Feminist Therapists in 64801

Photo of Quinn Walsh - Quinn Walsh, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Quinn Walsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joplin, MO 64801  (Online Only)
Telehealth sessions currently available! The cracks, bumps, potholes, and debris in life’s journey can wear you out. They can make you tired, beat you down, and terrify you to the point of paralysis. Counseling gives you a place of peace, security, and nonjudgmental reflection. I believe that it is my role to help facilitate the change you want in your life. Whether it is the general anxieties of life, specific trauma, or the pain of grief I am skilled to walk with you through the most difficult moments of your life providing you with the support and tools you need to overcome the chaos of it all.
Telehealth sessions currently available! The cracks, bumps, potholes, and debris in life’s journey can wear you out. They can make you tired, beat you down, and terrify you to the point of paralysis. Counseling gives you a place of peace, security, and nonjudgmental reflection. I believe that it is my role to help facilitate the change you want in your life. Whether it is the general anxieties of life, specific trauma, or the pain of grief I am skilled to walk with you through the most difficult moments of your life providing you with the support and tools you need to overcome the chaos of it all.
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Photo of Marissa Fort-Conrad, MS, PLPC, NCC
Marissa Fort-Conrad
MS, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Joplin, MO 64801
Do you find yourself feeling lost or confused about who you are? Maybe you're struggling to thrive or even to cope as the world changes around you. Identity struggles, grief, relational challenges, traumatic experiences, health changes, spiritual crises, and other naturally occurring stressors are all potential sources of anxiety that can alter the way we think and feel about ourselves and others in our present moment and moving forward. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I approach each relationship with a person-centered focus, operating holistically through the lens of trauma-informed care, recognizing you as a unique individual.
Do you find yourself feeling lost or confused about who you are? Maybe you're struggling to thrive or even to cope as the world changes around you. Identity struggles, grief, relational challenges, traumatic experiences, health changes, spiritual crises, and other naturally occurring stressors are all potential sources of anxiety that can alter the way we think and feel about ourselves and others in our present moment and moving forward. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I approach each relationship with a person-centered focus, operating holistically through the lens of trauma-informed care, recognizing you as a unique individual.
(417) 764-5933 View (417) 764-5933
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Kelly Dundon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joplin, MO 64801  (Online Only)
A cornerstone of my approach is trauma-informed care, where I create a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore and address past traumas. Whether it's navigating PTSD, anxiety, depression, or working through challenges related to personality disorders, I'm dedicated to helping clients reclaim their agency and resilience. I enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQAI+ -identifying folks, and women or femme-identifying individuals. My approach is grounded in authenticity, empathy, and empowerment. Together with my clients, we embark on a collaborative journey towards self-awareness, growth, and resilience.
A cornerstone of my approach is trauma-informed care, where I create a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore and address past traumas. Whether it's navigating PTSD, anxiety, depression, or working through challenges related to personality disorders, I'm dedicated to helping clients reclaim their agency and resilience. I enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQAI+ -identifying folks, and women or femme-identifying individuals. My approach is grounded in authenticity, empathy, and empowerment. Together with my clients, we embark on a collaborative journey towards self-awareness, growth, and resilience.
(479) 239-8759 View (479) 239-8759
Photo of Julia Cuccaro-Green - Julia Cuccaro-Green, YouBecome LLC, MA, LPC , BC-DMT, PMH-C, Licensed Professional Counselor
Julia Cuccaro-Green, YouBecome LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC , BC-DMT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Joplin, MO 64801
New clients & supervisees welcome! Licensed in PA & MO. Specialties: parenting, perinatal/postpartum, pregnancy/infant loss, fertility, grief, & stress. Perhaps you're facing: Anticipation, heartache, anxiety trying to conceive; The mental load; Shifting relationship with your partner; Overwhelm with parenting decisions; Navigating back to work stress or stay at home mom with evolving identity. Our culture pressures us to do more, better, faster, to the point of exhaustion. But we can resist. We can make space for rest, joy & free time. “Hustle culture” can suck the vitality out of us. Let’s invite intention & fulfillment back in.
New clients & supervisees welcome! Licensed in PA & MO. Specialties: parenting, perinatal/postpartum, pregnancy/infant loss, fertility, grief, & stress. Perhaps you're facing: Anticipation, heartache, anxiety trying to conceive; The mental load; Shifting relationship with your partner; Overwhelm with parenting decisions; Navigating back to work stress or stay at home mom with evolving identity. Our culture pressures us to do more, better, faster, to the point of exhaustion. But we can resist. We can make space for rest, joy & free time. “Hustle culture” can suck the vitality out of us. Let’s invite intention & fulfillment back in.
(267) 384-0189 View (267) 384-0189

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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.