Postmodern & Feminist Therapy
“Feminist therapy is a person-centered, politically informed model that positions treatment within a cultural context. Its goals are to empower the person in medicine, enabling that person to potentially address aspects of social transformation, nurture the self and establish a strong self-concept, and restructure and enhance personal beliefs about identity.
A therapist will generally work to prevent bias, demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of oppression, and offer a genuine, non-hierarchical relationship that emphasizes mutuality and equality. Those in treatment may share their own stories and also hear about the therapist’s experiences. This form of therapy often has the effect of inspiring those in treatment to incite social change, and individuals may also, through therapy, become better able to accept themselves.
Feminist therapy attempts to make the marginalized viewpoint central, and modern-day feminist therapy and theory often address the concerns of people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender-variant individuals; immigrants; refugees; and more”.
Goals of Therapy
How It Works
Feminist therapy is based on the belief that everyone has a unique story. the therapist will work to prevent bias, demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of oppression, and offer a genuine, non-hierarchical relationship that emphasizes mutuality and equality. The therapist will also share their own experiences. This form of therapy often has the effect of inspiring those in treatment to incite social change, and individuals may also, through therapy, become better able to accept themselves.
Feminist therapy attempts to make the marginalized viewpoint central, and modern-day feminist therapy and theory often address the concerns of people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender-variant individuals; immigrants; refugees; and more.
What to Expect
Postmodern & Feminist Therapy may be right for you if:
-You want to address aspects of social transformation.
-You want to nurture the self and establish a strong self-concept.
-You want to restructure and enhance personal beliefs about identity.
-You seek a genuine, non-hierarchical relationship that emphasizes mutuality and equality.
-You want to be treated with respect and equality.
-You want to leave therapy with stronger self-acceptance and empowerment.
If you are seeking therapy for issues that postmodern feminist theory addresses, such as oppression, social injustice, and marginalization, then postmodern feminist therapy may be a good fit for you.
