Feminist Therapists in Redwood City, CA
Nicole Schumacher
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94062
If you’ve found yourself here, perhaps you're searching for clarity, understanding, movement from stuckness, or for another way to hold big feelings. Feeling uncertain in an uncertain world makes so much sense. I am here to help you reconnect with the inner wisdom that can assist you in living a life that feels aligned with your truest self. I offer an integrative therapeutic approach that meets you where you're at drawing from modalities like IFS/parts work, EMDR, somatic, eco, transpersonal, and more. My practice is intersectional, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and centered on what feels most supportive to you.
If you’ve found yourself here, perhaps you're searching for clarity, understanding, movement from stuckness, or for another way to hold big feelings. Feeling uncertain in an uncertain world makes so much sense. I am here to help you reconnect with the inner wisdom that can assist you in living a life that feels aligned with your truest self. I offer an integrative therapeutic approach that meets you where you're at drawing from modalities like IFS/parts work, EMDR, somatic, eco, transpersonal, and more. My practice is intersectional, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and centered on what feels most supportive to you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or difficult life circumstances? You’re not alone. I understand how challenging it can be to move through life when things feel heavy, and I’m here to help you rediscover the beauty and joy that might feel out of reach right now. My goal is to support you in finding new ways to meet your goals, while honoring your life experiences and the wisdom you already hold. Therapy isn’t always easy—it can sometimes feel uncomfortable—but I’m committed to walking with you every step of the way, offering warmth, understanding, and support.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or difficult life circumstances? You’re not alone. I understand how challenging it can be to move through life when things feel heavy, and I’m here to help you rediscover the beauty and joy that might feel out of reach right now. My goal is to support you in finding new ways to meet your goals, while honoring your life experiences and the wisdom you already hold. Therapy isn’t always easy—it can sometimes feel uncomfortable—but I’m committed to walking with you every step of the way, offering warmth, understanding, and support.
Are you longing for deeper connections, authenticity, or fulfillment in your relationships? I specialize in guiding individuals like you towards meaningful connections and authentic living. If you find yourself struggling with feelings of disconnection, difficulty forming genuine relationships, or a desire to live more authentically, you're not alone. I'm dedicated to helping clients navigate the intricacies of human connection and cultivate authenticity in their interactions. Whether you're facing relationship challenges, grappling with communication issues, or simply seeking personal growth, I offer a safe, supportive space.
Are you longing for deeper connections, authenticity, or fulfillment in your relationships? I specialize in guiding individuals like you towards meaningful connections and authentic living. If you find yourself struggling with feelings of disconnection, difficulty forming genuine relationships, or a desire to live more authentically, you're not alone. I'm dedicated to helping clients navigate the intricacies of human connection and cultivate authenticity in their interactions. Whether you're facing relationship challenges, grappling with communication issues, or simply seeking personal growth, I offer a safe, supportive space.
Sheree Hamaoui
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94064 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! I believe that seeking therapy is a sign of courage and strength. When we are motivated to change, we can begin to build healthy and rewarding relationships with ourselves and others. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where patients feel empowered to uncover unhelpful thinking patterns and learn new coping skills to create a better quality of life.
Welcome to my practice! I believe that seeking therapy is a sign of courage and strength. When we are motivated to change, we can begin to build healthy and rewarding relationships with ourselves and others. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where patients feel empowered to uncover unhelpful thinking patterns and learn new coping skills to create a better quality of life.
Kanchan Sachdev
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94065 (Online Only)
Our aspiration for a wholesome and fulfilling life often leads us towards the path of healing and growth. Psychotherapy is a powerful medium for this transformation. In my practice, I strive to create a safe and confidential environment for deep reflection on the self and on relationships. This serves as a catalyst for changes including alleviation of stress, anxiety and depression as well as bettered connections with others. Collaborating with you, I customize and teach a tool box of techniques for you to use at home, work and play.
