Feminist Therapists in 27705
My approach is informed by family systems, relational, attachment, and feminist theories and I have significant experience in trauma focused treatment.
Humor, warmth, authenticity, and a commitment to social justice are the foundations of my practice. I specialize in providing support and coaching to parents seeking to make sense of, or make choices around, their parenting style; helping parents process stress or grief around their parenting experience; and supporting parents of children with trauma histories or significant behavioral challenges. I am committed to creating an affirming space for clients from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
My approach is informed by family systems, relational, attachment, and feminist theories and I have significant experience in trauma focused treatment.
Humor, warmth, authenticity, and a commitment to social justice are the foundations of my practice. I specialize in providing support and coaching to parents seeking to make sense of, or make choices around, their parenting style; helping parents process stress or grief around their parenting experience; and supporting parents of children with trauma histories or significant behavioral challenges. I am committed to creating an affirming space for clients from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
Gillian R. Galdy Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
As an anti-racist, intersectional feminist, I believe in the constant and ever evolving pursuit of social, racial, gender, sexual, economic, and environmental justice. My goal in working with my clients is to address their concerns as a co-collaborator and ally. I work from a Relational/Cultural theoretical orientation, meaning that I believe the therapeutic relationship is a key to healing within treatment. I take an eclectic approach to counseling utilizing interventions from various theories in order to best serve the needs of the individual, couple, and family.
As an anti-racist, intersectional feminist, I believe in the constant and ever evolving pursuit of social, racial, gender, sexual, economic, and environmental justice. My goal in working with my clients is to address their concerns as a co-collaborator and ally. I work from a Relational/Cultural theoretical orientation, meaning that I believe the therapeutic relationship is a key to healing within treatment. I take an eclectic approach to counseling utilizing interventions from various theories in order to best serve the needs of the individual, couple, and family.
Maggie Cohen Silvaine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705 (Online Only)
I am humbly committed to anti-racism, and I aim to bring an intersectional feminist approach to my clients.
Hello! I'm Maggie (she/they). I'm a queer relational therapist, and I'm particularly passionate about working with LGBQ and trans folks, though all are welcome! I specialize in integrative forms of healing, which means that we'll use a variety of approaches tailored uniquely to you. I love supporting individuals through life transitions, relationship issues, navigating polyamory/ENM, sexual desires, diving deeply into family of origin issues, navigating boundaries, processing family addiction/alcoholism, recovering from purity culture, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and more.
I am humbly committed to anti-racism, and I aim to bring an intersectional feminist approach to my clients.
Hello! I'm Maggie (she/they). I'm a queer relational therapist, and I'm particularly passionate about working with LGBQ and trans folks, though all are welcome! I specialize in integrative forms of healing, which means that we'll use a variety of approaches tailored uniquely to you. I love supporting individuals through life transitions, relationship issues, navigating polyamory/ENM, sexual desires, diving deeply into family of origin issues, navigating boundaries, processing family addiction/alcoholism, recovering from purity culture, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and more.
Everyone could benefit from talking with a counselor to help cope with life's stressors. You may prefer to meet with a counselor one-on-one to help improve your quality of life. If your intimate relationship is a concern, you and your partner(s) could utilize relationship counseling to communicate more effectively and regain the passion that drew you together. Building a support network and feeling as if you belong are also valuable resources that group counseling can provide. Regardless of your concern, there are multiple counseling options to help meet your needs. Initiating counseling services is the first step to feeling better.
Everyone could benefit from talking with a counselor to help cope with life's stressors. You may prefer to meet with a counselor one-on-one to help improve your quality of life. If your intimate relationship is a concern, you and your partner(s) could utilize relationship counseling to communicate more effectively and regain the passion that drew you together. Building a support network and feeling as if you belong are also valuable resources that group counseling can provide. Regardless of your concern, there are multiple counseling options to help meet your needs. Initiating counseling services is the first step to feeling better.
Emily M. Cox, LCSW Consulting & Counseling Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Emily , Cox, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705 (Online Only)
Are you looking for someone with real world experience? I am dedicated to lifelong professional training and I apply evidence-based and strong, collaborative therapeutic methods. Ultimately, I am interested in your point of view; what's your story? We'll lay groundwork for strategies and next steps together. Please share your concerns and your hopes and needs. Some problems are too complex or multi-layered to work through or resolve on your own. Reach out!
