Women's Issues therapists in Kinston, NC
Browse Women's Issues therapists in Kinston, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
View nearby cities
Women's Issues
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Women’s Issues: Navigating the Systemic & the Self
Reclaiming Agency in a High-Demand World
Being a woman in today’s world often feels like an endless exercise in "managed overwhelm." Between the biological transitions of our bodies and the social constructs that demand we be the primary emotional caretakers, peacekeepers, and high-achievers, many women find themselves in a state of chronic burnout. In my practice, I provide a courageous and curious space to untangle your authentic self from the "shoulds" imposed by society, family, and tradition.
The Architecture of the "Woman’s Burden"
We don’t just look at your internal thoughts; we look at the "system" you are operating within. We work together to address:
The Emotional Labor Deficit: Navigating the exhaustion that comes from being the "Chief Emotional Officer" of your family or workplace, leading to a profound sense of shut down.
Identity & Role Transitions: Supporting you through the "big shifts"—motherhood, the empty nest, career pivots, or menopause—where the old map of your life no longer fits the new terrain.
Internalized Perfectionism: Deconstructing the "inner critic" that demands flawlessness, often fueled by social constructs of power and equity.
A Multidimensional Clinical Path
With over 20 years of experience and a PhD in Child and Family Studies, I integrate specialized tools to help you reclaim your vitality:
Attachment & Mutuality: We explore your relationships through the lens of Systems Theory, identifying where a lack of mutuality is draining your "social battery" and triggering rejection sensitivity.
EMDR for Gendered Trauma: We use EMDR to process the "stuck" memories of systemic or personal harm—from workplace bullying to reproductive trauma—that keep your nervous system on high alert.
Spiritual Deconstruction: For women in high-control or traditional spiritual systems, I use my Master of Divinity to help you navigate the disillusionment and trauma that often arise when your identity clashes with institutional "rules."
Holding Space for the "Woman as Healer"
I have a "special love" for working with female therapists, pastors, and leaders. When you are the one holding the world together, who holds you? I provide a confidential, peer-level sanctuary where you can drop the "expert" mask and be a human who is cared for.
21 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Women are often expected to carry a lot—and carry it well. To be accommodating but assertive, successful but not “too much,” nurturing but self-sufficient. These expectations don’t just exist externally—they get internalized, shaping how you see yourself, what you allow, and how much space you feel permitted to take up. Add in experiences like burnout, identity shifts, relationship dynamics, reproductive health, or navigating systems that weren’t designed with you in mind, and it can become a lot to hold without support.
At Nour Counseling, we take a deeper, more honest approach. We don’t look at your experiences in isolation—we look at how all of your identities intersect and compound your experience. The reality is, you’re not just navigating gender. You may also be navigating race, culture, religion, neurodivergence, sexuality, or other identities that shape how you’re perceived, what’s expected of you, and what you have access to. Those layers matter—and they can make life feel more complex, more pressured, and at times, more isolating.
We work with you to unpack these dynamics so you’re not carrying them as personal shortcomings. From there, we actively support you in building clarity, boundaries, and a stronger sense of self that isn’t defined by expectation. This might include navigating life transitions, relationships, career dynamics, or reconnecting with your own needs and values. We also center the question of belonging—helping you explore where you feel it, where you’ve been disconnected from it, and how to move toward spaces where you don’t have to shrink or overextend to be accepted. This is about helping you live in a way that feels more aligned, more supported, and more your own.
9 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
I work with women across the life span to help them address the challenges unique to women
in the various stages of life. From being a single person, to being in a romantic relationship,
fertility struggles, motherhood, navigating a career as a female, becoming an empty nester and beyond.
I am passionate about empowering women in every one of these stages of life.
29 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC
Women's Issues
W. Katherine Redd
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Do you feel weighed by so many life demands? The expectation to work, care for the family, keep up the home, and so on, can feel draining. Even when you want to feel peaceful and content, instead, you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by stress, burned out, or even debilitated by anxiety. Each day feels like you are being stretched thinner, and you wonder how much more you have left to give. Life doesn’t have to go on this way. Let us work together to help you stay balanced.
10 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Jullee Capshaw
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LCMHC, NCC
I work with women who are having difficulty/stress in their life, due to gender norms/concerns. Women can face a different set of issues/concerns because of discrimination, sexism, and/or gender-based violence. I provide a safe, validating space for women to share their experiences, needs, and issues. I believe women deserve to be seen, heard, and supported.
3 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC
Women's Issues therapists in Kinston, NC Statistics
Women's Issues therapists in Kinston, NC average 15 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 83% |
Female |
|
| 10% |
Male |
|
| 4% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 47% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 30% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 30% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 28% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 72% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |