Feminist Therapists in Jackson, OH

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Kasey Benthin-Staley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, LICSW
Verified Verified
Jackson, OH 45640  (Online Only)
People seeking improvement or understanding in their lives can almost always benefit from talking things through. Whether you want to explore childhood issues, heal from trauma, deal with work stress, address anxiety and depression symptoms, or something else, I can help you accomplish your goals. Do you feel un-help-able? Having spent ten years in community mental health, I have worked with people from all walks of life, with all different needs, and feel comfortable talking with most people about most things.
People seeking improvement or understanding in their lives can almost always benefit from talking things through. Whether you want to explore childhood issues, heal from trauma, deal with work stress, address anxiety and depression symptoms, or something else, I can help you accomplish your goals. Do you feel un-help-able? Having spent ten years in community mental health, I have worked with people from all walks of life, with all different needs, and feel comfortable talking with most people about most things.
(740) 982-1181 View (740) 982-1181

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Maddy Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45208
I also operate from a multicultural, feminist, and social justice lens to acknowledge how the the U.
What makes you...you? If you've ever struggled with this question, welcome to Skyway Counseling. Your story is unique and I am grateful you’re choosing to share it with me. I believe that the counseling relationship should be honest, encouraging, nonjudgemental, and collaborative. I know you are capable of navigating these obstacles, whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma. In addition to the previous list, I also specialize working with transracial adult adoptees and marginalized people through trauma and identity work. My goal is to help you build your own skyway to connect all the parts of you together.
I also operate from a multicultural, feminist, and social justice lens to acknowledge how the the U.
What makes you...you? If you've ever struggled with this question, welcome to Skyway Counseling. Your story is unique and I am grateful you’re choosing to share it with me. I believe that the counseling relationship should be honest, encouraging, nonjudgemental, and collaborative. I know you are capable of navigating these obstacles, whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma. In addition to the previous list, I also specialize working with transracial adult adoptees and marginalized people through trauma and identity work. My goal is to help you build your own skyway to connect all the parts of you together.
(513) 654-6986 View (513) 654-6986
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Kimberly Melendy
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45202
My relationship with you will be personalized to your needs while utilizing an eclectic approach that combines Feminist and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Internally you are feeling a rollercoaster of emotions, and this imbalance is affecting your relationships, work life and overall sense of wellness. You notice your concentration is worse, patience is low, and irritability is high. You struggle with prioritizing yourself, communicating needs, setting boundaries and creating balance in your life. You know something must change, but nothing you’ve tried so far has worked long term. You feel that the next step is to reach out for support and form a relationship with someone that can assist you with healing, improving overall wellness and moving past these barriers to your ideal life.
My relationship with you will be personalized to your needs while utilizing an eclectic approach that combines Feminist and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Internally you are feeling a rollercoaster of emotions, and this imbalance is affecting your relationships, work life and overall sense of wellness. You notice your concentration is worse, patience is low, and irritability is high. You struggle with prioritizing yourself, communicating needs, setting boundaries and creating balance in your life. You know something must change, but nothing you’ve tried so far has worked long term. You feel that the next step is to reach out for support and form a relationship with someone that can assist you with healing, improving overall wellness and moving past these barriers to your ideal life.
(513) 540-3152 x101 View (513) 540-3152 x101
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Logan Fang
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43085  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I also pull interventions from DBT, LGBTQ+ affirmative, feminist, CBT, MI, strengths-based and solution-focused theoretical orientations.
I'm Logan (they/them) and I'm an East Asian non-binary person who has lived insight into what it’s like to not be white, cis, or straight in a state like Ohio. I’ve lived in the Midwest my whole life, and I also come from a background of being raised in Christian/immigrant communities. I have experience working with the following: QTBIPOC communities, neurodivergent people, and people living with HIV. I’ve also got experience working specifically with trans clients who are exploring their transition process. I think it's crucial to provide empowering and identity-specific therapy spaces, especially for QTBIPOC right now.
I also pull interventions from DBT, LGBTQ+ affirmative, feminist, CBT, MI, strengths-based and solution-focused theoretical orientations.