Are you looking for someone with real world experience? I am dedicated to lifelong professional training and I apply evidence-based and strong, collaborative therapeutic methods. Ultimately, I am interested in your point of view; what's your story? We'll lay groundwork for strategies and next steps together. Please share your concerns and your hopes and needs. Some problems are too complex or multi-layered to work through or resolve on your own. Reach out!
Life can be wildly challenging and we were not built to walk through our struggles alone. If past and recent trauma, anxiety and hypervigilance, transitions and grief, relational challenges, chronic pain, or gender concerns have you feeling separate from yourself and your sense of wholeness, belonging, and joy, let's connect. My approach is grounded, warm, and accepting, supported by curiosity, respect, and lightheartedness. I welcome people from all backgrounds and especially enjoy working with gender expansive, queer, and LGBTQIA+ folks, and those exploring any aspect of their identity.
Life can be wildly challenging and we were not built to walk through our struggles alone. If past and recent trauma, anxiety and hypervigilance, transitions and grief, relational challenges, chronic pain, or gender concerns have you feeling separate from yourself and your sense of wholeness, belonging, and joy, let's connect. My approach is grounded, warm, and accepting, supported by curiosity, respect, and lightheartedness. I welcome people from all backgrounds and especially enjoy working with gender expansive, queer, and LGBTQIA+ folks, and those exploring any aspect of their identity.
Cat Goyeneche
Psychologist, PsyD , HSP-P
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
Waitlist for new clients
Have you ever felt self-doubt? Uncertainty about how to make changes or difficulty coping even if you know what you want to do differently? It can be hard to imagine the ideal life we want for ourselves, let alone figure out how to make it happen. Gaining both support AND skills in therapy can reduce feelings of worry, sadness, and the "stuckness" we all feel at times. I look forward to working collaboratively with you as you move toward your ideal life!
Have you ever felt self-doubt? Uncertainty about how to make changes or difficulty coping even if you know what you want to do differently? It can be hard to imagine the ideal life we want for ourselves, let alone figure out how to make it happen. Gaining both support AND skills in therapy can reduce feelings of worry, sadness, and the "stuckness" we all feel at times. I look forward to working collaboratively with you as you move toward your ideal life!
Christine Schneider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
Waitlist for new clients
Change starts at the end of your comfort zone. I see the courage it takes to change and I would love to help you on your journey towards self-improvement. Beginning this journey may look like unlearning negative patterns, adopting new coping strategies, processing difficult emotions, developing a deeper sense of agency, or figuring out together what this exploration means to you.
Change starts at the end of your comfort zone. I see the courage it takes to change and I would love to help you on your journey towards self-improvement. Beginning this journey may look like unlearning negative patterns, adopting new coping strategies, processing difficult emotions, developing a deeper sense of agency, or figuring out together what this exploration means to you.
Bull City Psychotherapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LCSW, LCAS, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
Welcome to Bull City Psychotherapy. We are a caring group of psychotherapists who are passionate about helping others improve their moods, improve relationships, and recover from addictions. We offer a private and comfortable environment for our work with you, so you can feel safe and at ease. We are all highly trained in our areas of expertise, and we value our clients achieving their goals and moving forward. We believe in effective therapy that works.
Welcome to Bull City Psychotherapy. We are a caring group of psychotherapists who are passionate about helping others improve their moods, improve relationships, and recover from addictions. We offer a private and comfortable environment for our work with you, so you can feel safe and at ease. We are all highly trained in our areas of expertise, and we value our clients achieving their goals and moving forward. We believe in effective therapy that works.
Jennifer Begun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705 (Online Only)
Are you ready to feel good enough just as you are? Tired of feeling guilty & overwhelmed? Tired of caring so much about what other people think? Tired of working so hard to be perfect? Tired of struggling to set boundaries with others? Tired of being a better friend to others instead of yourself? Never feeling truly happy or satisfied? Tired of all the stress and anxiety?
Are you ready to feel good enough just as you are? Tired of feeling guilty & overwhelmed? Tired of caring so much about what other people think? Tired of working so hard to be perfect? Tired of struggling to set boundaries with others? Tired of being a better friend to others instead of yourself? Never feeling truly happy or satisfied? Tired of all the stress and anxiety?
