Feminist Therapists in New York
Narina C Schulz
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Waitlist for new clients
I use client-centered, feminist empowerment, and cognitive-behavioral methods.
Therapy is a place to feel heard, understood, and to collaborate with a professional who can help you reach your wellness goals! My office in Brighton is a safe, welcoming space where you can process some of life's most important events. Through talking and processing, you can gain new insight and make meaning out of life's struggles. Therapy is a great place to find those aha moments! It is also a place to heal from circumstances that are not your fault, and to learn and practice healthier coping skills that can move you forward.
I use client-centered, feminist empowerment, and cognitive-behavioral methods.
Therapy is a place to feel heard, understood, and to collaborate with a professional who can help you reach your wellness goals! My office in Brighton is a safe, welcoming space where you can process some of life's most important events. Through talking and processing, you can gain new insight and make meaning out of life's struggles. Therapy is a great place to find those aha moments! It is also a place to heal from circumstances that are not your fault, and to learn and practice healthier coping skills that can move you forward.
Jocelyn Goldberg
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10025
My training is primarily within psychodynamic therapy, but I draw heavily from the feminist, humanistic, and interpersonal traditions.
Warmth, genuine connection, and empathy define my approach to therapy. I believe deeply in the power of every person's life story as a tool to educate, heal, and connect with others. I am committed to providing therapeutic care that promotes introspective growth and engenders self acceptance. I work from a psychodynamic perspective, focusing upon maladaptive patterns of thought and behavior and encouraging insight to understand the root of such patterns. Above all, I hope to help patients feel safe and understood in a non-judgmental environment.
My training is primarily within psychodynamic therapy, but I draw heavily from the feminist, humanistic, and interpersonal traditions.
Warmth, genuine connection, and empathy define my approach to therapy. I believe deeply in the power of every person's life story as a tool to educate, heal, and connect with others. I am committed to providing therapeutic care that promotes introspective growth and engenders self acceptance. I work from a psychodynamic perspective, focusing upon maladaptive patterns of thought and behavior and encouraging insight to understand the root of such patterns. Above all, I hope to help patients feel safe and understood in a non-judgmental environment.
Kareem Alexander Hewitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
I practice psychotherapy utilizing client-centered, trauma-informed and intersectional; LGBTQ+, kink/Poly+, and gender affirming; Black Queer feminist interventions.
You are just as important to your communities as your communities are to you. This framework grounds the work I do. Western concepts of healing have historically enforced rigid individualism as the ideal way of life. However, I believe that understanding who you are, as both an individual and community member, makes space for your more nuanced, wholesome, and expansive narrative. My work with clients focuses on being present with emotions, navigating individual and collective traumas, reconnecting to your physical body, and empowering healing and joy. I'm hoping for healing and liberation for us all!
I practice psychotherapy utilizing client-centered, trauma-informed and intersectional; LGBTQ+, kink/Poly+, and gender affirming; Black Queer feminist interventions.
You are just as important to your communities as your communities are to you. This framework grounds the work I do. Western concepts of healing have historically enforced rigid individualism as the ideal way of life. However, I believe that understanding who you are, as both an individual and community member, makes space for your more nuanced, wholesome, and expansive narrative. My work with clients focuses on being present with emotions, navigating individual and collective traumas, reconnecting to your physical body, and empowering healing and joy. I'm hoping for healing and liberation for us all!
Pamela Mendelsohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I bring a feminist and anti-oppressive lens to my work.
As a therapist, I offer a supportive, compassionate, and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their experiences, thoughts, and feelings. I help them slow down to gain a sharpened awareness of the present, supporting them to make meaning of the past, and open the possibility for healing and desired change in their future.
I bring a feminist and anti-oppressive lens to my work.
As a therapist, I offer a supportive, compassionate, and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their experiences, thoughts, and feelings. I help them slow down to gain a sharpened awareness of the present, supporting them to make meaning of the past, and open the possibility for healing and desired change in their future.
Jordan Stewart
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (Online Only)
I work specifically through an integrative orientation with an emphasis on psychodynamic, relational-cultural, existential, feminist, social justice, and attachment frameworks.
Have you been contemplating exploring yourself in a deeper way? Do you feel as though you are being blocked in understanding yourself or working toward your goals? I specialize in helping individuals get to the root of what is going on through self-exploration and gaining insight. I approach my work with individuals through a nonjudgemental, open, curious lens. I prefer to view my clients as "fellow travelers", as we are both on this journey together. No one person is immune to the struggles of human existence. I have experience working with college students and adults. I value the unique aspects that each individual brings.
I work specifically through an integrative orientation with an emphasis on psychodynamic, relational-cultural, existential, feminist, social justice, and attachment frameworks.
