Women's Issues Therapists in Raleigh, NC

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Susan Clifton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
Do you want a highly experienced therapist that uses an integrated and personalized approach to help you live the life you want? Together we can untangle the emotions, shore up your skills and develop a sustainable strategy to move you towards your personal goals. Specialize in women's issues, weekly women's groups and women's overnight wellness retreats.
Do you want a highly experienced therapist that uses an integrated and personalized approach to help you live the life you want? Together we can untangle the emotions, shore up your skills and develop a sustainable strategy to move you towards your personal goals. Specialize in women's issues, weekly women's groups and women's overnight wellness retreats.
(919) 335-4028 View (919) 335-4028
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Krystle Moxley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27606  (Online Only)
Consultation is free! I have experience in a wide range of mental health disorders, however, I do specialize in trauma, women's issues, grief and loss and work with parents of medically complicated children.
Are you ready to work through a traumatic event or looking to try EMDR? Perhaps you need to process through a loss, a new life transition, couple's therapy, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, or emotional regulation. Please do not hesitate to reach out and ask any questions you may have. My approach to therapy is to create a space where you feel free from judgment and can work alongside your therapist to reach the goals you set. My therapy approach is direct yet compassionate. As a clinician who provides telehealth, I have the privilege of seeing clients who live across the entirety of North Carolina.
Consultation is free! I have experience in a wide range of mental health disorders, however, I do specialize in trauma, women's issues, grief and loss and work with parents of medically complicated children.
Are you ready to work through a traumatic event or looking to try EMDR? Perhaps you need to process through a loss, a new life transition, couple's therapy, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, or emotional regulation. Please do not hesitate to reach out and ask any questions you may have. My approach to therapy is to create a space where you feel free from judgment and can work alongside your therapist to reach the goals you set. My therapy approach is direct yet compassionate. As a clinician who provides telehealth, I have the privilege of seeing clients who live across the entirety of North Carolina.
(910) 841-1586 View (910) 841-1586
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Paige Tharrington
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27605
My specialties include women's issues (spousal/partner abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault), survivors of childhood sexual abuse/incest, EMDR, relationship issues, life transitions, depression and anxiety.
I believe that the client/counselor relationship is crucial - especially elements such as mutual respect, cooperation and confidentiality. We will work together to better understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, while empowering you to think about and communicate more clearly your wants, needs and expectations. I offer both long and short-term therapy to adult individuals using a confidential, practical, positive approach.
My specialties include women's issues (spousal/partner abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault), survivors of childhood sexual abuse/incest, EMDR, relationship issues, life transitions, depression and anxiety.
I believe that the client/counselor relationship is crucial - especially elements such as mutual respect, cooperation and confidentiality. We will work together to better understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, while empowering you to think about and communicate more clearly your wants, needs and expectations. I offer both long and short-term therapy to adult individuals using a confidential, practical, positive approach.
(919) 407-8052 View (919) 407-8052
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Linda B Evans
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC, CSOTS
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27603
Our therapists address the following treatment concerns: anxiety; depression; grief and loss; stress and anger management; ADHD; self-esteem; behavior disorders; marriage and family issues; women's issues; work place challenges, and phase of life changes.
Are you feeling sad more days than not? Loosing interest in activities that used to be fun? Need to talk? LifeBridge is here to listen! With over thirteen years of experience working with individuals/families, I have helped children, adolescents and adults move from where they are to where they want to be. Working collaborative with my clients, I start where you are, use what you have and allow you to do what you can to develop a treatment plan to meet your individual needs. I utilize a person-centered, eclectic approach that includes cognitive behavior, solution focused, family systems therapies and motivational interviewing.
Our therapists address the following treatment concerns: anxiety; depression; grief and loss; stress and anger management; ADHD; self-esteem; behavior disorders; marriage and family issues; women's issues; work place challenges, and phase of life changes.
