Feminist Therapists in Murfreesboro, NC
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Jamila Ayoubi
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goldsboro, NC 27534
These include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, and Feminist Therapy.
I enjoy working with adults and teens 15 years and older. My previous experience involves working with several populations in the community, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and clients with substance use diagnoses (including those with co-occurring mental health diagnoses). As a therapist, my ultimate goal is to create a safe space where everyone I see feels heard, seen, and accepted in order to facilitate real change through a collaborative approach.
These include, but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, and Feminist Therapy.
I enjoy working with adults and teens 15 years and older. My previous experience involves working with several populations in the community, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and clients with substance use diagnoses (including those with co-occurring mental health diagnoses). As a therapist, my ultimate goal is to create a safe space where everyone I see feels heard, seen, and accepted in order to facilitate real change through a collaborative approach.
Kathy Tompkins
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27612
I apply feminist, body liberation, and social justice lenses.
Every stage of life comes with greeting and farewell. There is grief in new beginnings and there is hope in dark moments. Growing a family includes mixtures of hope, sorrow, joy, and longing. For me, perinatal mental health encompasses (in)fertility struggles, miscarriage & pregnancy loss, abortion or TFMR, NICU experiences, infant loss, perinatal depression, anxiety, & OCD, birth trauma, postpartum transition, and early parenthood. At every stage, there is often a complicated jumble of joy, sorrow, hope, and change. I am here to help you engage these contradictions and process the intensity of your particular perinatal story.
I apply feminist, body liberation, and social justice lenses.
Every stage of life comes with greeting and farewell. There is grief in new beginnings and there is hope in dark moments. Growing a family includes mixtures of hope, sorrow, joy, and longing. For me, perinatal mental health encompasses (in)fertility struggles, miscarriage & pregnancy loss, abortion or TFMR, NICU experiences, infant loss, perinatal depression, anxiety, & OCD, birth trauma, postpartum transition, and early parenthood. At every stage, there is often a complicated jumble of joy, sorrow, hope, and change. I am here to help you engage these contradictions and process the intensity of your particular perinatal story.
Melodye Ranyak
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
I use a trauma-informed, feminist approach that focuses on your values, identities, and relationships.
Hello! I provide in-person, telehealth, and walk-and-talk counseling for adults and teens seeking healing and empowerment from difficulties with relationships, self-worth, trauma, and lacking passion or uncertainty about your place and direction in life. We might be a good fit if you like a more collaborative and relaxed approach (no “expert” ego here), want someone who highlights your strengths yet also holds you accountable to making meaningful changes, and appreciate a little humor to balance out the heavier work.
I use a trauma-informed, feminist approach that focuses on your values, identities, and relationships.
Hello! I provide in-person, telehealth, and walk-and-talk counseling for adults and teens seeking healing and empowerment from difficulties with relationships, self-worth, trauma, and lacking passion or uncertainty about your place and direction in life. We might be a good fit if you like a more collaborative and relaxed approach (no “expert” ego here), want someone who highlights your strengths yet also holds you accountable to making meaningful changes, and appreciate a little humor to balance out the heavier work.
Emily Ann Dew-Adorno
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, and Feminist Theory.
I am passionate about creating a supportive and empowering space for folx come and be their most authentic selves. I am skilled in conducting therapy with clients who have depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma relating to immigration, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and chronic illness/chronic pain. I have worked very closely with the LGBTQIA+ community, Latinx community, and the disabled community. I am knowledgeable regarding trans healthcare, including medical and social transition.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, and Feminist Theory.
I am passionate about creating a supportive and empowering space for folx come and be their most authentic selves. I am skilled in conducting therapy with clients who have depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma relating to immigration, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and chronic illness/chronic pain. I have worked very closely with the LGBTQIA+ community, Latinx community, and the disabled community. I am knowledgeable regarding trans healthcare, including medical and social transition.
Andrea Juarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greenville, NC 27858 (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is guided by a trauma-informed lens, rooted in feminist multicultural therapy.
Life and change are hard. You are burdened by all of the expectations around you; work, family, and cultural pressures to act/live your life a certain way. Maybe you feel like you don’t fully belong and you’re stressed. I bet that you’re also having a hard time feeling happy. I help my clients live a more authentic life for themselves while also honoring their values and culture. My goal is to support you in gently peeling back the layers, navigating what life throws your way, and teaching you skills to manage all of the stress.
