Feminist Therapists in Wilton Manors, FL
Dr. Alexandra Alfaro Vela
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Hi! I'm Dr. Alfaro Vela and I am devoted to working with individuals, couples, and families alike. I practice using a systemic approach, and aim to collaborate with my clients to build a picture of their preferred selves and future. I strive to take a step into my client's frame of reality to understand the challenges that they may be facing and offer new perspectives. Together, I work with clients to help them see what they would like to achieve, as well how they could possibly get there. My goal as a therapist is to provide clients with a safe space to explore their emotional horizon.
Hi! I'm Dr. Alfaro Vela and I am devoted to working with individuals, couples, and families alike. I practice using a systemic approach, and aim to collaborate with my clients to build a picture of their preferred selves and future. I strive to take a step into my client's frame of reality to understand the challenges that they may be facing and offer new perspectives. Together, I work with clients to help them see what they would like to achieve, as well how they could possibly get there. My goal as a therapist is to provide clients with a safe space to explore their emotional horizon.
Alena 'katy' Yankie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Are you struggling with loss? Are you struggling with chronic illness or pain? Are you a caregiver for a family member? Is depression or anxiety overwhelming you? Seeking therapy can be hard, but by doing so, you have already taken the first step towards healing. Chances are that circumstances happening in your life may have forever changed you. You may be struggling to figure out how to move forward. Although you may not be able to change your circumstances, I believe that you can learn ways to cope, and have a full and abundant life. I would be honored to help you on your healing path.
Are you struggling with loss? Are you struggling with chronic illness or pain? Are you a caregiver for a family member? Is depression or anxiety overwhelming you? Seeking therapy can be hard, but by doing so, you have already taken the first step towards healing. Chances are that circumstances happening in your life may have forever changed you. You may be struggling to figure out how to move forward. Although you may not be able to change your circumstances, I believe that you can learn ways to cope, and have a full and abundant life. I would be honored to help you on your healing path.
Amanda Kristen Pelaez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilton Manors, FL 33305 (Online Only)
Amanda Pelaez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Substance Abuse Professional with over seventeen years working for individuals, children, families affected by mental illness and addiction. Amanda's intention is to guide clients as they achieve their full potential in every capacity of their life with ever-expanding self-love. With a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients will know they are powerful to manifest their dreams. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and connection to their authentic self to attain personal growth and freedom.
Amanda Pelaez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Substance Abuse Professional with over seventeen years working for individuals, children, families affected by mental illness and addiction. Amanda's intention is to guide clients as they achieve their full potential in every capacity of their life with ever-expanding self-love. With a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients will know they are powerful to manifest their dreams. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and connection to their authentic self to attain personal growth and freedom.
Mark S Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Wilton Manors, FL 33306
For over 30 years I have been helping people overcome life obstacles and interpersonal struggles. Clients report significant benefit when they seek help dealing with transforming ideas of self that result from trauma, relationship changes, chronic illness, grief & loss, gender dysphoria, and coming out as LGBTQ. I utilize a variety of approaches including narrative, DBT, ACT, attachment-focused therapy, internal family systems and trauma informed practices. I now am seeing clients in person as well as virtually.
For over 30 years I have been helping people overcome life obstacles and interpersonal struggles. Clients report significant benefit when they seek help dealing with transforming ideas of self that result from trauma, relationship changes, chronic illness, grief & loss, gender dysphoria, and coming out as LGBTQ. I utilize a variety of approaches including narrative, DBT, ACT, attachment-focused therapy, internal family systems and trauma informed practices. I now am seeing clients in person as well as virtually.
Are you feeling sad, depressed, or overwhelmed? Do you suffer from anxiety, low self-esteem, or sexual issues and concerns? Are you unfulfilled in your relationship? The good news is that you have the amazing ability and power to change your life and create joy, happiness and wellbeing. Sometimes we just need a little help. I work with individuals and couples and together in therapy we explore what is holding you back from living the life you want. I will listen without judgement, I will guide and support you and challenge you to make positive changes and provide you with the tools and strategies you need to reclaim your life.
Are you feeling sad, depressed, or overwhelmed? Do you suffer from anxiety, low self-esteem, or sexual issues and concerns? Are you unfulfilled in your relationship? The good news is that you have the amazing ability and power to change your life and create joy, happiness and wellbeing. Sometimes we just need a little help. I work with individuals and couples and together in therapy we explore what is holding you back from living the life you want. I will listen without judgement, I will guide and support you and challenge you to make positive changes and provide you with the tools and strategies you need to reclaim your life.