Are you feeling sad more days than not? Loosing interest in activities that used to be fun? Need to talk? LifeBridge is here to listen! With over thirteen years of experience working with individuals/families, I have helped children, adolescents and adults move from where they are to where they want to be. Working collaborative with my clients, I start where you are, use what you have and allow you to do what you can to develop a treatment plan to meet your individual needs. I utilize a person-centered, eclectic approach that includes cognitive behavior, solution focused, family systems therapies and motivational interviewing.
(919) 887-9120 View (919) 887-9120
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Maura Bourne
LCSW Associate, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607  (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! Everyone deserves extra support now and then, especially when going through life changes such as starting college, moving to a new state or city, or changes to relationships. I specialize in working with women's issues and women with ADHD. In addition I have significant experience working with women experiencing: anxiety, chronic illnesses, life transitions, and mild to moderate depressive symptoms
Accepting new clients! Everyone deserves extra support now and then, especially when going through life changes such as starting college, moving to a new state or city, or changes to relationships. I specialize in working with women's issues and women with ADHD. In addition I have significant experience working with women experiencing: anxiety, chronic illnesses, life transitions, and mild to moderate depressive symptoms
(919) 355-0980 View (919) 355-0980
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Lisette Mckenzie
Counselor, LCMHC-A, LCAS-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27612
The many overwhelming circumstances of life can leave you feeling broken. As someone who has experienced my own set of challenges, I am dedicated to helping others make peace with their broken pieces. I provide therapy for individuals who are struggling to navigate through anxiety, depression, stress, relationship conflicts, and trauma. I can help you with low self-esteem, confidence building, and women's issues so you can feel confident to go all in and bet on, believe in, and better yourself!
The many overwhelming circumstances of life can leave you feeling broken. As someone who has experienced my own set of challenges, I am dedicated to helping others make peace with their broken pieces. I provide therapy for individuals who are struggling to navigate through anxiety, depression, stress, relationship conflicts, and trauma. I can help you with low self-esteem, confidence building, and women's issues so you can feel confident to go all in and bet on, believe in, and better yourself!
(919) 737-7927 View (919) 737-7927
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Sarah R. Coates
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC, DCC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
I specialize in treating female Adults & Adolescents with Anxiety disorders, Mood Disorders, Divorce/Separation, Abuse, Trauma, PTSD and other Women's issues including Maternal Mental Health. I strongly believe in Empowering women to become their very best, so that if their world crumbles they remain standing! The therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance in counseling and through the trusting rapport we establish, my client's are able to facilitate positive change and growth in their lives. I also provide Christian counseling upon request.
I specialize in treating female Adults & Adolescents with Anxiety disorders, Mood Disorders, Divorce/Separation, Abuse, Trauma, PTSD and other Women's issues including Maternal Mental Health. I strongly believe in Empowering women to become their very best, so that if their world crumbles they remain standing! The therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance in counseling and through the trusting rapport we establish, my client's are able to facilitate positive change and growth in their lives. I also provide Christian counseling upon request.
(919) 861-4111 View (919) 861-4111
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Yvonne Addison
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CBLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27601  (Online Only)
Perhaps you are experiencing a significant life change or trying to manage life itself and need additional assistance and support. Restoring hope with compassion, patience and providing a listening ear for adults is of utmost importance to me. I provide Christian counseling for individuals in the areas of women's issues, stress management, relationship healing, and grief and loss. My objective is to help adults eliminate barriers that impede the healing process, successful social interaction and developing problem solving skills that foster good decision making skills.
Perhaps you are experiencing a significant life change or trying to manage life itself and need additional assistance and support. Restoring hope with compassion, patience and providing a listening ear for adults is of utmost importance to me. I provide Christian counseling for individuals in the areas of women's issues, stress management, relationship healing, and grief and loss. My objective is to help adults eliminate barriers that impede the healing process, successful social interaction and developing problem solving skills that foster good decision making skills.
(919) 759-6983 View (919) 759-6983
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Jamie Siegel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27608  (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting individuals with eating disorders, women's issues, anxiety, and overall self-esteem and wholeheartedly believe in the healing power of human connection over any one "intervention.
