Women's Issues Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

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Erin R. Weston
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I know how hard it can be to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. I am so glad you made it here. I work with teens, adults, and families on a wide array of issues such as disordered eating, depression, grief, and trauma. I walk with clients on their paths toward healing and discovering their most authentic selves. I believe in the power of connection and collaboration in therapy, and know that each client is unique and the expert on their own life. My style is warm, calming, authentic, direct, and humorous. I specialize in working with teens, disordered eating & body image, and women's issues.
I know how hard it can be to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. I am so glad you made it here. I work with teens, adults, and families on a wide array of issues such as disordered eating, depression, grief, and trauma. I walk with clients on their paths toward healing and discovering their most authentic selves. I believe in the power of connection and collaboration in therapy, and know that each client is unique and the expert on their own life. My style is warm, calming, authentic, direct, and humorous. I specialize in working with teens, disordered eating & body image, and women's issues.
(818) 214-7535 View (818) 214-7535
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Malea Woods
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026  (Online Only)
I specialize in treatment concerning Eating Disorders, Body Image, LGBTQ+, Gender Identity, Women's Issues, with Teens and Adults.
Hi! Are you looking for a queer, feminist therapist who can support you with body image and eating disorder issues? Would you like a place to feel supported throughout the week and actually look forward to therapy? If so, we could be a good fit! I believe that therapy should be a place where you can feel safe to unpack how you're truly feeling and feel like you have skills to help you move through difficult times. Seeking treatment for your eating disorder/body image issues is hard enough, so I strive to create a safe space to start the journey. My approach is LGBTQ+ affirming and rooted in Health at Every Size.
I specialize in treatment concerning Eating Disorders, Body Image, LGBTQ+, Gender Identity, Women's Issues, with Teens and Adults.
Hi! Are you looking for a queer, feminist therapist who can support you with body image and eating disorder issues? Would you like a place to feel supported throughout the week and actually look forward to therapy? If so, we could be a good fit! I believe that therapy should be a place where you can feel safe to unpack how you're truly feeling and feel like you have skills to help you move through difficult times. Seeking treatment for your eating disorder/body image issues is hard enough, so I strive to create a safe space to start the journey. My approach is LGBTQ+ affirming and rooted in Health at Every Size.
(818) 697-9692 View (818) 697-9692
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Ani K Krecker
LPC Intern, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90071
My specialties include: anxiety, body image difficulties, depression, developmental disorders, and women's issues.
It may be difficult to navigate life while experiencing uncertainty, unpleasantness, pain, loss, or hurt. The process of therapy allows a space in which we gradually work towards: clarity, acceptance, peace, and autonomy. The therapeutic journey offers an opportunity to reach your desired outcomes in a manner that is meaningful and sustainable (within a safe, tailored, and confidential setting).
My specialties include: anxiety, body image difficulties, depression, developmental disorders, and women's issues.
It may be difficult to navigate life while experiencing uncertainty, unpleasantness, pain, loss, or hurt. The process of therapy allows a space in which we gradually work towards: clarity, acceptance, peace, and autonomy. The therapeutic journey offers an opportunity to reach your desired outcomes in a manner that is meaningful and sustainable (within a safe, tailored, and confidential setting).
(818) 392-5760 View (818) 392-5760
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Mary Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Navigating the intersecting paths of career, family, and societal expectations can be tough. I specialize in entertainment professionals and women's issues, including managing the stress and anxiety of trying to "do it all." I am especially passionate about helping creatives and working mothers balance myriad and sometimes conflicting priorities. Perhaps you feel deluged by your parental, familial, or professional responsibilities. You feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or out of sync, nursing wounds that are bandaged but unhealed. I collaborate with clients through empathy, authenticity, and humor to navigate difficult circumstances.
