Women's Issues Therapists in St. John's, NL
Bonnie Koehn
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Canadian Counsellor
My practice is grounded in a holistic and non-pathologizing approach that is client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I offer authentically compassionate and accepting therapy so you can feel free to be yourself. My clients attend virtual therapy from their preferred location- whether that’s the comfort of home, a walk in the park, or over lunch break at work.
Lisa Hebert
Clinical Therapist
I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your story without judgment. Using a holistic, trauma-informed approach, I integrate CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and somatic practices. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or personal growth, we'll work together to build clarity, resilience, and lasting change.
Ariel Dasrath
Registered Psychotherapist
With so many elements that shape who we are and how we navigate the world, how can we expect mental health treatment to focus on only one at a time? Creating the space for nuanced conversations, MargINs Psychotherapy focuses on culturally responsive practices, primarily catering to intersectionally marginalized populations.
Anna Gwozdz - Bespoke Clinical Counselling
Certified Psychotherapist & Clinical Counsellor (CCC | HonMACP | BAPsych)
At Bespoke Clinical Counselling, Anna will take the time and care to learn who you are and what you need. She will develop a treatment plan and therapeutic approach tailored to you to ensure that your precise concerns are heard and your goals are met. Let Anna help you develop communication, boundaries, emotional regulation, self-love, and so much more. Let her join you on your path.
Elena Temelkova
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Life is beautiful, but it comes with pain. I believe our role here on earth is to become the highest version of ourselves and we all hold the means to do so. I always tell myself, "It's okay, this is your first time here. Take it slow. You are not supposed to be perfect, you are learning everything for the first time". Sometimes things happen that don't make any sense and we as humans can find ...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Women's Issues
What does "women's issues" mean in a therapy context?
Therapy for women's issues addresses the mental health challenges and life experiences that are particularly relevant to women's lives — including reproductive health (pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, fertility), body image, trauma and sexual violence, relationship and caregiving roles, workplace gender dynamics, identity across life stages, and the intersection of gender with race, culture, and sexuality. These are not "smaller" issues — they reflect real experiences shaped by both biology and social context.
When should a woman consider seeing a therapist who specializes in women's issues?
A women's issues specialist may be particularly valuable when you are navigating postpartum depression or anxiety, perimenopause or menopause, infertility grief, sexual trauma, body image or eating concerns, the mental load of caregiving, gender-based workplace stress, or a life transition tied to gender and identity. Many women also simply feel more comfortable processing certain experiences with a therapist who they feel will understand the gendered dimensions of their lives without needing to explain the context.
What is feminist therapy and how is it relevant to women?
Feminist therapy is an approach that explicitly considers the impact of gender, power, and social context on mental health. It challenges traditional therapy models that may pathologize responses to structural inequity and instead validates women's experiences as shaped partly by the social environment they live in. Feminist therapy promotes empowerment, authentic voice, and equality within the therapeutic relationship. It is relevant for any woman — not only those who identify as feminist.
How does postpartum depression differ from "baby blues"?
Baby blues — mild mood fluctuations, tearfulness, and fatigue in the first week or two after birth — affect up to 80% of new mothers and typically resolve on their own. Postpartum depression is more persistent, intense, and disabling, lasting beyond two weeks and significantly interfering with the ability to care for the baby or oneself. It affects approximately 10–20% of Canadian new mothers and is highly treatable with therapy, support, and sometimes medication. Postpartum anxiety, OCD, and psychosis are also recognized postpartum conditions.
Do I need to identify with a specific political or social viewpoint to benefit from women's therapy?
Not at all. Therapy for women's issues is simply therapy that acknowledges the specific experiences, pressures, and life events that are particularly relevant to women — it is not ideologically prescriptive. Women of any political view, cultural background, or religious tradition benefit from a therapist who understands these dimensions. What matters most is that you feel seen, understood, and supported in the context of your actual life.