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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 Stamford, the suburbs of Stamford, other nearby places such as Mount Vernon, Norwalk, or anywhere else in Connecticut, 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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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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Sammi Farber
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I believe that, in order to live a fuller life, one cannot focus on what they wish to restrict or lessen; rather, they must focus on what they have to gain in this world. together we will find out what you have to gain!


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Together, we will:

I believe that, in order to live a fuller life, one cannot focus on what they wish to restrict or lessen; rather, they must focus on what they have to gain in this world. together we will find out what you have to gain!

Something to know about my approach is:

Though I specialize primarily in eating disorders, I also have extensive experience in treating generalized anxiety disorder, depression, borderline personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship problems and life transitions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anorexia
  • Binge Eating
  • Bulimia
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Eating Disorders
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Health and Drug Use
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCSDs)
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
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Picture of Dr. Tofunmi Oni, therapist in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Dr. Tofunmi Oni
Together, we will:

Develop a better understanding of your behaviors/ beliefs and how it impacts your experiences. We will then identify/ develop strategies to reduce your stress and pain so that you feel more fulfilled overall even if we cannot rid you of the cause.


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Picture of Dr. Tofunmi Oni, therapist in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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Together, we will:

Develop a better understanding of your behaviors/ beliefs and how it impacts your experiences. We will then identify/ develop strategies to reduce your stress and pain so that you feel more fulfilled overall even if we cannot rid you of the cause.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am very collaborative and bring into the space whatever the client and I identify as helpful for their growth, since therapy is not one size fits all. That may look like role playing, journaling, "homework," or processing past/ current events.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Adjustment issues
  • Anxiety
  • Career Stress
  • children of immigrants
  • College Students
  • Couples Therapy
  • Depression
  • Family of Origin
  • Family trauma
  • Friendships
  • Life Transitions
  • multicultural identity
  • Pre-Marital Counseling
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self Esteem & Confidence Issues
  • Self Understanding
  • Stress
  • Third Culture Kids
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Dr. Tofunmi Oni remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Picture of Dr. Megan Marks, therapist in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Dr. Megan Marks
Together, we will:

Work together to understand what you want & address what is holding you back. We will develop a plan to learn new tools & behaviors. Together we can achieve: Hope, Clarity, Joy, Connection, Peace, Meaning, Confidence, Grounded, Purpose, Empowerment.


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Picture of Dr. Megan Marks, therapist in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
VIEW PROFILE
Together, we will:

Work together to understand what you want & address what is holding you back. We will develop a plan to learn new tools & behaviors. Together we can achieve: Hope, Clarity, Joy, Connection, Peace, Meaning, Confidence, Grounded, Purpose, Empowerment.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide a safe & affirming environment where all are welcome. I work to balance my psychological knowledge with your life experiences. I draw from different approaches that can help you clarify your desires, identify patterns, and learn new tools.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Career Stress
  • Career Transitions
  • College Students
  • Feeling Stuck
  • Financial Anxiety
  • Gender Identity and Affirmation
  • Graduate Students
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Overwhelmed
  • Procrastination/Motivation
  • Relationship issues
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Dr. Megan Marks remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Picture of Rachel LaFleur, therapist in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Rachel LaFleur
Together, we will:

We'll explore and change patterns, build your skills for living more intentionally and meaningfully, and develop your confidence for managing the discomfort that comes with growth.


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Picture of Rachel LaFleur, therapist in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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Together, we will:

We'll explore and change patterns, build your skills for living more intentionally and meaningfully, and develop your confidence for managing the discomfort that comes with growth.

Something to know about my approach is:

I take a very collaborative approach, which begins with a virtual consultation in which I share details about my approach and style, helping you to consider treatment options and fit.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Dating and Romance
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Children with ADHD
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship issues
  • Sadness
  • separation anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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Rachel LaFleur remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Picture of Sarah Aftab, therapist in Connecticut, Massachusetts
Sarah Aftab
Together, we will:

Collaborate so you can heal and grow by learning to reconnect with your mind, body & surroundings, love & trust yourself, prioritize your needs, recover from people-pleasing & perfectionism, set boundaries & accept that nothing is wrong with you.


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Picture of Sarah Aftab, therapist in Connecticut, Massachusetts
VIEW PROFILE
Together, we will:

Collaborate so you can heal and grow by learning to reconnect with your mind, body & surroundings, love & trust yourself, prioritize your needs, recover from people-pleasing & perfectionism, set boundaries & accept that nothing is wrong with you.

Something to know about my approach is:

My practice is mindfulness-based with a holistic approach: nurturing your mind, body, spirit, & being present with yourself & the world around you. We may explore your childhood, relationships & difficult experiences to help you learn about yourself.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Mindfulness
  • Self-Worth
  • Trauma
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Sarah Aftab remote and phone therapy in Connecticut, Massachusetts