People can experience body image issues at any point. Women are more likely to seek counseling for body image issues than men, but people of all genders may experience body image issues from time to time. Body image issues can lead to disordered eating or clinically diagnosed eating disorders, so counseling interventions should improve a person’s relationship with their body so a disorder doesn’t progress.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions for those experiencing body image issues might include work on self-worth, confidence, and self-love. People with past trauma may benefit from addressing it to increase their self-worth and heal their body image issues.
Counseling interventions may also practice stopping or changing unhelpful patterns of thinking that lead to a negative focus on the body. Additionally, therapists may choose to engage in conversations about the societal barriers that contribute to a culture of body shame and discuss how that affects the individual.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Body Image Issues
Breanna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys supporting those through an attachment and trauma-informed lens. Providing support and creating safety for individuals in their healing journey, and support and knowledge for parents in navigating the demands of care.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief and understanding that the ability to heal and grow is inherent within every human being, and that every human has within them the strengths and wisdom needed to do so.
My work is client-centered and designed to meet each person where they are, with compassion and openness. We can work together to meet your individual goals.
I am passionate about working with teens and young adults as they explore and become the adults they want to be, assisting them in setting good boundaries and finding ways to safely express themselves while being and growing into productive members of society.
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Emily graduated with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2020.
Before graduating and beginning her candidacy, she worked as a Behavioral Health Case Manager at local schools.
Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Byte and Associates, LLC in Chickasha, Oklahoma and also sees clients via telehealth on BetterHelp or Doxy.Me.
Welcome! I am Alena and I am a holistic psychotherapist based in New York City. I have a background in holistic nutrition and wellness coaching and am also a certified yoga practitioner and Reiki energy healer. With that said, I have also immersed myself in the practices of mindfulness, yoga, meditation and other spiritual tools for my own healing journey. I am a firm believer of the interconn...
A bilingual mental health clinician who is committed to creating a trusting and comfortable space where individuals are able to work on their healing journey. Her approach to healing is strengths-based, holistic, and centered around the individual’s preferences and needs.
Cindy has experience working in medical settings where she provides support and therapeutic services. Cindy has…
I was born and raised in Argentina. I am a trilingual (Spanish- English- Portuguese) Licensed Mental Health Counselor, specializing in several areas. I have worked for over 30 years providing counseling to children, adolescents, and adults suffering from a variety of Life Issues, occurring to every human being.
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