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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 Deerfield, the suburbs of Deerfield, other nearby places such as Wheeling, Highland Park, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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.

Deerfield, IL Body Image Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Would you like to expand your network? Mental Health Match is here to help! We match clients with licensed therapists and counselors who specialize in body image disorders. Getting set up for new referrals takes no more than 10 minutes. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.
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Tori Cherry
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Uncover and strengthen your path to self-acceptance and peace with food and your body. We'll tackle the complexities of eating disorders and the cultural pressures around body image, aiming for a more sustainable and joyful way of living.


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Uncover and strengthen your path to self-acceptance and peace with food and your body. We'll tackle the complexities of eating disorders and the cultural pressures around body image, aiming for a more sustainable and joyful way of living.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in treating eating disorders and body image concerns with a focus on body liberation and the Health at Every Size (HAES) framework. My approach is relational and nurturing, creating a safe space where we can explore and heal together.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anorexia
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Acceptance
  • Bulimia
  • Eating Disorders
  • Food Allergy Anxiety
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
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Angela Jones-Acosta
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Clients possess the power to become "unstuck"; I am simply a supportive guide and facilitator in that journey. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.


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Clients possess the power to become "unstuck"; I am simply a supportive guide and facilitator in that journey. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

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I believe trust, honesty and respect in the counseling relationship are the most important vehicles toward self-awareness, change, and reaching your goals.

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  • Abuse
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  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
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  • Breakups
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  • Fear of Failure
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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Internet Use
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Marriage
  • Moving and Relocation
  • Overwhelm
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Retirement
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Isolation
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Work-Life Balance
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Katherine Wheeler
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We will untangle the threads of your life to redefine success on your terms, and cultivate self-compassion. We will help you process traumatic or negative life events, reduce distress, and enhance positive beliefs.


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We will untangle the threads of your life to redefine success on your terms, and cultivate self-compassion. We will help you process traumatic or negative life events, reduce distress, and enhance positive beliefs.

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Childhood experiences, life stressors, and trauma can shape your response to life stressors in work and relationships. I use evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, CBT, trauma-focused therapy, and skill-building strategies to help you feel better.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Chronic Stress
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Marriage
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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Margaret Engel
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My goal as a therapist is to provide a comfortable, collaborative space that will meet you wherever you are in your journey. We will work together to build self-awareness to promote lasting change and growth. .


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My goal as a therapist is to provide a comfortable, collaborative space that will meet you wherever you are in your journey. We will work together to build self-awareness to promote lasting change and growth. .

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I utilize an eclectic approach focusing on using tools that best serve the needs of each client with an emphasis on cultural humility and LGBTQ+ affirming care.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Expression
  • Trauma
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Lauren Cartwright
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Talk about our childhood, to learn how we developed the patterns we use today. Shift the negative language we direct towards ourselves. Show grace and compassion to ourselves, as we do to others. Master the issues that have taken over our lives.


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Together, we will:

Talk about our childhood, to learn how we developed the patterns we use today. Shift the negative language we direct towards ourselves. Show grace and compassion to ourselves, as we do to others. Master the issues that have taken over our lives.

Something to know about my approach is:

We often become the biggest barrier to our own success, solely because of the way we think. I encourage my clients to believe in, love and learn themselves again. Therapy work can be very intense, so I use humor and laughter as a tool in therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
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Lauren Cartwright remote and phone therapy in Illinois