Ashley Lesovoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilton Manors, FL 33305 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Ashley specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, specifically those who identify as transgender and nonbinary. Many of Ashley’s clients seek therapy to process and heal from trauma, acquire more effective coping skills in all aspects of their lives, and gain a greater understanding and acceptance of themselves and their journeys. Ashley enjoys working with those who are neurodivergent and struggle with society’s allistic and ableist expectations. Ashley works hard to create an affirming and supportive space where clients feel safe being vulnerable.
Ashley specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, specifically those who identify as transgender and nonbinary. Many of Ashley’s clients seek therapy to process and heal from trauma, acquire more effective coping skills in all aspects of their lives, and gain a greater understanding and acceptance of themselves and their journeys. Ashley enjoys working with those who are neurodivergent and struggle with society’s allistic and ableist expectations. Ashley works hard to create an affirming and supportive space where clients feel safe being vulnerable.
Heather Lee Vaughn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , MCAP , CTMH, CCATP
Verified Verified
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Life can be difficult. Managing the ups and downs of life can be especially stressful for those suffering from anxiety, depression, eating disorders and addiction. Putting down unhelpful habits can be hard. Even if you are in recovery, maintenance is not always easy. We often turn to things to make us feel better, not realizing the damage this does. Taking things one day at a time and choosing healthy coping mechanisms can be easier said than done. Sometimes extra support is needed to make the right choices.
Life can be difficult. Managing the ups and downs of life can be especially stressful for those suffering from anxiety, depression, eating disorders and addiction. Putting down unhelpful habits can be hard. Even if you are in recovery, maintenance is not always easy. We often turn to things to make us feel better, not realizing the damage this does. Taking things one day at a time and choosing healthy coping mechanisms can be easier said than done. Sometimes extra support is needed to make the right choices.
Rhonda Albin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LCSW, ICADC, ACSW
Verified Verified
Wilton Manors, FL 33305 (Online Only)
I am a experienced and creative psychotherapist who believes in your ability to heal yourself. I am practical, down to earth and have the insight to see beneath the surface. I specialize in working with couples practicing consenual non monagamy . I am allied with the queer community and have a compassionate understanding of the needs and positive outcomes that are achievable. I utilize many techniques but the relationship that we build together will allow you to create a new state of being that fits with identity . In utilize a variety of interventions reflecting affirming diverse practices that address underlying traumas.
I am a experienced and creative psychotherapist who believes in your ability to heal yourself. I am practical, down to earth and have the insight to see beneath the surface. I specialize in working with couples practicing consenual non monagamy . I am allied with the queer community and have a compassionate understanding of the needs and positive outcomes that are achievable. I utilize many techniques but the relationship that we build together will allow you to create a new state of being that fits with identity . In utilize a variety of interventions reflecting affirming diverse practices that address underlying traumas.
Did you know that marginalized folks experience higher rates of anxiety and depression? As a queer woman of color, my passion is help women, queer folks people of color and allied individuals cope and become empowered! Do you feel as though you are alone in this world? As if you have to handle problems all on your own? Or perhaps you feel on edge, restless, and stressed out way too often? I know what it's like; you find it hard to breathe, mind is always going and you rarely feel relaxed. The truth is that you do not have to do it alone. Let's figure it out together. I can teach you the skills to help you take your life back!
Did you know that marginalized folks experience higher rates of anxiety and depression? As a queer woman of color, my passion is help women, queer folks people of color and allied individuals cope and become empowered! Do you feel as though you are alone in this world? As if you have to handle problems all on your own? Or perhaps you feel on edge, restless, and stressed out way too often? I know what it's like; you find it hard to breathe, mind is always going and you rarely feel relaxed. The truth is that you do not have to do it alone. Let's figure it out together. I can teach you the skills to help you take your life back!
Luke (Frank Luke) Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ABS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Wilton Manors, FL 33305 (Online Only)
Do other therapists seem judgmental? Don't understand? Won't listen to you? If you need to talk about anything and everything, clients tell me I have a strong capacity for compassion, empathy, and care. At the same time, I’m forthright and candid. I see you and hear you—a whole person (body, mind, spirit) living in an interactive and interconnected world. I believe you're the expert in you - even if you're not yet aware of it. My role is to help you find that, and bring my own holistic vision, experience, training, expertise, and tools to the table, so you can work to be the best possible version of you. I am a trauma specialist.
