Feminist Therapists in Malden, MA
Amy Lowright
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Malden, MA 02148 (Online Only)
My approach is informed by an anti-oppressive, feminist, and identity-affirming lens.
I am an integrative, trauma-focused, queer therapist dedicated to helping people understand themselves better. I particularly enjoy working with clients who want to be in more authentic, connected relationships with partners and family members, want to better understand how trauma has impacted their life and shed patterns that are no longer useful, or want to parent differently than they were parented. My areas of specialized training include interpersonal trauma and PTSD (sexual assault, childhood abuse, domestic violence), attachment and relationships, perinatal mental health, and infant/early childhood mental health.
My approach is informed by an anti-oppressive, feminist, and identity-affirming lens.
I am an integrative, trauma-focused, queer therapist dedicated to helping people understand themselves better. I particularly enjoy working with clients who want to be in more authentic, connected relationships with partners and family members, want to better understand how trauma has impacted their life and shed patterns that are no longer useful, or want to parent differently than they were parented. My areas of specialized training include interpersonal trauma and PTSD (sexual assault, childhood abuse, domestic violence), attachment and relationships, perinatal mental health, and infant/early childhood mental health.
My name is Jenna Heroux. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who uses a client-centered, feminist approach to support clients on their journey to wellbeing and growth. My approach is primarily feminist but is informed by other approaches as well, such as psychodynamic, existential, and family systems theories. Holding the client with unconditional positive regard, I seek to understand them from their own value system and sense of personal empowerment. We will work collaboratively to identify targets for treatment, while activating personal choice and self-compassion.
My name is Jenna Heroux. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who uses a client-centered, feminist approach to support clients on their journey to wellbeing and growth. My approach is primarily feminist but is informed by other approaches as well, such as psychodynamic, existential, and family systems theories. Holding the client with unconditional positive regard, I seek to understand them from their own value system and sense of personal empowerment. We will work collaboratively to identify targets for treatment, while activating personal choice and self-compassion.
Rachael Gorton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148 (Online Only)
Though embarking on a therapy journey can be intimidating, it is also a profound act of strength, bravery, and self love. Thank you for considering me to travel this road with you. I take an eclectic approach to therapy - utilizing a variety of treatment styles - that is non judgmental, inclusive, compassionate, and curious. Every patient is different, so I provide therapy that is patient centered and individualized to each person's needs. I am passionate about providing therapy to all those who need it, especially women and non-binary folx, new parents, couples, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Though embarking on a therapy journey can be intimidating, it is also a profound act of strength, bravery, and self love. Thank you for considering me to travel this road with you. I take an eclectic approach to therapy - utilizing a variety of treatment styles - that is non judgmental, inclusive, compassionate, and curious. Every patient is different, so I provide therapy that is patient centered and individualized to each person's needs. I am passionate about providing therapy to all those who need it, especially women and non-binary folx, new parents, couples, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Johnmark Mangiameli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Malden, MA 02148 (Online Only)
It is vital to gain the support you need to make personal growth. As a social worker who specializes in creative therapy support, I seek to provide that extra help to navigate life's difficulties. I come from a strength-based harm-reduction point of view which centers your experience and history as the main factors in your story. I seek to then provide advocacy, encouragement, and when needed challenge, to help you make small growth changes over time internally and externally. For the fastest support please book with me at my website!
It is vital to gain the support you need to make personal growth. As a social worker who specializes in creative therapy support, I seek to provide that extra help to navigate life's difficulties. I come from a strength-based harm-reduction point of view which centers your experience and history as the main factors in your story. I seek to then provide advocacy, encouragement, and when needed challenge, to help you make small growth changes over time internally and externally. For the fastest support please book with me at my website!
Chloe Frankel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148 (Online Only)
Therapy is a space for you - your thoughts, feelings, hopes, and discoveries. I believe therapy can serve as a holding place for grief, sorrow and righteous anger, as well as a catalyst for intentional changes and new ways of relating to and acting in the world. My style is compassionate, curious, and calm, and my approach includes active listening and reflection, objectivity and accountability, offering new perspectives, and regularly re-visiting and clarifying your wishes and hopes for our work together and for yourself and your life.
