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Working with Women Clients
Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety then men, and 28% of women report attending therapy

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Despite a higher percentage of women attending therapy than men, there is a lack of therapist diversity. Especially for women of color. (NIH)
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Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with MDD and anxiety disorders than men (CDC)
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Women are roughly twice as likely to be diagnosed with a trauma disorder/PTSD than men (NIH)
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The majority of data in studies are based on men, leading to a disparity in diagnostic work and treatment for women in therapy (Sage Journals)
Additional Resources

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APA - Working with Women Clients
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Enns, C.Z. - Feminist Psychotherapy
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Counseling Today - Speaking to the Needs of Women in Counseling
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Psychiatry.org - Working with Women Patients
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Focus Forward Counseling - How Male Therapists Can Support Women in Therapy
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Grow Wellness Group- Therapy for Women
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California Women’s Therapy - The Effect of COVID-19 Related Stress on Women
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