Have you been contemplating exploring yourself in a deeper way? Do you feel as though you are being blocked in understanding yourself or working toward your goals? I specialize in helping individuals get to the root of what is going on through self-exploration and gaining insight. I approach my work with individuals through a nonjudgemental, open, curious lens. I prefer to view my clients as "fellow travelers", as we are both on this journey together. No one person is immune to the struggles of human existence. I have experience working with college students and adults. I value the unique aspects that each individual brings.
Shelby Tesoriero-Capone
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Katonah, NY 10536
Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Feminist Therapy and trauma informed treatment, I'll help you cope with mental health issues, teach skills that you can utilize in everyday life, and process past trauma.
I believe that finding an affirming therapist shouldn’t be so hard. Hi there! I’m Shelby (they/them), and as someone who identifies within the LGBTQ+ community, I’m unfortunately aware of how challenging it is to find providers who understand our experience as a sexual and gender minority (SGM). Although everyone’s experience is different, I understand what you are going through, how you’re feeling and some thoughts that have crossed your mind. Together we’ll problem solve, explore thought patterns and you’ll receive support.
Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Feminist Therapy and trauma informed treatment, I'll help you cope with mental health issues, teach skills that you can utilize in everyday life, and process past trauma.
I believe that finding an affirming therapist shouldn’t be so hard. Hi there! I’m Shelby (they/them), and as someone who identifies within the LGBTQ+ community, I’m unfortunately aware of how challenging it is to find providers who understand our experience as a sexual and gender minority (SGM). Although everyone’s experience is different, I understand what you are going through, how you’re feeling and some thoughts that have crossed your mind. Together we’ll problem solve, explore thought patterns and you’ll receive support.
Ingrid Pipes
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Latham, NY 12110
I am a licensed mental health counselor with a focus on trauma-informed narrative counseling, DBT, and Health At Every Size informed (HAES.) I provide feminist-oriented care that honors intersecting identities and are passionate about building autonomy and safe self expression. I have experience in treating PTSD, mood regulation, and adult ADHD. My therapy perspective supports individuals and couples through identity exploration, life transitions, and sociocultural stressors.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with a focus on trauma-informed narrative counseling, DBT, and Health At Every Size informed (HAES.) I provide feminist-oriented care that honors intersecting identities and are passionate about building autonomy and safe self expression. I have experience in treating PTSD, mood regulation, and adult ADHD. My therapy perspective supports individuals and couples through identity exploration, life transitions, and sociocultural stressors.
Brianna Halasa
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Brianna utilizes a holistic and eclectic approach in her practice by tuning into the mind and body through cognitive, psychodynamic, multicultural, and feminist therapies, as well as incorporating mindfulness and breathwork techniques. We will collaborate to tailor an approach that best fits you in a nonjudgmental environment where you feel supported and encouraged to step into your vulnerability and talk about challenging topics.
Brianna utilizes a holistic and eclectic approach in her practice by tuning into the mind and body through cognitive, psychodynamic, multicultural, and feminist therapies, as well as incorporating mindfulness and breathwork techniques. We will collaborate to tailor an approach that best fits you in a nonjudgmental environment where you feel supported and encouraged to step into your vulnerability and talk about challenging topics.
Isha Kumar
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Isha uses an eclectic and client-centered approach to meet clients where they are at, and provides a secure, comfortable, genuine, and totally accepting environment individualized to every client. Drawing from psychodynamic, multicultural, feminist, emotion-focused, and narrative approached, she uses warmth and empathy to create a trusting therapeutic relationship, and aims to help clients attain self-awareness and actualization, and empower them to foster growth and change. Isha has prior experience working with diverse populations - children, adolescents, and adults, as well as individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Isha uses an eclectic and client-centered approach to meet clients where they are at, and provides a secure, comfortable, genuine, and totally accepting environment individualized to every client. Drawing from psychodynamic, multicultural, feminist, emotion-focused, and narrative approached, she uses warmth and empathy to create a trusting therapeutic relationship, and aims to help clients attain self-awareness and actualization, and empower them to foster growth and change. Isha has prior experience working with diverse populations - children, adolescents, and adults, as well as individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Saipriya Valoth
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdM, MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025 (Online Only)
I approach therapy from anti-oppressive, feminist, relational-cultural, and internal family systems lenses (can share more about what this looks like in a free consultation).
Emotional distress is too often pathologized when it's a reasonable response to the oppressive systems in which we live. Instead of trying to "fix" you or help you not feel any difficult emotions, I believe that all feelings have information, and we have the power to find out what that information is and choose what to do with it. I would aim to support you in strengthening your capacity to feel difficult feelings, to treat all parts of you with curiosity and compassion, and to determine what information your feelings are holding so that you can feel more connected to yourself and make choices that align with your values.
