--- title: Feminist Therapy for All Genders date: 2026-03-22T18:59:00-04:00 author: Laura Prieto canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/feminist-therapy-for-all-genders" section: Resources --- [Donate](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/donate) [Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Feminist Therapy for All Genders By Our Bodies Ourselves; summary of chapter by Laura S. Brown • Last Updated: March 19, 2026 ![Adobe Stock 288862744](data:image/png;base64,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) In the opening chapter of *Feminist therapy* (2nd ed, published by the American Psychological Association, 2018), Laura S. Brown explains how feminist therapy is "Not for Cisgender Women Only." Feminist therapy focuses on the experiences and standpoints of those whose lives are characterized by marginalization, such as women, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, disabled individuals, and persons with low socioeconomic status. It draws from many interdisciplinary sources, including feminist psychology, literature, and the arts. It has no single founder; rather, it reflects the efforts of many grassroots organizations. This means that there are sometimes debates about its boundaries. Feminist therapies share certain core elements, however, many of which trace back to its origins in the 1960s. Feminist therapy began as a response to women’s experiences of sexism in therapy. It still includes the practice of consciousness raising, in which individuals deepen their awareness by exchanging personal reflections within a group. However, feminist therapy has also diverged from its historical roots. It is now more intersectional and inclusive. It attends to how power and powerlessness relate to gender more generally, and not only to cis-women’s experience. Today, feminist therapists and therapies reflect various genders, approaches, and innovations. Feminist therapy is thus relevant for people of all genders, ages, and family types. Feminist therapy now pays close attention to matters of **power and inequality**. It asserts that individuals are capable of solving the problems in their lives. Feminist therapy intentionally highlights what it calls **the wisdom of the marginalized.** This means centering the voices and perspectives that have previously been pushed to the side. Another important principle of feminist therapy is **subversion**. Subversion is a therapeutic strategy in which the therapist and client work together to undermine patriarchal assumptions and experiences that prevent growth and development. Feminist therapy addresses distress that patriarchy causes. **(Patriarchy** refers to the hierarchically organized social structure in which cis-male characteristics and men are privileged, and female characteristics and women are marginalized.) Feminist therapy treats every one of its components – including the process of therapy itself – as a potential challenge to patriarchal norms. > Feminist therapy does not simply study the “other” to offer a neutral perspective on that experience. Rather, what is inherent in feminist therapy is the radical notion that silenced voices of marginalized people are potentially the sources of the greatest wisdom. This is a liberatory shifting of the value of knowledge claims from those of culturally appointed experts to the expertise of the oppressed. This perspective, when made central to analysis and practice, is potentially transformative of everything about therapy as generally practiced. In feminist practice, the margins become a new center epistemically and conceptually. [Read the full chapter](https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/Feminist-Therapy-Chapter-1-Sample.pdf) [Abstract of the entire book: Laura S. Brown, Feminist therapy (2nd ed, American Psychological Association, 2018)](https://doi.org/10.1037/0000092-000) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)Topics - [ mental health](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/mental-health) - [ taking care of our mental health](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/taking-care-of-our-mental-health) - [therapy (psychotherapy)](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/therapy-psychotherapy) - [feminism](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/feminism) - [LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual)](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/lgbtqia-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-queer-intersex-and-asexual) - [sexism](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sexism) - [patriarchy](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/patriarchy) - [gender expansive](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/gender-expansive) - [women's health history](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/womens-health-history) ![](/assets/img/monogram.webp)### *Why You Can* **Trust Us** - We rigorously evaluate all content - We embrace a reproductive justice framework - We don’t accept ads or sell products - We reject funding from the pharmaceutical industry - We counter misinformation and disinformation - We address the social, political, and economic factors that affect health and sexuality [read more](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/why-you-can-trust-us) Share [](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();)[](javascript:void();) ##### More to Explore [Where We StandRead ## 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Feeling Comfortable With Therapy EN discusses treating her mental health with medication and therapy. ![Emily](data:image/png;base64,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) EN discusses treating her mental health with medication and therapy.