Do other therapists seem judgmental? Don't understand? Won't listen to you? If you need to talk about anything and everything, clients tell me I have a strong capacity for compassion, empathy, and care. At the same time, I’m forthright and candid. I see you and hear you—a whole person (body, mind, spirit) living in an interactive and interconnected world. I believe you're the expert in you - even if you're not yet aware of it. My role is to help you find that, and bring my own holistic vision, experience, training, expertise, and tools to the table, so you can work to be the best possible version of you. I am a trauma specialist.
Dr. Lara DiCarlo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wilton Manors, FL 33305 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am Dr. Lara DiCarlo, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (NY and FL). I have prioritized working with marginalized communities over the past decade as a therapist. People most often come to me for concerns with anxiety, chronic illness, depression, identity, life transitions, perinatal period, and relationships (attachment, family, peer, romantic, sexual). I primarily offer individual therapy and have a specialization in working with young adults. My approach is warm, engaging, empowering, and collaborative. I also offer appointments for gender affirming letters and personality/psychopathology assessment.
I am Dr. Lara DiCarlo, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (NY and FL). I have prioritized working with marginalized communities over the past decade as a therapist. People most often come to me for concerns with anxiety, chronic illness, depression, identity, life transitions, perinatal period, and relationships (attachment, family, peer, romantic, sexual). I primarily offer individual therapy and have a specialization in working with young adults. My approach is warm, engaging, empowering, and collaborative. I also offer appointments for gender affirming letters and personality/psychopathology assessment.
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I also provide Gender-affirming and Feminist therapeutic approaches.
Hi all! I'm a Licensed Therapist in Florida and I truly enjoy working with adolescents & adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, social issues, and oppressive issues. Over the last few years, I've been lucky enough to work with a diverse population of clients, including those experiencing mental health concerns, houselessness, racial oppression, and gender dysphoria. This has helped me develop a number of creative, client-centered, and community-centered techniques designed to help clients identify their current strengths & challenges, and to develop treatment plans that allow them to track progress throughout treatment.
I also provide Gender-affirming and Feminist therapeutic approaches.
Hi all! I'm a Licensed Therapist in Florida and I truly enjoy working with adolescents & adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, social issues, and oppressive issues. Over the last few years, I've been lucky enough to work with a diverse population of clients, including those experiencing mental health concerns, houselessness, racial oppression, and gender dysphoria. This has helped me develop a number of creative, client-centered, and community-centered techniques designed to help clients identify their current strengths & challenges, and to develop treatment plans that allow them to track progress throughout treatment.
My practice is feminist, trauma-informed, IFS-informed, with use of mindfulness, creative therapy, and sandtray therapy if so inclined.
Reaching out to a therapist for support can be hard but you are worth it. In the safe space of our work together I will provide you with a place where you will be listened to with compassion and understanding. Through our work together I will bring gentle curiosity to the areas of your life you want to explore, change, and heal. This can look like building needed skills to improve your relationships and reduce your symptoms, supporting your exploration of past experiences and beliefs impacting you today, and determining a new path forward.
My practice is feminist, trauma-informed, IFS-informed, with use of mindfulness, creative therapy, and sandtray therapy if so inclined.
Reaching out to a therapist for support can be hard but you are worth it. In the safe space of our work together I will provide you with a place where you will be listened to with compassion and understanding. Through our work together I will bring gentle curiosity to the areas of your life you want to explore, change, and heal. This can look like building needed skills to improve your relationships and reduce your symptoms, supporting your exploration of past experiences and beliefs impacting you today, and determining a new path forward.
Willow Goldfarb is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Willow has worked within the foster care system, addiction recovery systems, within public schools, as a supervisor to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and through providing consultation to large corporations about creating environments that promote mental wellbeing. She provides feminist, anti-racist perspectives to empower clients of all identities and intersections Willow helps her clients share their story by offering a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
Willow Goldfarb is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Willow has worked within the foster care system, addiction recovery systems, within public schools, as a supervisor to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and through providing consultation to large corporations about creating environments that promote mental wellbeing. She provides feminist, anti-racist perspectives to empower clients of all identities and intersections Willow helps her clients share their story by offering a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am dedicated to helping my peers and allies rise from the destructive forces of stigma and oppression. Using strengths-based and person-centered foundations, I believe that you are beautiful and powerful at your core. I use various methodologies within an intersubjective relational framework and from a postmodern perspective (you are the expert of your own life; I am merely a vehicle for you to explore). I am a Feminist and a Jungian-influenced therapist who honors the multidimensional ‘beyond’ and in-between the divine feminine and masculine.