I'm Logan (they/them) and I'm an East Asian non-binary person who has lived insight into what it’s like to not be white, cis, or straight in a state like Ohio. I’ve lived in the Midwest my whole life, and I also come from a background of being raised in Christian/immigrant communities. I have experience working with the following: QTBIPOC communities, neurodivergent people, and people living with HIV. I’ve also got experience working specifically with trans clients who are exploring their transition process. I think it's crucial to provide empowering and identity-specific therapy spaces, especially for QTBIPOC right now.
(614) 714-5650 View (614) 714-5650
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Stephanie Eich
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Westerville, OH 43082
I work with clients from a person-centered, feminist approach and teach skills from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I believe we are all complex beings and that sometimes we need to untangle the past to make sense of the present. My goal in counseling is to create a safe space where you are able to speak freely, practice vulnerability and build resilience though personal growth. I am passionate about helping my clients learn to express and identify their emotions to build self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
I work with clients from a person-centered, feminist approach and teach skills from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I believe we are all complex beings and that sometimes we need to untangle the past to make sense of the present. My goal in counseling is to create a safe space where you are able to speak freely, practice vulnerability and build resilience though personal growth. I am passionate about helping my clients learn to express and identify their emotions to build self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
(614) 683-3690 View (614) 683-3690
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Azalea Tang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43224  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! Making the decision to reach out for support is no small thing, so I strive to honor your "leap into the unknown" by creating a safe and accepting container for our work together. I am a feminist, queer, AAPI therapist here to support you in your healing and aliveness. I work with adults and teens across the spectrum of identity and culture. I have supported clients with overwhelm, stress, anxiety, depression, boundary & relationship challenges, communication, emotional regulation, different categories of trauma, grief, life transitions, and identity/relationship exploration.
Welcome! Making the decision to reach out for support is no small thing, so I strive to honor your "leap into the unknown" by creating a safe and accepting container for our work together. I am a feminist, queer, AAPI therapist here to support you in your healing and aliveness. I work with adults and teens across the spectrum of identity and culture. I have supported clients with overwhelm, stress, anxiety, depression, boundary & relationship challenges, communication, emotional regulation, different categories of trauma, grief, life transitions, and identity/relationship exploration.
(440) 693-3047 View (440) 693-3047
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Suzanne Walker: EMDR and EMDR Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43220
I employ a compassionate, relatable, warm, person-centered, feminist and empowering approach.
Accepting new clients for Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), traditional EMDR, as well as for EMDR Intensives! Your heart is heavy. Heavy with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression. With life stress, life transitions, the intense demands of work and parenthood and relationships. You feel disconnection, a lack of existential fulfillment. Stuck. You have this person you want to be. These things you want to do. You want to move forward in life; deeply, wholly, mindfully. And you've decided that you are ready to lay it out, harness your strength, and heal. You are worthy of relief. Your children are worthy of the best version of You.
I employ a compassionate, relatable, warm, person-centered, feminist and empowering approach.
Accepting new clients for Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), traditional EMDR, as well as for EMDR Intensives! Your heart is heavy. Heavy with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression. With life stress, life transitions, the intense demands of work and parenthood and relationships. You feel disconnection, a lack of existential fulfillment. Stuck. You have this person you want to be. These things you want to do. You want to move forward in life; deeply, wholly, mindfully. And you've decided that you are ready to lay it out, harness your strength, and heal. You are worthy of relief. Your children are worthy of the best version of You.
(480) 680-0562 View (480) 680-0562
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Cassy Unkraut
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , MA, LPCC-S, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45236
I am a sex-positive, trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+/kink/BDSM-friendly therapist with an anti-racist and feminist lens.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S), licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky, specializing in the treatment of sexual dysfunction, sexual pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, and mood disorders. I have a particular interest in the intersection of sexual dysfunction and trauma, and the impacts that has on a person’s well-being and relationships. Additionally, I provide couples counseling to couples struggling with desire discrepancy, communication issues, and the impacts of sexual dysfunction on the relationship.