Therapy is a space for you - your thoughts, feelings, hopes, and discoveries. I believe therapy can serve as a holding place for grief, sorrow and righteous anger, as well as a catalyst for intentional changes and new ways of relating to and acting in the world. My style is compassionate, curious, and calm, and my approach includes active listening and reflection, objectivity and accountability, offering new perspectives, and regularly re-visiting and clarifying your wishes and hopes for our work together and for yourself and your life.
My ideal client is any individual who seeks to navigate the complexities of their identity and life experiences, with openness and understanding. Their needs could include culturally affirming support, practical coping skills or just needing a safe, validating space. Some goals could be centered around increased self awareness, emotional healing, or improved relationships. Ultimately, they want to thrive (not just survive) in a challenging world, while still being able to celebrate their strengths, and build a fulfilling and balanced life.
My ideal client is any individual who seeks to navigate the complexities of their identity and life experiences, with openness and understanding. Their needs could include culturally affirming support, practical coping skills or just needing a safe, validating space. Some goals could be centered around increased self awareness, emotional healing, or improved relationships. Ultimately, they want to thrive (not just survive) in a challenging world, while still being able to celebrate their strengths, and build a fulfilling and balanced life.
Hello there! My name is Dr. Shanda Reynolds, LMHC. I work with brave individuals, throughout the age span, who are ready to live in the present moment. While our past builds us up to who we are now, we are best served when we recognize the value of those experiences while not using them as a gauge to determine our value right now. We work on goals by helping to unpack where you feel constrained. Sometimes we begin with a larger goal that we work on "right sizing" to a more concentrated size. Often, we will begin working on one goal and realize other goals may need to be addressed first. All of this is done in collaboration.
Hello there! My name is Dr. Shanda Reynolds, LMHC. I work with brave individuals, throughout the age span, who are ready to live in the present moment. While our past builds us up to who we are now, we are best served when we recognize the value of those experiences while not using them as a gauge to determine our value right now. We work on goals by helping to unpack where you feel constrained. Sometimes we begin with a larger goal that we work on "right sizing" to a more concentrated size. Often, we will begin working on one goal and realize other goals may need to be addressed first. All of this is done in collaboration.
I’m passionate about providing culturally competent care, in a safe, warm, confidential environment. I’ve been licensed for 10 years and am committed to partnering with you to achieve your individual goals! My professional interests include family dynamics, relationship challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, multiculturalism, immigration, social justice, and adjustment. My approach to therapy is holistic, integrative, and client-centered, meaning I tailor my methods to address the unique challenges, strengths, and goals of each client.
I’m passionate about providing culturally competent care, in a safe, warm, confidential environment. I’ve been licensed for 10 years and am committed to partnering with you to achieve your individual goals! My professional interests include family dynamics, relationship challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, multiculturalism, immigration, social justice, and adjustment. My approach to therapy is holistic, integrative, and client-centered, meaning I tailor my methods to address the unique challenges, strengths, and goals of each client.
My name is Florrie Johnson, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD) working in Massachusetts helping clients statewide via telehealth. My professional experience and training include work with children, families, and adults, inpatient work with major mental illness, as well as experience as a school psychologist in the special education field. My work is influenced by the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy and systems and structural family therapy. My approach is practical problem solving while my understanding of clients is influenced by an analytical perspective. People are complex!
My name is Florrie Johnson, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD) working in Massachusetts helping clients statewide via telehealth. My professional experience and training include work with children, families, and adults, inpatient work with major mental illness, as well as experience as a school psychologist in the special education field. My work is influenced by the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy and systems and structural family therapy. My approach is practical problem solving while my understanding of clients is influenced by an analytical perspective. People are complex!
Nicole Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148
Not accepting new clients
Over the course of my career, I have supported so many different clients in finding what "feeling better" looks like for them. Many of my clients have mostly satisfying lives, families, careers, etc, but find that something is missing. Or that issues from their past continue to influence the present. Finding what "feeling better" looks like is different for each individual. Patients come to me to figure out what is getting in their way, process sometime complex histories, and break through to the lives they want to be living.