Navigating the intersecting paths of career, family, and societal expectations can be tough. I specialize in entertainment professionals and women's issues, including managing the stress and anxiety of trying to "do it all." I am especially passionate about helping creatives and working mothers balance myriad and sometimes conflicting priorities. Perhaps you feel deluged by your parental, familial, or professional responsibilities. You feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or out of sync, nursing wounds that are bandaged but unhealed. I collaborate with clients through empathy, authenticity, and humor to navigate difficult circumstances.
(323) 577-5933 View (323) 577-5933
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Mara Eaton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025  (Online Only)
In addition, I have a strong background in women's issues, including balancing work and personal life, relationship challenges and poor body image.
People are defined by their strengths, not their difficulties. Each of us has the power to change. With my warm and interactive style, I offer a nonjudgmental and safe setting where you can feel comfortable sharing feelings and frustrations. I emphasize helping you make concrete, positive changes in your day to day life. This happens by gaining deeper self-knowledge and altering patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are preventing you from achieving greater personal fulfillment. At a pace that is comfortable for you, I will help you identify major issues that are holding you back, and make real, tangible progress.
In addition, I have a strong background in women's issues, including balancing work and personal life, relationship challenges and poor body image.
People are defined by their strengths, not their difficulties. Each of us has the power to change. With my warm and interactive style, I offer a nonjudgmental and safe setting where you can feel comfortable sharing feelings and frustrations. I emphasize helping you make concrete, positive changes in your day to day life. This happens by gaining deeper self-knowledge and altering patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are preventing you from achieving greater personal fulfillment. At a pace that is comfortable for you, I will help you identify major issues that are holding you back, and make real, tangible progress.
(323) 761-2008 View (323) 761-2008
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Sharon Greene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
As an experienced Cognitive Behavioral therapist specializing in women's issues, I believe that if we work together to transform your mindset and develop tools to improve your mood, you can stop the downward spiral and enjoy life again.
Does this sound familiar? You want to be happy and fulfilled but instead you feel uncomfortable in your own skin, paralyzed by anxiety about what life will throw at you next, like you are constantly spiraling and no longer have confidence and stuck and alone. These feelings can result in having a negative outlook on life causing you to experience difficulties in intimate relationships, work, school and parenting. Life doesn’t have to stay this way! My name is Sharon Greene. I can help. I provide therapy online and in person for anxiety and depression using the most effective practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
As an experienced Cognitive Behavioral therapist specializing in women's issues, I believe that if we work together to transform your mindset and develop tools to improve your mood, you can stop the downward spiral and enjoy life again.
Does this sound familiar? You want to be happy and fulfilled but instead you feel uncomfortable in your own skin, paralyzed by anxiety about what life will throw at you next, like you are constantly spiraling and no longer have confidence and stuck and alone. These feelings can result in having a negative outlook on life causing you to experience difficulties in intimate relationships, work, school and parenting. Life doesn’t have to stay this way! My name is Sharon Greene. I can help. I provide therapy online and in person for anxiety and depression using the most effective practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
(424) 401-2651 View (424) 401-2651
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Megha Reddy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90009  (Online Only)
My areas of expertise include trauma, depression, anxiety, women's issues, military/families, and the BIPOC populations.
As a first generation Indian-American therapist, I offer a unique perspective that takes into account the cultural nuances of growing up in an immigrant family and how this can shape so much of who we are. By integrating my experience with traditional therapeutic approaches, I provide you with the tools to empower yourself and build self-trust. Together, we can work towards uncovering insights, foster healing, and enhance overall well-being.
My areas of expertise include trauma, depression, anxiety, women's issues, military/families, and the BIPOC populations.
As a first generation Indian-American therapist, I offer a unique perspective that takes into account the cultural nuances of growing up in an immigrant family and how this can shape so much of who we are. By integrating my experience with traditional therapeutic approaches, I provide you with the tools to empower yourself and build self-trust. Together, we can work towards uncovering insights, foster healing, and enhance overall well-being.