I am a sex-positive, trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+/kink/BDSM-friendly therapist with an anti-racist and feminist lens.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S), licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky, specializing in the treatment of sexual dysfunction, sexual pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, and mood disorders. I have a particular interest in the intersection of sexual dysfunction and trauma, and the impacts that has on a person’s well-being and relationships. Additionally, I provide couples counseling to couples struggling with desire discrepancy, communication issues, and the impacts of sexual dysfunction on the relationship.
(513) 895-9392 View (513) 895-9392
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Brock Schludecker
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43214
I work primarily from an Adlerian framework and integrate aspects of contemporary psychodynamic, feminist, and mindfulness strategies.
I believe that each individual is both the text and the author, and work with clients to make meaning and find fulfillment in a world that is often unpredictable. I consider reflection and revision of earlier chapters, as well as intentional focus on the present moment to be key components in the process of taking ownership of one’s experience. Some of my areas of professional interests include identity (particularly surrounding issues of gender), guilt and shame, drug and alcohol use. I am also interested in healthy relationships, trauma and the social determinants of mental health.
I work primarily from an Adlerian framework and integrate aspects of contemporary psychodynamic, feminist, and mindfulness strategies.
I believe that each individual is both the text and the author, and work with clients to make meaning and find fulfillment in a world that is often unpredictable. I consider reflection and revision of earlier chapters, as well as intentional focus on the present moment to be key components in the process of taking ownership of one’s experience. Some of my areas of professional interests include identity (particularly surrounding issues of gender), guilt and shame, drug and alcohol use. I am also interested in healthy relationships, trauma and the social determinants of mental health.
(614) 858-3527 View (614) 858-3527
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: Susan-Joy: Barger. Blue Ray Therapy
Licensed Social Worker, MA, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43209
Serving Central Ohioans for thirty years, I AM an EMDR trained, heart-centered Therapist/Social Worker/Teacher/Artist/Reiki Master. My work focuses on enhancing the holistic well-being of adolescents and adults suffering from aversive childhood experiences, traumatic events, Near Death Experiences, and every day stress that provokes anxiety and/or depression. My efforts focus on building confidence and strong identity with people experiencing chronic conditions/disabilities, internationals, (Je parle le français) and spiritual seekers through a growing array of approaches like DBT, Feminist Therapy and Integral Psychotherapy.
Serving Central Ohioans for thirty years, I AM an EMDR trained, heart-centered Therapist/Social Worker/Teacher/Artist/Reiki Master. My work focuses on enhancing the holistic well-being of adolescents and adults suffering from aversive childhood experiences, traumatic events, Near Death Experiences, and every day stress that provokes anxiety and/or depression. My efforts focus on building confidence and strong identity with people experiencing chronic conditions/disabilities, internationals, (Je parle le français) and spiritual seekers through a growing array of approaches like DBT, Feminist Therapy and Integral Psychotherapy.
(614) 662-4615 View (614) 662-4615
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Bradford Meyers
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45409
His approach to clinical work incorporates relational, feminist, and psychodynamic perspectives to support individuals in their process of personal growth and development.
Building a trusting, collaborative relationship is at the forefront of my work, though I’m aware this looks differently with each of my clients. I see the process of change as occurring in the context of relationships and through exploration of patterns that may be preventing one from living a fulfilling life. Through the discovery of these patterns, we can begin to understand how to live life more genuinely. I am a relational and psychodynamic therapist who incorporates various therapeutic approaches and interventions, including cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
His approach to clinical work incorporates relational, feminist, and psychodynamic perspectives to support individuals in their process of personal growth and development.
Building a trusting, collaborative relationship is at the forefront of my work, though I’m aware this looks differently with each of my clients. I see the process of change as occurring in the context of relationships and through exploration of patterns that may be preventing one from living a fulfilling life. Through the discovery of these patterns, we can begin to understand how to live life more genuinely. I am a relational and psychodynamic therapist who incorporates various therapeutic approaches and interventions, including cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
(937) 707-6093 View (937) 707-6093
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Madison Eagle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43221  (Online Only)
As an Indigenous Feminist, it is my philosophy that therapy and life are journeys, you determine where you want to go and how you get there.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping women become their best selves. My work as a therapist is rooted in Social Justice and Equity and approaching our work together from a holistic lens. I work collaboratively with my clients and understand that you are the expert of your own experiences. I believe that mental health is not isolated and all aspects of health contribute to our overall wellbeing.
