Feminist Therapists in Boca Raton, FL
![Photo of Alice Smith, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d7585a5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My priority is for you to feel valued, understood and hopeful, as we work together to improve the quality of your life. I offer support, motivation and guidance - using techniques that are best for your therapy needs and personality. My experience includes helping clients with depression, anxiety, stress, fears, abuse, low self esteem, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, workplace conflicts, and life transitions. In addition to my work in mental health counseling, I have twenty years of management experience in human resources and employee relations.
My priority is for you to feel valued, understood and hopeful, as we work together to improve the quality of your life. I offer support, motivation and guidance - using techniques that are best for your therapy needs and personality. My experience includes helping clients with depression, anxiety, stress, fears, abuse, low self esteem, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, workplace conflicts, and life transitions. In addition to my work in mental health counseling, I have twenty years of management experience in human resources and employee relations.
![Photo of Jennifer Perry, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/144d703e-2d17-4eef-832f-f865eea86d0a/1/320x400.jpeg)
You deserve to be happy! If you feel depressed, worried, anxious, overwhelmed, or just unsatisfied with your life, therapy can help. Often people have had one or more experiences in their past that interferes with their ability to be happy in the present, or they just need to learn new skills and behavior patterns to cope with changes in their life. I can help you realize your full potential for happiness. My particular specialties are working with people experiencing trauma or loss, recovering from toxic family environments, struggling with emotion dysregulation, or belonging to marginalized communities.
You deserve to be happy! If you feel depressed, worried, anxious, overwhelmed, or just unsatisfied with your life, therapy can help. Often people have had one or more experiences in their past that interferes with their ability to be happy in the present, or they just need to learn new skills and behavior patterns to cope with changes in their life. I can help you realize your full potential for happiness. My particular specialties are working with people experiencing trauma or loss, recovering from toxic family environments, struggling with emotion dysregulation, or belonging to marginalized communities.
![Photo of Aliza Schulman, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c1945e07-cfc2-44b8-8a8e-7bb3c7be2e85/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel frustrated, anxious and irritable? Do you feel that no matter what you do to improve your wellbeing and/or the quality of your relationships is never enough? Do you want to just feel good already? The key to living a happy successful life is in your relationship with yourself and others. I have helped hundreds of people deal with life's challenges including conflict and relationships issues with partners, children, friends, coworkers etc., with their own internal issues such as anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, commitment and attachment problems and with life transitions such as parenthood, divorce, and death.
Do you feel frustrated, anxious and irritable? Do you feel that no matter what you do to improve your wellbeing and/or the quality of your relationships is never enough? Do you want to just feel good already? The key to living a happy successful life is in your relationship with yourself and others. I have helped hundreds of people deal with life's challenges including conflict and relationships issues with partners, children, friends, coworkers etc., with their own internal issues such as anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, commitment and attachment problems and with life transitions such as parenthood, divorce, and death.
![Photo of Sandra Eisner, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4507df06-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I believe that it is never too late to feel better and improve your quality of life. I have more than 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in individual, group, and family counseling, I was trained at Columbia University School of Social Work in New York. I provide tools to help significantly decrease or alleviate feelings and struggles such as depression, anxiety, anger, obsessive compulsive symptoms, relationship, family and marital problems, abuse, addiction, work related difficulties, transitional, and adjustment issues. I strive to improve coping, communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, problem solving skills and growth.
I believe that it is never too late to feel better and improve your quality of life. I have more than 30 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in individual, group, and family counseling, I was trained at Columbia University School of Social Work in New York. I provide tools to help significantly decrease or alleviate feelings and struggles such as depression, anxiety, anger, obsessive compulsive symptoms, relationship, family and marital problems, abuse, addiction, work related difficulties, transitional, and adjustment issues. I strive to improve coping, communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, problem solving skills and growth.
![Photo of Sher Schwartz, LCSW, MSW, CHWC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/237a3293-f06c-40a6-8eaa-4748db47ca52/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sher Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CHWC
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33487
I don't believe therapy has to be hard to be successful, I do believe it's the bravest thing you can do for yourself .With the right therapist, therapy provides an opportunity to collaborate and create real solutions and the life changes you are looking for. You can feel free from emotional pain, be able to cope, find meaning in relationships, increase awareness and heal!
