Female Therapists in Center Square, Albany, NY

Photo of Allie Middleton, JD, LCSW, E-RYT, C-IAYT
Allie Middleton
JD, LCSW, E-RYT, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
Center Square, Albany, NY 12210
I am an integrative mind-body practitioner and yoga therapist. Somatic coaching and creative embodied presence practices are my specialties as a compassionate healer. Together we reach into your calm center to welcome and transform stress from life's natural challenges. With new practices you open to creative ways to learn, heal, and perform. As we center with mindful breathing and simple movements you will safely ground, honor and respect what wants to be released. Together we move through places you are stuck and regain a playful approach to becoming who you truly are. All work is in sacred space to establish confidence and care.
I am an integrative mind-body practitioner and yoga therapist. Somatic coaching and creative embodied presence practices are my specialties as a compassionate healer. Together we reach into your calm center to welcome and transform stress from life's natural challenges. With new practices you open to creative ways to learn, heal, and perform. As we center with mindful breathing and simple movements you will safely ground, honor and respect what wants to be released. Together we move through places you are stuck and regain a playful approach to becoming who you truly are. All work is in sacred space to establish confidence and care.
(518) 631-3578 View (518) 631-3578
Photo of Jenn A Hamilton, LCSW, CHT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Jenn A Hamilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Center Square, Albany, NY 12210
Being with the people closest to us is often the most challenging part of our life. You might understand why things are like this, but how do you deal with it? The same conflicts repeat over and over. Despite your best efforts to avoid this, you watch yourself falling back to yelling, arguing, or walking away defeated. Maybe it's not ALWAYS this way but there's definitely potential for improvement. Getting along better would ease a lot of that stress, worry, and pain. Things would certainly improve for others affected by this negativity too. Knowing how to love yourself and others would make life much easier and enjoyable.
Being with the people closest to us is often the most challenging part of our life. You might understand why things are like this, but how do you deal with it? The same conflicts repeat over and over. Despite your best efforts to avoid this, you watch yourself falling back to yelling, arguing, or walking away defeated. Maybe it's not ALWAYS this way but there's definitely potential for improvement. Getting along better would ease a lot of that stress, worry, and pain. Things would certainly improve for others affected by this negativity too. Knowing how to love yourself and others would make life much easier and enjoyable.
(518) 282-0586 View (518) 282-0586
Photo of Allison McKenzie, LMHC, Counselor
Allison McKenzie
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Center Square, Albany, NY 12210  (Online Only)
Are you in need of a strong support person in your life? Have you endured trauma that you need help processing? Are you struggling with relationships? Finding it hard to cope? Meet with Allison today to feel heard, develop new skills, and take actionable steps toward a healthier you!
Are you in need of a strong support person in your life? Have you endured trauma that you need help processing? Are you struggling with relationships? Finding it hard to cope? Meet with Allison today to feel heard, develop new skills, and take actionable steps toward a healthier you!
(518) 517-4902 View (518) 517-4902
Photo of Sheryl Taylor, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Sheryl Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Center Square, Albany, NY 12210  (Online Only)
Do you feel lost and alone? Do things that used to give you pleasure only add to your anxiety and sadness?  Do others not understand what you are trying to say? Do you mask your feelings in order to cope, and sometimes even detach from them altogether, when on the inside you feel frustrated, depressed, and even angry?  Are you sick and tired of feeling this way? Together, you and I will figure out what’s really going on. With me, you will be seen, heard, and believed. There is a reason for all these emotions. It’s going to be okay.  There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Let’s change the pain into peace once and for all.
Do you feel lost and alone? Do things that used to give you pleasure only add to your anxiety and sadness?  Do others not understand what you are trying to say? Do you mask your feelings in order to cope, and sometimes even detach from them altogether, when on the inside you feel frustrated, depressed, and even angry?  Are you sick and tired of feeling this way? Together, you and I will figure out what’s really going on. With me, you will be seen, heard, and believed. There is a reason for all these emotions. It’s going to be okay.  There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Let’s change the pain into peace once and for all.
(845) 443-7358 View (845) 443-7358
Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.