Over the course of my career, I have supported so many different clients in finding what "feeling better" looks like for them. Many of my clients have mostly satisfying lives, families, careers, etc, but find that something is missing. Or that issues from their past continue to influence the present. Finding what "feeling better" looks like is different for each individual. Patients come to me to figure out what is getting in their way, process sometime complex histories, and break through to the lives they want to be living.
April Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148
Not accepting new clients
Are you a senior seeking support in navigating complex life decisions? Or a caregiver for a senior, struggling to manage it all? Or are you grieving the death of a loved one? I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with 25 years of experience with expertise in adjustment to major life changes, the process of making big later-life decisions, grief and loss, coping with disability and/or loss of independence, dementia, elder abuse and neglect, harm reduction, managing anxiety and depression, and the aging process. I take a holistic approach, incorporating mind, body, and spirit.
Are you a senior seeking support in navigating complex life decisions? Or a caregiver for a senior, struggling to manage it all? Or are you grieving the death of a loved one? I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with 25 years of experience with expertise in adjustment to major life changes, the process of making big later-life decisions, grief and loss, coping with disability and/or loss of independence, dementia, elder abuse and neglect, harm reduction, managing anxiety and depression, and the aging process. I take a holistic approach, incorporating mind, body, and spirit.
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I follow an integrative, relational, psychodynamic approach, incorporating cognitive-behavioral, systemic, multicultural/ feminist, and experiential concepts.
Life can be challenging at times and cause us to feel stuck, unhappy, and overwhelmed. We sometimes may feel confused and discouraged on how to improve our lives. In the midst of these difficult periods, we may benefit from having a supportive space to explore what makes us unhappy, challenge ourselves, gain insight, learn new skills, and explore new ways of being. I am happy to meet with you to figure out if I can be the person who can support you in this journey.
I follow an integrative, relational, psychodynamic approach, incorporating cognitive-behavioral, systemic, multicultural/ feminist, and experiential concepts.
Life can be challenging at times and cause us to feel stuck, unhappy, and overwhelmed. We sometimes may feel confused and discouraged on how to improve our lives. In the midst of these difficult periods, we may benefit from having a supportive space to explore what makes us unhappy, challenge ourselves, gain insight, learn new skills, and explore new ways of being. I am happy to meet with you to figure out if I can be the person who can support you in this journey.
Hannah Vasconcellos Hastings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medford, MA 02155 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Hannah, a therapist at Mountain View Therapy! I enjoy working with emerging adults, partners, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I am passionate about providing affirming and curious spaces for exploration of identity and moments of transition for individuals and partners.
Hi, I'm Hannah, a therapist at Mountain View Therapy! I enjoy working with emerging adults, partners, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I am passionate about providing affirming and curious spaces for exploration of identity and moments of transition for individuals and partners.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, expressive arts therapist, and certified yoga instructor based out of Cambridge, MA. I believe in collaboratively and consensually building working relationships with clients to make space for untangling, reclaiming, transforming, and navigating the instability of life. I aim to create inclusive spaces, especially for those with intersectional identities, and value culturally competent and trauma-informed practice. I work with children and adults to reclaim their innate resilience through an integrated approach of both feeling AND dealing.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, expressive arts therapist, and certified yoga instructor based out of Cambridge, MA. I believe in collaboratively and consensually building working relationships with clients to make space for untangling, reclaiming, transforming, and navigating the instability of life. I aim to create inclusive spaces, especially for those with intersectional identities, and value culturally competent and trauma-informed practice. I work with children and adults to reclaim their innate resilience through an integrated approach of both feeling AND dealing.