Our aspiration for a wholesome and fulfilling life often leads us towards the path of healing and growth. Psychotherapy is a powerful medium for this transformation. In my practice, I strive to create a safe and confidential environment for deep reflection on the self and on relationships. This serves as a catalyst for changes including alleviation of stress, anxiety and depression as well as bettered connections with others. Collaborating with you, I customize and teach a tool box of techniques for you to use at home, work and play.
Hello, my name is Sonia Díaz, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist working with clients all over California via telehealth. It is my passion to support others as they seek to better their lives and bring about wellness in many different areas. My approach is holistic in nature and client-centered. In this way, we can incorporate an integrative and humanistic approach that respects, validates, and supports your individual goals.
Hello, my name is Sonia Díaz, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist working with clients all over California via telehealth. It is my passion to support others as they seek to better their lives and bring about wellness in many different areas. My approach is holistic in nature and client-centered. In this way, we can incorporate an integrative and humanistic approach that respects, validates, and supports your individual goals.
Marcia - Art of Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94062 (Online Only)
Human Nature has adapted, grown and embraced change throughout our history. As an adult, or couple in a relationship, you can explore tools to meet your specific needs. By identifying old triggers and tapes, you can let go of what you have outgrown. Your previous strengths can carry you from who you have been, to who you choose to be. With this old resilience, you can allow change and expand your experiences. You can step forward toward a new vision of you. Choose a "do-over". Learn to accept your changes with self-compassion and a renewed curiosity for self expression. Move from resistance to acceptance to simple joys.
Human Nature has adapted, grown and embraced change throughout our history. As an adult, or couple in a relationship, you can explore tools to meet your specific needs. By identifying old triggers and tapes, you can let go of what you have outgrown. Your previous strengths can carry you from who you have been, to who you choose to be. With this old resilience, you can allow change and expand your experiences. You can step forward toward a new vision of you. Choose a "do-over". Learn to accept your changes with self-compassion and a renewed curiosity for self expression. Move from resistance to acceptance to simple joys.
Life can be challenging in the best of circumstances, and since the pandemic, we all know how much harder certain things became for people. Isolation. Depression. Grief. Relationship challenges. Job stress, Burnout and Trauma. These stressors can be overwhelming for anyone. My therapeutic approach is flexible based on the needs of my clients. I frequently draw on clinical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Attachment Therapy. I am also committed to helping couples navigate relationship difficulties using DBT and components of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman.
Life can be challenging in the best of circumstances, and since the pandemic, we all know how much harder certain things became for people. Isolation. Depression. Grief. Relationship challenges. Job stress, Burnout and Trauma. These stressors can be overwhelming for anyone. My therapeutic approach is flexible based on the needs of my clients. I frequently draw on clinical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Attachment Therapy. I am also committed to helping couples navigate relationship difficulties using DBT and components of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman.
You might come to me exhausted, frustrated, and seeking a new way to experience your life. My approach is active and collaborative: I trust your knowledge of yourself and offer my insights, skills, and training to help you achieve lasting change and healing. Together, we identify ways to align your routines, relationships, and environments with your long-term goals and values. We turn avoidance into action and find acceptance through mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and genuine. I am passionate about helping people reduce their suffering and build lives they find meaningful and fulfilling.
You might come to me exhausted, frustrated, and seeking a new way to experience your life. My approach is active and collaborative: I trust your knowledge of yourself and offer my insights, skills, and training to help you achieve lasting change and healing. Together, we identify ways to align your routines, relationships, and environments with your long-term goals and values. We turn avoidance into action and find acceptance through mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and genuine. I am passionate about helping people reduce their suffering and build lives they find meaningful and fulfilling.
Jennifer Nickel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94063
Are you feeling stuck or navigating a big change in your life? I’m here to help. My approach to therapy is all about building a meaningful, supportive relationship where you feel heard, understood, and valued. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you, exploring your goals and identifying strategies for growth that align with your values. I create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can bring your whole self to the conversation. Whether you're starting something new or making changes to old patterns, I’m especially passionate about helping people through life transitions.
