Women's Issues Treatment Centers in Morton Grove, IL
Center for Authentic Living, Inc.
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Center for Authentic Living is a collaborative holistic practice in Park Ridge IL supporting those with mental health issues. We recently won the Business Hall of Fame 2018 to 2021 Park Ridge Award for counseling with quality. We bring a 30 year history of assisting clients in healing and continued recovery. CFAL provides psychotherapy for adults, couples, family, adolescents for trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and stress and pain management. We also support aftercare for IOP PHP, RES programs. We offer trauma coaching, somatic psychotherapy, shiatsu, and acupuncture. Our Holistic center offers integrative therapies such as (SSP) Safe and Sound Protocol, IFS, and meditation for physical and mental health related issues. We believe these integrative modalities promote health, wellness, and the necessary tools for a substantial recovery. The goal of these BodyCentered techniques is to assist in connecting with your inner experience with curiosity, to develop a more flexible approach in managing your symptoms, and to facilitate mindfulness while addressing these pieces that are stuck in present time. We focus on complex trauma, ptsd, auto immune issues
Center for Authentic Living is a collaborative holistic practice in Park Ridge IL supporting those with mental health issues. We recently won the Business Hall of Fame 2018 to 2021 Park Ridge Award for counseling with quality. We bring a 30 year history of assisting clients in healing and continued recovery. CFAL provides psychotherapy for adults, couples, family, adolescents for trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and stress and pain management. We also support aftercare for IOP PHP, RES programs. We offer trauma coaching, somatic psychotherapy, shiatsu, and acupuncture. Our Holistic center offers integrative therapies such as (SSP) Safe and Sound Protocol, IFS, and meditation for physical and mental health related issues. We believe these integrative modalities promote health, wellness, and the necessary tools for a substantial recovery. The goal of these BodyCentered techniques is to assist in connecting with your inner experience with curiosity, to develop a more flexible approach in managing your symptoms, and to facilitate mindfulness while addressing these pieces that are stuck in present time. We focus on complex trauma, ptsd, auto immune issues
Center For Discovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Center For Discovery has been providing excellent behavioral health treatment since treating our first client in 1997. Discovery offers a full continuum of care specializing in the unique and specific needs associated with eating disorder, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Discovery treats adult women 18 and over and adolescent males and females ages 10 - 19 in separate programs. Our treatment locations offer a warm and engaging environment that fosters long term recovery. Each program treats a small number of clients at a time allowing for truly individualized care that is focused on healing both the client and their family.
Center For Discovery has been providing excellent behavioral health treatment since treating our first client in 1997. Discovery offers a full continuum of care specializing in the unique and specific needs associated with eating disorder, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Discovery treats adult women 18 and over and adolescent males and females ages 10 - 19 in separate programs. Our treatment locations offer a warm and engaging environment that fosters long term recovery. Each program treats a small number of clients at a time allowing for truly individualized care that is focused on healing both the client and their family.
Glenview Counseling Group
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Morton Grove, IL 60053
We believe that mental healthcare is a right. We believe that YOU have that right. We believe that you should get to live your life according to your values. We believe in your potential, even when it's hard for you to see it. We believe that we all come from different walks of life.
We believe that mental healthcare is a right. We believe that YOU have that right. We believe that you should get to live your life according to your values. We believe in your potential, even when it's hard for you to see it. We believe that we all come from different walks of life.
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Touchstone Therapy Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Deerfield, IL 60015
Other adult specialties include EMDR, Grief Therapy, Substance Abuse, Chronic Illness, Women's Issues, and Trauma.
We know that it can be overwhelming to find accessible and supportive care for your whole family. Every family has different needs, but driving everyone all over town trying to meet their healthcare needs cuts down the time we have available for self-care and connecting in the relationships in our lives. At Touchstone Therapy Center, we have a broad scope of therapeutic services available at our "one-stop-shop" for your convenience. We've brought together specialists in counseling, physical, occupational, speech therapies all under one roof to make this care more accessible and integrative than ever. Our priority is to collaboratively enhance, educate, and empower families to reach their potential.
Other adult specialties include EMDR, Grief Therapy, Substance Abuse, Chronic Illness, Women's Issues, and Trauma.
