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Justine Guzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I will work with you to cultivate nonjudgmental curiosity about yourself and others within an accepting, informal therapeutic environment. Having received my Masters from Texas Woman’s University, my approach to therapy is feminist and social justice oriented meaning I work with you to see how your particular mix of identities affects your life and empower you to look at the world with a critical lens.
I will work with you to cultivate nonjudgmental curiosity about yourself and others within an accepting, informal therapeutic environment. Having received my Masters from Texas Woman’s University, my approach to therapy is feminist and social justice oriented meaning I work with you to see how your particular mix of identities affects your life and empower you to look at the world with a critical lens.
(469) 457-2745 View (469) 457-2745
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Christopher Jones
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, MPA
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
My primary specialty is romantic conflict. Many persons I counsel are either "stuck" or at an impasse. They just cannot seem to resolve their conflict. They often see their issues worsen despite efforts. I address the root causes, matters that often go unaddressed. These root issues are often why couples continue to fight. These matters are so strong that they can take the best of romances and turn them into near hatred and disgust. My secondary specialty is emotional management, including with children. I primarily address regret, fear, anger, and anxiety, helping you understand and manage emotions that hold you back.
My primary specialty is romantic conflict. Many persons I counsel are either "stuck" or at an impasse. They just cannot seem to resolve their conflict. They often see their issues worsen despite efforts. I address the root causes, matters that often go unaddressed. These root issues are often why couples continue to fight. These matters are so strong that they can take the best of romances and turn them into near hatred and disgust. My secondary specialty is emotional management, including with children. I primarily address regret, fear, anger, and anxiety, helping you understand and manage emotions that hold you back.
(469) 840-1927 View (469) 840-1927
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Ruby Bouie Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
I provide a compassionate therapeutic environment that invites you to explore and to seek solution to resolve those struggles and challenges. I listen to our narrative and your desires in our collaborative process. I offer you a safe and an affirming environment that facilitates and nurtures practical and realistic therapeutic goals. As I empower you, we cope with issues such as addiction, love and relationship problems, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, and infidelity.
I provide a compassionate therapeutic environment that invites you to explore and to seek solution to resolve those struggles and challenges. I listen to our narrative and your desires in our collaborative process. I offer you a safe and an affirming environment that facilitates and nurtures practical and realistic therapeutic goals. As I empower you, we cope with issues such as addiction, love and relationship problems, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, and infidelity.
(469) 518-2960 View (469) 518-2960
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Theresa Leal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I truly believe that most people inherently know what’s best for them. Sometimes tapping into that self-knowledge and self-awareness can be such a challenge with all the noise infiltrating our daily lives. That’s what I strive to help with… filtering through all that noise to create an environment where you are given the space and time to express your thoughts, feelings and experiences of the world. In addition to working with adults, I also work with teens and children. I believe that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life, and I am committed to helping you overcome obstacles and find a path forward.
I truly believe that most people inherently know what’s best for them. Sometimes tapping into that self-knowledge and self-awareness can be such a challenge with all the noise infiltrating our daily lives. That’s what I strive to help with… filtering through all that noise to create an environment where you are given the space and time to express your thoughts, feelings and experiences of the world. In addition to working with adults, I also work with teens and children. I believe that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life, and I am committed to helping you overcome obstacles and find a path forward.
(972) 635-0348 View (972) 635-0348
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Kiva Harper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093  (Online Only)
If you're looking to heal from combat trauma, intimate partner violence, sexual assault or the suicide/murder of a loved one, I can help you. If you have a need for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
If you're looking to heal from combat trauma, intimate partner violence, sexual assault or the suicide/murder of a loved one, I can help you. If you have a need for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(214) 382-0722 View (214) 382-0722
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Crystal Gee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093  (Online Only)
My name is Crystal Gee, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have worked in the Human Service field for over 19 years. I've spent 9 years working in the Mental Health field where I trained and became an Evidence-Based Practice Mental Health clinician specializing in Emotional and Disruptive Disorders with certifications in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), Seeking Safety and Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT). I use a Cognitive behavioral and integrative approach to help clients reach their treatment goals.
My name is Crystal Gee, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I have worked in the Human Service field for over 19 years. I've spent 9 years working in the Mental Health field where I trained and became an Evidence-Based Practice Mental Health clinician specializing in Emotional and Disruptive Disorders with certifications in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP), Seeking Safety and Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT). I use a Cognitive behavioral and integrative approach to help clients reach their treatment goals.
(210) 361-9263 View (210) 361-9263
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.