Gabrielle Armer (She/Her/Hers)

Hustle culture and capitalism have made us believe that our value is tied to our productivity. This idea has led us to work harder and harder without prioritizing self-care and rest. We become mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. Our work productivity begins to suffer. Our relationships begin to suffer. And before we know it our self-esteem begins to suffer. We may begin to experience anxiety and/or depression even if we never have before.

Throughout life, many of us have picked up the core belief that we are not worthy. Or that no matter what you do you will never be enough. Maybe these messages came from parents, from school, from partners, or from societal expectations. These narratives can lead you to experience low self-worth, self-criticism, and perfectionistic tendencies. When we experience low self-worth or self-esteem, we are also more likely to experience anxiety and/or depression and unfulfilling relationships.

The term “women’s issues” refers to anything that may affect women’s physical and/or mental health. While some issues are specific to women, other issues, such as anxiety or trauma, are experienced by all genders but may affect women differently. Some common women’s issues include prenatal and postpartum health, reproductive health and fertility challenges, relationship difficulties, and body image concerns, sexism, and defining their identities beyond the social roles they hold to name a few.

The term “women’s issues” refers to anything that may affect women’s physical and/or mental health. While some issues are specific to women, other issues, such as anxiety or trauma, are experienced by all genders but may affect women differently. Some common women’s issues include prenatal and postpartum health, reproductive health and fertility challenges, relationship difficulties, and body image concerns, sexism, and defining their identities beyond the social roles they hold to name a few.

Throughout life, many of us have picked up the core belief that we are not worthy. Or that no matter what you do you will never be enough. Maybe these messages came from parents, from school, from partners, or from societal expectations. These narratives can lead you to experience low self-worth, self-criticism, and perfectionistic tendencies. When we experience low self-worth or self-esteem, we are also more likely to experience anxiety and/or depression and unfulfilling relationships.

Hustle culture and capitalism have made us believe that our value is tied to our productivity. This idea has led us to work harder and harder without prioritizing self-care and rest. We become mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. Our work productivity begins to suffer. Our relationships begin to suffer. And before we know it our self-esteem begins to suffer. We may begin to experience anxiety and/or depression even if we never have before.

ACT is an evidence-based treatment that assumes that psychological pain is both universal and normal, and that psychological inflexibility is what causes psychological distress. Working from an ACT perspective we will be able to be mindful and accepting of your experiences while not placing judgment or criticism on them. Additionally, ACT allows for personal values exploration and growth.

As a feminist therapist, I acknowledge that what happens in our day-to-day lives impacts the work we do together and vice versa. So the gender constructs, racial oppression, and/or general societal expectations you are experiencing? Therapy with me addresses those issues because all of the -isms of the world (e.g. sexism, racism, ableism) can add up and leave you feeling like there is something wrong with you, when in fact it is society that has the problem.

As a feminist therapist, I acknowledge that what happens in our day-to-day lives impacts the work we do together and vice versa. So the gender constructs, racial oppression, and/or general societal expectations you are experiencing? Therapy with me addresses those issues because all of the -isms of the world (e.g. sexism, heterosexism, racism, ableism) can add up and leave you feeling like there is something wrong with you, when in fact it is society that has the problem.

As a therapist who uses a Person-Centered approach, I believe that each of my clients are the expert on themselves. Sure, I may be able to offer knowledge and insights AND I believe that each of my clients already has everything they need to heal within them. As your therapist, I will be going on this journey with you as an equal partner in this process. I will meet you wherever you are at with authenticity, empathy, and unconditional positive regard.