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Barbara Benoualid
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90068  (Online Only)
I help couples hear each other differently, and find the emotional connection beneath the hurt and anger.
I conduct sessions in French & English in a caring manner to ensure couples, individuals & adolescents feel safe to explore and uncover the patterns that are impacting their satisfaction or keeping them stuck. Together we can make sense of your life, help you explore past and present hardships, learn new tools and access your strengths so that you can make better decisions, stop reoccurring behaviors and feel healthier. Your treatment will be tailored to meet your unique personality & goals. You don't need to be alone in your fears, pain, sadness, thoughts, or confusion. You can get through whatever you are dealing with- Let's talk.
I help couples hear each other differently, and find the emotional connection beneath the hurt and anger.
I conduct sessions in French & English in a caring manner to ensure couples, individuals & adolescents feel safe to explore and uncover the patterns that are impacting their satisfaction or keeping them stuck. Together we can make sense of your life, help you explore past and present hardships, learn new tools and access your strengths so that you can make better decisions, stop reoccurring behaviors and feel healthier. Your treatment will be tailored to meet your unique personality & goals. You don't need to be alone in your fears, pain, sadness, thoughts, or confusion. You can get through whatever you are dealing with- Let's talk.
(323) 472-5920 View (323) 472-5920
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Angela Lisa Cordova-Dunning
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90068
I PROVIDE A WISE, LOVING SPACE FOR YOU TO EXPLORE AND JOURNEY INTO THE MEANING OF YOUR LIFE. THROUGH HEALING THE PAST, LIVING POWERFULLY IN THE PRESENT AND VISUALIZING YOUR FUTURE. SIMULTANEOUSLY, YOU CAN EXPERIENCE LIFE FROM A AUTHENTIC PERSPECTIVE. FROM THIS DISCOVERY AND/OR EXPANSION OF YOUR UNIQUENESS, SUCCESSFUL INTIMATE RELATING CAN OCCUR IN YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE. THE SYMPTOMS OF DESPAIR, ANXIETY, BOREDOM, MELANCHOLIA, ANGER, ALIENATION,, HEARTACHE.... ALL CALLS OF THE INWARD JOURNEY, BECOME BEARABLE. A TRANSFORMATION OF ACCEPTING ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR TRUE SELF CAN LEAD TO PEACE, CONTENTMENT, CREATIVE AND JOYFUL LIVING.
I PROVIDE A WISE, LOVING SPACE FOR YOU TO EXPLORE AND JOURNEY INTO THE MEANING OF YOUR LIFE. THROUGH HEALING THE PAST, LIVING POWERFULLY IN THE PRESENT AND VISUALIZING YOUR FUTURE. SIMULTANEOUSLY, YOU CAN EXPERIENCE LIFE FROM A AUTHENTIC PERSPECTIVE. FROM THIS DISCOVERY AND/OR EXPANSION OF YOUR UNIQUENESS, SUCCESSFUL INTIMATE RELATING CAN OCCUR IN YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE. THE SYMPTOMS OF DESPAIR, ANXIETY, BOREDOM, MELANCHOLIA, ANGER, ALIENATION,, HEARTACHE.... ALL CALLS OF THE INWARD JOURNEY, BECOME BEARABLE. A TRANSFORMATION OF ACCEPTING ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR TRUE SELF CAN LEAD TO PEACE, CONTENTMENT, CREATIVE AND JOYFUL LIVING.
(310) 989-0311 View (310) 989-0311
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Michelle Acitelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Hollywood, CA 90068  (Online Only)
My area of specialization is trauma-informed via a strength-based practice for groups, individuals, couples, teens, and military veterans at risk for anxiety, depression, anger, adjustment, relationship, suicidal ideation, substance use, and complex trauma.
I am most comfortable engaging clients who may have familiarity with overwhelming sensations about life, in general, or an inability to manage daily life, relationships, family, academic, and work experiences. I aim to establish and maintain rapport through effective working relationships, offering psychoeducation related to life transitions by setting attainable goals that build upon healthy inclusive, and supportive connections.
