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100 Women We Love 2011

June 17, 2011

Corina Maritescu, Dulci Pitagora, Kat Long, Sharyn Jackson

The 100 Women We Love – out artists, elected officials, business leaders, athletes, community activists – are role models for us all. Many are up-and-coming movers and shakers; some are at the zenith of their careers. Some of their achievements change our world and, just as importantly, others improve the world’s perception of out women. They all strive tirelessly to increase our visibility and continue our incredible progress toward equality and justice.

We proudly present the class of 2011, in random order, so each gets her well-deserved turn in the spotlight.

Dr. Darcy Smith

Grounded in Positive Psychology and focusing on the strengths of her clients, Dr. Darcy Smith owns Alternatives Counseling, a group practice in New York, which specializes in working with the LGBT community. With a direct, goal-oriented and pragmatic clinical style, Dr. Darcy works to produce long-term, sustainable change, helping clients to reach their most ambitious goals. “I love helping my clients become a-symptomatic so that we can begin assessing their dreams and building their ideal lives,” she says. “So often people in my profession assess for and stay focused on weaknesses. I like to move past weaknesses and on to strengths as soon as possible.” Dr. Darcy has been a columnist for GO Magazine since 2006. In 2011, she became both a writer for Psychology Today and made her national television debut for E! Entertainment, providing expert commentary for When Women Kill. She has become the go-to therapist for producers in all realms of media, and her blog, AskDrDarcy.com, provides members of the LGBT community with free advice. –DP