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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 Merced, the suburbs of Merced, other nearby places such as Modesto, Ceres, 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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Dawn Daabul
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Grief Counseling helps you move through your grief and towards a life with more calm & peace. You will get you the new mindset you need to find your way through difficult feelings and situations that come up in grieving.


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Grief Counseling helps you move through your grief and towards a life with more calm & peace. You will get you the new mindset you need to find your way through difficult feelings and situations that come up in grieving.

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Sessions will provide you with the space to feel what you need to feel in a a way that is safe and comfortable. You'll be able to feel what you need to feel and focus on yourself without feeling selfish.

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  • Acute Grief
  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • Grief
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
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Olivia White
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Unravel the trauma, limiting beliefs and outdated narratives about yourself that are keeping you stuck and in suffering. I can help you to remove the barriers to living a life of authenticity, purpose and health in mind and body.


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Unravel the trauma, limiting beliefs and outdated narratives about yourself that are keeping you stuck and in suffering. I can help you to remove the barriers to living a life of authenticity, purpose and health in mind and body.

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I work holistically, drawing from somatic modalities, IFS, Hakomi, psychodynamics and mindfulness. I balance coming from a place of compassion and challenging you to grow.

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  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Grief
  • Trauma
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Dr. Reena Becerra
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work on your goals, examine issues like communication style, upbringing, trauma history, boundaries, relations with others and adjust what needs to be looked at in a way that helps you to grow.


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work on your goals, examine issues like communication style, upbringing, trauma history, boundaries, relations with others and adjust what needs to be looked at in a way that helps you to grow.

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All inclusive and tailored to YOU, specifically. Treatment is not one size fits all. I consider important factors in your life, such as: age, gender, sexuality, culture and environment and come up with a treatment plan that is best suited for you.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Amanda (Frederick) Wang
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I make it a priority to foster collaboration and build trust from the outset, as I believe these elements are crucial for change.


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I make it a priority to foster collaboration and build trust from the outset, as I believe these elements are crucial for change.

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I'm an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, culturally sensitive, and aligned with Health at Every Size principles, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all. I offer care that is trauma-informed & focused on recognizing and building upon strengths.

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  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Pre-Teens
  • School Issues
  • Teenagers
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Carole Goguen, PsyD
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Explore and understand the beliefs and situations that impact your life. We will work on the skills for you to get control over your life, manage stress, sleep better, and enjoy your life.


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Explore and understand the beliefs and situations that impact your life. We will work on the skills for you to get control over your life, manage stress, sleep better, and enjoy your life.

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I provide care to people like you who anxious and overwhelmed by life's pressures, plagued by imposter syndrome, or haunted by traumas to feel confident, calm, and secure. Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, OCD, or Stress does not have to run your life.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Dermatillomania/Skin Picking/Excoriation
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Trauma
  • Trichotillomania/Hair Pulling
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