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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 Petaluma, the suburbs of Petaluma, other nearby places such as Napa, Novato, or anywhere else in California, 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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Alayna Mendoza
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-Discuss how the past may have impacted the present. -Work on building self-confidence. -Utilize your strengths to create solutions. -Build a strong therapeutic bond so you feel comfortable being you!


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-Discuss how the past may have impacted the present. -Work on building self-confidence. -Utilize your strengths to create solutions. -Build a strong therapeutic bond so you feel comfortable being you!

Something to know about my approach is:

I have a client-centered approach. I understand that my clients are human beings with different needs. I intend to meet my clients where they are and support them as they navigate challenges in their lives. I also love getting to know your interests!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Dr. Reena Becerra
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work on your goals, examine issues like communication style, upbringing, trauma history, boundaries, relations with others and adjust what needs to be looked at in a way that helps you to grow.


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work on your goals, examine issues like communication style, upbringing, trauma history, boundaries, relations with others and adjust what needs to be looked at in a way that helps you to grow.

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All inclusive and tailored to YOU, specifically. Treatment is not one size fits all. I consider important factors in your life, such as: age, gender, sexuality, culture and environment and come up with a treatment plan that is best suited for you.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Dexter Mai
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We can work towards building a happier and more fulfilling life. You are not alone in your mental health improvement or recovery. You have the right to feel safe, loved, and respected by others.


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We can work towards building a happier and more fulfilling life. You are not alone in your mental health improvement or recovery. You have the right to feel safe, loved, and respected by others.

Something to know about my approach is:

My therapeutic orientation is rooted in psychodynamic, behavioral therapy, person-centered, and postmodern (narrative and SFBT). On top of the talk therapy, I am also trained in EMDR and Brainspotting.

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  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Immigrants
  • Men
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Substance Use
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Sarah Finch
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Tend to parts of yourself that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences.


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Tend to parts of yourself that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have a strong passion for healing. I believe in the power of restorative relationships, that everyone has the ability to rewrite unhelpful life narratives, the strength to transform their life, and break generational cycles of trauma.

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Body Image
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Grief
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Motherhood
  • Neurodivergence
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma From Abuse
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Ross Kellogg
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Partner to identify emotional and relational patterns that are keeping you stuck. After developing your ability to recognize the old patterns, we will develop and practice new habits that support a healthy relationship with self and loved ones.


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Partner to identify emotional and relational patterns that are keeping you stuck. After developing your ability to recognize the old patterns, we will develop and practice new habits that support a healthy relationship with self and loved ones.

Something to know about my approach is:

I focus on both the body and the mind. I will support the development of new insight into self and behavior through the emotional work as well as supporting a growing awareness of the body's response to strong emotions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Grief
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Marriage
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Trauma
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