We know that it can be overwhelming to find accessible and supportive care for your whole family. Every family has different needs, but driving everyone all over town trying to meet their healthcare needs cuts down the time we have available for self-care and connecting in the relationships in our lives. At Touchstone Therapy Center, we have a broad scope of therapeutic services available at our "one-stop-shop" for your convenience. We've brought together specialists in counseling, physical, occupational, speech therapies all under one roof to make this care more accessible and integrative than ever. Our priority is to collaboratively enhance, educate, and empower families to reach their potential.
Busara Recovery Home For Women - Sober Living Home
Treatment Center, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Kenilworth, IL 60043
Busara Recovery Home supports women who are maintaining their sobriety either from various substances, process addictions or both. We also support women who are struggling with their mental illness and need a more structured environment. We are honored to work with women who are determined to make a change and live life better. Our residents come to us after treatment and sometimes when they have come home from treatment and things aren't working out. We are innovative, individualized, caring, and clinically sound. Each resident recognizes that allowing themselves the time and space to become more deeply grounded and proficient in recovery and therapeutic skills and life management techniques maximizes the opportunity for long-term life success. Our residents recognize that living in a recovery community allows for more support and growth. Our website will help you learn more about Busara and the way we partner with our residents.
Busara Recovery Home supports women who are maintaining their sobriety either from various substances, process addictions or both. We also support women who are struggling with their mental illness and need a more structured environment. We are honored to work with women who are determined to make a change and live life better. Our residents come to us after treatment and sometimes when they have come home from treatment and things aren't working out. We are innovative, individualized, caring, and clinically sound. Each resident recognizes that allowing themselves the time and space to become more deeply grounded and proficient in recovery and therapeutic skills and life management techniques maximizes the opportunity for long-term life success. Our residents recognize that living in a recovery community allows for more support and growth. Our website will help you learn more about Busara and the way we partner with our residents.
Connections Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Connections Health is collaborative counseling for individuals, families, couples, and groups. This isn't one-size-fits all counseling. We embrace a blend of approaches and resources so you get support that truly works for you. We're a creative mix of highly skilled, caring clinicians here to make therapy less like work and more like discovery.
Connections Health is collaborative counseling for individuals, families, couples, and groups. This isn't one-size-fits all counseling. We embrace a blend of approaches and resources so you get support that truly works for you. We're a creative mix of highly skilled, caring clinicians here to make therapy less like work and more like discovery.
Center For Effective Artistry
Treatment Center, LCPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
Do you find yourself overwhelmed in a world that's not designed for you? Stop designing your life around the world. Design your life around you. The Center for Effective Artistry specializes in working with clients exploring neurodivergence, ADHD, ASD, AuDHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, queerness, gender, race, religion, climate grief, and substance use. Many of our clients have tried traditional therapeutic approaches and have been left needing something more. We offer an approach that is unique to each of our fantastic clients. Our therapists hold diverse queer, neurodivergent, religious, and racial identities. Our staff are a group of nerdy creatives, who have talents in acting, play writing, singing, guitar, piano, music composition, visual art, and photography. We have therapists who have experienced trauma, racism, sexism, homophobia, fatphobia, and islamophobia. Our depth of lived experience and interests offer unique and powerful connections with clients. Additionally, we offer therapy in Spanish and Albanian. We offer in person and virtual therapy in the state of Illinois.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed in a world that's not designed for you? Stop designing your life around the world. Design your life around you. The Center for Effective Artistry specializes in working with clients exploring neurodivergence, ADHD, ASD, AuDHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, queerness, gender, race, religion, climate grief, and substance use. Many of our clients have tried traditional therapeutic approaches and have been left needing something more. We offer an approach that is unique to each of our fantastic clients. Our therapists hold diverse queer, neurodivergent, religious, and racial identities. Our staff are a group of nerdy creatives, who have talents in acting, play writing, singing, guitar, piano, music composition, visual art, and photography. We have therapists who have experienced trauma, racism, sexism, homophobia, fatphobia, and islamophobia. Our depth of lived experience and interests offer unique and powerful connections with clients. Additionally, we offer therapy in Spanish and Albanian. We offer in person and virtual therapy in the state of Illinois.
Banyan Chicago
Treatment Center, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Evidenced based treatment is utilized to effectively help our clients in abstaining from substance use and reaching personal goals. We provide PHP, IOP, OP and continuing care in small groups.
Evidenced based treatment is utilized to effectively help our clients in abstaining from substance use and reaching personal goals. We provide PHP, IOP, OP and continuing care in small groups.
