Are you struggling with how you see and feel about your body? Do you feel unhappy with your appearance? We can help you focus on what you like about yourself and see things in a more balanced way, build self-esteem and self compassion, and understand and challenge harmful beauty standards so you can feel good about yourself as you are.
We can help you see and feel about your body image in a more positive and realistic way that can help you build confidence, challenge negative thoughts, and appreciate yourself more.
Body image therapy is aimed at targeting and improving negative perceptions and feelings you might have about your appearance. We can work on addressing root causes of body image distortions, which may include societal pressures, negative self talk, or past experiences affecting you in present day.
Using cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and self compassion, we can help you challenge negative core beliefs you have about yourself and your body, helping you develop a more realistic view of yourself, feel more confident, and learn healthier ways to cope with external factors and internal struggles.
Body image work can be an add on to eating disorder therapy, however you do not need to have an eating disorder to benefit from body image therapy. This can also be combined with teen therapy, and other therapies.
I can support you in developing a healthier, more accepting relationship with your body and help you improve your overall well being.
You might need body image therapy if you are struggling with any of the below:
If you are struggling with any of the above, know that you are not alone and there is hope. If you reach out for support, you won’t have to feel like you’re keeping it bottled up inside and life can feel easier and more manageable.
Let’s get you thriving again.
You don't have to feel hatred toward yourself and your body anymore. Change is possible. I'm here to help you feel more self confident and comfortable in your skin. I can provide you with a space to explore and challenge the negative thoughts and feelings you have about your body.
We can uncover underlying emotional factors that contribute to body dissatisfaction, such as societal pressures, trauma, and low self esteem. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and self compassion, we can work on reframing body image distortions and help you develop a more positive self image.
We can work on coping skills for helping you deal with external pressures and day to day life, which can make you feel more confident, promote self acceptance, and improve your overall well being.
I provide a supportive environment where you can address and transform negative core beliefs you have about yourself. We can explore and understand the root causes of body image issues, including societal issues, negative self talk, or past experiences that are affecting you in present day.
Through cognitive behavioral therapy and self compassion, we can work on challenging and reframing distorted thoughts you have about your appearance.
Combined with eating disorder therapy or separate, we can help you develop a more balanced, realistic view of your body and increase self acceptance, making you feel more confident. We can give you coping skills to manage external pressures, overwhelming emotions, and triggers which can help you have a healthier, more positive relationship with yourself.
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