My therapeutic style is guided by a trauma-informed lens, rooted in feminist multicultural therapy.
Life and change are hard. You are burdened by all of the expectations around you; work, family, and cultural pressures to act/live your life a certain way. Maybe you feel like you don’t fully belong and you’re stressed. I bet that you’re also having a hard time feeling happy. I help my clients live a more authentic life for themselves while also honoring their values and culture. My goal is to support you in gently peeling back the layers, navigating what life throws your way, and teaching you skills to manage all of the stress.
Kristy Bastone
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC, C-AAIS, MEd, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
Depending on the age and presenting concerns, I incorporate mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, strengths-based, and feminist therapies.
I have experience working with clients of all ages on a wide range of issues, including chronic pain and illness, anxiety, parenting, adoption, trauma, LGBTQIA+ identity, addiction, veterans concerns, and grief. I believe that counseling is a collaborative experience, where both the client and therapist decide on a way forward together.
Depending on the age and presenting concerns, I incorporate mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, strengths-based, and feminist therapies.
I have experience working with clients of all ages on a wide range of issues, including chronic pain and illness, anxiety, parenting, adoption, trauma, LGBTQIA+ identity, addiction, veterans concerns, and grief. I believe that counseling is a collaborative experience, where both the client and therapist decide on a way forward together.
Leila Beikmohamadi
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
I base my work on attachment and feminist theories.
Hello! I enjoy supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults. I focus on challenges with emotional regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, social interactions, depression, school success, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with identity challenges and development. I strive to help my clients gain a better understanding of their past and present selves and explore what values they want to guide them moving forward. I love incorporating hands-on and experiential exercises into my work.
I base my work on attachment and feminist theories.
Hello! I enjoy supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults. I focus on challenges with emotional regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, social interactions, depression, school success, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with identity challenges and development. I strive to help my clients gain a better understanding of their past and present selves and explore what values they want to guide them moving forward. I love incorporating hands-on and experiential exercises into my work.
Amal McKenzie
Counselor, MA, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27608
I do my best to have social justice and black feminist perspectives throughout my sessions.
Hi! My name is Amal. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients. As a queer black woman, my goal is to provide space for those like me and others who have felt silenced and marginalized a majority of their lives. I have a passion for working with women of color and LGBTQIA+ identifying folks. I offer evening sessions with my last appointment opening at 7pm in the hopes to accommodate for client's work schedule!
I do my best to have social justice and black feminist perspectives throughout my sessions.
Hi! My name is Amal. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients. As a queer black woman, my goal is to provide space for those like me and others who have felt silenced and marginalized a majority of their lives. I have a passion for working with women of color and LGBTQIA+ identifying folks. I offer evening sessions with my last appointment opening at 7pm in the hopes to accommodate for client's work schedule!
danny Weber
Counselor, LCMHCA, MSCP
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27614 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love co-collaborating with curious folx who want to know more about themselves and find better ways to live under systems of oppression. This can look like wanting to know more about your gender/sexuality, traumas/resilience, patterns/histories, systems/power, and desires/dreams. I work well with folx who want to build softer ways of being, explore voice/dignity, create liberatory self-narratives, and hold grief/trauma in new ways. I love working with community organizers, queer/trans folx, and creatives. I value safely moving into the deep with clients, honoring and tending to wounds that happened to but do not define folx.
I love co-collaborating with curious folx who want to know more about themselves and find better ways to live under systems of oppression. This can look like wanting to know more about your gender/sexuality, traumas/resilience, patterns/histories, systems/power, and desires/dreams. I work well with folx who want to build softer ways of being, explore voice/dignity, create liberatory self-narratives, and hold grief/trauma in new ways. I love working with community organizers, queer/trans folx, and creatives. I value safely moving into the deep with clients, honoring and tending to wounds that happened to but do not define folx.