My area of specialization is trauma-informed via a strength-based practice for groups, individuals, couples, teens, and military veterans at risk for anxiety, depression, anger, adjustment, relationship, suicidal ideation, substance use, and complex trauma.
I am most comfortable engaging clients who may have familiarity with overwhelming sensations about life, in general, or an inability to manage daily life, relationships, family, academic, and work experiences. I aim to establish and maintain rapport through effective working relationships, offering psychoeducation related to life transitions by setting attainable goals that build upon healthy inclusive, and supportive connections.
(323) 897-8386 View (323) 897-8386
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Hamsa Healing Space
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, CRC, LPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Hollywood, CA 90068  (Online Only)
I work with adults and I have personal, lived experience with all of my specialties. I specialize in: Drug and Alcohol and Porn/Sex Addiction, Complex Trauma, Affairs and Betrayal, Bipolar disorder, Grief and Cognitive impairments. I work with individuals and couples. Living with PTSD can feel like we are either paralyzed or stuck in thick cement. It's no wonder, it is so hard to reach out for help. You've found my page and you are already half way there :) My focus areas are: PTSD, Sex&Intimacy, Anger, Self Sabotage, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Relational Trauma. www.hamsahealingspace.com/online-services
I work with adults and I have personal, lived experience with all of my specialties. I specialize in: Drug and Alcohol and Porn/Sex Addiction, Complex Trauma, Affairs and Betrayal, Bipolar disorder, Grief and Cognitive impairments. I work with individuals and couples. Living with PTSD can feel like we are either paralyzed or stuck in thick cement. It's no wonder, it is so hard to reach out for help. You've found my page and you are already half way there :) My focus areas are: PTSD, Sex&Intimacy, Anger, Self Sabotage, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Relational Trauma. www.hamsahealingspace.com/online-services
(858) 779-0685 View (858) 779-0685
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Best Self Psych
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90068  (Online Only)
Best Self Psych is a group of ENM, kink, and LGBTQ+ affirmative licensed and associate therapists in Los Angeles and we help people who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships and professional lives. Our practice specializes in specialities include helping people who are struggling with the effects of depression, anxiety, C-PTSD and ADHD.
Best Self Psych is a group of ENM, kink, and LGBTQ+ affirmative licensed and associate therapists in Los Angeles and we help people who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships and professional lives. Our practice specializes in specialities include helping people who are struggling with the effects of depression, anxiety, C-PTSD and ADHD.
(323) 894-9572 View (323) 894-9572
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Claire Lopaty
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Are you overwhelmed with life's challenges and ready for a change? My passion lies in helping people heal from eating disorders, body image issues, trauma, depression and anxiety. I am also passionate about working with teenagers as they navigate the often tumultuous journey of adolescence. I recognize the need for concrete evidence-based tools to help my clients confront difficult emotions and the myriad stressors that life throws their way. I work from a trauma informed perspective and strive to see each client as the unique individual they are.
Are you overwhelmed with life's challenges and ready for a change? My passion lies in helping people heal from eating disorders, body image issues, trauma, depression and anxiety. I am also passionate about working with teenagers as they navigate the often tumultuous journey of adolescence. I recognize the need for concrete evidence-based tools to help my clients confront difficult emotions and the myriad stressors that life throws their way. I work from a trauma informed perspective and strive to see each client as the unique individual they are.
(661) 403-5126 View (661) 403-5126
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Carol Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Are you struggling with life changes? Do you feel alone? Are you having trouble making decisions? My expertise is helping people who are in transition, struggling with depression or anxiety. My goal is to collaborate with you to achieve your personal and professional potential. By making the decision to begin therapy, you may discover new options for creativity, career or relationships. I can help you recognize negative thought patterns, identify and value your strengths and transcend emotional barriers. Life transitions can be challenging -- yet also provide the opportunity for insight and change.
Are you struggling with life changes? Do you feel alone? Are you having trouble making decisions? My expertise is helping people who are in transition, struggling with depression or anxiety. My goal is to collaborate with you to achieve your personal and professional potential. By making the decision to begin therapy, you may discover new options for creativity, career or relationships. I can help you recognize negative thought patterns, identify and value your strengths and transcend emotional barriers. Life transitions can be challenging -- yet also provide the opportunity for insight and change.
