Women's Issues therapists in Kingsway South, Ontario ON, CanadaCA
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Women can face unique role-related pressures and structural challenges that may impact their freedom to pursue their goals and attain life balance among other struggles related to privilege and patriarchy, particularly when their identity as woman intersects with other forms of marginalization. Often women may seek female or otherwise femme-identifying therapists as they prioritize their healing from the systems that oppress them. Using a feminist and anti-oppressive framework, we can explore the challenges unique to your experience of womanhood.
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA), RP(Q)
I work with women to help empower them by assisting them in rebuilding a healthy relationship with themselves. I support them by exploring skills and tools that work for each individual and help them to find their autonomy.
Women face unique challenges when it comes to mental health and relationships. From societal pressure to conform to traditional gender roles to the physical and hormonal changes associated with pregnancy and menopause, women often struggle with issues that impact their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. To address these challenges, it's essential to approach women's issues holistically, taking into account the whole person and the various factors that contribute to their individual mental health. This includes examining the underlying emotional and psychological issues, exploring body sensations, and developing strategies that promote self-care and self-compassion. By working with a holistic approach, women can gain a deeper understanding of their mental health and relationship concerns, identifying and addressing the root causes of issues that impact their well-being. This approach includes traditional therapies and complementary practices such as mindfulness, meditation, and movement. By taking a comprehensive approach to women's mental health, we can empower women to lead healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.
I focus on helping women with a range of difficulties to problem solve, make changes, set boundaries and chart a course to a better life. I'd be delighted to assist you in your desire to have a better life.
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology 1994
I completed my dissertation in 1996 while living in California; the topic of my paper was Women's Experience of the Descent into the Unconscious. Descent means a drop into the unconscious where we can experience a shattering or unravelling of our inner structure or identity. This inner collapse is usually experienced as a crisis and is mirrored in the external world as our life falls apart. This can leave us bereft of any sense of stability or sense of self. It can be abrupt or a slow unravelling that takes place over time where we notice a loss in vitality and spontaneity and increasing levels of depression and/or anxiety. Unrecognized and unattended, it can lead to feelings of hopelessness, a loss of confidence and increasing difficulties coping with life.
My clients are often navigating dynamics within familial, romantic, work, and parent-child relationships that are shaped by gender. I'm currently part way through a PhD in Women & Gender Studies, so the issues that impact women, trans people, and gender minorities are especially important to me. My studies have focused on feminist and anti-racist forms of therapy, so I'll draw on both of these to understand your experiences. Having worked in many 2SLGBTQ+ support spaces, I've learned a lot about the diverse ways sexism, homophobia, and transphobia can impact people's lives. Other issues women and trans clients often want to process include gender roles in relationships, families, and work; sex and sexuality; exploring gender identity and expression, such as what femininity and masculinity mean for them; experiences of gender dysphoria or euphoria; transitioning; coming out; self-empowerment; and finding community.
There are unique challenges and societal pressures that can come with the experience of being a woman. Exploring issues such as gender roles, body image, work-life balance, relationships, and other concerns that uniquely affect women is an important aspect of my work with client who identify as female. While I am a cis-gendered woman, I welcome all women's issues in my practice, including women who are in the process of transitioning, or who are in the beginning stages of their trans journey. Together, we'll navigate these complexities, empowering you to find your voice and assert your needs and boundaries. This process is about honouring your experiences, fostering self-compassion, and building a supportive community to allow you to thrive in all aspects of your life.