The sisterhood sanctuary
“When women gather, the world will heal.”
-Hopi Prophecy
Stacy DeMar
Licensed Therapeutic Provider, RCSWI, LSWAIC
MEet your guide
As a women's therapist specializing in women's mental health, my primary goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for women to address and navigate the unique challenges and experiences they encounter throughout their lives. Women often face specific issues related to their roles in society, reproductive health, relationships, and personal development.
Womens Specific Therapy…
Also known as women's therapy or gender-specific therapy, focuses on addressing the unique mental and emotional needs of women. It recognizes that women may face distinct challenges and experiences that can benefit from specialized therapeutic approaches. Here are some key aspects and topics often addressed in women-specific therapy:
Life Transitions: Women-specific therapy can help women navigate significant life transitions, such as motherhood, menopause, divorce, career changes, and aging. I provide guidance and support to help women cope with the emotional and psychological changes associated with these life stages.
Self-Esteem and Body Image: Many women struggle with self-esteem and body image issues due to societal and cultural pressures. I work with clients to improve self-acceptance, self-worth, challenge unrealistic beauty standards, and foster a positive self-image.
Relationships and Family Roles: Women-specific therapy often explores the unique challenges that women face in their roles as partners, mothers, daughters, and caregivers. It can address issues related to communication, boundary setting, and the balance of work and family responsibilities.
Women's Health and Wellness: The evolution of therapy may focus on women's physical and mental health issues, including reproductive health, sexual health, and the emotional aspects of dealing with conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or breast cancer.
Trauma and Gender-Based Violence: Many women have experienced trauma related to gender-based violence, including sexual assault, domestic abuse, and harassment. Providing trauma-informed care and support for survivors.
Empowerment and Assertiveness: Women-specific therapy can help women build self-confidence, assertiveness, learn how to set boundaries, and develop leadership skills. It may encourage women to set and pursue their goals, both personally and professionally.
Support for Women of Diverse Backgrounds: Women's therapy can also be sensitive to the experiences of women from diverse backgrounds, including women of different ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. It acknowledges that these intersections can influence a woman's mental health and well-being.
Mother-Daughter Relationships: I provide support to women working on improving their relationships with their mothers or daughters. These relationships can be complex and may benefit from therapeutic exploration and communication strategies.