Pinnacle Counseling
Treatment Center, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
The counselors at Pinnacle Counseling are dedicated to working with our clients to create a safe, nurturing environment for change for individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Our goal is to work with you to establish what change looks like, assist you in breaking old patterns and overcoming challenges, and to further your personal growth. We meet our clients where they are in the process, and empower them to move forward at the speed which feels most comfortable.
The counselors at Pinnacle Counseling are dedicated to working with our clients to create a safe, nurturing environment for change for individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Our goal is to work with you to establish what change looks like, assist you in breaking old patterns and overcoming challenges, and to further your personal growth. We meet our clients where they are in the process, and empower them to move forward at the speed which feels most comfortable.
InTouch & Motion
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60641
At InTouch & Motion, we offer more than just traditional psychotherapy and counseling. We embrace an innovative approach through creative arts therapies, utilizing art, dance, music, and drama to help you access, clarify, and express your thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Whether you talk, draw, sing, scream, leap, or find stillness, all forms of expression are welcome here. We believe that your unique journey deserves a unique approach. Creative arts therapies provide insights and skills that traditional talk therapy alone may not offer. By engaging in these creative processes, you can explore new perspectives, support your growth, and facilitate healing in ways that resonate deeply with you. Our therapists are trained in traditional counseling and creative arts therapies, allowing us to offer diverse services tailored to your individual needs. Let us help you find the right balance and the best path to your healing and growth.
At InTouch & Motion, we offer more than just traditional psychotherapy and counseling. We embrace an innovative approach through creative arts therapies, utilizing art, dance, music, and drama to help you access, clarify, and express your thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Whether you talk, draw, sing, scream, leap, or find stillness, all forms of expression are welcome here. We believe that your unique journey deserves a unique approach. Creative arts therapies provide insights and skills that traditional talk therapy alone may not offer. By engaging in these creative processes, you can explore new perspectives, support your growth, and facilitate healing in ways that resonate deeply with you. Our therapists are trained in traditional counseling and creative arts therapies, allowing us to offer diverse services tailored to your individual needs. Let us help you find the right balance and the best path to your healing and growth.
Monarch Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Treatment Center, LCSW, CADC, CIP
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Monarch Counseling & Consulting welcomes individuals and families suffering from addiction or mental health problems. Monarch is a Chicago-based therapy practice that offers psychotherapy sessions as well as a variety of addiction recovery services. Our dedicated and experienced staff are passionate about helping people improve their lives and as they learn to cope with everyday problems. We serve the whole person, because integrating the mind, the body and the community are essential in optimizing a person's quality of life.
Monarch Counseling & Consulting welcomes individuals and families suffering from addiction or mental health problems. Monarch is a Chicago-based therapy practice that offers psychotherapy sessions as well as a variety of addiction recovery services. Our dedicated and experienced staff are passionate about helping people improve their lives and as they learn to cope with everyday problems. We serve the whole person, because integrating the mind, the body and the community are essential in optimizing a person's quality of life.
Acera Health - Outpatient Mental Health Facility
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Kenilworth, IL 60043
Here at Acera Health, we specialize in helping people create lasting change in their lives. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.change is never easy. It takes time, effort, and a lot of hard work. But it's worth it. Here at Acera Health, we know that. We specialize in helping people create lasting change in their lives. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life. You deserve to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life. Let us help you make that happen.
Here at Acera Health, we specialize in helping people create lasting change in their lives. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.change is never easy. It takes time, effort, and a lot of hard work. But it's worth it. Here at Acera Health, we know that. We specialize in helping people create lasting change in their lives. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life. You deserve to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life. Let us help you make that happen.
Ascension Center for Mental Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheeling, IL 60090
The Ascension Center for Mental Health (formerly Alexian Brothers) in Arlington Heights, offers an array of outpatient services.Individual therapy is available for children, adolescents and adults, including couples and family therapy. Other services include medication management with a psychiatrist, case management services, vocational rehabilitation, supported education and transitional and supportive living arrangements. In addition, for those whose symptoms are increasing, we offer an alternative to an in-patient hospitalization. Our Partial Hospitalization Program/Intensive Outpatient Program consists of a small group program daily from 9-3 for approximately three weeks, individual therapy and medication evaluation and monitoring. There is no waiting list. Call now for an initial screening! This program teaches coping skills in a safe environment, helps to reduce negative thinking, and offers therapy with others who are struggling with similar conditions. This program allows individuals to receive treatment without being too far removed from their support network and responsibilities. The time in PHP allows those to make substantial progress in their mental health issues.
