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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 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.

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.

Start Body-Positive Therapy Today!

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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Danielle McDowell
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Do the hard work to uncover what led you to therapy and commit to doing the work to change the outcome of your relationship. Danielle will guide when necessary and ensure you have the skills to move forward with your goals.


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Do the hard work to uncover what led you to therapy and commit to doing the work to change the outcome of your relationship. Danielle will guide when necessary and ensure you have the skills to move forward with your goals.

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I believe that there are no cookie cutter approaches to solutions and each couple (client) should have the opportunity and safe space to create what is healthy on their unique terms.

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  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Premarital Counseling
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Allison Russell
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cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships, fostering growth and resilience along the way. Through compassionate exploration and gentle challenge, we'll work to overcome obstacles and embrace opportunities for healing.


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cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships, fostering growth and resilience along the way. Through compassionate exploration and gentle challenge, we'll work to overcome obstacles and embrace opportunities for healing.

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I deeply value collaboration and transparency. I believe that therapy is most effective when clients and therapists work together as equal partners in the healing process.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Body Image
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Empowering Women
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Motherhood
  • Relationship Distress
  • Trauma
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Karen Loaiza
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Collaboratively help you to understand the underlying factors contributing to your distress, teach you ways to more effectively work through the symptoms you're experiencing, and increase your sense of engagement and enjoyment in life.


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Collaboratively help you to understand the underlying factors contributing to your distress, teach you ways to more effectively work through the symptoms you're experiencing, and increase your sense of engagement and enjoyment in life.

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I work from an integrative approach, drawing on evidence-based interventions, clinical instincts, and the therapy relationship. I often use cognitive behavioral therapy as well as incorporate insight-oriented skills and emotional processing.

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  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Substance Use
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Depending on your needs I use a combination of insight therapy, behavioral therapy, and mindfulness to help navigate these difficulties and decrease feelings of shame, guilt, and loneliness.


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Depending on your needs I use a combination of insight therapy, behavioral therapy, and mindfulness to help navigate these difficulties and decrease feelings of shame, guilt, and loneliness.

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I support clients in reaching their goals, increasing their understanding of themselves and others, and healing by providing a supportive, safe, and warm therapeutic environment.

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  • Abuse
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complicated Grief
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
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  • Trauma
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Krista Mancarella
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Together, we will work through what brings you to therapy. We may have some tough discussions . While there may be tears, there will be warmth, smiles, and even some laughter as we help you grown and learn together.


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Together, we will:

Together, we will work through what brings you to therapy. We may have some tough discussions . While there may be tears, there will be warmth, smiles, and even some laughter as we help you grown and learn together.

Something to know about my approach is:

I leave the door open for you to talk about whatever is on your mind and you need my help with. I will offer you feedback, hold you accountable, and celebrate your successes with you every step of the way!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Communication Skills
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Low Sex Drive
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Sex Anxiety
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Krista Mancarella 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, ...