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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, PhD, LCSW

Verified Verified

Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (Online Only)

I am a Board Certified Clinical Social Worker and psychoanalyst. I have over 40 years of extensive experience working with adults and children in rural and urban school districts, hospitals, substance abuse centers, community health centers and outpatient psychiatric clinics. I have excelled diagnostic expertise in various treatment modalities in mental health settings. Advanced competency in psychoanalysis, psychotropic medications, and clinical supervision. Proven proficiency in developmental skills to help others achieve their optimal goals by incorporating strategic keys to overcome obstacles and break negative cycles.

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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.