Female Therapists in Pine Hills, Albany, NY
Marjorie S Gill
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pine Hills, Albany, NY 12208
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 23 years of experience providing therapy and supportive services to adults and older adolescents with anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. I am well versed in interpersonal and relationship issues, trauma, drug/alcohol addiction, stressful life transitions, and grief/loss. Additionally, I provide therapy and skills training for individuals living with OCD, ADHD and ASD.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 23 years of experience providing therapy and supportive services to adults and older adolescents with anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. I am well versed in interpersonal and relationship issues, trauma, drug/alcohol addiction, stressful life transitions, and grief/loss. Additionally, I provide therapy and skills training for individuals living with OCD, ADHD and ASD.
My ideal client has a clear desire to increase insight, engage in problem solving, and make beneficial life changes. This may take the form of behavioral changes, changes in thinking, changes in behavioral choices, or changes in relationship patterns.
My ideal client has a clear desire to increase insight, engage in problem solving, and make beneficial life changes. This may take the form of behavioral changes, changes in thinking, changes in behavioral choices, or changes in relationship patterns.
Courtney L Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Pine Hills, Albany, NY 12208 (Online Only)
Are you tired of stress, worry, and depression affecting your health and happiness? Are you unsure how to handle it or what to do to make things better? Do you want to change the way you feel about yourself and your life? I can help you identify, explore, understand and change what is getting in the way of you getting more of what you want out of life.
Are you tired of stress, worry, and depression affecting your health and happiness? Are you unsure how to handle it or what to do to make things better? Do you want to change the way you feel about yourself and your life? I can help you identify, explore, understand and change what is getting in the way of you getting more of what you want out of life.
Haishu Ding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pine Hills, Albany, NY 12208 (Online Only)
I am a tri-lingual psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate challenging transitions in life. As a queer-identified therapist, I am particularly passionate about providing affirming care to LGBTQIA+ clients and have extensive training in this area. I also work closely with immigrants and children of immigrant parents, addressing issues related to immigration trauma, acculturation and intergenerational conflict. I appreciate the complexity of human experience and strive to create a safe environment for clients to fully express their life stories.
I am a tri-lingual psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate challenging transitions in life. As a queer-identified therapist, I am particularly passionate about providing affirming care to LGBTQIA+ clients and have extensive training in this area. I also work closely with immigrants and children of immigrant parents, addressing issues related to immigration trauma, acculturation and intergenerational conflict. I appreciate the complexity of human experience and strive to create a safe environment for clients to fully express their life stories.
Nat Kiser-Negron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pine Hills, Albany, NY 12203
Do you feel uneasy, tense, or unsafe in your own body? Trapped by your own thoughts and emotions, or a nagging feeling or muscular tension that seem unrelated to your emotional state? I know that feeling; that sensation that we try to ignore but just won’t go away. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, the stress of everyday life or the aftermath of trauma, your body is the container that holds it all—thoughts, feelings, sensations—all our lived experiences that make us who we are. Some of these experiences can help us thrive, feel safe and connected and some can make us feel stuck, uncertain, and reactive.
Do you feel uneasy, tense, or unsafe in your own body? Trapped by your own thoughts and emotions, or a nagging feeling or muscular tension that seem unrelated to your emotional state? I know that feeling; that sensation that we try to ignore but just won’t go away. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, the stress of everyday life or the aftermath of trauma, your body is the container that holds it all—thoughts, feelings, sensations—all our lived experiences that make us who we are. Some of these experiences can help us thrive, feel safe and connected and some can make us feel stuck, uncertain, and reactive.
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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.