I don't believe therapy has to be hard to be successful, I do believe it's the bravest thing you can do for yourself .With the right therapist, therapy provides an opportunity to collaborate and create real solutions and the life changes you are looking for. You can feel free from emotional pain, be able to cope, find meaning in relationships, increase awareness and heal!
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I have ten years of experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, women's issues, and perfectionism. At times, the pressure to be perfect and have it all together may leave you feeling disconnected from yourself or the world around you. If you or a loved one are feeling overwhelmed with towering expectations, unhelpful behaviors, and moments of emotional distress, you no longer have to suffer in silence.
I have ten years of experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, women's issues, and perfectionism. At times, the pressure to be perfect and have it all together may leave you feeling disconnected from yourself or the world around you. If you or a loved one are feeling overwhelmed with towering expectations, unhelpful behaviors, and moments of emotional distress, you no longer have to suffer in silence.
![Photo of Jahmela Headley, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fdf6640c-98fe-4e9c-9f19-bb020255bd58/2/320x400.jpeg)
I think that we need to be the safest when we are able to be with ourselves. I have also found that life has the ability to make that hard at times and through my own journey of struggling and learning about my mental health, I learned a lot about being human. I don't believe that we are born resilient, I believe it is built into us through getting knocked down and learning different ways of getting back up. This isn't always fun but it's always worth it. I am all about empowering my clients to learn who they are, so they can better love themselves, and be better able to obtain and maintain a happier and healthier life.
I think that we need to be the safest when we are able to be with ourselves. I have also found that life has the ability to make that hard at times and through my own journey of struggling and learning about my mental health, I learned a lot about being human. I don't believe that we are born resilient, I believe it is built into us through getting knocked down and learning different ways of getting back up. This isn't always fun but it's always worth it. I am all about empowering my clients to learn who they are, so they can better love themselves, and be better able to obtain and maintain a happier and healthier life.
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Rachel Heinrichs -Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Waitlist for new clients
I have a decade of experience working with individuals navigating life transitions, mood, anxiety, relationship and body image concerns. My clients often experience hardships due to patterns initially developed to survive and manage marginalization, unmet attachment needs, toxic societal messaging or traumas. I empower clients to recognize and honor their lived experiences, increase tolerance for and acceptance of emotions, increase insight into thoughts and behaviors, and practice new ways of being. This is in service of helping my client’s move through the world with more agency and intentionality.
I have a decade of experience working with individuals navigating life transitions, mood, anxiety, relationship and body image concerns. My clients often experience hardships due to patterns initially developed to survive and manage marginalization, unmet attachment needs, toxic societal messaging or traumas. I empower clients to recognize and honor their lived experiences, increase tolerance for and acceptance of emotions, increase insight into thoughts and behaviors, and practice new ways of being. This is in service of helping my client’s move through the world with more agency and intentionality.
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Dr. Pamela Baker, Licensed Psychologist, earned her Bachelors Degree (B.A.) from the University of Miami with a major in Psychology and double minor in Sociology and French. She went on to earn her Masters Degree (M.S) and Doctoral Degree (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Baker currently works with a diverse population of individuals including children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Baker’s main theoretical orientation is based on Carl Roger’s Humanistic Person-Centered counseling approach.
Dr. Pamela Baker, Licensed Psychologist, earned her Bachelors Degree (B.A.) from the University of Miami with a major in Psychology and double minor in Sociology and French. She went on to earn her Masters Degree (M.S) and Doctoral Degree (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Baker currently works with a diverse population of individuals including children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Baker’s main theoretical orientation is based on Carl Roger’s Humanistic Person-Centered counseling approach.
![Photo of Amanda Uliasz, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/70d9478b-ad1b-404a-8db3-5067a5ecf810/2/320x400.jpeg)
Amanda Uliasz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33431 (Online Only)
Do you often feel unfulfilled or dissatisfied with various aspects of your life? Are you motivated to make positive changes, resulting in overall improved mental health? If the above resonates with you, psychotherapy may be a great option! The therapeutic process aids by raising self-awareness and building the confidence needed to affect changes in your life, all while providing the emotional support you need.
Do you often feel unfulfilled or dissatisfied with various aspects of your life? Are you motivated to make positive changes, resulting in overall improved mental health? If the above resonates with you, psychotherapy may be a great option! The therapeutic process aids by raising self-awareness and building the confidence needed to affect changes in your life, all while providing the emotional support you need.
