Feminist Therapists in 08221
Meghan Privitello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Linwood, NJ 08221
There may be many reasons why you are seeking therapy at this time. Perhaps you’re feeling lost in your own life and struggling to connect with yourself and those around you. Maybe you want to find ways to live a fuller, more satisfying, and meaningful life. Therapy provides a unique environment to explore these issues. Together, we will co-construct a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space. I believe in the potential of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate acceptance and warmth toward what might feel like the most painful or shameful parts of yourself.
There may be many reasons why you are seeking therapy at this time. Perhaps you’re feeling lost in your own life and struggling to connect with yourself and those around you. Maybe you want to find ways to live a fuller, more satisfying, and meaningful life. Therapy provides a unique environment to explore these issues. Together, we will co-construct a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space. I believe in the potential of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate acceptance and warmth toward what might feel like the most painful or shameful parts of yourself.
Kate Mattleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Linwood, NJ 08221
Mending Minds, Healing Hearts, LLC works with children, adolescents, young adults to older adults. We work with individuals, couples, families, groups and provide support to schools, hospitals and other providers. Our services are offered to people of all cultures, gender identification, race, religion and spiritual beliefs.
Mending Minds, Healing Hearts, LLC works with children, adolescents, young adults to older adults. We work with individuals, couples, families, groups and provide support to schools, hospitals and other providers. Our services are offered to people of all cultures, gender identification, race, religion and spiritual beliefs.
An ideal client is anyone who is willing to show up for themselves. Therapy can be intimidating and uncomfortable, and sometimes the last place a person wants to be. When that person shows up to their session despite this, and with a genuine hope to change their life for the better, we can begin working towards whatever that means for them.
An ideal client is anyone who is willing to show up for themselves. Therapy can be intimidating and uncomfortable, and sometimes the last place a person wants to be. When that person shows up to their session despite this, and with a genuine hope to change their life for the better, we can begin working towards whatever that means for them.
Sarah McGrath
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT, CCTP, CAGCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Linwood, NJ 08221
Life often weaves challenges and struggles into our path, and seeking therapy is a powerful testament to how much you value yourself and your future. In a nurturing, supportive environment, I am here to help you uncover and rebuild your inner strength, guiding you toward becoming the most successful version of yourself. Together, we will navigate the uncertainties of life, and I'll work with you to build a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. Your journey to growth and healing starts here — let’s take the first step together.
Life often weaves challenges and struggles into our path, and seeking therapy is a powerful testament to how much you value yourself and your future. In a nurturing, supportive environment, I am here to help you uncover and rebuild your inner strength, guiding you toward becoming the most successful version of yourself. Together, we will navigate the uncertainties of life, and I'll work with you to build a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. Your journey to growth and healing starts here — let’s take the first step together.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.