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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 Whittier, the suburbs of Whittier, other nearby places such as La Habra, Montebello, 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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Wendi Baptist-McGehee
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Seeking out mental health services can be overwhelming and scary at first. But it is my goal as a therapist to help my clients feel safe and to allow them to truly be themselves.


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Seeking out mental health services can be overwhelming and scary at first. But it is my goal as a therapist to help my clients feel safe and to allow them to truly be themselves.

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I bring to the table an eclectic psycho therapeutic approach utilizing evidenced based therapeutic interventions. I believe that you need to meet each individual that you are working with where they are, creating a safe and secure environment.

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  • Couples
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Peggy Zherdev
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Understand how your thoughts impact your behavior, how your ability to accept and understand your feelings can be a game changer, and how to improve your relationships, especially with yourself.


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Understand how your thoughts impact your behavior, how your ability to accept and understand your feelings can be a game changer, and how to improve your relationships, especially with yourself.

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As your therapist, I will focus on getting to know you and what strengths you bring to the table. Once we establish a solid relationship, we will work together to better understand what is currently troubling or challenging you.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
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  • Co-Parenting
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Raquel Wells
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Through therapy, our clients gain insight into their values, beliefs, and behaviors, leading to increased self-awareness and care for self, personal growth, and healthy action. Therapy doesn’t have to feel hard; it can also have joy and connection.


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Through therapy, our clients gain insight into their values, beliefs, and behaviors, leading to increased self-awareness and care for self, personal growth, and healthy action. Therapy doesn’t have to feel hard; it can also have joy and connection.

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We offer practical tools with empathy, cultural responsiveness, and deep listening; we try to find grace even while working through the pain and challenging stuff. We will support you in finding your calm center and tapping into your inner wisdom.

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Dr. Aleksandra Drecun
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Broad themes clients discuss include personal growth, loving and satisfying relationships, and professional/career development. I specialize in assisting individuals to lead a productive life, a meaningful existence and reach their highest potential.


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Broad themes clients discuss include personal growth, loving and satisfying relationships, and professional/career development. I specialize in assisting individuals to lead a productive life, a meaningful existence and reach their highest potential.

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As an effective professional, I assist clients in reaching their goals. I empower clients by building upon their strengths. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental environment. Each session promotes personal growth and success!

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Dr. Jen Bachtold
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Explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to make progress and adjust the therapy approach as needed and as goals are met! If you are unsure of therapy, we will explore it together to assist you on your journey!


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Explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to make progress and adjust the therapy approach as needed and as goals are met! If you are unsure of therapy, we will explore it together to assist you on your journey!

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a humanistic, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral model that puts you first and includes CBT, ACT, IPT, strength-based, trauma-focused, culturally-sensitive, relapse prevention, and motivational interviewing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anger Management
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  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
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