(213) 344-3827 View (213) 344-3827
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Yvonne L. Westbrook
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Hollywood, CA 90068
I do my best to keep an open mind and to create an environment that is conducive to fostering open communication and trust. I respect and value the thoughts and feelings of my client's. I believe that therapy is, ultimately, about freedom and that healing occurs through the process of self-exploration, understanding, finding meaning and deepening one's insight. I tend to work directly and dynamically, rather than passively; I do a lot of listening and I am also active in the therapeutic role.
I do my best to keep an open mind and to create an environment that is conducive to fostering open communication and trust. I respect and value the thoughts and feelings of my client's. I believe that therapy is, ultimately, about freedom and that healing occurs through the process of self-exploration, understanding, finding meaning and deepening one's insight. I tend to work directly and dynamically, rather than passively; I do a lot of listening and I am also active in the therapeutic role.
(323) 387-3979 View (323) 387-3979
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Roohinee Santram
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90068  (Online Only)
If you are reading this then you have already taken the first step to addressing whatever challenge you are facing or questions you may be asking yourself. Perhaps you are unsatisfied with your life and don’t know why or how to change it. Perhaps you know what the underlying issue is but are afraid to tackle it. Maybe you struggle with co-parenting after a divorce or your teenager is self-harming and you want to help but don’t know how. Maybe you struggle with addiction or self-medicate to avoid dealing with emotional pain.
If you are reading this then you have already taken the first step to addressing whatever challenge you are facing or questions you may be asking yourself. Perhaps you are unsatisfied with your life and don’t know why or how to change it. Perhaps you know what the underlying issue is but are afraid to tackle it. Maybe you struggle with co-parenting after a divorce or your teenager is self-harming and you want to help but don’t know how. Maybe you struggle with addiction or self-medicate to avoid dealing with emotional pain.
(661) 765-8128 View (661) 765-8128
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Charlotte Haigh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90068
You are fed up with repeating patterns that feel self-destructive. You are tired of being so reactive to the same triggers. You are ready for change, for relationships that fill your cup, and for a life that is purposeful and passionate. And you are probably totally overwhelmed right now. I get it. Wading through pages of therapist bios when you're already stressed, sad, and/or confused can be kind of the worst thing ever. But I'm here to help! I support clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, relationship issues, low self-esteem, stress and lack of clarity that big life transitions can kick up.
You are fed up with repeating patterns that feel self-destructive. You are tired of being so reactive to the same triggers. You are ready for change, for relationships that fill your cup, and for a life that is purposeful and passionate. And you are probably totally overwhelmed right now. I get it. Wading through pages of therapist bios when you're already stressed, sad, and/or confused can be kind of the worst thing ever. But I'm here to help! I support clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, relationship issues, low self-esteem, stress and lack of clarity that big life transitions can kick up.
(805) 504-8731 View (805) 504-8731
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Caitlin Rose Marvaso
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Your body is always communicating information to you, and your emotions are the messenger. Maybe it's the consistent feeling of overwhelm, or the throws of depression. Maybe you are experiencing physical pain as a result of emotional pain. Whatever it is, I believe in the wisdom of your body and I want to help you become an expert at your own body language so that you can have more autonomy over your life.
Your body is always communicating information to you, and your emotions are the messenger. Maybe it's the consistent feeling of overwhelm, or the throws of depression. Maybe you are experiencing physical pain as a result of emotional pain. Whatever it is, I believe in the wisdom of your body and I want to help you become an expert at your own body language so that you can have more autonomy over your life.
(415) 366-1307 View (415) 366-1307
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Jann Sharlene Hoffman - Certified Hypnotherapist
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Jann Sharlene Hoffman - Life can be very challenging at times. I love helping people! Fear, anxiety, procrastination, low self-esteem, unhealthy habits are some of the blocks that prevent you from fulfilling your life. It doesn't have to be this way. I teach you tools through talking, mindfulness,meditation, laughter and hypnosis. I have been doing this work for almost 29 years. I can't express how wonderful it feels to help you become a better person for yourself and for your own life. Let's begin the journey. Don't wait! anymore.