Ameenah Ikram
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
The greatest way to 'get over' something, is to go 'through' it in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. When life becomes challenging, you can oftentimes feel confused about where to turn. Perhaps you wish to discover the ways in which the past may be holding you back, better understand the reason why you're feeling stagnant in the present, and explore why the future may feel so intimidating for you. You may need the help of others to feel stable again and seeking therapy is a brave and courageous first step. You can discover new ways of living that feel fulfilling in the here and now. You deserve to feel better, and I can help.
The greatest way to 'get over' something, is to go 'through' it in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. When life becomes challenging, you can oftentimes feel confused about where to turn. Perhaps you wish to discover the ways in which the past may be holding you back, better understand the reason why you're feeling stagnant in the present, and explore why the future may feel so intimidating for you. You may need the help of others to feel stable again and seeking therapy is a brave and courageous first step. You can discover new ways of living that feel fulfilling in the here and now. You deserve to feel better, and I can help.
Julie Heustis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
** Currently do not have availability** The process of finding a therapist can be tough to navigate. I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation so we can have a chance to connect, ask questions and see if it seems like a good fit for you. My style is warm and authentic and focused on what goals people have for counseling. I provide a supportive space for people to explore gender identity and expression and honor what feels most authentic to them. I meet regularly with people in the LGBTQ community and work to connect people with additional supports and resources if needed.
** Currently do not have availability** The process of finding a therapist can be tough to navigate. I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation so we can have a chance to connect, ask questions and see if it seems like a good fit for you. My style is warm and authentic and focused on what goals people have for counseling. I provide a supportive space for people to explore gender identity and expression and honor what feels most authentic to them. I meet regularly with people in the LGBTQ community and work to connect people with additional supports and resources if needed.
Courtney Stewart
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529
Life can be hard sometimes. There are moments where we find ourselves feeling conflicted, overwhelmed, stressed, and burnt out. In those times we might need to metaphorically put our bags down and sort through our... "stuff". Do your relationships feel exhausting, scrolling on Tiktok more than usual, or feeling like you can't catch a break? You may not even be able to pinpoint what is even going on, you just feel off. It may be time for you to take stock on what all you've been carrying. Let me help you unpack and reorganize, so you can find some balance in life.
Life can be hard sometimes. There are moments where we find ourselves feeling conflicted, overwhelmed, stressed, and burnt out. In those times we might need to metaphorically put our bags down and sort through our... "stuff". Do your relationships feel exhausting, scrolling on Tiktok more than usual, or feeling like you can't catch a break? You may not even be able to pinpoint what is even going on, you just feel off. It may be time for you to take stock on what all you've been carrying. Let me help you unpack and reorganize, so you can find some balance in life.
Starr Odom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenville, NC 27858
Are you are stuck in an endless cycle of worry or depression? You are not alone. Life can be hard; it is common to feel overwhelmed or out of control. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, lack of motivation, or difficulty with new life transitions, I believe that therapy can be greatly beneficial in your life. I am passionate about helping individuals create realistic and sustainable ways to prioritize their mental health. No matter what season of life you are in, you deserve to be a priority.
Are you are stuck in an endless cycle of worry or depression? You are not alone. Life can be hard; it is common to feel overwhelmed or out of control. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, lack of motivation, or difficulty with new life transitions, I believe that therapy can be greatly beneficial in your life. I am passionate about helping individuals create realistic and sustainable ways to prioritize their mental health. No matter what season of life you are in, you deserve to be a priority.
Katie Blasko
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Your romantic relationship is one of the most important relationships you’ll have in life, and although it should be no surprise you weren’t born knowing relationship tools, relationship problems can sometimes feel like a personal failing. Some common but distressing problems include: You don’t feel understood by your partner even when you try to explain yourself clearly. You struggle to express your needs without upsetting your partner. You question whether past trauma is playing a role in your relationship. You can’t move past a breach of trust. And you feel hopeless as old patterns continue in your new relationships.
Your romantic relationship is one of the most important relationships you’ll have in life, and although it should be no surprise you weren’t born knowing relationship tools, relationship problems can sometimes feel like a personal failing. Some common but distressing problems include: You don’t feel understood by your partner even when you try to explain yourself clearly. You struggle to express your needs without upsetting your partner. You question whether past trauma is playing a role in your relationship. You can’t move past a breach of trust. And you feel hopeless as old patterns continue in your new relationships.