Being a human is hard sometimes, and when you're in the middle of the struggle it can feel like no one gets it. If this sounds familiar, I'd love to walk side-by-side with you...not to "fix" you because you were never broken, but to remind you that there are no official rules to navigating life. The rules you've learned to follow are made up but they've kept you stuck and focused on what you feel things "should" look like for too long. Let's work together to uncover the things that matter most to you instead of all the ways you've been told you're doing life "wrong." You deserve better and the world needs you as your authentic self.
I specialize in supporting individuals with eating disorders, women's issues, anxiety, and overall self-esteem and wholeheartedly believe in the healing power of human connection over any one "intervention.
Being a human is hard sometimes, and when you're in the middle of the struggle it can feel like no one gets it. If this sounds familiar, I'd love to walk side-by-side with you...not to "fix" you because you were never broken, but to remind you that there are no official rules to navigating life. The rules you've learned to follow are made up but they've kept you stuck and focused on what you feel things "should" look like for too long. Let's work together to uncover the things that matter most to you instead of all the ways you've been told you're doing life "wrong." You deserve better and the world needs you as your authentic self.
(828) 944-4209 View (828) 944-4209
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Sarit Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27603  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating PTSD and women's issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use and mood disorders.
Therapy has the power to help you be the best version of yourself. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and am committed to partnering with individuals and couples as they navigate the challenges of life. I work virtually with clients in Alabama, Virginia and North Carolina. Therapy creates a unique space for evaluating where you are and how you got here. Through our therapeutic relationship we can uncover what needs to shift in order to get you where you want to be.
I specialize in treating PTSD and women's issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use and mood disorders.
Therapy has the power to help you be the best version of yourself. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and am committed to partnering with individuals and couples as they navigate the challenges of life. I work virtually with clients in Alabama, Virginia and North Carolina. Therapy creates a unique space for evaluating where you are and how you got here. Through our therapeutic relationship we can uncover what needs to shift in order to get you where you want to be.
(334) 231-9804 View (334) 231-9804
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Amanda Bloom
Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27606
I believe that we have all experienced challenging situations or have felt lost at some point in our lives. Taking the leap to seek additional guidance and support takes courage and vulnerability and I believe it cultivates our growth and well-being. Together we collaborate to examine thoughts, emotions and behaviors and identify new tools and solutions that will move you toward a place of worthiness, purpose and authenticity to meet your personalized goals. With over 17 years of experience, I specialize in treating adults who have concerns regarding anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, trauma, and women's issues.
I believe that we have all experienced challenging situations or have felt lost at some point in our lives. Taking the leap to seek additional guidance and support takes courage and vulnerability and I believe it cultivates our growth and well-being. Together we collaborate to examine thoughts, emotions and behaviors and identify new tools and solutions that will move you toward a place of worthiness, purpose and authenticity to meet your personalized goals. With over 17 years of experience, I specialize in treating adults who have concerns regarding anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, trauma, and women's issues.
(919) 858-2692 View (919) 858-2692
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Jordan Orlando
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27604  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with women's issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, or loss? Do you feel alone or overwhelmed in coping with stressors of every day life? I have an educational, professional and personal background in working with issues that plague many women or new parents. I enjoy working with women experiencing anxiety, issues related to early parenthood, fertility, loss, or postpartum issues. Please call for a FREE 15-minute consult with me to find out more!
Are you struggling with women's issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, or loss? Do you feel alone or overwhelmed in coping with stressors of every day life? I have an educational, professional and personal background in working with issues that plague many women or new parents. I enjoy working with women experiencing anxiety, issues related to early parenthood, fertility, loss, or postpartum issues. Please call for a FREE 15-minute consult with me to find out more!
(615) 821-2240 View (615) 821-2240
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Christine Gerhard Dicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27605
Treatment specialization includes Therapy for Depression and Anxiety, Trauma Treatment, Parenting Support, Separation & Divorce Support, Women's Issues, Grief Counseling, Work and Career issues, Stress Management, and Conflict Resolution.