(424) 364-1215 View (424) 364-1215
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Stephanie Pearl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046
My practice currently specializes in the use of Ketamine Assisted Therapy in the treatment of young adults and adults in the areas of life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationships, women's issues, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum support, eating disorders and the immediate and lasting effects of trauma. I take an integrative approach to treatment - assessing the needs of each client and going from there.
My practice currently specializes in the use of Ketamine Assisted Therapy in the treatment of young adults and adults in the areas of life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationships, women's issues, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum support, eating disorders and the immediate and lasting effects of trauma. I take an integrative approach to treatment - assessing the needs of each client and going from there.
(978) 203-4528 View (978) 203-4528
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Lauren Fractor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025  (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with young adults and adults around a variety of challenges, specifically anxiety, ADHD, women's issues, self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, and depression.
I am so happy you found my page. Therapy is a beautiful place to start healing and working on goals that you have probably been wanting to work on for some time. I work with clients from a humanistic and client-centered lens, making sure they feel supported, respected, and heard. My approach to therapy is that you are the expert on your own life and that you are ready to take the journey to work on your current strengths and experiences and get to where you want to be.
I am passionate about working with young adults and adults around a variety of challenges, specifically anxiety, ADHD, women's issues, self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, and depression.
I am so happy you found my page. Therapy is a beautiful place to start healing and working on goals that you have probably been wanting to work on for some time. I work with clients from a humanistic and client-centered lens, making sure they feel supported, respected, and heard. My approach to therapy is that you are the expert on your own life and that you are ready to take the journey to work on your current strengths and experiences and get to where you want to be.
(424) 396-5863 View (424) 396-5863
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Kate Behzadi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Although I work with a wide range of issues, I have particular interest & training in the treatment of eating disorders, complex trauma, adult children of emotionally immature parents, women's issues, and relationships.
The best advice I ever received about practicing psychotherapy was, “be a human first and a therapist second." To this day, I hold this sentiment in mind while sitting with my clients. While my approach is informed by robust training, I ultimately hold the view that you are the expert on your own life. I utilize our relationship to help you develop a stronger, more truthful relationship with yourself. From a place of deep awareness, you will feel more empowered to make choices that are right for you, more congruence, connection, and authenticity in your life, more freedom from what burdens you, and more control over your own story.
Although I work with a wide range of issues, I have particular interest & training in the treatment of eating disorders, complex trauma, adult children of emotionally immature parents, women's issues, and relationships.
The best advice I ever received about practicing psychotherapy was, “be a human first and a therapist second." To this day, I hold this sentiment in mind while sitting with my clients. While my approach is informed by robust training, I ultimately hold the view that you are the expert on your own life. I utilize our relationship to help you develop a stronger, more truthful relationship with yourself. From a place of deep awareness, you will feel more empowered to make choices that are right for you, more congruence, connection, and authenticity in your life, more freedom from what burdens you, and more control over your own story.
(818) 290-8815 View (818) 290-8815
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Marielena Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
Hi my name is Marielena Gonzalez. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I have worked in the Mental Health field since 2016. I help adolescents and adult clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, family issues, grief, and women's issues. I work with my clients via telehealth. I assist my clients in identifying triggers/uncomfortable emotion to help them build their toolbox of coping skills. The treatment modalities I utilize in treatment are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral therapy.
Hi my name is Marielena Gonzalez. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I have worked in the Mental Health field since 2016. I help adolescents and adult clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, family issues, grief, and women's issues. I work with my clients via telehealth. I assist my clients in identifying triggers/uncomfortable emotion to help them build their toolbox of coping skills. The treatment modalities I utilize in treatment are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral therapy.
(562) 534-7901 View (562) 534-7901
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Revolutionary Women's Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Coach, Mentor, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90005  (Online Only)
Our sessions offer a space for you to unpack everything from body image, racial identity, career stress, relationships, parenting, women's issues and more.