Activist Lilla Watson expressed: “If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” This vision inspires my approach to therapy: one that is collaborative, open, and exploratory, kindled by mutual feelings of trust and safety. It also reflects my philosophy toward the healing process as one that is non-linear and rooted in both individual growth and collective care.
Activist Lilla Watson expressed: “If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” This vision inspires my approach to therapy: one that is collaborative, open, and exploratory, kindled by mutual feelings of trust and safety. It also reflects my philosophy toward the healing process as one that is non-linear and rooted in both individual growth and collective care.
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I am dedicated to partnering with people who want more: more peace, more meaning, more love, more depth, more space, more insight, or more of you're-not-quite-sure-yet. We might be a great fit if you consider yourself a highly sensitive person (HSP), want to work through disordered eating or body image issues using a Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating approach, are an early career therapist or other helping professional wanting to build out a sustainable professional foundation for yourself and avoid or heal burnout, or know you benefit from working with a therapist operating from an anti-oppressive lens.
I am dedicated to partnering with people who want more: more peace, more meaning, more love, more depth, more space, more insight, or more of you're-not-quite-sure-yet. We might be a great fit if you consider yourself a highly sensitive person (HSP), want to work through disordered eating or body image issues using a Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating approach, are an early career therapist or other helping professional wanting to build out a sustainable professional foundation for yourself and avoid or heal burnout, or know you benefit from working with a therapist operating from an anti-oppressive lens.
Dana DePietro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
Waitlist for new clients
I am a queer, White, culturally Jewish (anti-Zionist), cisgender woman who specializes in working with adults on trauma processing. I believe that the "personal is political" and encourage clients to explore how systems of oppression like racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia impact their mental health and well-being. I enjoy working with queer and trans clients; I am experienced in writing gender-affirming surgery letters. I take a "Health at Every Size" (HAES) approach to eating and movement. I like to use a variety of therapy approaches in my work: mainly IFS, EMDR, relational psychodynamic, ACT, and DBT.
I am a queer, White, culturally Jewish (anti-Zionist), cisgender woman who specializes in working with adults on trauma processing. I believe that the "personal is political" and encourage clients to explore how systems of oppression like racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia impact their mental health and well-being. I enjoy working with queer and trans clients; I am experienced in writing gender-affirming surgery letters. I take a "Health at Every Size" (HAES) approach to eating and movement. I like to use a variety of therapy approaches in my work: mainly IFS, EMDR, relational psychodynamic, ACT, and DBT.
Amy Farquahar Elliott
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LPC, RDT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
Waitlist for new clients
Are recurrent thoughts, beliefs and feelings about past, present or future events preventing you from being at ease with yourself and from connecting with others? I can support you in uncovering what is blocking you and in discovering what works for you to be more present, feel more joyful and connected My clients share that through our work together they feel less anxious and depressed. Call me to set up a free time to meet at my office near South Square Mall in Durham or in Franklin Square in Chapel Hill. 919-724-1002.
Are recurrent thoughts, beliefs and feelings about past, present or future events preventing you from being at ease with yourself and from connecting with others? I can support you in uncovering what is blocking you and in discovering what works for you to be more present, feel more joyful and connected My clients share that through our work together they feel less anxious and depressed. Call me to set up a free time to meet at my office near South Square Mall in Durham or in Franklin Square in Chapel Hill. 919-724-1002.
I am a committed and passionate clinical social worker, focused on supporting people on their path towards healing and change. My hope is to provide a space to process and reflect on significant events in your life while also providing specific skills or strategies. I support people looking to reduce anxiety, cope with and process difficult changes, and improve relationships. Therapy can be a vulnerable experience, though ultimately can lead towards meaningful change. I use a collaborative trauma informed approach focused on your goals.
I am a committed and passionate clinical social worker, focused on supporting people on their path towards healing and change. My hope is to provide a space to process and reflect on significant events in your life while also providing specific skills or strategies. I support people looking to reduce anxiety, cope with and process difficult changes, and improve relationships. Therapy can be a vulnerable experience, though ultimately can lead towards meaningful change. I use a collaborative trauma informed approach focused on your goals.
