Women's Issues therapists in Clarence Creek, Ontario ON, CanadaCA
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Women's Issues will be explored through a Narrative and CBT approach. A discussion about concerns related to gender stereotypes or assumptions or concerns related to women's health will be explored. At the same time, issues can also include topics not related to gender. The sessions will explore your narrative and your experiences.
As a woman, I have some lived experience in this area. I work with these issues from a compassionate and trauma-informed lens. I will bear witness to your experiences and offer individualized support depending on the issue at hand.
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Being a woman-identified person can bring with it many joys and challenges. In therapy we can help you navigate the socio-cultural expectations for women-identifying people in our patriarchal society, which can be exhausting. In therapy we may address issues about femininity, sexuality, gender roles, gender identity, changing bodies through life cycles, sexual maturity and activity, fertility treatments, pregnancy, motherhood, childlessness and menopause.
Pre-Licensed Professional, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) RPq, BA
Being a woman brings so many joys and challenges. How do we take up space in our relationships, out in the world, and when we are alone? How do we feel loved, valued, challenged? How do we create joy and meaning in our lives? Let's explore all the many-faceted nuances of hardship and joy that it is to be a woman.
Counsellor/Therapist, Doctor of science in Counselling Psychology, Msc Conflict Resolution, Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certificate in Mental Health Studies, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Diploma in Relationship and Family Counselling, CPD in Neuro Linguistic Programming.
With expertise in women's issues support, I offer personalized therapy, focusing on but not limited to:
- Women's empowerment and self-care
- Self-esteem and body image concerns
- Relationship dynamics and boundary setting
- Trauma, abuse, and domestic violence
- Menstrual health, fertility, and menopause
- Mindfulness and stress management
- Building resilience and coping skills
- Navigating life transitions and milestones
- Reproductive health and rights
- Perinatal mental health and parenting
- Career development and work-life balance
- Aging and midlife transitions
Addressing women’s issues in therapy requires a nuanced understanding of the unique challenges women face in relation to societal, cultural, and relational pressures. These issues may include navigating roles in relationships, managing career and family responsibilities, dealing with gender-based discrimination, and processing the impact of gender-based violence such as sexual harassment or assault. A therapeutic approach that emphasizes empowerment and validates women’s lived experiences is essential. Therapy often explores the internalized messages women receive about their worth, body image, and identity, helping them challenge restrictive gender norms and cultivate self-compassion. Additionally, therapists may focus on building emotional resilience and assertiveness, fostering healthier relationships, and addressing the impact of intersectional factors such as race, class, and sexual orientation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with me to see if I’m the right fit for you.
Women often face unique challenges that can impact their mental health, including societal pressures, life transitions, and reproductive health issues. My therapeutic approach is empathic and empowering, focusing on your individual experiences and strengths. I use Emotion Focused Therapy and attachment principles to help you navigate these challenges, enhance your self-esteem, and cultivate resilience.
Unhealthy and oppressive social policies, norms, narratives, traditions, and pressures, harm the healthy development of both men and women. I will collaborate with you to demystify the maladaptive norms, narratives, traditions and policies which inhibit and blur one's agency and opportunity to live their preferred story.