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Jeongmi Moon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92107  (Online Only)
Depression, Anxiety, Women's Issues; Menopause, Postpartum/Prenatal/reproductive issues, Cultural Issues(Immigration), Loss and Grief, Anger Issues, Family issues, Occupational issues, school issues, ADHD, LGBTQAI+ issues.
Dr. Moon is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to fostering mental well-being. She creates a warm and inclusive therapeutic environment, ensuring effective communication with diverse clients. With a wealth of experience in addressing various psychological challenges, Dr. Moon is committed to guiding individuals on their journey to emotional resilience and personal growth.
Depression, Anxiety, Women's Issues; Menopause, Postpartum/Prenatal/reproductive issues, Cultural Issues(Immigration), Loss and Grief, Anger Issues, Family issues, Occupational issues, school issues, ADHD, LGBTQAI+ issues.
Dr. Moon is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to fostering mental well-being. She creates a warm and inclusive therapeutic environment, ensuring effective communication with diverse clients. With a wealth of experience in addressing various psychological challenges, Dr. Moon is committed to guiding individuals on their journey to emotional resilience and personal growth.
(619) 374-8568 View (619) 374-8568
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Sarah Mace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92102  (Online Only)
I create a safe space for you to work through grief and loss, anxiety, depression, codependency, women's issues, and life transitions such as divorce.
Whether you're adjusting to grief and loss, a major change in your life or healing from trauma, I can support you in breaking cycles that are keeping you stuck. I've worked with patients from different backgrounds and have seen that we can not only heal trauma, but THRIVE after it. Post traumatic growth is achievable through therapy and gaining healthy coping skills. Together we can look at things like family of origin and life history patterns that may be impeding your happiness and growth. I offer a warm, safe space for you to process what needs to be resolved and help you learn new ways to cope.
I create a safe space for you to work through grief and loss, anxiety, depression, codependency, women's issues, and life transitions such as divorce.
Whether you're adjusting to grief and loss, a major change in your life or healing from trauma, I can support you in breaking cycles that are keeping you stuck. I've worked with patients from different backgrounds and have seen that we can not only heal trauma, but THRIVE after it. Post traumatic growth is achievable through therapy and gaining healthy coping skills. Together we can look at things like family of origin and life history patterns that may be impeding your happiness and growth. I offer a warm, safe space for you to process what needs to be resolved and help you learn new ways to cope.
(619) 658-7081 View (619) 658-7081
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Dr. Michelle Hobby Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92128
You deserve a competent and caring professional who will work collaboratively with you to overcome any difficulties you are facing. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice. I specialize in women's mental health, women's issues, and perinatal mental health. I treat adult women and college age women in my practice. I have been licensed in California since 2006, licensed in Pennsylvania in 2018, and licensed in Texas in 2022. With over 25 years of experience, I work with clients to create lasting, positive, and meaningful changes in their lives.
You deserve a competent and caring professional who will work collaboratively with you to overcome any difficulties you are facing. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice. I specialize in women's mental health, women's issues, and perinatal mental health. I treat adult women and college age women in my practice. I have been licensed in California since 2006, licensed in Pennsylvania in 2018, and licensed in Texas in 2022. With over 25 years of experience, I work with clients to create lasting, positive, and meaningful changes in their lives.
(214) 225-1663 View (214) 225-1663
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Natalie McCanelley-Boddie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92132
My specialty areas include Individuals dealing with Anxiety and Depression, Couples Counseling, Pre-Marital Counseling, Foster care issues, and Anger Management and Women's issues.
Hello, my name is Natalie Boddie, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I received my master’s degree, from Chapman University. I have extensive experience working in Community-Based Mental health and working with Individuals dealing with Anxiety and Depression. My passion is working with Adults and Couples to assist them with developing and utilizing the necessary coping skills, to manage their life situations while addressing relational barriers and historical traumas.
My specialty areas include Individuals dealing with Anxiety and Depression, Couples Counseling, Pre-Marital Counseling, Foster care issues, and Anger Management and Women's issues.
Hello, my name is Natalie Boddie, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I received my master’s degree, from Chapman University. I have extensive experience working in Community-Based Mental health and working with Individuals dealing with Anxiety and Depression. My passion is working with Adults and Couples to assist them with developing and utilizing the necessary coping skills, to manage their life situations while addressing relational barriers and historical traumas.