Maybe it's hard to feel like you're enough. You've been taught by family, culture, and society your whole life that everything from your body to your place in the world is always up for critique. So now you shrink, hide parts of yourself that you've been taught to reject, and move through the world wearing a mask. You might struggle to speak up for yourself and neglect your own needs. Low self esteem, self doubt, perfectionism, impostor syndrome, people pleasing and all these harmful internalized messages you've been carrying feel like shackles you've been forced to wear, don't they? And you're ready to break free.
Our sessions offer a space for you to unpack everything from body image, racial identity, career stress, relationships, parenting, women's issues and more.
Maybe it's hard to feel like you're enough. You've been taught by family, culture, and society your whole life that everything from your body to your place in the world is always up for critique. So now you shrink, hide parts of yourself that you've been taught to reject, and move through the world wearing a mask. You might struggle to speak up for yourself and neglect your own needs. Low self esteem, self doubt, perfectionism, impostor syndrome, people pleasing and all these harmful internalized messages you've been carrying feel like shackles you've been forced to wear, don't they? And you're ready to break free.
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Lynn Zimmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MPA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064  (Online Only)
When you find a therapist who understands who you are, can support you, and has extensive experience, therapy is an opportunity to grow and develop to your fullest potential. Together, we can work to bring you to your goals and resolve self doubts and/or concerns that are impeding your progress. I offer therapy services to older adults, adults, teens, young children, infants and parents. In addition, I have specialized in Women's Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Life transitions, Retirement Issues, Feminist therapy, and Trauma. I have specialized training in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
When you find a therapist who understands who you are, can support you, and has extensive experience, therapy is an opportunity to grow and develop to your fullest potential. Together, we can work to bring you to your goals and resolve self doubts and/or concerns that are impeding your progress. I offer therapy services to older adults, adults, teens, young children, infants and parents. In addition, I have specialized in Women's Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Life transitions, Retirement Issues, Feminist therapy, and Trauma. I have specialized training in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
(310) 283-6548 View (310) 283-6548
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Adi Levy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
Hello, and thank you for having the courage to embark on this vital journey toward enhancing your mental health. I'm Adi Levy, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Texas, Virginia, and Arkansas dedicated to providing comprehensive telehealth services across these states. I understand that facing mental health issues can often feel like an uphill struggle. But remember, you're not alone, and there is always hope. I specialize in addressing childhood and relational trauma, addiction, women's issues, and self-injurious behavior and have been privileged to guide many individuals on their path to recovery and healing.
Hello, and thank you for having the courage to embark on this vital journey toward enhancing your mental health. I'm Adi Levy, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Texas, Virginia, and Arkansas dedicated to providing comprehensive telehealth services across these states. I understand that facing mental health issues can often feel like an uphill struggle. But remember, you're not alone, and there is always hope. I specialize in addressing childhood and relational trauma, addiction, women's issues, and self-injurious behavior and have been privileged to guide many individuals on their path to recovery and healing.
(657) 837-5651 View (657) 837-5651
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Patricia Factor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Currently, my focus has been women's issues including, young women's life direction, mid-life relationships, and life changes, as well as retirement age 'what's ahead'.
Hi, my name is Patricia Factor and I've had the great privilege of practicing as a marriage, family therapist for over thirty years. I believe in a holistic approach that nourishes one's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. I've worked with individuals, families, and couples of a wide variety of ages, and mental health issues. I have assisted many with their relationship and personal challenges, including depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Currently, my focus has been women's issues including, young women's life direction, mid-life relationships, and life changes, as well as retirement age 'what's ahead'.
