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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 Elwood, the suburbs of Elwood, other nearby places such as Joliet, Channahon, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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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Dr. Britney Alford
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Believe that you are capable of helping yourself. Empower you to transform into the Best version of yourself. Strive for you to live your Best life. Teach you how to thrive in the face of adversity.


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Believe that you are capable of helping yourself. Empower you to transform into the Best version of yourself. Strive for you to live your Best life. Teach you how to thrive in the face of adversity.

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I thoroughly enjoy facilitating individual, couples, and family therapy, and the passion for my craft is evident during every session. I truly believe that without discomfort, there is no growth!

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  • Families
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • Mood Disorders
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationships
  • Stress
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Dr. Danielle McGraw
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I emphasize self-compassion. I focus on challenging unhelpful thoughts, learning to experience and process your emotions in a healthy way, and building meaningful connections. You will also learn concrete skills on how to cope with your emotions.


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I emphasize self-compassion. I focus on challenging unhelpful thoughts, learning to experience and process your emotions in a healthy way, and building meaningful connections. You will also learn concrete skills on how to cope with your emotions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a variety of approaches that have research supported effectiveness. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based interventions and therapies that help you learn skills to achieve your goals and feel mentally and emotionally healthier

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
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  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Religious Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
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Jesika Austad
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Together, we will create the life you want to live with the relationships you need. Together we can understand your relationships, identities, needs, and desires. I am queer and neurodivergent CELEBRATING and informed, all parts of you are welcome.


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Together, we will create the life you want to live with the relationships you need. Together we can understand your relationships, identities, needs, and desires. I am queer and neurodivergent CELEBRATING and informed, all parts of you are welcome.

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In our work together you will come to understand who you are and how that came to be. You can then understand your relationship with yourself, the world, and others more deeply. We will get to the "root" of your pain and enable you to truly heal.

FOCUS AREAS:
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  • Complex Trauma
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  • Developing Secure Attachment
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Gay
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • High-Achieving
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Neurodivergence
  • People Pleasing
  • Purity Culture Recovery
  • Queer
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Religious Identity
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Understanding
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Social Justice
  • Spirituality
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Transgender
  • Traumatic Loss
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Lauren Daniels
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Identify unhelpful thinking patterns/behaviors & transform them into workable solutions. Understand where anxiety comes from & overcome it. Clarify values/identity. Boost self-esteem. Achieve healthy work/life balance. Better navigate relationships.


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Identify unhelpful thinking patterns/behaviors & transform them into workable solutions. Understand where anxiety comes from & overcome it. Clarify values/identity. Boost self-esteem. Achieve healthy work/life balance. Better navigate relationships.

Something to know about my approach is:

We'll collaborate to customize a unique toolbox designed specifically for you & your needs. You'll feel relieved to finally resolve issues you've been struggling with for years, using creative expression & learning about yourself through a new lens.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Friendships
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Mallory Lamb
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lean into anxiety to re-expand your life, deconstruct your inner-critic, intentionally pursue greater fulfillment, and change patterns keeping you stuck (relational, behavioral, cognitive, etc).


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lean into anxiety to re-expand your life, deconstruct your inner-critic, intentionally pursue greater fulfillment, and change patterns keeping you stuck (relational, behavioral, cognitive, etc).

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide a blend of process and practical, to help gain insight and make change when you are ready. I am intuitive about creating a balance of depth and light heartedness that allows for a full range of emotions, including humor.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Health Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Mallory Lamb remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North...