(661) 404-7901 View (661) 404-7901
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Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92129
I Specialize in Men's and Women's issues: Anger, Relationship, Depression, Anxiety and Alcohol and drug dependency, Autism and developmental disabilities Life changing trauma is part of many of these issues and I help you to find a way to live your life more fully.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
I Specialize in Men's and Women's issues: Anger, Relationship, Depression, Anxiety and Alcohol and drug dependency, Autism and developmental disabilities Life changing trauma is part of many of these issues and I help you to find a way to live your life more fully.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
(858) 264-0917 View (858) 264-0917
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Silver Lake Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(619) 292-0387 View (619) 292-0387
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Marla Jean English
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92111
I help people struggling with mood disorders, chronic mental illness, with addictions, with grief, with women's issues, or family concerns.
Whether you are an individual, a teen, a couple, or an elder, I would like to help you deal with the problems that prevent you from living a full life.
I help people struggling with mood disorders, chronic mental illness, with addictions, with grief, with women's issues, or family concerns.
Whether you are an individual, a teen, a couple, or an elder, I would like to help you deal with the problems that prevent you from living a full life.
(619) 552-2151 View (619) 552-2151
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Teresa Trias
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92114
Areas of Expertise: Anxiety Stress Life Transitions Coping Skills Depression Family Conflict Grief Mood Disorders Peer Relationships Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self Esteem Substance Use Trauma and PTSD Women's Issues.
My name is Teresa Trias, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I offer an integrated approach in order to tailor my interventions to each unique person and circumstance. I also have specialized training in helping people make health behavior changes, learn the tools and skills needed to increase stress management, and recover from difficult and traumatic past experiences.
Areas of Expertise: Anxiety Stress Life Transitions Coping Skills Depression Family Conflict Grief Mood Disorders Peer Relationships Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self Esteem Substance Use Trauma and PTSD Women's Issues.
My name is Teresa Trias, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I offer an integrated approach in order to tailor my interventions to each unique person and circumstance. I also have specialized training in helping people make health behavior changes, learn the tools and skills needed to increase stress management, and recover from difficult and traumatic past experiences.
(619) 771-0248 View (619) 771-0248
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Loretta Lowery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108
I work with clients with past and present trauma, life transitions, women's issues, relationship difficulties and managing stress.
If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging time or you are contemplating making a change and want explore moving in a new direction in your life, therapy is a great first step. I have 25+ years of experience working with individuals to help them get a better understanding of the issues and challenges that are creating difficulties in their lives. With compassion, warmth and a safe environment, we will work together identifying issues, gaining insights into unhealthy patterns, setting goals for the future and making the changes you desire for a more fulfilling life.
I work with clients with past and present trauma, life transitions, women's issues, relationship difficulties and managing stress.
If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging time or you are contemplating making a change and want explore moving in a new direction in your life, therapy is a great first step. I have 25+ years of experience working with individuals to help them get a better understanding of the issues and challenges that are creating difficulties in their lives. With compassion, warmth and a safe environment, we will work together identifying issues, gaining insights into unhealthy patterns, setting goals for the future and making the changes you desire for a more fulfilling life.
(619) 663-5972 View (619) 663-5972
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Colleen Cambra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92154
I can support you in overcoming a wide range of difficulties such as loss, Women's issues, stress, mood disorders, anxiety, family dynamics/conflicts, trauma, self-esteem, and day-to-day challenges.
Hi and welcome! My name is Colleen Cambra, LCSW. I have been a clinical social worker since 1992. I know how to listen and hear your thoughts and feelings with care in a supportive and warm environment. Our work together will be interactive and collaborative. I work with a blend of evidence-based therapies including CBT and DBT. I also enjoy using mindfulness and visualization techniques to help reduce stress.
I can support you in overcoming a wide range of difficulties such as loss, Women's issues, stress, mood disorders, anxiety, family dynamics/conflicts, trauma, self-esteem, and day-to-day challenges.
Hi and welcome! My name is Colleen Cambra, LCSW. I have been a clinical social worker since 1992. I know how to listen and hear your thoughts and feelings with care in a supportive and warm environment. Our work together will be interactive and collaborative. I work with a blend of evidence-based therapies including CBT and DBT. I also enjoy using mindfulness and visualization techniques to help reduce stress.
(619) 304-6142 View (619) 304-6142
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Silver Lake Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92116
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, lgbtqia welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends.
