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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 Pleasanton, the suburbs of Pleasanton, other nearby places such as Dublin, Fremont, 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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Sam Naimi
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In our therapy room, we'll go beyond just "how does that make you feel?" We'll dive into your inner landscape, exploring the hidden forces shaping your life. Think Jungian spelunking, but with laughter, tears, and the occasional existential scream.


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In our therapy room, we'll go beyond just "how does that make you feel?" We'll dive into your inner landscape, exploring the hidden forces shaping your life. Think Jungian spelunking, but with laughter, tears, and the occasional existential scream.

Something to know about my approach is:

my therapy isn't just a chat with a shrink. We dive deep into your psyche, uncovering the hidden "why" behind your behaviors. Sessions can entail anything between insight-oriented talk to dream analysis to deep somatic work.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Myndy Crist
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build insight, understanding, compassion, and resilience by integrating negative experiences and unlock untapped strengths on the path to improve the quality of your life.


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build insight, understanding, compassion, and resilience by integrating negative experiences and unlock untapped strengths on the path to improve the quality of your life.

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I work relationally from a psychodynamic, attachment theory based perspective. We work to build insight around patterns standing in your way.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Artists and Creative Personalities
  • Attachment Issues
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Career Change
  • Co-Parenting
  • Couples
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Identity
  • Life Transitions
  • New Parent
  • Personal Growth
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
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Taylor Tica
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My goals for you are to resolve conflicted feelings, find satisfaction, balance, and enhance your ability to confidently cope with obstacles that get in your way. You will get there, but right now you are here and that is wonderful.


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My goals for you are to resolve conflicted feelings, find satisfaction, balance, and enhance your ability to confidently cope with obstacles that get in your way. You will get there, but right now you are here and that is wonderful.

Something to know about my approach is:

As a psychotherapist my role is to provide support, empathy, hold space, and challenge you to empower and outgrow your past self. You are the artist of your own life. Don't hand the paintbrush to anyone else.

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  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Friendships
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sports
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Ying Moua
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Learn the language of our feelings which fosters growth in communication, insight, authentic self, and self-care. Everyone can benefit from a safe space to be vulnerable and process or explore these feelings.


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Learn the language of our feelings which fosters growth in communication, insight, authentic self, and self-care. Everyone can benefit from a safe space to be vulnerable and process or explore these feelings.

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My goal is to support your journey to healing and recognize your true potential. Through person-centered approach while utilizing system theory and strength-based framework, I promote self-development, learning, insight, and action.

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  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women
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Elijah Kim
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We will venture out together to tackle the obstacles in our ways to overcome setbacks and mistakes and to engage with the world in a healthy way to make future more brighter and safer.


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We will venture out together to tackle the obstacles in our ways to overcome setbacks and mistakes and to engage with the world in a healthy way to make future more brighter and safer.

Something to know about my approach is:

My clients will experience a sense of therapeutic alliance, and they will have more opportunities to discover their own sense of who they are, hidden strength, and there will be some adjustment and amendment as needed to achieve therapy goal.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bereavement
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Life Adjustment
  • Men
  • Mental Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Retirement
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sexual Issues
  • Weight Management
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