Feminist Therapists in 93704
Thank you for taking a moment to view my profile. I am currently accepting new clients and I will return all calls promptly. I offer a grounded and authentic approach to therapy. I'm a therapist that supports and engages you instead of sitting back analzying you. My specialities include over 25 years working with couples, child and adult survivors of sexual trauma, domestic violence, adolescents, young adults and parenting teens and all issues around adoption and foster care. I have experience working with individuals who have problems with pornography addiction, sexual addiction and Alpha Males. I work with PTSD and trauma from the military. .
Thank you for taking a moment to view my profile. I am currently accepting new clients and I will return all calls promptly. I offer a grounded and authentic approach to therapy. I'm a therapist that supports and engages you instead of sitting back analzying you. My specialities include over 25 years working with couples, child and adult survivors of sexual trauma, domestic violence, adolescents, young adults and parenting teens and all issues around adoption and foster care. I have experience working with individuals who have problems with pornography addiction, sexual addiction and Alpha Males. I work with PTSD and trauma from the military. .
Gretchen Copp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93704
Taking the first steps on your mental health journey can be scary and unsteady. I’ll meet you in the unknown, walking alongside you and lighting the way through the darkness.
Taking the first steps on your mental health journey can be scary and unsteady. I’ll meet you in the unknown, walking alongside you and lighting the way through the darkness.
I honor the process of reclaiming space around one's identity, spirituality, sexuality, ethnicity, internal and external environment, and relationships to others. My desire is to make space to ask questions, hold doubt, and walk alongside to a place of reclaiming for yourself. Areas of interest include religious trauma and spiritual reclamation, embodiment, identity formation, dream work, grief/loss, cultural and generational trauma, and working with artists and creativity.
I honor the process of reclaiming space around one's identity, spirituality, sexuality, ethnicity, internal and external environment, and relationships to others. My desire is to make space to ask questions, hold doubt, and walk alongside to a place of reclaiming for yourself. Areas of interest include religious trauma and spiritual reclamation, embodiment, identity formation, dream work, grief/loss, cultural and generational trauma, and working with artists and creativity.
Hi! I'm Staci Hernandez LMFT 88921. I have been in the mental health for over ten years. I specialize in children as well as woman's issues, and work with the LGBTQ community. I work with mood disorders, depression, and anxiety with people of all ages.
Hi! I'm Staci Hernandez LMFT 88921. I have been in the mental health for over ten years. I specialize in children as well as woman's issues, and work with the LGBTQ community. I work with mood disorders, depression, and anxiety with people of all ages.
Karen Huckaby
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93704
Waitlist for new clients
What's up! I'm love working with young adults and individuals who are going through big changes: sorting out their identity, new job/college experiences, shifts in relationship or religious beliefs. I also work with those who've experienced religious trauma, had adverse religious experiences, or experienced spiritual abuse. I won't ask clients to go where I haven't been myself: I've been doing my own healing in these areas over the years as well. It’s such an honor to work with courageous people who want to figure themselves out, so they can figure out where they'd like to go!
What's up! I'm love working with young adults and individuals who are going through big changes: sorting out their identity, new job/college experiences, shifts in relationship or religious beliefs. I also work with those who've experienced religious trauma, had adverse religious experiences, or experienced spiritual abuse. I won't ask clients to go where I haven't been myself: I've been doing my own healing in these areas over the years as well. It’s such an honor to work with courageous people who want to figure themselves out, so they can figure out where they'd like to go!
Jessica Bloom Welford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93704
Not accepting new clients
There is this absolute sacred moment in therapy that happens usually right after I hear “I’ve never told anyone this before…” or “I’ve never been able to say this out loud to anyone…” It’s this vulnerable and courageous moment by the client in which the therapist is asked to compassionately both hear and hold their pains. In that moment, I believe is where transformation begins for a client. I also believe that as humans we are in a constant state of evolvement and having support through some of those processes can be invaluable to finding one's life purpose or meaning. I offer both in person and virtual sessions.
There is this absolute sacred moment in therapy that happens usually right after I hear “I’ve never told anyone this before…” or “I’ve never been able to say this out loud to anyone…” It’s this vulnerable and courageous moment by the client in which the therapist is asked to compassionately both hear and hold their pains. In that moment, I believe is where transformation begins for a client. I also believe that as humans we are in a constant state of evolvement and having support through some of those processes can be invaluable to finding one's life purpose or meaning. I offer both in person and virtual sessions.
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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.