Female Therapists in 90508
I offer online therapy to couples and individuals throughout California. I have training in several modes of couple therapy, sex therapy, trauma therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. We will focus on your concerns, your struggles, and your goals. We will pinpoint areas you want or need to change and then we will develop a plan to move toward your goals, access your resources, acquire needed skills, and progress toward a healthier, more fulfilling life or relationship.
I offer online therapy to couples and individuals throughout California. I have training in several modes of couple therapy, sex therapy, trauma therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. We will focus on your concerns, your struggles, and your goals. We will pinpoint areas you want or need to change and then we will develop a plan to move toward your goals, access your resources, acquire needed skills, and progress toward a healthier, more fulfilling life or relationship.
Stephanie Mason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90508 (Online Only)
New beginnings can often be disguised as painful endings. I work closely with those who have been through tragic events, suffered childhood abuse, those who have been victimized by others, as well as those who might feel like they have nowhere left to turn. My goal is to help you find your inner strength, and to courageously be free to display it and be proud. I am empathetic to my client’s needs, ambitious to provide support, and offer a nonjudgmental space for you to share and truly be heard.
New beginnings can often be disguised as painful endings. I work closely with those who have been through tragic events, suffered childhood abuse, those who have been victimized by others, as well as those who might feel like they have nowhere left to turn. My goal is to help you find your inner strength, and to courageously be free to display it and be proud. I am empathetic to my client’s needs, ambitious to provide support, and offer a nonjudgmental space for you to share and truly be heard.
Mariel Ann Malimban | Collective Clarity
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90508
Therapy is not our cultural norm but we've tried doing things on our own! My clients are perfectionists that have tried to deal with anxiety, social anxiety, and depression by reading books, listening to podcasts, and scrolling through social media. Their anxiety often affect self-esteem, work performance, family relationships, or romantic relationships. As a 1st gen Filipino American therapist with lived experience, I provide culturally attuned services to ambitious Filipino Americans, Asian Americans, and adults with immigrant parents. I can't wait to connect with you at www.thecollectiveclarity.com
Therapy is not our cultural norm but we've tried doing things on our own! My clients are perfectionists that have tried to deal with anxiety, social anxiety, and depression by reading books, listening to podcasts, and scrolling through social media. Their anxiety often affect self-esteem, work performance, family relationships, or romantic relationships. As a 1st gen Filipino American therapist with lived experience, I provide culturally attuned services to ambitious Filipino Americans, Asian Americans, and adults with immigrant parents. I can't wait to connect with you at www.thecollectiveclarity.com
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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.