Find Body Image Therapists & Counselors in Santa Barbara, CA.

 

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 Santa Barbara, the suburbs of Santa Barbara, other nearby places such as Ventura, Lompoc, or anywhere else in California, 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.

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Ana Melendez
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I encourage you to take control of your mental health and enjoy the self-growth journey. Remember help comes in many forms and being open to therapy will provide you with different aspects to view situations and learn new ways to cope.


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I encourage you to take control of your mental health and enjoy the self-growth journey. Remember help comes in many forms and being open to therapy will provide you with different aspects to view situations and learn new ways to cope.

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My go-to modalities are person-centered, solution focused, strengthen based, motivational and cognitive/dialectical behavior therapy. My education includes a bachelors in criminal justice, a master' in forensic psychology, and master' in social work.

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  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Criminal Justice Involvement
  • Depression
  • Personal Growth
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Schizophrenia
  • Self Care
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Together, we will address your worries, self talk, & self care. We will create goals with simple, attainable steps, so that success can be achieved for optimal daily functioning. Slow and steady conquers all!


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Together, we will address your worries, self talk, & self care. We will create goals with simple, attainable steps, so that success can be achieved for optimal daily functioning. Slow and steady conquers all!

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My approach is client centered. This is YOUR session, and I am here to listen, validate, educate, and guide. I provide tips & tools to practice in between sessions. We can laugh, learn, and cry, whatever you need to achieve your goals.

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  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Mind-Body Connection
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Samantha Schumann
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Breakthrough trauma and get you feel better about yourself fast. The talk therapy part breaks down many problems that are influenced by societal/cultural pressures while the somatic work helps heal trauma, attachment wounds, and performance issues.


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Breakthrough trauma and get you feel better about yourself fast. The talk therapy part breaks down many problems that are influenced by societal/cultural pressures while the somatic work helps heal trauma, attachment wounds, and performance issues.

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I work with adults and teens who struggle with neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism) and complex trauma. In my sessions, I use a unique talk therapy as well as an effective deep brain-based therapy called Brainspotting.

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  • Anxiety
  • Athletes
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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  • Creatives
  • Depression
  • Disenfranchised Grief
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  • Trauma
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Jessica Youseffi
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The way we relate to ourselves is key to our well-being. Harsh self-criticism can lead to depression, self-loathing, and can make it harder to achieve our goals. I help clients shift their negative inner voice and develop greater self-acceptance.


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The way we relate to ourselves is key to our well-being. Harsh self-criticism can lead to depression, self-loathing, and can make it harder to achieve our goals. I help clients shift their negative inner voice and develop greater self-acceptance.

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I specialize in supporting individuals who struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, low self-esteem and depression. I help clients in breaking negative cycles, letting go of limiting beliefs so they can be free to live the life they want.

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  • Depressive Disorders
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  • LGBTQ+
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  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Address the roots of issues in real time, learn and practice tools to manage stress and difficult emotions, and improve your relationships with yourself and others.


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Address the roots of issues in real time, learn and practice tools to manage stress and difficult emotions, and improve your relationships with yourself and others.

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I help you connect with yourself on a deep level and change long-standing patterns and beliefs that are no longer serving you. My approach is gentle and stable, and I provide a safe and supportive space.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Overwhelm
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Doubt
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