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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 Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, 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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Ellina Creary
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We'll look at your family of origins, your relationships with self and others, see what patterns are playing out in your life, gain insight into what's working and what needs to be changed, learn tools that will help facilitate change long term.


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We'll look at your family of origins, your relationships with self and others, see what patterns are playing out in your life, gain insight into what's working and what needs to be changed, learn tools that will help facilitate change long term.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is holistic, that means, when treating a client I look at the whole picture, their environment and history including. I believe people are complex human beings require individualized treatment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Binge Eating
  • Bulimia
  • Childhood Issues
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Religious Trauma
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Michelle Bogdan
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Hearing you and what you find helpful is what will start our journey together. I also want to ensure our work is driven by your defined values and not mine, therefore we may talk about what you find important in relationships and your mental health.


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Hearing you and what you find helpful is what will start our journey together. I also want to ensure our work is driven by your defined values and not mine, therefore we may talk about what you find important in relationships and your mental health.

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I work to create a safe and comfortable environment so that you get what you're looking. I actively listen, help you build insight and build a toolbox of strategies to obtain the progress you desire. I enjoy seeing my clients succeed!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Fatherhood
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Motherhood
  • New Job Transition
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Distress
  • School Issues
  • Teenagers
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Teen Trauma
  • Trauma
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Map in Leesburg, Virginia for Michelle Bogdan therapy location.
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Louise Lever
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We will process anything and everything that’s on your mind. We can explore how the past has influenced the present, while also learning how to heal and become the best version of ourselves.


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We will process anything and everything that’s on your mind. We can explore how the past has influenced the present, while also learning how to heal and become the best version of ourselves.

Something to know about my approach is:

I practice with mindfulness and creative techniques as well as incorporate activities to make therapy engaging and more inviting. I utilize a collaborative approach, that encourages growth and change.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Holistic Wellness
  • Life Changes
  • Trauma
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Map in Leesburg, Virginia for Louise Lever therapy location.
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Nichole (Nicki) Venable
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weave the transformative threads of creativity, expressive arts or play into your healing process, forging a path towards authenticity and joy. Prioritize your well-being and invest in a therapeutic relationship that fosters growth and empowerment.


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weave the transformative threads of creativity, expressive arts or play into your healing process, forging a path towards authenticity and joy. Prioritize your well-being and invest in a therapeutic relationship that fosters growth and empowerment.

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As a proud member of the queer community, I celebrate diversity and honor each individual's unique journey. Specializing in IFS-informed Attachment Focused EMDR, I'm here to guide you through the shadows of pain and empower you to transcend survival.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Body Acceptance
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Complex Trauma
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Neurodivergence
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Pablo Gutierrez
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You can expect a peaceful and engaged approach that focuses on a client-paced relationship and relies on well-researched and clinically supported approaches.


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You can expect a peaceful and engaged approach that focuses on a client-paced relationship and relies on well-researched and clinically supported approaches.

Something to know about my approach is:

I prioritize acceptance and attuned sensing to create a therapeutic experience that opens up possibilities for safe exploration and change. We often have unrecognized wisdom and strengths that can be fully and joyfully discovered together.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Creatives
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Eco-Anxiety
  • Purity Culture Recovery
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Map in Chantilly, Virginia for Pablo Gutierrez therapy location.
24.7 miles from you