Feminist Therapists in Charlotte, NC
I integrate Black feminist, liberation- and solution-focused approaches to create a warm, collaborative healing space.
My ideal clients are individuals ready to explore healing while honoring their full identities. Often they're BIPOC/LGBTQ+ folks seeking a healer who understands oppression and who moves them toward liberation. They may be navigating trauma, identity-related stress, relationships, or grief. While they might initially come seeking relief from anxiety, depression, or relational challenges, they're open to deeper exploration of how these connect to their lived experiences and want a therapeutic relationship that balances warmth with growth. They're ready to partner in creating change through traditional and creative healing approaches.
I integrate Black feminist, liberation- and solution-focused approaches to create a warm, collaborative healing space.
My ideal clients are individuals ready to explore healing while honoring their full identities. Often they're BIPOC/LGBTQ+ folks seeking a healer who understands oppression and who moves them toward liberation. They may be navigating trauma, identity-related stress, relationships, or grief. While they might initially come seeking relief from anxiety, depression, or relational challenges, they're open to deeper exploration of how these connect to their lived experiences and want a therapeutic relationship that balances warmth with growth. They're ready to partner in creating change through traditional and creative healing approaches.
Kristen Lynn McClure
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
My methods are rooted in acceptance-based therapy, neurodivergent-adjusted CBT, feminist-based therapy, and somatic self-compassion.
Are you a woman with ADHD or anxiety feeling weighed down by stress, shame, or perfectionism? You don’t have to keep pushing yourself to the point of burnout. I offer ADHD-affirming support to help you manage these challenges with more self-compassion and care. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, release perfectionism, and set healthy boundaries. You deserve to thrive. We’ll create self-care routines and accommodations that fit your brain, easing stress and letting go of shame. Reach out today to start your journey toward a more balanced life.
My methods are rooted in acceptance-based therapy, neurodivergent-adjusted CBT, feminist-based therapy, and somatic self-compassion.
Are you a woman with ADHD or anxiety feeling weighed down by stress, shame, or perfectionism? You don’t have to keep pushing yourself to the point of burnout. I offer ADHD-affirming support to help you manage these challenges with more self-compassion and care. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, release perfectionism, and set healthy boundaries. You deserve to thrive. We’ll create self-care routines and accommodations that fit your brain, easing stress and letting go of shame. Reach out today to start your journey toward a more balanced life.
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.
I also frequently use Feminist Therapy (this works for all genders!)
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step toward therapy! Are you a college student or recent graduate dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, major life changes, or relationship concerns? I specialize in supporting students and recent grads by providing a safe, authentic space where you can feel heard. Therapy doesn’t have to be scary. Together, we’ll break down the barriers preventing you from living your ideal life, and we’ll likely share a few laughs along the way :)
I also frequently use Feminist Therapy (this works for all genders!)
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step toward therapy! Are you a college student or recent graduate dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, major life changes, or relationship concerns? I specialize in supporting students and recent grads by providing a safe, authentic space where you can feel heard. Therapy doesn’t have to be scary. Together, we’ll break down the barriers preventing you from living your ideal life, and we’ll likely share a few laughs along the way :)
Ginelle E. Krummey
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
This feminist therapy practice supports you by recognizing the historical, familial, environmental, and systemic influences on your life.
Book your therapy retreat for 2025! Get away from the noise and listen to your own thoughts in therapy. Sick of feeling held back from the life you want? Angry at the state of the world and not sure where to direct your energy? Feeling unsatisfied even while doing some impressive things with your life? I work with folks who engage with therapy as an essential element to their wellness, an intentional process of getting curious about oneself. Don't hesitate because you're afraid of what you'll find if you look within. Reach out now if you're beyond ready for change. I offer extended session formats to meet your availability.
This feminist therapy practice supports you by recognizing the historical, familial, environmental, and systemic influences on your life.