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, lgbtqia welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends.
(619) 349-7029 View (619) 349-7029
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Carol Regehr
Counselor, MS, MABS, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130
Areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, marriage and family, trauma, spirituality, women's issues, and teenagers.
It is my goal to provide my clients with a safe and confidential environment to explore issues and provide growth towards awareness, behavioral change, and resolution. If you are unable to meet with me in my San Diego office, we can also meet online through video conferencing. I am licensed as a professional counselor in the states of California and Texas. I can therefore have a counseling session with anyone living in either of these states. Please Visit My Website for more information
Areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, marriage and family, trauma, spirituality, women's issues, and teenagers.
It is my goal to provide my clients with a safe and confidential environment to explore issues and provide growth towards awareness, behavioral change, and resolution. If you are unable to meet with me in my San Diego office, we can also meet online through video conferencing. I am licensed as a professional counselor in the states of California and Texas. I can therefore have a counseling session with anyone living in either of these states. Please Visit My Website for more information
(214) 919-9687 View (214) 919-9687
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The Lotus Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92115
I treat most issues, however, I specialize in teens, adults, the transgender population, women's issues, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and addiction.
I offer Telehealth counseling services for a wide range of life's challenges. I provide services that span from therapy for depression, anxiety, transgender related issues, women's issues, adolescent issues, trauma, addiction, to serious or terminal heath issues. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each clients' individual needs to assist in attaining the personal growth they are striving for.
I treat most issues, however, I specialize in teens, adults, the transgender population, women's issues, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and addiction.
I offer Telehealth counseling services for a wide range of life's challenges. I provide services that span from therapy for depression, anxiety, transgender related issues, women's issues, adolescent issues, trauma, addiction, to serious or terminal heath issues. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each clients' individual needs to assist in attaining the personal growth they are striving for.
(619) 279-5782 View (619) 279-5782
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Theresa Gagos
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92128
I have a particular interest in the areas of mood disorders, women's issues, reproductive trauma, relationship issues, divorce, and psychological development throughout the life span.
I offer a flexible and collaborative working relationship with each client in therapy, including meeting an individual where they're at to facilitate awareness, relief, and support the process of change. The relationship between a therapist and a client is an important one and can often be one of the richest, transformative parts of the therapeutic work.
I have a particular interest in the areas of mood disorders, women's issues, reproductive trauma, relationship issues, divorce, and psychological development throughout the life span.
I offer a flexible and collaborative working relationship with each client in therapy, including meeting an individual where they're at to facilitate awareness, relief, and support the process of change. The relationship between a therapist and a client is an important one and can often be one of the richest, transformative parts of the therapeutic work.
(858) 925-8940 View (858) 925-8940
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Siri Hadland
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92117
Learning why we think, feel, and act the way we do is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. From there, we gain the ability to adjust, grow, connect, and show up in the world as our most authentic selves. I work primarily with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My approach to treating addictive problems is self-empowering and open minded. In addition to the listed disorders I treat, I love working with women's issues, relationship issues, phase of life issues, religious trauma, and the LGBTQ+ population.
Learning why we think, feel, and act the way we do is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. From there, we gain the ability to adjust, grow, connect, and show up in the world as our most authentic selves. I work primarily with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My approach to treating addictive problems is self-empowering and open minded. In addition to the listed disorders I treat, I love working with women's issues, relationship issues, phase of life issues, religious trauma, and the LGBTQ+ population.
(858) 522-0154 View (858) 522-0154
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Melissa Lanza
Psychologist, PhD, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
Individual therapy for adults: Depression, Anxiety, women's issues, life transitions (divorce, college, career), grief, relationships, family/parenting, chronic pain and illness, self-esteem, social-skills, and weight loss.
I know how difficult making changes in your life can be. Asking for help and support is a sign of strength and commitment to improving your life. I am here to help you on your personal journey to achieve a life filled with peace, happiness, and emotional well-being. My goal is to empower you to find personal strategies to discover your full potential. Using therapeutic approaches with proven results, I am able to help identify behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back from living a meaningful and happy life. To make an appointment, please visit my website and choose "Initial Assessment.”
Individual therapy for adults: Depression, Anxiety, women's issues, life transitions (divorce, college, career), grief, relationships, family/parenting, chronic pain and illness, self-esteem, social-skills, and weight loss.