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-feeling-comfortable-with-therapy) [ResourcesRead ## National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network Resources for mental health from an organization dedicated to queer and trans people of color ![img-20180709-204230](data:image/png;base64,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) Resources for mental health from an organization dedicated to queer and trans people of color](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/national-queer-and-trans-therapists-of-color-network) [Where We StandRead ## What We Mean by Feminism While feminism gets defined many different ways, there are some fundamental shared views that we believe advance the health and self-sovereignty of us all. ![A group of women carrying signs with messages including "Stronger Together" as participants in the Women's March Rally in 2017.](data:image/png;base64,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) While feminism gets defined many different ways, there are some fundamental shared views that we believe advance the health and self-sovereignty of us all.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/where-we-stand/where-we-stand-feminism) [ResourcesRead ## Feminist Therapy This article talks about the principles of feminist therapy, who might benefit from feminist therapy, and how therapists can bring feminist strategies into their practice. ![pexels-polina-tankilevitch-5234572](data:image/png;base64,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) This article talks about the principles of feminist therapy, who might benefit from feminist therapy, and how therapists can bring feminist strategies into their practice.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/feminist-therapy) [ResourcesRead ## Strong Black Women Need Therapy Too This piece talks about the possible benefits of therapy for Black women, shares positive stories of Black women who have undergone therapy, and provides resources for those looking for help. ![A Black woman with an afro sits in front of a therapist](data:image/png;base64,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) This piece talks about the possible benefits of therapy for Black women, shares positive stories of Black women who have undergone therapy, and provides resources for those looking for help.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/strong-black-women-need-therapy-too) [ResourcesRead ## Ten Things Every LGBT Older Adult Should Know about Heart Disease This factsheet provides tips for maintaining heart health, with a particular focus on LGBT older adults. ![pexels-centre-for-ageing-better-11674389](data:image/png;base64,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) This factsheet provides tips for maintaining heart health, with a particular focus on LGBT older adults.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/10-things-lgbt-heart-disease) [ResourcesLook ## A Brief History of Periods/Vagina Museum Period Exhibition Print Illustrator Hazel Mead created A Brief History of Periods to teach about menstruation throughout history. ![A Brief History of Periods:Vagina Museum Period Exhibition Print](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAAAAAgCAIAAAD8GO2jAAAACXBIWXMAAA7EAAAOxAGVKw4bAAACSUlEQVRIiZVWS3bEIAyT8nL/m3bX9agL21gGZlHaB4EYy/Ivw9+fHwAQEEv9xWDOBEGSzAUgme9DWspZ0logPOihbf3/0FgAAA8UB2oCS1q6XCl52cZeCVKeC4DeaXhplMNQbF+Q8YqQlC5MaxpKre11G+UYdcqcSpvYh1zGKef6VzPQQtACGl5kaGdChFIRbDEVQEa33Kt0kenG4MmyjoBiUgK6dzqHzPwEffWRS84UCjokJZGFYdImdcGYLrJEMvcAm1IuaoawVCdOeilcpM9myqRQDiGCRGFkZi3tQur3DYC3UmfQGBQEgILoMjSqaWsBLQxIwuvpe9QwscWzsonjkgzD3BRBxmdoPQmgXR+5OYqigK0RjYY2gnwh4Jo4Zg9xJyoGBgBNF92Gu2jtZ4ta/bQw6gQryBcvRd5czT9rpVWPAGg0u0uRtfkbBprWTFPsSzc7+a3B/4Jh1pQvDMi7z+t9aF9S1yyCwPA+7V6qkK+28G5+2Yo5Knk3/5ang4s1nRmDLd4h3V+bjDuzto974365aDqyaWPu2B2bwizl3SRjBryHoCex4GGofod8qO9FWl806LbiAejJo06JcqRq6w/n55WjHBfY+tnCLfvQMPX1s1xvjMsgFjvg8dQ/EyoZqZ72NN7spb+ORHuA4co2b1mOVf/wEh2q2/r+LRg8MgYyUnbBSCyz7tbzeIzkGD8dS+uRo81qIJsuAuTY1uunem8C+ofW+GwFPne0J26HfDQkTg1baE4P8bblmp6vkjvWl5w8x9TzByvIcqBg/EJVAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) Illustrator Hazel Mead created A Brief History of Periods to teach about menstruation throughout history.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/a-brief-history-of-periods-vagina-museum-period-exhibition-print)