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If you’re dealing with body image issues or low self-esteem, know that you’re not alone. People from all walks of life struggle with this same issue. It can be challenging to get past the negative feelings about your body - thankfully, there’s help available.

Whether you are located in downtown Portsmouth, the suburbs of Portsmouth, other nearby places such as Chesapeake, Norfolk, or anywhere else in Virginia, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Could Use Body Image Therapy

It is sometimes difficult to determine whether you need therapy. Here are some signs that you could use a body image therapist:

  • You are preoccupied with how your body is shaped, how much you weigh, or your overall appearance.
  • You use drastic measures to change your body, like extreme dieting, purging, or fasting.
  • You isolate yourself due to your feelings about your body.
  • You don’t like how your body looks and feel ashamed because of it.

Read this article for 6 tips for overcoming poor body image.

Take Action: See a Body Image Therapist Today!

Talk therapy with a licensed body image therapist can help to reshape your negative thought processes so you can learn to love your body more. With Mental Health Match, you can find a licensed body image therapist fast - use our therapist matching tool to get started.

Portsmouth, VA Body Image Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Emily Fornwalt
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build the skills and mindset you need to cultivate self-compassion, set better boundaries, and quiet your inner critic. As we grow our connection, we’ll go at your own pace so that therapy feels grounding and comfortable.


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build the skills and mindset you need to cultivate self-compassion, set better boundaries, and quiet your inner critic. As we grow our connection, we’ll go at your own pace so that therapy feels grounding and comfortable.

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I will help you figure out what’s behind anxiety, perfectionism, and self-criticism - and what fuels it in both your mind and body. Together, we'll work on soothing and quieting very reactive minds and nerves - all with a little fun and laughter.

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  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety
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  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
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  • Self-Worth
  • Working Professionals
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Sierra Dayton
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Navigate the stormy waters and you will be on your journey to better wellness and optimal mental health. From "surviving" to "thriving," you will not be alone as you heal from what has hindered you in the past, as it will not be your future.


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Navigate the stormy waters and you will be on your journey to better wellness and optimal mental health. From "surviving" to "thriving," you will not be alone as you heal from what has hindered you in the past, as it will not be your future.

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I will help you dismantle the deeply held beliefs (schemas) that promote the cognitions and behaviors that contribute to your daily struggles, whether it is related to fear of abandonment, feelings of emotional deprivation, or social isolation.

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  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Binge Eating
  • Bipolar Disorder
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  • Borderline Personality
  • Bulimia
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
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Embrace ADHD's uniqueness + explore its strengths, ease anxiety, surf the waves of grief, build fulfilling relationships + foster healthier attachments. Let's navigate challenges, discover new insights + create a more fulfilled life!


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Embrace ADHD's uniqueness + explore its strengths, ease anxiety, surf the waves of grief, build fulfilling relationships + foster healthier attachments. Let's navigate challenges, discover new insights + create a more fulfilled life!

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Partner with me to tailor a roadmap for your specific areas for growth. Explore effective communication tools, gain insights into emotions, align with your desires desires, and celebrate each step towards progress feeling more empowered.

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  • Anxiety Management
  • Anxious Attachment
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Leslie Healy
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Explore struggles with sadness, hopelessness, excessive worries, low motivation, among other things. We can also explore how your past might be preventing you from living in the present and focusing on the future.


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Explore struggles with sadness, hopelessness, excessive worries, low motivation, among other things. We can also explore how your past might be preventing you from living in the present and focusing on the future.

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My therapeutic approach integrates multiple modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma incident reduction (TIR), solution-focus, talk therapy, among others.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Complicated Grief
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Dwyana Smithen-Lewis
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As a LPC, I aim to create a supportive environment where I can guide clients using their strengths. Together, we will work towards their healing and growth in an honest, encouraging manner.


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As a LPC, I aim to create a supportive environment where I can guide clients using their strengths. Together, we will work towards their healing and growth in an honest, encouraging manner.

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I use a blend of therapies to cater to your unique needs and goals, focusing on your overall mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. I'm eager to join you on your personal journey.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
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