As an Indigenous Feminist, it is my philosophy that therapy and life are journeys, you determine where you want to go and how you get there.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping women become their best selves. My work as a therapist is rooted in Social Justice and Equity and approaching our work together from a holistic lens. I work collaboratively with my clients and understand that you are the expert of your own experiences. I believe that mental health is not isolated and all aspects of health contribute to our overall wellbeing.
(614) 618-3611 View (614) 618-3611
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Emily King
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43219
I draw heavily from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy and Feminist Therapy; however, I also believe that the therapeutic relationship we develop will likely be the most healing aspect of counseling.
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." --Maya Angelou. Suffering is often silent. We hold back our sadness, loneliness, resentment & shame. We think that pushing these feelings aside will allow us to live the life we desire. Yet, if you find yourself unable to move forward, I would be honored to sit alongside you as you process your story. Your pain. Your joy. Your sorrow, self-doubt and hatred. It is my goal that through my nonjudgmental ear you feel seen, heard, accepted & cared for. It is in this space that we can overcome the hardships of your past or future, & embrace the light that is within you.
I draw heavily from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy and Feminist Therapy; however, I also believe that the therapeutic relationship we develop will likely be the most healing aspect of counseling.
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." --Maya Angelou. Suffering is often silent. We hold back our sadness, loneliness, resentment & shame. We think that pushing these feelings aside will allow us to live the life we desire. Yet, if you find yourself unable to move forward, I would be honored to sit alongside you as you process your story. Your pain. Your joy. Your sorrow, self-doubt and hatred. It is my goal that through my nonjudgmental ear you feel seen, heard, accepted & cared for. It is in this space that we can overcome the hardships of your past or future, & embrace the light that is within you.
(614) 782-8749 View (614) 782-8749
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Autumn Francisco
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43215  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, feminist theory, and psychodynamic approaches— tailored to your needs.
Therapy starts with grace and ends with grace. I believe in looking at things from a holistic approach, which involves getting to the root. Finding a therapist can be overwhelming but give yourself some grace, change is not easy. I’m here to help you find balance and the tools to pour into yourself.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, feminist theory, and psychodynamic approaches— tailored to your needs.
Therapy starts with grace and ends with grace. I believe in looking at things from a holistic approach, which involves getting to the root. Finding a therapist can be overwhelming but give yourself some grace, change is not easy. I’m here to help you find balance and the tools to pour into yourself.
(614) 541-1934 View (614) 541-1934
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Megan Yetzer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powell, OH 43065  (Online Only)
Yetzer applies a person-centered and feminist approach to therapeutic work.
Dr. Yetzer has been trained as a generalist, which means she values working with clients in different stages of life who may seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Dr. Yetzer is especially passionate about working with women who are entering young adulthood and experiencing life transitions and identity exploration.
Yetzer applies a person-centered and feminist approach to therapeutic work.
Dr. Yetzer has been trained as a generalist, which means she values working with clients in different stages of life who may seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Dr. Yetzer is especially passionate about working with women who are entering young adulthood and experiencing life transitions and identity exploration.
(380) 207-9521 View (380) 207-9521
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Rebecca May
Counselor, LPCC, MSEd
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45244  (Online Only)
As a holistic feminist therapist, I support women in finding their voices, taking up space in their own life, becoming accepting of their bodies/appearances, and creating relationships that are fulfilling rather than exhausting.
As a woman, does it seem like life is harder than ever? It’s difficult to find lasting and fulfilling relationships both romantically and platonically. There is more pressure than ever to look, act, talk, and live a certain way. You feel the weight of the world to keep everyone around you happy, comfortable, and taken care of, but you have no clue how to take care of yourself. You probably identify as a “people pleaser” and make most of your decisions based on what will keep the peace rather than create your own peace. And don’t even get me started on the expectation that we are never supposed to age…
As a holistic feminist therapist, I support women in finding their voices, taking up space in their own life, becoming accepting of their bodies/appearances, and creating relationships that are fulfilling rather than exhausting.