Are you feeling stuck or navigating a big change in your life? I’m here to help. My approach to therapy is all about building a meaningful, supportive relationship where you feel heard, understood, and valued. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you, exploring your goals and identifying strategies for growth that align with your values. I create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can bring your whole self to the conversation. Whether you're starting something new or making changes to old patterns, I’m especially passionate about helping people through life transitions.
"I enjoy facilitating healing and growth for individuals, couples and families in order to find a path to thrive through difficult life transitions and stressful times."
"I enjoy facilitating healing and growth for individuals, couples and families in order to find a path to thrive through difficult life transitions and stressful times."
I am a licensed psychologist in the State of California with over a decade of experience as a psychotherapist, having worked in both the Bay Area and my home country of Hungary. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help uncover their emotional and personal truth. I help my clients in working through relationship issues, identity challenges, and mitigate mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and eating disorders. In addition to my private practice, I am currently employed as a clinical psychologist at an Intensive Outpatient Program, where I specialize in the treatment of severe eating disorders.
I am a licensed psychologist in the State of California with over a decade of experience as a psychotherapist, having worked in both the Bay Area and my home country of Hungary. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help uncover their emotional and personal truth. I help my clients in working through relationship issues, identity challenges, and mitigate mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and eating disorders. In addition to my private practice, I am currently employed as a clinical psychologist at an Intensive Outpatient Program, where I specialize in the treatment of severe eating disorders.
Trauma and many of its related challenges can cause emotional reactions and physical responses causing you to wonder, will this ever get better? You may wonder, how long can I tolerate this bravery? I welcome supporting you. If complicated life themes tend to show up unexpectedly in behaviors that cause you to second guess yourself, I can help. Let’s collaborate and explore this knotted chain, which is really a portal into what blocks self confidence and connection. We'll find new solutions, reduce or resolve triggers that affect your everyday life in a way that is paced.
Trauma and many of its related challenges can cause emotional reactions and physical responses causing you to wonder, will this ever get better? You may wonder, how long can I tolerate this bravery? I welcome supporting you. If complicated life themes tend to show up unexpectedly in behaviors that cause you to second guess yourself, I can help. Let’s collaborate and explore this knotted chain, which is really a portal into what blocks self confidence and connection. We'll find new solutions, reduce or resolve triggers that affect your everyday life in a way that is paced.
Hi there! I'm Alexandra Rusu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (125886) in California. I specialize in working with couples and individuals. My approach to therapy has always been meeting clients where they are. I pride myself on my non-judgmental approach and am here to listen to you deeply with compassion and patience. I often find myself working with people experiencing anxiety or depression due to various life circumstances. As well as couples looking for better relationships.
Hi there! I'm Alexandra Rusu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (125886) in California. I specialize in working with couples and individuals. My approach to therapy has always been meeting clients where they are. I pride myself on my non-judgmental approach and am here to listen to you deeply with compassion and patience. I often find myself working with people experiencing anxiety or depression due to various life circumstances. As well as couples looking for better relationships.
I am a fun hippie lady with extensive experience in Sexual trauma, DV, Children, Adolescence, trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, end of life, and so many other things. It is my life's purpose to help you find yours and help you live to your highest potential. I most often utilize therapy modalities such as Existentialism, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, Emotion Coaching, Gottman, Psychodynamic, Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy, Attachment theory, and Somatic therapies.
I am a fun hippie lady with extensive experience in Sexual trauma, DV, Children, Adolescence, trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, end of life, and so many other things. It is my life's purpose to help you find yours and help you live to your highest potential. I most often utilize therapy modalities such as Existentialism, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, Emotion Coaching, Gottman, Psychodynamic, Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy, Attachment theory, and Somatic therapies.
Many of us struggle each day under the weight of old wounds, challenging relationship dynamics, and internalized narratives that keep us from thriving. Your suffering and symptoms might feel like too much to hold alone. We all have the ability to navigate and adapt to adverse life events and circumstances, and therapy can help us cultivate the sense of agency and clarity we need to create inner and outer change. I will provide compassionate presence and a safe environment where you can begin to explore the parts of yourself that are hurting, be seen in all your complexity, and work collaboratively toward healing.
