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It's not uncommon to struggle with body image issues at one time or another - most of us do. But it’s what you do about it that really matters. If you’re working on cultivating a positive body image, that’s fantastic! Yet, everyone can use a little help every now and again.

A body-positive therapist is a great resource you can use to build a better relationship with your body. Whether you are located in downtown Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

How a Body-Positive Therapist Can Help

Whether you’re seeking therapy for a mental disorder, crisis intervention, or to address body image issues, there are many benefits to using a body-positive therapist, including:

  • Self-esteem-boosting encouragement when you’re having negative feelings about your body.
  • A safe space where you are free to convey your feelings and better understand the impact of social messages about how you should look.
  • Helpful tips, coping methods, and affirmations to cope with self-esteem and body-consciousness.

For an example of how a body-positive therapist can help, read licensed therapist Brianna Ramon’s tips for fighting back against body-shaming culture.

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Finding a body-positive therapist is easy if you use Mental Health Match. Start by browsing body-positive therapists and counselors below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Ellina Creary
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We'll look at your family of origins, your relationships with self and others, see what patterns are playing out in your life, gain insight into what's working and what needs to be changed, learn tools that will help facilitate change long term.


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We'll look at your family of origins, your relationships with self and others, see what patterns are playing out in your life, gain insight into what's working and what needs to be changed, learn tools that will help facilitate change long term.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is holistic, that means, when treating a client I look at the whole picture, their environment and history including. I believe people are complex human beings require individualized treatment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Binge Eating
  • Bulimia
  • Childhood Issues
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Religious Trauma
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Susan Klemmer
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address your most pressing concerns in a way that lets you find the answers and the solutions that work for you. There is no one-size-fits-all, and I can't give you the answers - you will find them in yourself. It is my privilege to guide you.


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address your most pressing concerns in a way that lets you find the answers and the solutions that work for you. There is no one-size-fits-all, and I can't give you the answers - you will find them in yourself. It is my privilege to guide you.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will help you find the path forward, and strategies to make changes that give you space to grow and heal. My approach is trauma-informed, mindfulness-centered and I am an LGBTQ+ affirming ally. You will always be safe with me.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Depression
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Changes
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Relationship Distress
  • School Issues
  • Social Anxiety
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Grace Goodman
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Foster change & healing by exploring the root of your beliefs & unpacking your lived experiences that fuel your behaviors. We'll learn new coping skills that support you day-to-day & your long-term healing, & empower you to live the life you want.


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Foster change & healing by exploring the root of your beliefs & unpacking your lived experiences that fuel your behaviors. We'll learn new coping skills that support you day-to-day & your long-term healing, & empower you to live the life you want.

Something to know about my approach is:

I’m a HAES-aligned, weight-inclusive provider using an integrative approach. I believe that healing requires us to go beyond focusing on how to stop bingeing & body shame by exploring the root of why those behaviors & beliefs exist in the 1st place.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Body Image
  • Boundaries
  • Chronic Dieting
  • Depression
  • Emotional Eating
  • Fat Liberation
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • Intuitive Eating
  • Life Transitions
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Stress
  • Stress Eating
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Benedicte Libibe
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We will explore the patterns in your relationships-past and present that you continue to dwell on. We will focus on the problem areas and provide you tools to learn new healthy patterns and pave the way to a happier you.


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We will explore the patterns in your relationships-past and present that you continue to dwell on. We will focus on the problem areas and provide you tools to learn new healthy patterns and pave the way to a happier you.

Something to know about my approach is:

I take a client centered and eclectic approach to working with clients. I specialize in trauma treatment (EMDR), Dialectic behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I utilize mindfulness with a client-centered and solution-focused approach.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Christian Counseling
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Trauma From Abuse
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Kyle Jackson
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Work together to completely tailor treatment to you. This means not only making our work relevant to your goals and needs as much as possible, but working together to ensure treatment fits into your busy schedule and lifestyle.


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Work together to completely tailor treatment to you. This means not only making our work relevant to your goals and needs as much as possible, but working together to ensure treatment fits into your busy schedule and lifestyle.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in working with high achievers, people who others look at and say "why would you need therapy?" As a result, I do not follow a "cookie cutter" approach to treatment, as my clients benefit from a more nuanced and collaborative approach.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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Kyle Jackson remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North...