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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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Kelly Allred
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Focus on both addressing your challenges and harnessing your strengths. My aim is to create a space where you feel respected, supported, and empowered to reach your goals.


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Focus on both addressing your challenges and harnessing your strengths. My aim is to create a space where you feel respected, supported, and empowered to reach your goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

It's evidence-based. The techniques and strategies that we will talk about in therapy have been shown by research to be effective for what you are dealing with.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Skills
  • Stress
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Dr R ("Jeff") Russ
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Together, we will provide you with evidence-based options to treat your diagnosis; assign these as homework to chip away at your diagnosis; monitoring these goals through objective progress measuring. ACORN: patient 137% improved from starting point.


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Together, we will provide you with evidence-based options to treat your diagnosis; assign these as homework to chip away at your diagnosis; monitoring these goals through objective progress measuring. ACORN: patient 137% improved from starting point.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is not to put you on the coach for years. Rather, my goal is to "get you back into the game, as soon as possible." By empowering you to deal with future issues, I am able to work myself out of a job. You will work with me once per month.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Career
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Use
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Laura Humpf
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Together, we will look at what is causing you to feel stuck in your life, whether that is trauma, depression, anxiety or body image. We will incorporate the body as a guide to finding the answers that live inside you so can reclaim your wholeness.


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Together, we will look at what is causing you to feel stuck in your life, whether that is trauma, depression, anxiety or body image. We will incorporate the body as a guide to finding the answers that live inside you so can reclaim your wholeness.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is based in yoga therapy, which is a holistic bottom up and inside out approach. We look at the root causes of suffering and address these through the wisdom of your nervous system, physiology, body, breath and heart.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Holistic Wellness
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Trauma
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Anya Szumowski
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Identify and challenge those patterns, behaviors, and beliefs that are holding you back and keeping you stuck. We can work to create meaningful change that aligns with your unique values, interests, wants, and needs.


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Identify and challenge those patterns, behaviors, and beliefs that are holding you back and keeping you stuck. We can work to create meaningful change that aligns with your unique values, interests, wants, and needs.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide gentle challenges and necessary tools to help you overcome difficult obstacles, while highlighting your existing strengths to cultivate growth and healing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
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Albert Mezistrano
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Together we will allow all of yourself to come to the forefront, focusing on the present, the past, any and all factors that hold you back from being your truest version of your self.


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Together we will allow all of yourself to come to the forefront, focusing on the present, the past, any and all factors that hold you back from being your truest version of your self.

Something to know about my approach is:

Therapy is a sacred place to slow down, to process, to think with another who privileges your thoughts, feelings and ideas. I care about the moment to moment feel of the therapy and will check in to ensure you are getting out of it what you need.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Panic Attacks
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
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