As a woman, does it seem like life is harder than ever? It’s difficult to find lasting and fulfilling relationships both romantically and platonically. There is more pressure than ever to look, act, talk, and live a certain way. You feel the weight of the world to keep everyone around you happy, comfortable, and taken care of, but you have no clue how to take care of yourself. You probably identify as a “people pleaser” and make most of your decisions based on what will keep the peace rather than create your own peace. And don’t even get me started on the expectation that we are never supposed to age…
(937) 400-2620 View (937) 400-2620
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Steven D Nichols
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45226
I draw from an integrative approach to psychotherapy that weaves together cognitive-behavioral, insight-oriented, interpersonal, and pro-feminist empowerment approaches.
To me, at the core of psychotherapy, is creating a working alliance with the client in a safe, perfection-free, and respectful environment. I help individuals better understand their internal emotional worlds, learn more about why they do the things they do, help them to decide for themselves what changes they would like to make in their lives, and give them guidance and support in how to do so.
I draw from an integrative approach to psychotherapy that weaves together cognitive-behavioral, insight-oriented, interpersonal, and pro-feminist empowerment approaches.
To me, at the core of psychotherapy, is creating a working alliance with the client in a safe, perfection-free, and respectful environment. I help individuals better understand their internal emotional worlds, learn more about why they do the things they do, help them to decide for themselves what changes they would like to make in their lives, and give them guidance and support in how to do so.
(513) 312-2203 View (513) 312-2203
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Taylor Williams
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Delaware, OH 43015  (Online Only)
Hello, I am Taylor Williams, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 9 years of clinical experience. I am trauma certified and DBT-focused on helping diverse individuals who have Borderline Personality, Trauma, PTSD, Life Transitions, Family Conflict, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I utilize a combination of Dialectical (DBT), Trauma Focused, Existential, Feminist, and Holistic therapies. From my experiences, I believe life can improve after learning healthy coping skills and processing the past.
Hello, I am Taylor Williams, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 9 years of clinical experience. I am trauma certified and DBT-focused on helping diverse individuals who have Borderline Personality, Trauma, PTSD, Life Transitions, Family Conflict, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I utilize a combination of Dialectical (DBT), Trauma Focused, Existential, Feminist, and Holistic therapies. From my experiences, I believe life can improve after learning healthy coping skills and processing the past.
(740) 631-6471 View (740) 631-6471
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Sara Trembath
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43220
I have experience working with all types of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and complex trauma. My secondary specialties include severe chronic mental illness, relationship problems, recovery from previous domestic violence, LTGBQ+ concerns, self-harm, and developmental or attachment wounds from childhood. I continue to take continuing education classes to improve my knowledge and skills in these areas. I especially enjoy working with clients motivated to improve their lives and willing to take responsibility for their success rather than expecting others to do their work.
I have experience working with all types of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and complex trauma. My secondary specialties include severe chronic mental illness, relationship problems, recovery from previous domestic violence, LTGBQ+ concerns, self-harm, and developmental or attachment wounds from childhood. I continue to take continuing education classes to improve my knowledge and skills in these areas. I especially enjoy working with clients motivated to improve their lives and willing to take responsibility for their success rather than expecting others to do their work.
(380) 600-9775 View (380) 600-9775
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Julie Labanz
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, LPC-S, CST
Verified Verified
Cincinnati, OH 45244  (Online Only)
Do you and your partner have different ideas of how often you should have sex or about the quality of it? Are you experiencing shame or pain when trying to engage with a partner sexually? Are you interested in pursuing a non-traditional relationship or in a consensual non-monogamous relationship but having trouble navigating those waters? Do you worry that you might be addicted to porn or sex? Are you and your partner struggling to communicate and feel like all you do anymore is argue? I'm here to help you address those issues and more in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Do you and your partner have different ideas of how often you should have sex or about the quality of it? Are you experiencing shame or pain when trying to engage with a partner sexually? Are you interested in pursuing a non-traditional relationship or in a consensual non-monogamous relationship but having trouble navigating those waters? Do you worry that you might be addicted to porn or sex? Are you and your partner struggling to communicate and feel like all you do anymore is argue? I'm here to help you address those issues and more in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
(727) 591-7096 View (727) 591-7096

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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.