Book your therapy retreat for 2025! Get away from the noise and listen to your own thoughts in therapy. Sick of feeling held back from the life you want? Angry at the state of the world and not sure where to direct your energy? Feeling unsatisfied even while doing some impressive things with your life? I work with folks who engage with therapy as an essential element to their wellness, an intentional process of getting curious about oneself. Don't hesitate because you're afraid of what you'll find if you look within. Reach out now if you're beyond ready for change. I offer extended session formats to meet your availability.
I use a racial justice, feminist, disability justice, LGBQIA+ and TGNC affirming, and intersectional lens to ensure that your lived experience is validated and respected.
You're exhausted. You're doing your best to get through each day (let’s be real, each hour), but inside you’re struggling. Whether you're experiencing depression, anxiety, a difficult life transition, isolation, trauma, or relationship issues, I'm here to walk beside you on your journey toward healing. I provide a safe, affirming, and judgment-free space where you can be your authentic self. Together, we'll work to deepen your understanding of yourself and your situation, increase your resilience, improve your communication with the people in your life, and adopt healthy coping skills for the future.
I use a racial justice, feminist, disability justice, LGBQIA+ and TGNC affirming, and intersectional lens to ensure that your lived experience is validated and respected.
You're exhausted. You're doing your best to get through each day (let’s be real, each hour), but inside you’re struggling. Whether you're experiencing depression, anxiety, a difficult life transition, isolation, trauma, or relationship issues, I'm here to walk beside you on your journey toward healing. I provide a safe, affirming, and judgment-free space where you can be your authentic self. Together, we'll work to deepen your understanding of yourself and your situation, increase your resilience, improve your communication with the people in your life, and adopt healthy coping skills for the future.
My work is rooted in strengths-based, feminist, and narrative approaches, and I draw from a range of other evidence-based practices tailored to individual needs.
When life is overwhelming, the idea of making a phone call, sending an email, or even googling therapists can feel like an insurmountable task, and I'm glad you took that brave first step in caring for yourself. Whether you are here because you need a safe and inclusive space to process, your anxiety feels unmanageable, or you feel stuck in any manner of ways, my ultimate goal is to empower you as the client, work with you in finding a deeper understanding of yourself, and walk alongside you on your healing journey.
My work is rooted in strengths-based, feminist, and narrative approaches, and I draw from a range of other evidence-based practices tailored to individual needs.
When life is overwhelming, the idea of making a phone call, sending an email, or even googling therapists can feel like an insurmountable task, and I'm glad you took that brave first step in caring for yourself. Whether you are here because you need a safe and inclusive space to process, your anxiety feels unmanageable, or you feel stuck in any manner of ways, my ultimate goal is to empower you as the client, work with you in finding a deeper understanding of yourself, and walk alongside you on your healing journey.
Autumn McGarity
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I passionately utilize a trauma-focused approach combining Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, ACT, and Attachment Theory with strengths-based, expressive arts, feminist, and existential perspectives.
Are you navigating a significant life transition in today’s charged socio-political climate? Whether stepping into a new job, welcoming a child, facing a divorce, or processing grief after a loss, you’re not alone. The stress of the world can heighten these emotions, reminding us that grief is a natural part of any transformation. Seeking support is a courageous step toward clarity. Together, we’ll explore your emotions and uncover what you truly need on this journey. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in grief, trauma, and life transitions.
I passionately utilize a trauma-focused approach combining Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, ACT, and Attachment Theory with strengths-based, expressive arts, feminist, and existential perspectives.
Are you navigating a significant life transition in today’s charged socio-political climate? Whether stepping into a new job, welcoming a child, facing a divorce, or processing grief after a loss, you’re not alone. The stress of the world can heighten these emotions, reminding us that grief is a natural part of any transformation. Seeking support is a courageous step toward clarity. Together, we’ll explore your emotions and uncover what you truly need on this journey. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in grief, trauma, and life transitions.
Forward Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Counselor, MA, CCMHC, LCAS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
RCT is developed from Black feminist thought and helps center authenticity and the strength of the client-counselor working relationship.