Jann Sharlene Hoffman - Life can be very challenging at times. I love helping people! Fear, anxiety, procrastination, low self-esteem, unhealthy habits are some of the blocks that prevent you from fulfilling your life. It doesn't have to be this way. I teach you tools through talking, mindfulness,meditation, laughter and hypnosis. I have been doing this work for almost 29 years. I can't express how wonderful it feels to help you become a better person for yourself and for your own life. Let's begin the journey. Don't wait! anymore.
(818) 237-9128 View (818) 237-9128
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Lara Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90068
What is keeping you from living the life you want? Psychotherapy can be a powerful tool to identify goals and remove obstacles that may be preventing you from experiencing more fulfilling relationships with yourself, your career, and other people. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, abusing substances, or having relationship difficulty, the process of therapy can be a useful way to discover how to create change. By exploring current and historical patterns, a greater awareness and understanding can emerge, allowing for more choice.
What is keeping you from living the life you want? Psychotherapy can be a powerful tool to identify goals and remove obstacles that may be preventing you from experiencing more fulfilling relationships with yourself, your career, and other people. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, abusing substances, or having relationship difficulty, the process of therapy can be a useful way to discover how to create change. By exploring current and historical patterns, a greater awareness and understanding can emerge, allowing for more choice.
(213) 394-4566 View (213) 394-4566
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Dr. Taji Huang PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90068  (Online Only)
Dr. Taji Huang is a compassionate and experienced Individual, Celebrity, and Adult Psychologist based in Glendale, California. With a strong dedication to helping others navigate challenging phases in their lives, Dr. Huang serves as a trusted Life Coach for individuals seeking support and guidance. Specializing in severe and persistent mental illness, couples counseling, trauma-related conditions, and more, she offers a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. If you are facing difficulties and seeking to regain control over your life, Dr. Taji Huang is here to support you.
Dr. Taji Huang is a compassionate and experienced Individual, Celebrity, and Adult Psychologist based in Glendale, California. With a strong dedication to helping others navigate challenging phases in their lives, Dr. Huang serves as a trusted Life Coach for individuals seeking support and guidance. Specializing in severe and persistent mental illness, couples counseling, trauma-related conditions, and more, she offers a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. If you are facing difficulties and seeking to regain control over your life, Dr. Taji Huang is here to support you.
(424) 704-0198 View (424) 704-0198
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Jaelline Jaffe
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90068  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You may be feeling stuck, discouraged, angry or depressed about your life or relationships. Maybe there's a medical condition with emotional effects on you or others. Your family life or parenting situation may be difficult. Maybe you're having trouble with co-workers or siblings. Or you may have just lost your way and don't know where you are going or how to get there ... wherever "there" might be. Whether you believe we choose our own circumstances, that there is a "master plan," or that sometimes SHTUFF happens, you still have reactions, feelings, and decisions to make about "what next?" I can help.
You may be feeling stuck, discouraged, angry or depressed about your life or relationships. Maybe there's a medical condition with emotional effects on you or others. Your family life or parenting situation may be difficult. Maybe you're having trouble with co-workers or siblings. Or you may have just lost your way and don't know where you are going or how to get there ... wherever "there" might be. Whether you believe we choose our own circumstances, that there is a "master plan," or that sometimes SHTUFF happens, you still have reactions, feelings, and decisions to make about "what next?" I can help.
(818) 946-0116 View (818) 946-0116
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Rachel E. Carfora
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90068
What makes us seek therapy? Perhaps we are having a difficult time achieving personal or professional goals. Maybe the way we used to do things is no longer satisfying. Whatever brings you into therapy, through the foundation of a therapeutic relationship, you can be supported and encouraged to explore the direction and meaning of your life. It can empower you to gain new perspectives, acquire behavioral tools and insights to forge ahead and create a life you wish to live.
What makes us seek therapy? Perhaps we are having a difficult time achieving personal or professional goals. Maybe the way we used to do things is no longer satisfying. Whatever brings you into therapy, through the foundation of a therapeutic relationship, you can be supported and encouraged to explore the direction and meaning of your life. It can empower you to gain new perspectives, acquire behavioral tools and insights to forge ahead and create a life you wish to live.
