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When choosing a therapist, the gender of the therapist may be important to you. Even though male or nonbinary therapists are capable of providing impactful therapy, you may be more comfortable, safe, or vulnerable with a female therapist.

You can find a therapist who meets your personal preferences, especially if you seek a professional who identifies as a woman therapist. Whether you are located in downtown Brentwood, the suburbs of Brentwood, other nearby places such as Antioch, Pittsburg, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Benefits of Talk Therapy with a Woman Therapist

There are several reasons why you may choose a female counselor or therapist, and they include:

  • You may feel more comfortable talking to a woman therapist, no matter your own gender identity. It is important that you feel comfortable with your therapist, as the relationship you have is one of the biggest predictors of outcomes in therapy.
  • People who have suffered abuse or harassment from men may not feel comfortable sharing their feelings with a male therapist. A woman therapist may feel safer.
  • It may be important to your own healing to develop a safe, compassionate connection with a woman, especially if you have not had such relationships in the past.

If you are curious how gender should play a role in choosing the right therapist, check out this article about finding the right therapist for you by licensed therapist Justine Soto.

Start Healing with a Woman Therapist Today!

Regardless of your reason behind choosing a female therapist, our team can help. At Mental Health Match, we specialize in matching you with therapists and counselors who best meet your needs. To find a female therapist in your area, browse the licensed mental health professionals below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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Terri Peng
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Building rapport with transparency and humor is what you can expect from sessions with me. It is my personal goal to really get to know my clients so that they can be their authentic selves and thrive in this.


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Building rapport with transparency and humor is what you can expect from sessions with me. It is my personal goal to really get to know my clients so that they can be their authentic selves and thrive in this.

Something to know about my approach is:

I look at people from a humanist perspective- as a whole, rather than from different aspects of their lives. My approach is drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, Gottman Method, play therapy, and trauma-informed care.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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Ami Manwaring
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get to the heart of the issue and uncover any blockages that are preventing you from living the life of your dreams. We will learn and grow and implement tools that will enhance your life and your ability to navigate stressful situations with ease.


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get to the heart of the issue and uncover any blockages that are preventing you from living the life of your dreams. We will learn and grow and implement tools that will enhance your life and your ability to navigate stressful situations with ease.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is warm and compassionate and focuses on your strengths and how to harness your inner wisdom to create the life you want. I am an active participant alongside you guiding you as you make the necessary changes to enhance your life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Habit Change
  • Relationships
  • Stress-Related Disorders
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Léah Ferreira
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Together, we will explore behaviors and coping skills that just haven't gotten you where you want to be so we can unlearn them to make space for skills and behaviors that do get you there. It may not be easy; you are worth it.


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Together, we will explore behaviors and coping skills that just haven't gotten you where you want to be so we can unlearn them to make space for skills and behaviors that do get you there. It may not be easy; you are worth it.

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm a LGBTQIA-affirming therapist, fluent in ASL, with an eclectic, holistic therapeutic perspective. I consider each client to be an expert in their life. No one knows you better than yourself. Sometimes, we all just need a little guidance.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gender Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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Léah Ferreira remote and phone therapy in California, Oregon
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Carolyn Comas
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Work on gaining coping skils and strategies to help regulate mood and overcome triggers and obstacles in daily life. Explore how certain beliefs and behaviors keep you stuck and how to challenge or re-establish to new beliefs for change.


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Work on gaining coping skils and strategies to help regulate mood and overcome triggers and obstacles in daily life. Explore how certain beliefs and behaviors keep you stuck and how to challenge or re-establish to new beliefs for change.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe that therapy is collaborative. While I will incorporate evidence based modalities I am also interested in your lived experiences and how we can apply that towards your needs and goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Bulimia
  • Complicated Grief
  • Depression
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Self-Compassion
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Carolyn Comas remote and phone therapy in California, New York
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Jennifer Macias
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Some themes include-but are not limited to grief and loss, transitions, guilt, boundaries, communication, self-compassion, forgiveness, identifying feelings & patterns, practicing assertive communication and reframing thoughts.


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Some themes include-but are not limited to grief and loss, transitions, guilt, boundaries, communication, self-compassion, forgiveness, identifying feelings & patterns, practicing assertive communication and reframing thoughts.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use evidence-based practices and will create a concrete plan & work through it together to help you find relief. I will help you navigate difficult things, teach you to work through them and will support you through it all.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Adjustment
  • Self-Esteem
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Jennifer Macias remote and phone therapy in California, North Carolina