Hi, my name is Patricia Factor and I've had the great privilege of practicing as a marriage, family therapist for over thirty years. I believe in a holistic approach that nourishes one's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. I've worked with individuals, families, and couples of a wide variety of ages, and mental health issues. I have assisted many with their relationship and personal challenges, including depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
(442) 250-4537 View (442) 250-4537
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Victoria Penton
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90034  (Online Only)
I am passionate about supporting people through challenging seasons and love to help individuals work through relationship difficulties, communication struggles, stress, and burnout. I have significant clinical experience in providing support to clients experiencing depression, anxiety, women's issues, and family conflicts. Please reach out if you think this may be a good fit for your needs, I'd love to meet you!
I am passionate about supporting people through challenging seasons and love to help individuals work through relationship difficulties, communication struggles, stress, and burnout. I have significant clinical experience in providing support to clients experiencing depression, anxiety, women's issues, and family conflicts. Please reach out if you think this may be a good fit for your needs, I'd love to meet you!
(424) 292-8775 View (424) 292-8775
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Natalie McCanelley-Boddie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045
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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Antionette D Brookins
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90077  (Online Only)
Women's issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and getting along with other women- even if you "get along better with the guys".
Hi, I'm Dr. Brookins licensed marriage and family therapist. I'm also a senior pastor's wife and I specialize in counseling Christian women. Growing up in the church I understand first hand, the sensitive and often complex needs of Christian believers. And as a skilled licensed mental health professional, I also understand that our mental health matters. And, Jesus does not want us to suffer. As a Strengths-Based therapist, I utilize CBT, EMDR, and Solution Focused interventions in treatment. I also offer a variety of coaching packages specifically designed for the Christian woman.
Women's issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and getting along with other women- even if you "get along better with the guys".
Hi, I'm Dr. Brookins licensed marriage and family therapist. I'm also a senior pastor's wife and I specialize in counseling Christian women. Growing up in the church I understand first hand, the sensitive and often complex needs of Christian believers. And as a skilled licensed mental health professional, I also understand that our mental health matters. And, Jesus does not want us to suffer. As a Strengths-Based therapist, I utilize CBT, EMDR, and Solution Focused interventions in treatment. I also offer a variety of coaching packages specifically designed for the Christian woman.
(559) 234-4677 View (559) 234-4677
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Erin Roalstad-Bossin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90066
I work with individuals, couples and adolescents and specialize in Women's Issues and Couples in transition.
Too often it feels like we "should" do something - or feel pressured by thoughts of what others think of us. Carrying these burdens can feel like abandonment, sadness, worry, shame or being generally overwhelmed. My goal is to help stop this cycle by developing a deeper understanding of your own true feelings. Together, we can build your sense of confidence so you can speak your own truth - ultimately, creating the kind of life, career and relationships you want.
I work with individuals, couples and adolescents and specialize in Women's Issues and Couples in transition.
Too often it feels like we "should" do something - or feel pressured by thoughts of what others think of us. Carrying these burdens can feel like abandonment, sadness, worry, shame or being generally overwhelmed. My goal is to help stop this cycle by developing a deeper understanding of your own true feelings. Together, we can build your sense of confidence so you can speak your own truth - ultimately, creating the kind of life, career and relationships you want.
(323) 856-1591 View (323) 856-1591
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Catrina Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90002  (Online Only)
Looking for someone to help you navigate through life's challenges? Look no further! I'm here to offer support and guidance through any struggles you may be facing. As a therapist, I specialize in working with professionals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, past abuse, attachment disorders, LGBTQI issues, social justice issues, compassion fatigue, and women's issues. And the best part? All of my sessions are held 100% online, so you can work on yourself from the comfort of your own home. Let's connect today and work towards a happier and healthier you!
Looking for someone to help you navigate through life's challenges? Look no further! I'm here to offer support and guidance through any struggles you may be facing. As a therapist, I specialize in working with professionals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, past abuse, attachment disorders, LGBTQI issues, social justice issues, compassion fatigue, and women's issues. And the best part? All of my sessions are held 100% online, so you can work on yourself from the comfort of your own home. Let's connect today and work towards a happier and healthier you!
(415) 942-0981 View (415) 942-0981
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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.