I approach therapy from anti-oppressive, feminist, relational-cultural, and internal family systems lenses (can share more about what this looks like in a free consultation).
Emotional distress is too often pathologized when it's a reasonable response to the oppressive systems in which we live. Instead of trying to "fix" you or help you not feel any difficult emotions, I believe that all feelings have information, and we have the power to find out what that information is and choose what to do with it. I would aim to support you in strengthening your capacity to feel difficult feelings, to treat all parts of you with curiosity and compassion, and to determine what information your feelings are holding so that you can feel more connected to yourself and make choices that align with your values.
Olivia Tursi, Firefly Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Forest Hills, NY 11375 (Online Only)
I operate from a feminist perspective and enjoy empowering women and girls to achieve all that they are capable of.
You've just taken the first step towards advancing your own personal growth. It can be difficult to address the painful or uncomfortable matters in our lives, but it is the only way to propel ourselves forward; to make the future stronger than the past. While the past will always play a role in shaping our future, it doesn't define it. Through counseling, we will work together to identify and overcome whatever obstacles may be in your path. With a clear mind and an empowered spirit, you'll be on your way to living a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.
I operate from a feminist perspective and enjoy empowering women and girls to achieve all that they are capable of.
You've just taken the first step towards advancing your own personal growth. It can be difficult to address the painful or uncomfortable matters in our lives, but it is the only way to propel ourselves forward; to make the future stronger than the past. While the past will always play a role in shaping our future, it doesn't define it. Through counseling, we will work together to identify and overcome whatever obstacles may be in your path. With a clear mind and an empowered spirit, you'll be on your way to living a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
My Feminist Therapy approach is rooted in understanding, respect, and empowerment.
As a person-centered therapist I try to create a space where you can be unapologetically yourself. I provide compassionate and affirming support to individuals navigating the complexities of life, including dealing with depression and anxiety, navigating significant life transitions, and exploring gender identity and sexual orientation. The goal in my work is to help clients identify their individual values, work through any obstacles that they are experiencing, and take steps towards those values. I have specific experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals (particularly trans/non-binary adults), activists, artists, and teachers.
My Feminist Therapy approach is rooted in understanding, respect, and empowerment.
As a person-centered therapist I try to create a space where you can be unapologetically yourself. I provide compassionate and affirming support to individuals navigating the complexities of life, including dealing with depression and anxiety, navigating significant life transitions, and exploring gender identity and sexual orientation. The goal in my work is to help clients identify their individual values, work through any obstacles that they are experiencing, and take steps towards those values. I have specific experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals (particularly trans/non-binary adults), activists, artists, and teachers.
Nandini Malhotra
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
Nandini operates from an anti-oppression lens honoring the intersecting identities clients hold, centering autonomy and self-determination. Although holistic, her approach contextualizes each client’s wellbeing within the unique systems (i.e. political, familial, etc.) they navigate. Her eclectic and non-hierarchical orientation draws from feminist-multicultural, person-centered, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic modalities. By centering compassion and non-judgement, Nandini hopes to support the client’s pursuit toward healing, happiness, and ultimately, freedom.
Nandini operates from an anti-oppression lens honoring the intersecting identities clients hold, centering autonomy and self-determination. Although holistic, her approach contextualizes each client’s wellbeing within the unique systems (i.e. political, familial, etc.) they navigate. Her eclectic and non-hierarchical orientation draws from feminist-multicultural, person-centered, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic modalities. By centering compassion and non-judgement, Nandini hopes to support the client’s pursuit toward healing, happiness, and ultimately, freedom.
Kathryn Bruning
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025 (Online Only)
I help my clients improve and repair relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, identify and challenge maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, and ultimately find the inner strength to live their best lives. Understanding that our experiences aren’t just held in memories to be processed or discarded, I integrate psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Positive Psychology and Strength Based, Feminist Therapy models to provide the space for clients to transform.
I help my clients improve and repair relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, identify and challenge maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, and ultimately find the inner strength to live their best lives. Understanding that our experiences aren’t just held in memories to be processed or discarded, I integrate psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Positive Psychology and Strength Based, Feminist Therapy models to provide the space for clients to transform.
Terry Cramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215
My work is informed by attachment, neuroplasticity, and relational theories from a feminist perspective.