The Ascension Center for Mental Health (formerly Alexian Brothers) in Arlington Heights, offers an array of outpatient services.Individual therapy is available for children, adolescents and adults, including couples and family therapy. Other services include medication management with a psychiatrist, case management services, vocational rehabilitation, supported education and transitional and supportive living arrangements. In addition, for those whose symptoms are increasing, we offer an alternative to an in-patient hospitalization. Our Partial Hospitalization Program/Intensive Outpatient Program consists of a small group program daily from 9-3 for approximately three weeks, individual therapy and medication evaluation and monitoring. There is no waiting list. Call now for an initial screening! This program teaches coping skills in a safe environment, helps to reduce negative thinking, and offers therapy with others who are struggling with similar conditions. This program allows individuals to receive treatment without being too far removed from their support network and responsibilities. The time in PHP allows those to make substantial progress in their mental health issues.
Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center
Treatment Center, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) and young adults (ages 18 to 30) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Sandstone Care provides substance use, addiction, and mental health treatment for adolescents (ages 13 to 18) and young adults (ages 18 to 30) including Residential Treatment, Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and General Outpatient (OP) programming.
Core Psychotherapy Center, Ltd.
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60065
Core Psychotherapy Center, Ltd. is a private trauma-based psychotherapy treatment center in Schaumburg, IL serving the Chicagoland area since 2000. Our seasoned therapists work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, sexual assault, domestic violence, sex trafficking, organized abuse, torture, survivors of war, military veterans, first responders, as well as survivors of non-relational trauma. CPC specializes in the treatment of PTSD, dissociative disorders including dissociative identity disorder (DID), somatic disorders, self-injury, eating disorders and other comorbid disorders. CPC offers individual psychotherapy and facilitates the following groups: women survivors of childhood sexual abuse; men survivors of childhood sexual abuse; men's trauma group; women survivors of sexual assault; adult survivors of childhood physical abuse and neglect; sexuality and sexual intimacy; transgender adolescents and adults; and military veterans.
Core Psychotherapy Center, Ltd. is a private trauma-based psychotherapy treatment center in Schaumburg, IL serving the Chicagoland area since 2000. Our seasoned therapists work with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, sexual assault, domestic violence, sex trafficking, organized abuse, torture, survivors of war, military veterans, first responders, as well as survivors of non-relational trauma. CPC specializes in the treatment of PTSD, dissociative disorders including dissociative identity disorder (DID), somatic disorders, self-injury, eating disorders and other comorbid disorders. CPC offers individual psychotherapy and facilitates the following groups: women survivors of childhood sexual abuse; men survivors of childhood sexual abuse; men's trauma group; women survivors of sexual assault; adult survivors of childhood physical abuse and neglect; sexuality and sexual intimacy; transgender adolescents and adults; and military veterans.
Resilience Rising
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60647
We created Resilience Rising in 2019 as an intentional alternative to other group therapy practices. Turning away from the focus of “what is wrong with you” to what happened to you, and most importantly what is right with you. Every human is born with the intrinsic ability to be resilient; it is there waiting and wanting to be discovered. We have become therapists because we know the immense power and healing that can happen in session. Our therapists are authentic, relational, and direct in efforts to promote the change you want in your life.
We created Resilience Rising in 2019 as an intentional alternative to other group therapy practices. Turning away from the focus of “what is wrong with you” to what happened to you, and most importantly what is right with you. Every human is born with the intrinsic ability to be resilient; it is there waiting and wanting to be discovered. We have become therapists because we know the immense power and healing that can happen in session. Our therapists are authentic, relational, and direct in efforts to promote the change you want in your life.
Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics
Treatment Center, PsyD
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
Midwest Counseling & Diagnostic Center is an outpatient mental health group practice with two convenient locations in downtown Chicago and in the northern suburb of Northbrook. Composed of exceptional, compassionate and highly-trained therapists, we are dedicated to providing the most current research-backed techniques and treatment.
Midwest Counseling & Diagnostic Center is an outpatient mental health group practice with two convenient locations in downtown Chicago and in the northern suburb of Northbrook. Composed of exceptional, compassionate and highly-trained therapists, we are dedicated to providing the most current research-backed techniques and treatment.