We all belong to various systems and support systems, such as family systems; community systems; oppressive capitalistic, racist, patriarchal, and ablest systems; and more. Over the span of our lives these systems take a compounding effect on our mental health and quality of life. Building a career, attaining advanced education, establishing a supportive community of family and friends, all requires us to unpack the role of these systems on our lives. This is how we become our authentic selves.
RCT is developed from Black feminist thought and helps center authenticity and the strength of the client-counselor working relationship.
We all belong to various systems and support systems, such as family systems; community systems; oppressive capitalistic, racist, patriarchal, and ablest systems; and more. Over the span of our lives these systems take a compounding effect on our mental health and quality of life. Building a career, attaining advanced education, establishing a supportive community of family and friends, all requires us to unpack the role of these systems on our lives. This is how we become our authentic selves.
Eve Rogerson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MA, PGDE, BSc
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I use feminist, person-centered, & psychodynamic approaches to support adolescents and adults identify barriers to growth and make meaningful changes.
You may be struggling with an important relationship; being overwhelmed by the impact of past trauma; exploring your sexuality or gender identity; navigating the world safely because of systemic oppression and injustice; facing financial hardship; feeling lost; learning to manage a health condition; feeling unable to connect with family; experiencing unexplained anger; or a thousand other things that there isn't room to list. It is my job and my hope to empower you by providing an empathic, safe, and supportive environment in which to explore struggles, pain, and roadblocks such that opportunities for help and growth can emerge.
I use feminist, person-centered, & psychodynamic approaches to support adolescents and adults identify barriers to growth and make meaningful changes.
You may be struggling with an important relationship; being overwhelmed by the impact of past trauma; exploring your sexuality or gender identity; navigating the world safely because of systemic oppression and injustice; facing financial hardship; feeling lost; learning to manage a health condition; feeling unable to connect with family; experiencing unexplained anger; or a thousand other things that there isn't room to list. It is my job and my hope to empower you by providing an empathic, safe, and supportive environment in which to explore struggles, pain, and roadblocks such that opportunities for help and growth can emerge.
I take a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach and employ an intersectional feminist framework.
You're not sick or broken. What's broken is a world that normalizes abuse, discrimination, and unrealistic standards. Most of my clients come to therapy thinking there's something wrong with them for feeling sad, scared, angry, and disconnected, when in reality, these feelings are natural, nonpathological reactions to difficult situations. While we can't control what happened in the past or even some of what's going on around us now, what we can learn is new ways of responding to stress and thinking about ourselves and our circumstances.
I take a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach and employ an intersectional feminist framework.
You're not sick or broken. What's broken is a world that normalizes abuse, discrimination, and unrealistic standards. Most of my clients come to therapy thinking there's something wrong with them for feeling sad, scared, angry, and disconnected, when in reality, these feelings are natural, nonpathological reactions to difficult situations. While we can't control what happened in the past or even some of what's going on around us now, what we can learn is new ways of responding to stress and thinking about ourselves and our circumstances.
Meet Our Feminist Therapists
I approach counseling from a feminist and psychodynamic therapy approach; this is the "lens" I look through as we explore together.
I believe your identities and how you move through the world are important and deserve to take up space in the therapy room. The ways white supremacy and other oppressive parts of our world affect your journey are often parts that go unrecognized by others. I especially love working with folks who are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and/or have an identity that is marginalized in some way by our normative culture.
I approach counseling from a feminist and psychodynamic therapy approach; this is the "lens" I look through as we explore together.
I believe your identities and how you move through the world are important and deserve to take up space in the therapy room. The ways white supremacy and other oppressive parts of our world affect your journey are often parts that go unrecognized by others. I especially love working with folks who are LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and/or have an identity that is marginalized in some way by our normative culture.
From there, I pull from different therapeutic styles - feminist therapy, narrative therapy, reality therapy, solution-focused therapy, CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques - to find what fits you best!