As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am dedicated to helping my peers and allies rise from the destructive forces of stigma and oppression. Using strengths-based and person-centered foundations, I believe that you are beautiful and powerful at your core. I use various methodologies within an intersubjective relational framework and from a postmodern perspective (you are the expert of your own life; I am merely a vehicle for you to explore). I am a Feminist and a Jungian-influenced therapist who honors the multidimensional ‘beyond’ and in-between the divine feminine and masculine.
Dr. Dani Rosenkrantz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy comes from a Feminist, Multicultural, Interpersonal perspective that emphasizes collaboration, clarifying how life experiences and context impact how we relate to ourselves and others, and channeling of strengths and creativity to help you move from surviving to thriving.
Hi! I am Dr. Dani, and I am a Jewish Queer Psychologist and Florida Native that helps Jewish, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC folx live full and brave lives. I offer virtual therapy in Florida and worldwide coaching services as part of my practice, Brave Space Psychology. I know what it’s like to doubt your path, to feel overwhelmed by political and minority stress, and to want a values-driven life. I will partner with you to learn to trust your inner wisdom, build your confidence in advocating for your needs, build fulfilling relationships, and learn to bravely share yourself authentically with the world.
My approach to therapy comes from a Feminist, Multicultural, Interpersonal perspective that emphasizes collaboration, clarifying how life experiences and context impact how we relate to ourselves and others, and channeling of strengths and creativity to help you move from surviving to thriving.
Hi! I am Dr. Dani, and I am a Jewish Queer Psychologist and Florida Native that helps Jewish, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC folx live full and brave lives. I offer virtual therapy in Florida and worldwide coaching services as part of my practice, Brave Space Psychology. I know what it’s like to doubt your path, to feel overwhelmed by political and minority stress, and to want a values-driven life. I will partner with you to learn to trust your inner wisdom, build your confidence in advocating for your needs, build fulfilling relationships, and learn to bravely share yourself authentically with the world.
Marc Campbell
Counselor, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 (Online Only)
I believe the best way to help my clients is to meet them where they are, and offer tools tailored to their needs. I have expertise in helping with an array of concerns including depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, couples counseling, substance abuse, child/teen life stressors and LGBTQ+ related issues. I primarily have a narrative theoretical orientation, while incorporating multicultural and acceptance & commitment therapy approaches. Life coaching services are available, details on my website. I hope to create a safe and affirming space for you to become the best version of you! I look forward to working together!
I believe the best way to help my clients is to meet them where they are, and offer tools tailored to their needs. I have expertise in helping with an array of concerns including depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, couples counseling, substance abuse, child/teen life stressors and LGBTQ+ related issues. I primarily have a narrative theoretical orientation, while incorporating multicultural and acceptance & commitment therapy approaches. Life coaching services are available, details on my website. I hope to create a safe and affirming space for you to become the best version of you! I look forward to working together!
Are you looking for relief from symptoms of PTSD, seeking emotional validation, or even yearning to feel "just a little bit better"? Are you ready to explore your emotions, practice new strategies for healing, find forgiveness for yourself, and learn to set and work towards achieving your own treatment goals? My specialty is treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship conflicts, and more. Anyone who is ready to feel empowered and take back control of their life is my ideal client.
Are you looking for relief from symptoms of PTSD, seeking emotional validation, or even yearning to feel "just a little bit better"? Are you ready to explore your emotions, practice new strategies for healing, find forgiveness for yourself, and learn to set and work towards achieving your own treatment goals? My specialty is treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship conflicts, and more. Anyone who is ready to feel empowered and take back control of their life is my ideal client.
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.
Tricia Houghtby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm glad you're here! My name is Tricia Houghtby and I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a decade of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. With licenses in both Vermont and Florida, I have had the privilege of supporting clients from diverse backgrounds in their journeys towards healing and growth.
Hi! I'm glad you're here! My name is Tricia Houghtby and I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a decade of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. With licenses in both Vermont and Florida, I have had the privilege of supporting clients from diverse backgrounds in their journeys towards healing and growth.
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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.