Luxury Psychiatry Medical Spa - Chicago
Treatment Center, MD
Verified Verified
Highland Park, IL 60035
Luxury Psychiatry Medical Spa caters to individuals seeking advanced mental health care, focusing on those experiencing treatment-resistant depression and other complex psychiatric conditions. Our facility is renowned for its unique blend of traditional psychiatric services and innovative treatments, including TMS therapy and ketamine infusions. Our diverse team of psychiatrists and nurse practitioners is adept at tailoring treatment plans to the specific needs of each client, ensuring a holistic approach to mental wellness. Understanding the varied schedules of our clients, we offer flexible appointment options. You can schedule a visit through our website or by contacting our intake team. While we accept a range of insurance plans, we also provide options for self-pay clients. For those concerned about financial barriers, we offer solutions to make our services more accessible. Our commitment lies in delivering premium mental health care in a luxurious, comforting setting, designed to foster healing and empowerment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit our website or call us directly.
Luxury Psychiatry Medical Spa caters to individuals seeking advanced mental health care, focusing on those experiencing treatment-resistant depression and other complex psychiatric conditions. Our facility is renowned for its unique blend of traditional psychiatric services and innovative treatments, including TMS therapy and ketamine infusions. Our diverse team of psychiatrists and nurse practitioners is adept at tailoring treatment plans to the specific needs of each client, ensuring a holistic approach to mental wellness. Understanding the varied schedules of our clients, we offer flexible appointment options. You can schedule a visit through our website or by contacting our intake team. While we accept a range of insurance plans, we also provide options for self-pay clients. For those concerned about financial barriers, we offer solutions to make our services more accessible. Our commitment lies in delivering premium mental health care in a luxurious, comforting setting, designed to foster healing and empowerment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit our website or call us directly.
Shared Vision Psychological Services, Inc
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Bensenville, IL 60106
When you or someone you love is hurting, we know how important it is to find the right place for therapeutic support—a place where you can feel comfortable, a therapist who will provide the personalized care you need to help you heal. The staff at Shared Vision Psychological Services is committed to providing individualized attention to every person, couple and family we see. It is our goal to help you, too. In everything we do—from individual psychotherapy, to group sessions, to our nature-inspired surroundings—we strive to make you feel comfortable, encouraged and understood. And, we will work side-by-side with you, your child or spouse, to help reach understanding, strengthen resilience and experience hope. Please see our services to see how our team of clinical psychologists can help you.
When you or someone you love is hurting, we know how important it is to find the right place for therapeutic support—a place where you can feel comfortable, a therapist who will provide the personalized care you need to help you heal. The staff at Shared Vision Psychological Services is committed to providing individualized attention to every person, couple and family we see. It is our goal to help you, too. In everything we do—from individual psychotherapy, to group sessions, to our nature-inspired surroundings—we strive to make you feel comfortable, encouraged and understood. And, we will work side-by-side with you, your child or spouse, to help reach understanding, strengthen resilience and experience hope. Please see our services to see how our team of clinical psychologists can help you.
Tranquil Shores Dual Diagnosis Program
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Kenilworth, IL 60043
Tranquil Shores offers a dual diagnosis program designed for individuals seeking relief from alcohol and substance abuse with co-occurring mental health disorders. We feel undiagnosed or misdiagnosed mental heath disorders can be one of the leading causes of substance abuse. With guidance from our licensed Clinical Team and Psychiatrists, you will create a treatment plan uniquely specific to your individual needs. The professional staff at Tranquil Shores is focused on helping you gain long-term recovery and is committed to providing exceptional dual diagnosis treatment. Our collective experience ensures that we are qualified to meet all your treatment needs for a successful, abstinence-based lifestyle. From our medical and clinical staff to our support staff, you will experience compassion, care and confidential healing at Tranquil Shores
Tranquil Shores offers a dual diagnosis program designed for individuals seeking relief from alcohol and substance abuse with co-occurring mental health disorders. We feel undiagnosed or misdiagnosed mental heath disorders can be one of the leading causes of substance abuse. With guidance from our licensed Clinical Team and Psychiatrists, you will create a treatment plan uniquely specific to your individual needs. The professional staff at Tranquil Shores is focused on helping you gain long-term recovery and is committed to providing exceptional dual diagnosis treatment. Our collective experience ensures that we are qualified to meet all your treatment needs for a successful, abstinence-based lifestyle. From our medical and clinical staff to our support staff, you will experience compassion, care and confidential healing at Tranquil Shores
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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.