Asking for help can be hard. Sometimes an objective, outside person can provide the space we need to find our own answers. My goal as a therapist is to help you reduce stress, increase healthy resources, and ultimately increase your capacity for joy and connection. My experience includes work with children, adolescents, adults and families on issues related to trauma, mental health, parenting, self-esteem, grief and loss, career and life transition issues, and separation and divorce. I work to provide a safe and supportive environment free of judgment and criticism.
Treatment specialization includes Therapy for Depression and Anxiety, Trauma Treatment, Parenting Support, Separation & Divorce Support, Women's Issues, Grief Counseling, Work and Career issues, Stress Management, and Conflict Resolution.
Asking for help can be hard. Sometimes an objective, outside person can provide the space we need to find our own answers. My goal as a therapist is to help you reduce stress, increase healthy resources, and ultimately increase your capacity for joy and connection. My experience includes work with children, adolescents, adults and families on issues related to trauma, mental health, parenting, self-esteem, grief and loss, career and life transition issues, and separation and divorce. I work to provide a safe and supportive environment free of judgment and criticism.
(919) 335-5296 View (919) 335-5296
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Beth Ann Greene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
Reaching out to seek therapy says something positive about you! It reflects that you recognize the need to ask for help, which is always the first step and sometimes, the hardest step. It also means you are coming into therapy with an open mindset and are willing to do the work necessary to achieve your goals. I am passionate about developing a healthy, trusting relationship with my clients, so we can begin to work on whatever issues you are facing. I specialize in treating issues related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, life transitions, caregiving, stress management and women's issues.
Reaching out to seek therapy says something positive about you! It reflects that you recognize the need to ask for help, which is always the first step and sometimes, the hardest step. It also means you are coming into therapy with an open mindset and are willing to do the work necessary to achieve your goals. I am passionate about developing a healthy, trusting relationship with my clients, so we can begin to work on whatever issues you are facing. I specialize in treating issues related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, life transitions, caregiving, stress management and women's issues.
(919) 364-5060 View (919) 364-5060
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Meredith Stokke Delbridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LCMHC, NCC, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting concerns, relationship challenges, women's issues, eating disorders, and self-esteem. I work with individuals- both adolescents and adults- as well as families, and together, we create an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals. It can be difficult to reach out for support, and I highly value a safe, non judgmental and compassionate environment for you to further explore your concerns.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting concerns, relationship challenges, women's issues, eating disorders, and self-esteem. I work with individuals- both adolescents and adults- as well as families, and together, we create an individualized treatment plan to meet your goals. It can be difficult to reach out for support, and I highly value a safe, non judgmental and compassionate environment for you to further explore your concerns.
(919) 634-6544 View (919) 634-6544
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Janice Frum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609  (Online Only)
As a LGBTQ-friendly, STAR-trained military provider, an Internal Family Systems, EFT practitioner & an A-B-C relaxation & meditaiton trainer, I am uniquely qualified to help you learn to cope with grief, anxiety, PTSD, & women's issues.
Ever wish you could lessen the effects of emotional pain without having to relive it? Internal Family Sytems is an evidence-based, intrapsychic approach rooted in the multiplicity of mind, based in systems thinking, and a very psycho-spiritual (not religioous) approach. Using art & journal therapy, EFT & relaxation & meditation, we will work together to calm your mind and free parts of you that are frozen in time. I believe each of us have both a unique set of gifts and a world view shaped by past experiences and present circumstances. Let's get together and chat about how to quiet your mind and make your life more fulfilling.
As a LGBTQ-friendly, STAR-trained military provider, an Internal Family Systems, EFT practitioner & an A-B-C relaxation & meditaiton trainer, I am uniquely qualified to help you learn to cope with grief, anxiety, PTSD, & women's issues.
Ever wish you could lessen the effects of emotional pain without having to relive it? Internal Family Sytems is an evidence-based, intrapsychic approach rooted in the multiplicity of mind, based in systems thinking, and a very psycho-spiritual (not religioous) approach. Using art & journal therapy, EFT & relaxation & meditation, we will work together to calm your mind and free parts of you that are frozen in time. I believe each of us have both a unique set of gifts and a world view shaped by past experiences and present circumstances. Let's get together and chat about how to quiet your mind and make your life more fulfilling.