I am a counselor who understands how it feels to sit in front of a therapist, that is why compassion is important to me. Vulnerability can be difficult, but we can create a safe space so when you're ready, we can change the difficulties interfering with your wants. That is therapy, getting what you need to get what you want. For example, depression has different flavors, but it keeps us from engaging fully in life and/or losing focus on what our dreams are. Whatever you are seeking to make life better and better, I am here to help. In person sessions can be scheduled on a limited basis but Telehealth with be offered on going.
I am a counselor who understands how it feels to sit in front of a therapist, that is why compassion is important to me. Vulnerability can be difficult, but we can create a safe space so when you're ready, we can change the difficulties interfering with your wants. That is therapy, getting what you need to get what you want. For example, depression has different flavors, but it keeps us from engaging fully in life and/or losing focus on what our dreams are. Whatever you are seeking to make life better and better, I am here to help. In person sessions can be scheduled on a limited basis but Telehealth with be offered on going.
I offer individual, couples and family therapy, and have extensive experience working within the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe being seen, heard and affirmed are integral in the healing process and center clients accordingly. I work with grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges and changes, un-partnered parenting and coparenting, family crisis and early childhood issues. I draw from Trauma-Informed practices and Evidence-Based techniques including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
I offer individual, couples and family therapy, and have extensive experience working within the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe being seen, heard and affirmed are integral in the healing process and center clients accordingly. I work with grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges and changes, un-partnered parenting and coparenting, family crisis and early childhood issues. I draw from Trauma-Informed practices and Evidence-Based techniques including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
Jonah Woodsong Leslie
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, MS
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705 (Online Only)
You’re feeling disconnected from yourself or the people around you. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in life and can’t find the energy to change things up. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by thoughts or feelings that push you around or keep you from doing what you want to be doing. I'd like to help out. Clients often come to see me for help with different forms of anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, navigating a major transition or wanting to explore their identity. I also support individuals and relationship partners in traditional and non-traditional relationships, and specialize in helping people navigating polyamory.
You’re feeling disconnected from yourself or the people around you. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in life and can’t find the energy to change things up. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by thoughts or feelings that push you around or keep you from doing what you want to be doing. I'd like to help out. Clients often come to see me for help with different forms of anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, navigating a major transition or wanting to explore their identity. I also support individuals and relationship partners in traditional and non-traditional relationships, and specialize in helping people navigating polyamory.
Kitty Kendall
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705 (Online Only)
Are you tired of that voice in your head that’s telling you that you’re broken and crazy? Are you struggling to move forward after a toxic or controlling relationship? Have you ever felt betrayed, hurt, or taken advantage of by a loved one? You are not alone. Destructive, controlling relationships can leave us feeling disconnected from our friends, our families, and even ourselves. Left unaddressed, the lingering effects of past trauma can touch every area of our lives. But suffering is not a life sentence, and what is broken can be put back together even stronger, braver and more resilient than before.
Are you tired of that voice in your head that’s telling you that you’re broken and crazy? Are you struggling to move forward after a toxic or controlling relationship? Have you ever felt betrayed, hurt, or taken advantage of by a loved one? You are not alone. Destructive, controlling relationships can leave us feeling disconnected from our friends, our families, and even ourselves. Left unaddressed, the lingering effects of past trauma can touch every area of our lives. But suffering is not a life sentence, and what is broken can be put back together even stronger, braver and more resilient than before.
Mandy Tewell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
Waitlist for new clients
Things are hard right now. You're here because you want things to be different and don't quite know how to make that happen. I want to help you feel hopeful, powerful, and in control of your life. I want to help you heal. Whether you're feeling pain from trauma/abuse, engaging in behaviors that are no longer working for your life (self-harming, risky behaviors, disordered eating), or struggling with relationships, I can help. I have a person-centered approach so I can meet you at your current point in life and support you in reaching your goals.
Things are hard right now. You're here because you want things to be different and don't quite know how to make that happen. I want to help you feel hopeful, powerful, and in control of your life. I want to help you heal. Whether you're feeling pain from trauma/abuse, engaging in behaviors that are no longer working for your life (self-harming, risky behaviors, disordered eating), or struggling with relationships, I can help. I have a person-centered approach so I can meet you at your current point in life and support you in reaching your goals.
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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.