(323) 370-4803 View (323) 370-4803
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Gina Marie Minardi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90068  (Online Only)
Traditional talk therapy is a beautiful container but it is limited. I have found over the years that people stay stuck looping in their "habits of being" in relationship to themselves, others, and careers. Often times we can't talk our way out of these deep patterns because we haven't accessed the traumas stored in the recesses of the subconscious mind, body, and nervous system. I incorporate EMDR into most of my therapy sessions, because it connects with these areas that need to be felt, witnessed, and soothed. Neural networks in the brain begin to grow and reorganize, which results in neuroplasticity and lasting changes.
Traditional talk therapy is a beautiful container but it is limited. I have found over the years that people stay stuck looping in their "habits of being" in relationship to themselves, others, and careers. Often times we can't talk our way out of these deep patterns because we haven't accessed the traumas stored in the recesses of the subconscious mind, body, and nervous system. I incorporate EMDR into most of my therapy sessions, because it connects with these areas that need to be felt, witnessed, and soothed. Neural networks in the brain begin to grow and reorganize, which results in neuroplasticity and lasting changes.
(310) 773-5383 View (310) 773-5383
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Abundance Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Want to use your insurance for therapy but can't find an in-network therapist who is accepting new clients? Welcome to Abundance Therapy Center where you can get high-quality therapy using your insurance for therapy sessions! We accept most major insurances and will help you verify coverage and navigate the insurance maze. We believe in making high-quality therapy accessible and affordable to our community. We care about your healing journey. ***PLEASE VISIT "ABUNDANCETHERAPYCENTER.COM" TO SUBMIT AN APPOINTMENT REQUEST.***
Want to use your insurance for therapy but can't find an in-network therapist who is accepting new clients? Welcome to Abundance Therapy Center where you can get high-quality therapy using your insurance for therapy sessions! We accept most major insurances and will help you verify coverage and navigate the insurance maze. We believe in making high-quality therapy accessible and affordable to our community. We care about your healing journey. ***PLEASE VISIT "ABUNDANCETHERAPYCENTER.COM" TO SUBMIT AN APPOINTMENT REQUEST.***
(213) 505-4307 View (213) 505-4307
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Catherine Meyers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Do you feel like you are at a crossroads and wondering "where do I go from here?" It can be daunting to explore the places that scare you but deciding to do so is often the road to liberation. I work with individuals and couples who are stuck and looking for a way forward. Relationships, both with ourselves and with others, can be complex and we often become complacent and used to "the way things are." If you are here, you probably have a sense that something needs to change. I encourage you to trust yourself and give me call. I offer a free phone consultation.
Do you feel like you are at a crossroads and wondering "where do I go from here?" It can be daunting to explore the places that scare you but deciding to do so is often the road to liberation. I work with individuals and couples who are stuck and looking for a way forward. Relationships, both with ourselves and with others, can be complex and we often become complacent and used to "the way things are." If you are here, you probably have a sense that something needs to change. I encourage you to trust yourself and give me call. I offer a free phone consultation.
(213) 221-6718 View (213) 221-6718
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Swanhilda Ochoa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Thank you for reaching out! This is the hardest step to do! Finding a therapist that we truly connect with is not an easy process. I always tell my clients not to hesitate to change when they do not feel comfortable with a therapist. The relationship and allegiance created between therapist and client is sacred; it should be genuine, approached with respect, kindness, humility, and compassion. We are living difficult times. Covid has turned everyone's lives upside down and, coping with every day stressors is overwhelming.
Thank you for reaching out! This is the hardest step to do! Finding a therapist that we truly connect with is not an easy process. I always tell my clients not to hesitate to change when they do not feel comfortable with a therapist. The relationship and allegiance created between therapist and client is sacred; it should be genuine, approached with respect, kindness, humility, and compassion. We are living difficult times. Covid has turned everyone's lives upside down and, coping with every day stressors is overwhelming.
(323) 709-7912 View (323) 709-7912
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.