I believe in searching for the resilience in each person. Beginning therapy can feel like entering unknown territory. I have a warm, interactive practice that includes the following: problematic life changes, depression, adoption issues (both child and adult), work issues, social competence, relationship issues, recovery issues, trauma, anxiety and aging issues. I have a special feeling for those who are dealing with anxiety, and use meditation frequently. I am also able to assist with creative blocks regarding writing and other arts.
My work is informed by attachment, neuroplasticity, and relational theories from a feminist perspective.
I believe in searching for the resilience in each person. Beginning therapy can feel like entering unknown territory. I have a warm, interactive practice that includes the following: problematic life changes, depression, adoption issues (both child and adult), work issues, social competence, relationship issues, recovery issues, trauma, anxiety and aging issues. I have a special feeling for those who are dealing with anxiety, and use meditation frequently. I am also able to assist with creative blocks regarding writing and other arts.
QuIPP: The Queer Identities Psychology Partnership
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011
At QuIPP, we are queer, non-binary, depth-oriented, feminist, and trauma-informed. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic and we seek to explore the deep impacts of others (familial, peer, and social) on the minds and spirits of our clients. Our clinical areas of expertise include: gender & sexuality, trauma, transition related support, and poly/kinky & sex positivity. Given that trauma and emotional pain often originate within relationships, we take a relational (and deeply compassionate) approach to therapy.
At QuIPP, we are queer, non-binary, depth-oriented, feminist, and trauma-informed. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic and we seek to explore the deep impacts of others (familial, peer, and social) on the minds and spirits of our clients. Our clinical areas of expertise include: gender & sexuality, trauma, transition related support, and poly/kinky & sex positivity. Given that trauma and emotional pain often originate within relationships, we take a relational (and deeply compassionate) approach to therapy.
Kirti Sinha
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Kirti strives to create a space that is driven by curiosity, compassion, and humor. She recognizes how our experience of existing within unjust systems can take a toll on us. As such, her approach is anti-oppressive, trauma-informed and integrates modalities like psychodynamic, feminist-multicultural, person-centered, CBT and narrative therapy.
Kirti strives to create a space that is driven by curiosity, compassion, and humor. She recognizes how our experience of existing within unjust systems can take a toll on us. As such, her approach is anti-oppressive, trauma-informed and integrates modalities like psychodynamic, feminist-multicultural, person-centered, CBT and narrative therapy.
Kayla Ewing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SWAIC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065 (Online Only)
I prioritize practicing therapy through an intersectional, feminist, and culturally sensitive, lens.
I strive to cultivate a brave therapeutic space with my clients, one that is non-judgmental, curious, and encourages vulnerability. Whether you are an individual, a couple, or a family, I can help you find a better understanding of yourself and the challenges you face. As you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, you'll be mobilized towards reaching your goals. I'll be there for compassionate support to connect you to your inner self, strengthen your relationships and make positive change.
I prioritize practicing therapy through an intersectional, feminist, and culturally sensitive, lens.
I strive to cultivate a brave therapeutic space with my clients, one that is non-judgmental, curious, and encourages vulnerability. Whether you are an individual, a couple, or a family, I can help you find a better understanding of yourself and the challenges you face. As you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, you'll be mobilized towards reaching your goals. I'll be there for compassionate support to connect you to your inner self, strengthen your relationships and make positive change.
Kymberly Corley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newburgh, NY 12550
I help clients by integrating feminist/multicultural therapy, CBT, and DBT skills.
I work mostly with adolescents and emerging adults looking to address anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and codependecy/relational challenges. A big focus of mine is helping my clients foster a sense of independence and autonomy as well as learning interpersonal effectiveness skills. As a queer therapist myself, I love working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I help clients by integrating feminist/multicultural therapy, CBT, and DBT skills.
I work mostly with adolescents and emerging adults looking to address anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and codependecy/relational challenges. A big focus of mine is helping my clients foster a sense of independence and autonomy as well as learning interpersonal effectiveness skills. As a queer therapist myself, I love working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Priya Puliyampet
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11242 (Online Only)
My approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory, but I often draw from other modalities like accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and feminist therapy.
As a therapist, I enjoy watching my clients grow in compassion for themselves as they move towards more fulfilling lives. I find myself deeply privileged to witness my client’s journeys and am inspired by their resilience. I work with clients on issues of emerging adulthood, identity, race, acculturation, issues around one's sense of self, complex trauma, and emotion regulation.
My approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory, but I often draw from other modalities like accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and feminist therapy.
As a therapist, I enjoy watching my clients grow in compassion for themselves as they move towards more fulfilling lives. I find myself deeply privileged to witness my client’s journeys and am inspired by their resilience. I work with clients on issues of emerging adulthood, identity, race, acculturation, issues around one's sense of self, complex trauma, and emotion regulation.
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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.