![Photo of Amy Milin, LCSW, QS, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/646f42d4-6c34-4271-a5c9-43b2c9011ea9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Amy Milin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Do you feel depressed or anxious? Having trouble in a personal or professional relationship? Have you been feeling stuck or as if you’re repeating the same mistakes? Feeling dread, resentment and emptiness? You may feel you have lost your way and could be unsure of what comes next. You have options, even though they may not always be clear. Therapy can help. As a clinician, I pull from a variety of therapeutic styles including Experiential, Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Do you feel depressed or anxious? Having trouble in a personal or professional relationship? Have you been feeling stuck or as if you’re repeating the same mistakes? Feeling dread, resentment and emptiness? You may feel you have lost your way and could be unsure of what comes next. You have options, even though they may not always be clear. Therapy can help. As a clinician, I pull from a variety of therapeutic styles including Experiential, Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Neslene Dorilus
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33432 (Online Only)
You get sucked into self help videos on Tik-Tok looking for a solution and find yourself more sad, more alone, and feeling empty after hours of scrolling. It's OK I got you! I’m Neslene! A Haitian master-level clinical therapist who specializes in working with young adults who are ready to do deep, meaningful inner work. I am LBGTQ+ affirming, I use evidence-based modalities, and enjoy building real relationships with my clients.
You get sucked into self help videos on Tik-Tok looking for a solution and find yourself more sad, more alone, and feeling empty after hours of scrolling. It's OK I got you! I’m Neslene! A Haitian master-level clinical therapist who specializes in working with young adults who are ready to do deep, meaningful inner work. I am LBGTQ+ affirming, I use evidence-based modalities, and enjoy building real relationships with my clients.
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Therapy For Eating Disorders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33432 (Online Only)
People with eating disorders are often exhausted from constantly thinking about food and their body. Part of you wishes that you could be free from this, but another part may feel scared about recovery. You don't have to continue to feel so trapped. I've been there myself in the past and I can help. Eating disorder therapy can help you to discover food freedom, make peace with your body, and practice self compassion.
People with eating disorders are often exhausted from constantly thinking about food and their body. Part of you wishes that you could be free from this, but another part may feel scared about recovery. You don't have to continue to feel so trapped. I've been there myself in the past and I can help. Eating disorder therapy can help you to discover food freedom, make peace with your body, and practice self compassion.
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Seth E. Lobdell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33431
In the broadest terms, my practice centers on the idea of helping you to establish or restore greater authenticity--a more authentic voice, space of desire and trajectory of drive/motivation. This can be addressed through more short-term approaches that focus primarily on the present, or a deeper approach that considers and works through past experiences as they inevitably impact the present in ways not always available to consciousness. By uncovering these occluded forces left over from the past and lingering in the present, you will be able to develop broader insight and live more fully with greater intention.
In the broadest terms, my practice centers on the idea of helping you to establish or restore greater authenticity--a more authentic voice, space of desire and trajectory of drive/motivation. This can be addressed through more short-term approaches that focus primarily on the present, or a deeper approach that considers and works through past experiences as they inevitably impact the present in ways not always available to consciousness. By uncovering these occluded forces left over from the past and lingering in the present, you will be able to develop broader insight and live more fully with greater intention.
![Photo of Lidiana Cartolano (Viva Psychotherapy), MEd, MA, RMHC-I](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a09c9d5c-43d6-4d9e-a7dc-36aad05c23c9/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lidiana Cartolano (Viva Psychotherapy)
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MEd, MA, RMHC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33487
My name is Lidiana Cartolano, and I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at VIVA Psychotherapy in East Boca Raton. I offer therapy in both Portuguese and English to children (6+), adolescents, adults, individuals, and couples. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring extensive training in various therapeutic approaches, including Trauma Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Imago for Couples Therapy, and Play Therapy. As a Psychologist in Brazil, I have honed my skills to help clients overcome their struggles and enhance their daily functioning and well-being.
My name is Lidiana Cartolano, and I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at VIVA Psychotherapy in East Boca Raton. I offer therapy in both Portuguese and English to children (6+), adolescents, adults, individuals, and couples. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring extensive training in various therapeutic approaches, including Trauma Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Imago for Couples Therapy, and Play Therapy. As a Psychologist in Brazil, I have honed my skills to help clients overcome their struggles and enhance their daily functioning and well-being.