I know how difficult making changes in your life can be. Asking for help and support is a sign of strength and commitment to improving your life. I am here to help you on your personal journey to achieve a life filled with peace, happiness, and emotional well-being. My goal is to empower you to find personal strategies to discover your full potential. Using therapeutic approaches with proven results, I am able to help identify behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back from living a meaningful and happy life. To make an appointment, please visit my website and choose "Initial Assessment.”
(858) 414-3523 View (858) 414-3523
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UpThink Personal Solutions
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92121
Working two decades as a therapist, clinical supervisor and business owner, I've developed expertise in marriage, family, individual and child counseling, conflict resolution, anger management, personal development, men's and women's issues. I have 25 years of experience in theater, art and improvisation. This background enables me to incorporate creativity into therapeutic settings. Living in different countries and traveling extensively, I've gained knowledge of different cultures. Experience in business, psychology, the arts and cultural diversity gives me a unique, multi-dimensional perspective for effecting therapeutic change.
Working two decades as a therapist, clinical supervisor and business owner, I've developed expertise in marriage, family, individual and child counseling, conflict resolution, anger management, personal development, men's and women's issues. I have 25 years of experience in theater, art and improvisation. This background enables me to incorporate creativity into therapeutic settings. Living in different countries and traveling extensively, I've gained knowledge of different cultures. Experience in business, psychology, the arts and cultural diversity gives me a unique, multi-dimensional perspective for effecting therapeutic change.
(619) 492-3737 View (619) 492-3737
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Katherine L. Crusey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92119  (Online Only)
WAITLIST ONLY-Have you suffered from traumatic situation? Did you have childhood trauma, or repeated exposure to highly stressful situations? If you feel that life has been more difficult to cope with as result of adverse life events, lets work together to reduce the emotional impact of these experiences. Additionally, I work with those who are looking to address depression and anxiety, work stress, life stress, grief and loss, pet loss, self-esteem, panic disorder, burnout, women's issues, uncertainty and coping medical issues and illnesses. I am an LGBTQ+ ally. Visit my website for more info:https://cruseycare.wordpress.com
WAITLIST ONLY-Have you suffered from traumatic situation? Did you have childhood trauma, or repeated exposure to highly stressful situations? If you feel that life has been more difficult to cope with as result of adverse life events, lets work together to reduce the emotional impact of these experiences. Additionally, I work with those who are looking to address depression and anxiety, work stress, life stress, grief and loss, pet loss, self-esteem, panic disorder, burnout, women's issues, uncertainty and coping medical issues and illnesses. I am an LGBTQ+ ally. Visit my website for more info:https://cruseycare.wordpress.com
(619) 612-0632 View (619) 612-0632
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Liz Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101
I specialize in: Pre-Marital Counseling, Couples Counseling, Women's Issues, Anxiety and Depression, Spiritual Issues, Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Patterns, Self-Esteem and Body Image, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Parent/Child/Family relationships and Challenges facing adults raised by parents with mental health issues and/or addiction (ACOA).
I offer a range of services online and in-person in the San Diego area, and tele-therapy throughout California. I provide a peaceful, accepting and confidential environment that honors your unique experiences and strengths. Whether you are looking for a healthier personal identity, a happier relationship, a fulfilling marriage, or a meaningful parent-child bond -- or you wish to grow spiritually--I would love to talk with you.
I specialize in: Pre-Marital Counseling, Couples Counseling, Women's Issues, Anxiety and Depression, Spiritual Issues, Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Patterns, Self-Esteem and Body Image, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Parent/Child/Family relationships and Challenges facing adults raised by parents with mental health issues and/or addiction (ACOA).
I offer a range of services online and in-person in the San Diego area, and tele-therapy throughout California. I provide a peaceful, accepting and confidential environment that honors your unique experiences and strengths. Whether you are looking for a healthier personal identity, a happier relationship, a fulfilling marriage, or a meaningful parent-child bond -- or you wish to grow spiritually--I would love to talk with you.
(209) 372-3024 View (209) 372-3024
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Kate Bennett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92123
My specialties include the treatment of depression/anxiety, grief/loss issues, relationship difficulties, and women's issues.
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
My specialties include the treatment of depression/anxiety, grief/loss issues, relationship difficulties, and women's issues.
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
(619) 823-0204 View (619) 823-0204
Women's Issues Therapists

How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?

Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?

Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.