My favorite clients are those who embrace the messy, non-linear journey of healing & show up anyway. They’re people who value gender-affirming, trauma-informed, attachment-based care, whether they're navigating PTSD, CPTSD, attachment issues, or working through gender dysphoria, BDD, or gender transitions. I love supporting LGBTQ folx, including those exploring their gender & sexual identities. I’m also passionate about helping with self-esteem, life transitions, body image struggles, & relationship stressors - whether it's monogamy, ENM, or poly. I meet my clients where they’re at & offer support with understanding & compassion.
From there, I pull from different therapeutic styles - feminist therapy, narrative therapy, reality therapy, solution-focused therapy, CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques - to find what fits you best!
My favorite clients are those who embrace the messy, non-linear journey of healing & show up anyway. They’re people who value gender-affirming, trauma-informed, attachment-based care, whether they're navigating PTSD, CPTSD, attachment issues, or working through gender dysphoria, BDD, or gender transitions. I love supporting LGBTQ folx, including those exploring their gender & sexual identities. I’m also passionate about helping with self-esteem, life transitions, body image struggles, & relationship stressors - whether it's monogamy, ENM, or poly. I meet my clients where they’re at & offer support with understanding & compassion.
My approach is rooted in Feminist Theory, with a priority placed on inclusivity and intersectionality.
As a therapist, my goal is to create an emotionally safe space, that is intersectional and inclusive, to pursue personal healing and self-discovery. Through our work, we will identify how the experiences you have had in your life have impacted who you are in this world and how you relate to others. We will explore the emotional, mental, and systemic barriers that get in the way of evolving into the person you'd ideally like to be, while simultaneously developing a deep respect and reverence for the various versions of you over time that were forced to be resilient through difficult and challenging circumstances.
My approach is rooted in Feminist Theory, with a priority placed on inclusivity and intersectionality.
As a therapist, my goal is to create an emotionally safe space, that is intersectional and inclusive, to pursue personal healing and self-discovery. Through our work, we will identify how the experiences you have had in your life have impacted who you are in this world and how you relate to others. We will explore the emotional, mental, and systemic barriers that get in the way of evolving into the person you'd ideally like to be, while simultaneously developing a deep respect and reverence for the various versions of you over time that were forced to be resilient through difficult and challenging circumstances.
You just want what's best for your child. You want to see them happy, successful, and confident, but you've gotten countless phone calls from the teacher and school counselor, you're struggling to know what to say or do in tough moments, and nothing you've tried is keeping the peace at home. Something has to change. The good news: I want what's best for your child too and we can work together to help your child be their best self. We'll strengthen your family’s relationships and ability to regulate emotions together. We'll increase your child's coping skills that they can use in school, at home, and in public. It will get better.
You just want what's best for your child. You want to see them happy, successful, and confident, but you've gotten countless phone calls from the teacher and school counselor, you're struggling to know what to say or do in tough moments, and nothing you've tried is keeping the peace at home. Something has to change. The good news: I want what's best for your child too and we can work together to help your child be their best self. We'll strengthen your family’s relationships and ability to regulate emotions together. We'll increase your child's coping skills that they can use in school, at home, and in public. It will get better.
Matthew House Counseling Center/Anthony Redfearn
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MACC, LMFT, LCMHC, LCAS, NCCPSS
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28204
Greetings: Currently accepting clients wanting/needing SAIOP (Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program) treatment, SACOT (Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment), Continuing Care/Relapse Prevention Outpatient treatment as a step-down service, and other OPT (Outpatient Treatment) for substance use disorders and/or Mental Health Concerns. Also available for couples and Marriage and Family Counseling. These services are available through Telehealth and In-House; Cash Preferred, Insurance Available. My heart desires to provide care and support for healing and recovery, so you may have life and have it More Abundantly.