![Photo of Kim Williamson, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f00b353f-c407-492a-8197-e27a6910d108/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have had great success working with single women, ages 18-40, struggling with unmet desires for marriage, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, fear, faith deconstruction, self confidence, overall knowing their true goodness and beauty as a woman. They typically desire to feel more free to be uniquely themselves, without pressures to perform for love and approval.
I have had great success working with single women, ages 18-40, struggling with unmet desires for marriage, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, fear, faith deconstruction, self confidence, overall knowing their true goodness and beauty as a woman. They typically desire to feel more free to be uniquely themselves, without pressures to perform for love and approval.
![Photo of Andrew Baker, PhD, LMHC, QS, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f9135ef3-38c0-4218-8f98-66af90751613/2/320x400.jpeg)
Depression often feels crushing; as if we are stuck in the past. The pressure of anxiety can feel as if we are stuck in the "what if" of the future. I would like to help you become more present and mindful. We are often told what we are "supposed" to do, but don't know what we want from this life. I help individuals, families, and couples solve longstanding problems, clarify values, and build on strengths to navigate life's challenges more purposefully and effectively. Changing problematic patterns in our lives is critical to increasing contentment. We cannot change our stories, but we can change our relationship to them.
Depression often feels crushing; as if we are stuck in the past. The pressure of anxiety can feel as if we are stuck in the "what if" of the future. I would like to help you become more present and mindful. We are often told what we are "supposed" to do, but don't know what we want from this life. I help individuals, families, and couples solve longstanding problems, clarify values, and build on strengths to navigate life's challenges more purposefully and effectively. Changing problematic patterns in our lives is critical to increasing contentment. We cannot change our stories, but we can change our relationship to them.
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Debra Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Waitlist for new clients
My expertise is helping adults with chronic anxiety and/or depression, and/or grief feel better. My clients are adults who are competent and skilled in many ways, but not in healing their own spiraling fears and emotional pain. With investment in the therapy process, my clients learn to quiet self-criticism, and calm themselves when distressed. They feel more competent in relationship, and they navigate conflicts more skillfully. Daily life is more satisfying. They value themselves and honor what they bring to the world. They feel more hopeful about their future - even if it's not the future they once imagined for themselves.
My expertise is helping adults with chronic anxiety and/or depression, and/or grief feel better. My clients are adults who are competent and skilled in many ways, but not in healing their own spiraling fears and emotional pain. With investment in the therapy process, my clients learn to quiet self-criticism, and calm themselves when distressed. They feel more competent in relationship, and they navigate conflicts more skillfully. Daily life is more satisfying. They value themselves and honor what they bring to the world. They feel more hopeful about their future - even if it's not the future they once imagined for themselves.
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I strive to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, so that I can meet my clients where they are at and provide space for exploring their concerns. I approach therapy as a collaboration between myself and the client - together we will identify treatment goals and examine pathways for reaching these goals. I attempt to understand my clients on multiple levels, including culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age and ability status. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in a number of areas, including: coping with anxiety and depression, life transitions, identity development, grief and loss, and relationship concerns.
I strive to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, so that I can meet my clients where they are at and provide space for exploring their concerns. I approach therapy as a collaboration between myself and the client - together we will identify treatment goals and examine pathways for reaching these goals. I attempt to understand my clients on multiple levels, including culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age and ability status. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in a number of areas, including: coping with anxiety and depression, life transitions, identity development, grief and loss, and relationship concerns.
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My mission is to empower you to define and claim the authentic, peaceful life you were born to lead; letting go of self-judgment, guilt, and maladaptive patterns to uncover strength and resilience. I believe in the transformational, healing power of a trusted therapeutic relationship. I possess advanced training and expertise in a variety of evidence-based modalities. Collaborative assessments and thoughtful, intentional treatment planning yield a customized course of action tailored to match your presenting problem and case disposition. I look forward to working with you, and am honored to play a role in your unfolding story!
My mission is to empower you to define and claim the authentic, peaceful life you were born to lead; letting go of self-judgment, guilt, and maladaptive patterns to uncover strength and resilience. I believe in the transformational, healing power of a trusted therapeutic relationship. I possess advanced training and expertise in a variety of evidence-based modalities. Collaborative assessments and thoughtful, intentional treatment planning yield a customized course of action tailored to match your presenting problem and case disposition. I look forward to working with you, and am honored to play a role in your unfolding story!
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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.