(919) 820-8778 View (919) 820-8778
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Beth Mumford Holloway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
Beth M Holloway, MA, LPC has been working in the mental health field since 2005. Her counseling approach comes from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play-Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Mrs. Holloway has extensive clinical experience, in working with adults, children, adolescents, women's issues, parenting and blended family issues as well as couple's therapy. Her areas of therapeutic expertise are treating Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal Relationships, Divorce Recovery, Grief & Loss, Obsessive Thoughts, Academic Achievement, Oppositional Behaviors and Crises of Faith.
Beth M Holloway, MA, LPC has been working in the mental health field since 2005. Her counseling approach comes from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play-Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Mrs. Holloway has extensive clinical experience, in working with adults, children, adolescents, women's issues, parenting and blended family issues as well as couple's therapy. Her areas of therapeutic expertise are treating Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal Relationships, Divorce Recovery, Grief & Loss, Obsessive Thoughts, Academic Achievement, Oppositional Behaviors and Crises of Faith.
(919) 813-6480 View (919) 813-6480
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Jacqueline Doell
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609  (Online Only)
Life gets busy; it sometimes feels too busy to stop and take a moment. When this happens, feelings of overwhelm, worry, and burnout occurs. I strive to help you take ownership and find strength when feeling powerless. I work with teens, college students, and adult women in areas of confidence, life transitions, and perinatal/ women's issues. Loving who you are is not a linear process. I want to help you feel comfortable in your skin so you can navigate life feeling proud, confident, and worthy of meaningful connections.
Life gets busy; it sometimes feels too busy to stop and take a moment. When this happens, feelings of overwhelm, worry, and burnout occurs. I strive to help you take ownership and find strength when feeling powerless. I work with teens, college students, and adult women in areas of confidence, life transitions, and perinatal/ women's issues. Loving who you are is not a linear process. I want to help you feel comfortable in your skin so you can navigate life feeling proud, confident, and worthy of meaningful connections.
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Monica Andrea Valencia Echeverri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601  (Online Only)
Monica specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, stress management, relational issues and women's issues.
Holding a Masters in social work from Rutgers University, Monica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of New Jersey and North Carolina. Monica employs an integrative approach that blends evidence based techniques with a person centered perspective. She believes in the transformative power of therapy and is dedicated to providing a safe and empathetic space for clients to explore their concerns and achieve their personal goals.
Monica specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, stress management, relational issues and women's issues.
Holding a Masters in social work from Rutgers University, Monica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of New Jersey and North Carolina. Monica employs an integrative approach that blends evidence based techniques with a person centered perspective. She believes in the transformative power of therapy and is dedicated to providing a safe and empathetic space for clients to explore their concerns and achieve their personal goals.
(984) 265-2642 View (984) 265-2642
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Ashley Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27614  (Online Only)
I provide support for teens, young adults and adults experiencing stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity stressors, racial/cultural oppression, women's issues, relationship stress, and perinatal mental health (pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, and birth trauma).
You often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, shutting down, or becoming defensive due to stress and anxiety. Juggling multiple responsibilities has you feeling as though you can't catch a break. Maybe you've been giving so much of yourself to others that you have nothing left for you. You're feeling exhausted from worrying so much about different things. Maybe you haven't been able to shake the "baby blues." You have reached a point where you want to feel in control of your life. Therapy offers a safe and non-judgmental space to explore these experiences.
I provide support for teens, young adults and adults experiencing stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity stressors, racial/cultural oppression, women's issues, relationship stress, and perinatal mental health (pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, and birth trauma).
You often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, shutting down, or becoming defensive due to stress and anxiety. Juggling multiple responsibilities has you feeling as though you can't catch a break. Maybe you've been giving so much of yourself to others that you have nothing left for you. You're feeling exhausted from worrying so much about different things. Maybe you haven't been able to shake the "baby blues." You have reached a point where you want to feel in control of your life. Therapy offers a safe and non-judgmental space to explore these experiences.
(919) 849-3937 View (919) 849-3937
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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.