People experience various body image issues, with many concerns revolving around weight loss. Women are more likely to seek counseling for body image issues than men, but people of all genders may experience these concerns. An obsessive focus on weight loss can lead to disordered eating or clinically diagnosed eating disorders. A person may seek counseling when they become obsessed with losing weight.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling 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 Weight Loss
Mayra Alejandra Nieto
San Antonio
Texas
Mayra Alejandra Nieto
San Antonio
Texas
I will be sincere, genuine and compassionate as I listen to your needs and help guide you through the storm. I have 10 plus years of experience serving children, teens and adults who had or were suffering from trauma at all levels; daily and chronic stress; mental health disorders, spiritual warfare, anger, anxiety, grief, depression and more. I use a variety of techniques to help you navigate...
I have a deep-rooted compassion for helping individuals affected with a wide range of social, cognitive, emotional and behavioral challenges and specialize in bilingual care for individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy for adults. I believe in utilizing present moment awareness to help reduce experienced life distress and tailor therapy to meet the client's needs. I have vast experie...
Britt Mahrer
Denver
Colorado
Britt Mahrer
Denver
Colorado
I deeply respect the courage it takes to start therapy and am committed to providing an experience that resonates with you. I believe change comes from authenticity and vulnerability, from deepening our understanding of how we became who we are. My sessions are safe and non-judgmental, all lifestyle choices are welcome. Together, we will explore ways to proactively approach your goals and mak...
My ideal client is motivated to improve their situation. They may be dealing with depression or anxiety around issues of grief and loss, family concerns, LGBT issues or may just not know why things aren't going well I have over 25 years working as a therapist. I am strength based and believe we need to change the negative messages we tell ourselves to begin to change. I have worked with childre...
Anchor Light Therapy Collective
Seattle
Washington
Anchor Light Therapy Collective
Seattle
Washington
Our intent is action. We help you achieve tangible, quantifiable goals while helping you work through long-standing issues. People choose to engage in therapy for many different reasons. What they all have in common is that they have the intention of living a richer and more meaningful life. Therapy supports you in achieving both short and long-term goals. The positive results of therapy may...
Rachel Wien
New York
New York
Rachel Wien
New York
New York
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, eating disorders, and general adjustment issues. I am interested in helping clients with both specific goals and diagnoses, as well as clients with general life stressors and difficulties. I utilize an integrative treatment, combining evidence based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy and...
Sonja Kubota Johansson (She Her)
Washington
District of Columbia
Sonja Kubota Johansson (She Her)
Washington
District of Columbia
Chances are that you are here because something is not working in your life. Perhaps a toxic relationship, harmful behavior, or unhelpful thinking pattern. Maybe it is low self-esteem or general uncertainty. Whatever the case, I recognize the courage it takes to ask for help. I hope to meet your courage with relentless support. With over a decade of experience as a yoga teacher, I have special...
I have extensive experience working with various populations of individuals and groups with differing backgrounds. Specializing in several psychotherapeutic techniques and modalities and displaying a proven history of working with personalities and socioeconomic backgrounds of individuals with different cultural and ethic experiences....
**NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.** Are you someone struggling from the effects of abuse & traumas? Do you feel you no longer know yourself, and like your likes and dislikes aren’t your own anymore? Feel like you don’t have a voice? You want to be independent, but you question yourself. You aren’t sure of your self worth or what you want for yourself. Do you have a hard time trusting and...
Dr. Laura Garrison is an author, educator and Holistic Health Practitioner with over two decades of experience working with challenged and at-risk populations. With a Doctorate in Holistic Health, Laura specializes in integrative yoga-based therapeutics with emphasis on restorative modalities. She is certified as an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, as a Yoga Therapist by the International...
“I believe everyone deserves a chance; a chance at happiness, a chance at love, a chance at life, any CHANCE! I find extreme purpose as I assist individuals to find what satisfies them as well as presented barriers, restrictions, and issues faced in their journey. I strive to support them in finding peace and finding their own purpose.” My personal choices have lead me towards a career of advoc...
Christine Mangum
Boulder
Colorado
Christine Mangum
Boulder
Colorado
Life can be a lot of things. Sometimes that's a variety of emotions or thought processes that are far from ideal and moving forward seems impossible. My approach to therapy is that we are collaborators, working toward the resolution you see for yourself. My areas of specialty include trauma and anxiety. I offer a diverse set of interventions pulled from an eclectic knowledge of theory in mental...
My passion is for helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or really any symptom they might label as "negative". Maybe you've found yourself in a different season of life than you expected, maybe you're facing a big decision, anticipating a career change, or you're just not feeling like your best self. If any of these sound like you, I'd love to see what I can do to supp...
Thanks for visiting my profile. Making the decision to seek help can feel tough, so congratulations on taking the first steps. Therapy can be a great place to start feeling and living better. I work with adults who are going through mood problems, life changes, depression and anxiety. Eating disorders and body image issues are an area of expertise for me. I also work with professionals, student...