming feelings and anxiety. Together we will explore how to manage your anxiety, worries, and stress. Or you may be having relationship struggles that cause overwhelming feelings of guilt or shame, or perhaps you are a parent struggling with balancing it all. In whatever form your pain may be in, I am here to help you understand your pain; we will work together to create healthier relationships and develop skills to cope with your overwhelming feelings.
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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.