Allison Gold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Medford, MA 02155 (Online Only)
I provide trauma-informed therapy for deep feelers, Highly Sensitive People, and those with chronic illness. Through our work, you will feel more comfortable with your emotions, strengthen your mind-body connection, and gain clarity about what you want and need. We will bring a focus to your strengths, resilience, and adaptiveness, helping you feel more empowered and connected to yourself. These internal resources will create more ease in navigating life situations and relationships while providing you with relief and healing.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for deep feelers, Highly Sensitive People, and those with chronic illness. Through our work, you will feel more comfortable with your emotions, strengthen your mind-body connection, and gain clarity about what you want and need. We will bring a focus to your strengths, resilience, and adaptiveness, helping you feel more empowered and connected to yourself. These internal resources will create more ease in navigating life situations and relationships while providing you with relief and healing.
Rebecca Wallenstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medford, MA 02155 (Online Only)
Hi there, I’m Rebecca, a therapist at Mountain View Therapy! I practice therapy from a Narrative approach- I believe that meaning-making through stories shapes lives, relationships, and communities. At MVT, we hope to use this knowledge to help folks develop the stories that support their preferred lives. I enjoy working a wide variety of clients, but I am especially passionate about working with folks struggling with the effects of complex trauma, interpersonal violence, substance use, anxiety, depression, and those who are exploring gender identity.
Hi there, I’m Rebecca, a therapist at Mountain View Therapy! I practice therapy from a Narrative approach- I believe that meaning-making through stories shapes lives, relationships, and communities. At MVT, we hope to use this knowledge to help folks develop the stories that support their preferred lives. I enjoy working a wide variety of clients, but I am especially passionate about working with folks struggling with the effects of complex trauma, interpersonal violence, substance use, anxiety, depression, and those who are exploring gender identity.
Heather Alexandre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, and adults to resolve challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, grief and loss, and school/work adjustment. For the last 15 years, she worked with chronically ill children on an inpatient unit. In addition, she has worked in a preschool setting, tutored children, and led small community-based child development classes. Heather has also run parenting support groups and supported new mothers during postpartum.
Heather Alexandre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, and adults to resolve challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, grief and loss, and school/work adjustment. For the last 15 years, she worked with chronically ill children on an inpatient unit. In addition, she has worked in a preschool setting, tutored children, and led small community-based child development classes. Heather has also run parenting support groups and supported new mothers during postpartum.
I enjoy working with couples, the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of color, children, families, those of various cultural backgrounds, those with anxiety and depression, and those navigating life stressors or geographic moves. I like working with clients who are ready to work authentically on stated goals.
I enjoy working with couples, the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of color, children, families, those of various cultural backgrounds, those with anxiety and depression, and those navigating life stressors or geographic moves. I like working with clients who are ready to work authentically on stated goals.
I provide a safe, warm, and relationally based space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and concerns. My style is grounded, gentle, and welcoming. Through compassionately listening to my clients and validating their experience I aim to empower them to better understand and comfort themselves so they can ultimately thrive in their lives independent of therapy.
I provide a safe, warm, and relationally based space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and concerns. My style is grounded, gentle, and welcoming. Through compassionately listening to my clients and validating their experience I aim to empower them to better understand and comfort themselves so they can ultimately thrive in their lives independent of therapy.
Katie Infantine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medford, MA 02155 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you seeking a deeper connection with the parts of yourself that call for healing? Are you motivated for change and to strengthen your capabilities? I aim to enhance your self-awareness to better understand and accept yourself, ultimately leading to a healthy and balanced life. I hold space for individuals to summon their resilience and uncover a lost connection to Self and others due to trauma or stress. Have you lost touch with your intuition? I will support and facilitate your ability to tune into your inner healing intelligence and by doing so, allow you to gain clarity, new perspectives and reconnection.
Are you seeking a deeper connection with the parts of yourself that call for healing? Are you motivated for change and to strengthen your capabilities? I aim to enhance your self-awareness to better understand and accept yourself, ultimately leading to a healthy and balanced life. I hold space for individuals to summon their resilience and uncover a lost connection to Self and others due to trauma or stress. Have you lost touch with your intuition? I will support and facilitate your ability to tune into your inner healing intelligence and by doing so, allow you to gain clarity, new perspectives and reconnection.
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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.