Feminist Therapists in 93546
Jesse Giunta Rafeh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
I am a licensed MFT and certified life coach. I help my clients to get clear about what kind of life they want and then systematically go about creating it. Do you want to have an amazing romantic relationship? To create a successful career? To communicate with the people in your life effectively? To overcome the anxiety or depression that holds you back? My mission is to provide people with an opportunity to be the best version of themselves.
I am a licensed MFT and certified life coach. I help my clients to get clear about what kind of life they want and then systematically go about creating it. Do you want to have an amazing romantic relationship? To create a successful career? To communicate with the people in your life effectively? To overcome the anxiety or depression that holds you back? My mission is to provide people with an opportunity to be the best version of themselves.
Zack Reed-Fier
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with grief, loss, or trauma related to a breakup, death, or other difficult experience? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions like fear, sadness, and anger? Yearning to move forward but find each day a challenge? You're not alone. Many people experience intense emotional pain after a loss. I specialize in helping clients heal through compassionate, trauma-informed therapy that incorporates EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR is a powerful therapy approach proven to help people process traumatic memories and difficult emotions. Together, we help you find yourself again
Are you struggling with grief, loss, or trauma related to a breakup, death, or other difficult experience? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions like fear, sadness, and anger? Yearning to move forward but find each day a challenge? You're not alone. Many people experience intense emotional pain after a loss. I specialize in helping clients heal through compassionate, trauma-informed therapy that incorporates EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR is a powerful therapy approach proven to help people process traumatic memories and difficult emotions. Together, we help you find yourself again
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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.