Many of us struggle each day under the weight of old wounds, challenging relationship dynamics, and internalized narratives that keep us from thriving. Your suffering and symptoms might feel like too much to hold alone. We all have the ability to navigate and adapt to adverse life events and circumstances, and therapy can help us cultivate the sense of agency and clarity we need to create inner and outer change. I will provide compassionate presence and a safe environment where you can begin to explore the parts of yourself that are hurting, be seen in all your complexity, and work collaboratively toward healing.
Kimberly Mascaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94062 (Online Only)
Everyone wants to live a life of purpose and meaning. Whether you are currently facing challenging times, or desiring support in your next life chapter, I'm here for you. I'm known for my warm, relational approach and holistic style, integrating multiple therapeutic approaches. Currently, I serve a diverse adult population (primarily women in the 20s through their 50s) in many aspects of their lives, such as creativity, spirituality, post-trauma care, ADHD and executive functioning, anxiety, postpartum, big life transitions, grief/loss, cancer support, sleep and dreams, and late stage recovery.
Everyone wants to live a life of purpose and meaning. Whether you are currently facing challenging times, or desiring support in your next life chapter, I'm here for you. I'm known for my warm, relational approach and holistic style, integrating multiple therapeutic approaches. Currently, I serve a diverse adult population (primarily women in the 20s through their 50s) in many aspects of their lives, such as creativity, spirituality, post-trauma care, ADHD and executive functioning, anxiety, postpartum, big life transitions, grief/loss, cancer support, sleep and dreams, and late stage recovery.
Hello, my name is Ashton Hart. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My therapeutic style is warm, nonjudgmental, and friendly. My hope is to help my clients understand they are not alone and there is always hope to move forward. If you have a desire to make a positive change in your life, therapy may be the right path for you. My typical clients tend to be women facing an array of issues such as trauma, family issues, relationship issues, communication style conflics, life transitions, anxiety, depression. I have experience in many other areas such as teens, family, first responder/medical professionals, lgbtqia+.
Hello, my name is Ashton Hart. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My therapeutic style is warm, nonjudgmental, and friendly. My hope is to help my clients understand they are not alone and there is always hope to move forward. If you have a desire to make a positive change in your life, therapy may be the right path for you. My typical clients tend to be women facing an array of issues such as trauma, family issues, relationship issues, communication style conflics, life transitions, anxiety, depression. I have experience in many other areas such as teens, family, first responder/medical professionals, lgbtqia+.
Stefani Largent, Women's Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94062
IN-OFFICE & video sessions offered in Menlo Park… Have you found yourself at a crossroads in life? Perhaps you are experiencing strain in a relationship or grieving a significant loss. Is your quality of life less than satisfactory? Psychotherapy can help you work through difficult life issues, discover positive solutions, develop meaningful relationships, and live a more fulfilling, authentic life. I provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals who are ready, motivated and committed to achieving well-being, personal growth and transformation by engaging in the therapeutic process.
IN-OFFICE & video sessions offered in Menlo Park… Have you found yourself at a crossroads in life? Perhaps you are experiencing strain in a relationship or grieving a significant loss. Is your quality of life less than satisfactory? Psychotherapy can help you work through difficult life issues, discover positive solutions, develop meaningful relationships, and live a more fulfilling, authentic life. I provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals who are ready, motivated and committed to achieving well-being, personal growth and transformation by engaging in the therapeutic process.
Nanette Riendeau
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94061 (Online Only)
The anxiety, worry, and overwhelm is too much. You're tired of feeling unhappy and unfulfilled in your life and relationships and grieving what you thought life should have been. You want to feel satisfaction, confidence, and peace. You want to stop trying to meet everyone else's endless expectations. This is good news, it means you're ready to make change.
The anxiety, worry, and overwhelm is too much. You're tired of feeling unhappy and unfulfilled in your life and relationships and grieving what you thought life should have been. You want to feel satisfaction, confidence, and peace. You want to stop trying to meet everyone else's endless expectations. This is good news, it means you're ready to make change.
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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.