Manasa Chitluri
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601
Individual clients typically work with me as they face major life transitions, deal with anxiety, and understand their authentic, neurodiverse selves. Clients will receive psycho-education around mental skills & somatic practices to incorporate into their life, and we will always be exploring families of origin and choice and their impact on interpersonal relationships. Couples who work with me have a desire to proactively prepare for a long-term commitment to each other, build healthier patterns of communication and boundaries, or engage in a gentle collaboration process following a mutual decision to end their relationship.
Individual clients typically work with me as they face major life transitions, deal with anxiety, and understand their authentic, neurodiverse selves. Clients will receive psycho-education around mental skills & somatic practices to incorporate into their life, and we will always be exploring families of origin and choice and their impact on interpersonal relationships. Couples who work with me have a desire to proactively prepare for a long-term commitment to each other, build healthier patterns of communication and boundaries, or engage in a gentle collaboration process following a mutual decision to end their relationship.
Healing Well Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Goldsboro, NC 27534
Candra Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 12 years of mental health experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families identify, confront, and resolve unique challenges in order to live more fulfilling lives. Candra also works with women as they manage emotional challenges relative to pregnancy. She specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, peri/postpartum health, and grief and loss.
Candra Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 12 years of mental health experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families identify, confront, and resolve unique challenges in order to live more fulfilling lives. Candra also works with women as they manage emotional challenges relative to pregnancy. She specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, peri/postpartum health, and grief and loss.
Patrick John Ryan
LCSW Associate, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
Accepting new clients. I like to consider myself a therapist with extra personality with a focus on all things neurodivergent. My primary focuses are OCD and Interpersonal Violence, as well as Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma work. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink affirming, race, gender, class affirming and many more and proud of each. Whatever your identity there will always be a spot for you at the table. Let's break some cycles.
Accepting new clients. I like to consider myself a therapist with extra personality with a focus on all things neurodivergent. My primary focuses are OCD and Interpersonal Violence, as well as Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma work. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink affirming, race, gender, class affirming and many more and proud of each. Whatever your identity there will always be a spot for you at the table. Let's break some cycles.
Alison Sappie
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27607 (Online Only)
Dr. Alison Sappie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with a doctorate in counseling and counselor education from North Carolina State University. During her education and counseling experience she has served a diverse range of clients in both community mental health and university settings.
Dr. Alison Sappie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with a doctorate in counseling and counselor education from North Carolina State University. During her education and counseling experience she has served a diverse range of clients in both community mental health and university settings.
Dayhana A Ray
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27604 (Online Only)
Hola and welcome! I support adults and young adults on their journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. If you're grappling with anxiety and the weight of generational trauma, or if you're striving to elevate your self-esteem and cultivate self-love, you've found a safe space. Together, we'll embark on a journey of exploration and healing, and gently unraveling the layers of intergenerational patterns. Through our work, you'll not only find relief from anxiety symptoms but also gain deeper insights into yourself and your relationships.
Hola and welcome! I support adults and young adults on their journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. If you're grappling with anxiety and the weight of generational trauma, or if you're striving to elevate your self-esteem and cultivate self-love, you've found a safe space. Together, we'll embark on a journey of exploration and healing, and gently unraveling the layers of intergenerational patterns. Through our work, you'll not only find relief from anxiety symptoms but also gain deeper insights into yourself and your relationships.
Ashley Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615 (Online Only)
Families that are experiencing challenges related to life transitions such as family blending, disagreements on how to handle certain matters, a member having a newly diagnosed mental health problem, and sibling fighting are all struggles that I can help guide you through. I also have experience with mothers dealing with transitioning to motherhood for the first, second, third or more time(s) experiencing mental and emotional changes. We will partner together in achieving goals such as learning healthy coping mechanisms during life transitions and reframing thought perspectives to help with behavioral and emotional growth.
Families that are experiencing challenges related to life transitions such as family blending, disagreements on how to handle certain matters, a member having a newly diagnosed mental health problem, and sibling fighting are all struggles that I can help guide you through. I also have experience with mothers dealing with transitioning to motherhood for the first, second, third or more time(s) experiencing mental and emotional changes. We will partner together in achieving goals such as learning healthy coping mechanisms during life transitions and reframing thought perspectives to help with behavioral and emotional growth.
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.