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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 Bakersfield, Bakersfield Country Club, Csu Bakersfield, Downtown Bakersfield, or even Haggin Oaks, 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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Kara Meeks
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We will engage in a relaxed, non judgmental space to explore challenges, develop insights, and acquire practical coping strategies, leaving session with a deeper understanding of yourself and enhanced emotional resilience.


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We will engage in a relaxed, non judgmental space to explore challenges, develop insights, and acquire practical coping strategies, leaving session with a deeper understanding of yourself and enhanced emotional resilience.

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My approach varies, based on the client's needs; however, I customarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, allowing my clients to work through life circumstances while keeping forward movement toward future goals.

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  • Addictions
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  • Depressive Disorders
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  • High-Functioning Depression
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  • Postpartum Depression
  • Trauma
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Pablo Baeza Breinbauer
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get curious about your story and what drives you, observing and rewriting the narratives of the vastness of your lived experience, gradually learning to hold the wounds, and leaving lots of room for play.


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get curious about your story and what drives you, observing and rewriting the narratives of the vastness of your lived experience, gradually learning to hold the wounds, and leaving lots of room for play.

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I like to work relationally and narratively, bringing in a creative, conversational and strengths-based lens. I specialize in working on identity formation, values and self-esteem, especially around ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation.

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  • Adult Children of Immigrants
  • Artists and Creative Personalities
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mixed Race
  • Neurodivergence
  • Relationships
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Tanya Hanrihan
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We will explore the important parts of your life and figure out together how to support your journey so you can gain clarity, release limiting beliefs, heal, and find peace.


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We will explore the important parts of your life and figure out together how to support your journey so you can gain clarity, release limiting beliefs, heal, and find peace.

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My eclectic, holistic style bridges psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality, integrating talk therapy with Brainspotting, mindfulness, parts work, hypnotherapy, and nutritional support. I provide individualized treatment tailored to you.

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  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Life Transitions
  • Spirituality
  • Spiritually Transformative Experiences
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Arwin Cotas-Girard
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gain insight and answer any questions that you may have about yourself throughout the evaluation and/or therapeutic process.


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gain insight and answer any questions that you may have about yourself throughout the evaluation and/or therapeutic process.

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that I work collaboratively with my clients and other important systems and individuals in their lives. I tailor my approach based on the unique needs of each person and integrate techniques from many different modalities.

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  • ADHD Testing
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  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
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Olivia Belknap
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Identify and accommodate your physical and emotional needs, connect with your authentic self, find meaning in your life, and build connections with people and communities that understand.


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Identify and accommodate your physical and emotional needs, connect with your authentic self, find meaning in your life, and build connections with people and communities that understand.

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As a client, you're the expert of your own experience. I can work with you to build self compassion, advocate for your needs, and better support yourself. I use a strengths-based approach to help build a life that works for you, on your terms.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Autism Spectrum
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  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Stress
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Depression
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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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