Feminist Therapists in 78205
Perla Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78205 (Online Only)
I’m very passionate about helping people reach their healing goals. My goal is to simplify people’s lives, assist in overcoming challenges, motivate and make clients feel enlightened and equipped with practical and useful coping skills. My heart is in helping the community; making them feel safe, supported and encouraged.
I’m very passionate about helping people reach their healing goals. My goal is to simplify people’s lives, assist in overcoming challenges, motivate and make clients feel enlightened and equipped with practical and useful coping skills. My heart is in helping the community; making them feel safe, supported and encouraged.
Balavikash Ravi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78205 (Online Only)
I have worked primarily with POC and other American Cultural Minority populations, including South Asian survivors of domestic and sexual violence, LGBTQIA+, and many others. As a first generation Tamil-American, I have extensive personal and professional experience with model minority stressors, cultural trauma, immigration abuse, religious abuse and various other struggles common for those that identify as a minority in America. I believe that therapy is meant to be a space of mutual collaboration, to help work towards and help understand those aspects of your life that motivated you to seek guidance.
I have worked primarily with POC and other American Cultural Minority populations, including South Asian survivors of domestic and sexual violence, LGBTQIA+, and many others. As a first generation Tamil-American, I have extensive personal and professional experience with model minority stressors, cultural trauma, immigration abuse, religious abuse and various other struggles common for those that identify as a minority in America. I believe that therapy is meant to be a space of mutual collaboration, to help work towards and help understand those aspects of your life that motivated you to seek guidance.
Brittany Hopkins
Licensed Master Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78205 (Online Only)
There is no how-to manual for this thing called life, but somehow, we are all doing it to the best of our abilities! My goal is to walk with you side by side on your life journey. I get it, life happens regardless of if we are okay or not. My hope for you is to find your "why" again, no matter how long it takes, nor how many times you have to change your answer. Life is not cookie-cutter, nor is therapy. I aim to make your therapy experience just as unique as you. So, join me on this journey of life as we figure this thing out side by side one therapy session at a time. I'll see you soon !
There is no how-to manual for this thing called life, but somehow, we are all doing it to the best of our abilities! My goal is to walk with you side by side on your life journey. I get it, life happens regardless of if we are okay or not. My hope for you is to find your "why" again, no matter how long it takes, nor how many times you have to change your answer. Life is not cookie-cutter, nor is therapy. I aim to make your therapy experience just as unique as you. So, join me on this journey of life as we figure this thing out side by side one therapy session at a time. I'll see you soon !
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.