Greetings: Currently accepting clients wanting/needing SAIOP (Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program) treatment, SACOT (Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment), Continuing Care/Relapse Prevention Outpatient treatment as a step-down service, and other OPT (Outpatient Treatment) for substance use disorders and/or Mental Health Concerns. Also available for couples and Marriage and Family Counseling. These services are available through Telehealth and In-House; Cash Preferred, Insurance Available. My heart desires to provide care and support for healing and recovery, so you may have life and have it More Abundantly.
Thank you so much for your interest. I currently have some online openings available to North and South Carolina residents. I have a preference for utilizing many of the counseling techniques within cognitive behavioral therapy because I believe that although individuals will undoubtedly experience hardship and difficulty within their lives, I feel that problems with emotions and behaviors are many times a result of how one thinks and feels about a situation. Counseling is not a “one-size-fits-all” process, and I will always maintain awareness of the uniqueness of a client’s situation and adapt my method to suit his or her needs.
Thank you so much for your interest. I currently have some online openings available to North and South Carolina residents. I have a preference for utilizing many of the counseling techniques within cognitive behavioral therapy because I believe that although individuals will undoubtedly experience hardship and difficulty within their lives, I feel that problems with emotions and behaviors are many times a result of how one thinks and feels about a situation. Counseling is not a “one-size-fits-all” process, and I will always maintain awareness of the uniqueness of a client’s situation and adapt my method to suit his or her needs.
Noah Granade @ Rooted Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that deep, integrated healing is possible for every person that steps into my office. Sometimes we need an outside perspective and designated space to focus on our healing. I hope to hold this space for my clients and would be honored to support you in your journey. Whether you are exploring aspects of your identity, seeking support in healing from personal, intergenerational, or communal trauma, in recovery from disordered eating patterns, exploring neuro-divergence, or needing a non-judgmental space that promotes personal fulfillment and growth, I am here to support your process.
I believe that deep, integrated healing is possible for every person that steps into my office. Sometimes we need an outside perspective and designated space to focus on our healing. I hope to hold this space for my clients and would be honored to support you in your journey. Whether you are exploring aspects of your identity, seeking support in healing from personal, intergenerational, or communal trauma, in recovery from disordered eating patterns, exploring neuro-divergence, or needing a non-judgmental space that promotes personal fulfillment and growth, I am here to support your process.
Meegan Tiffany
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
Waitlist for new clients
It is my priority to offer a warm and welcoming space for each and every client to feel validated, challenged and empowered throughout their counseling experience. My approach to therapy is from an integrative and holistic perspective to attend to your unique needs, as every client is different. Utilizing a person-centered and solution-focused approach, I will work with you to explore your symptoms, concerns, values, self-worth, personal strengths and areas for growth to develop a foundation of skills and an individualized plan to achieve your goals in therapy.
It is my priority to offer a warm and welcoming space for each and every client to feel validated, challenged and empowered throughout their counseling experience. My approach to therapy is from an integrative and holistic perspective to attend to your unique needs, as every client is different. Utilizing a person-centered and solution-focused approach, I will work with you to explore your symptoms, concerns, values, self-worth, personal strengths and areas for growth to develop a foundation of skills and an individualized plan to achieve your goals in therapy.
I understand the weight trials can have on one’s shoulders, and you do not have to carry them alone. I have experience working with those who have endured trauma, illness, stress, and the uncertainty life transition can bring. I am devoted to empowering those experiencing anxiety, depression, women’s issues, identity issues, new parenting, communication, and relationship issues. I have a passion to serve others through the many pivotal moments life brings. During these seasons, the therapy room is a safe environment for such change and exploration. I would be honored to support you in your therapeutic journey.
I understand the weight trials can have on one’s shoulders, and you do not have to carry them alone. I have experience working with those who have endured trauma, illness, stress, and the uncertainty life transition can bring. I am devoted to empowering those experiencing anxiety, depression, women’s issues, identity issues, new parenting, communication, and relationship issues. I have a passion to serve others through the many pivotal moments life brings. During these seasons, the therapy room is a safe environment for such change and exploration. I would be honored to support you in your therapeutic journey.
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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.