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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 Des Moines, the suburbs of Des Moines, other nearby places such as Urbandale, West Des Moines, or anywhere else in Iowa, 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.

Des Moines, IA 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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Stephanie Albers
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I believe our relationship with food and our bodies greatly impacts how we show up in the world. My hope for the people I work with is to help them create a connection to their bodies that better serves them.


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I believe our relationship with food and our bodies greatly impacts how we show up in the world. My hope for the people I work with is to help them create a connection to their bodies that better serves them.

Something to know about my approach is:

People I work with often have thoughts and behaviors that make them feel stuck. My approach involves a balance of evidenced-based methods, a Health at Every Size framework, and an approachable personality.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Body Image
  • Disordered Eating
  • Mind-Body Connection
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Stephanie Albers remote and phone therapy in Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska
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Shauna Huberty
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​We'll work together to name & understand your thoughts, feelings, & behavior while processing how your past connects to your present & figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so you can be kinder to yourself & live with meaning.


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​We'll work together to name & understand your thoughts, feelings, & behavior while processing how your past connects to your present & figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so you can be kinder to yourself & live with meaning.

Something to know about my approach is:

Each person's needs are unique. With compassion & authenticity guiding my practice, I will work with you to develop insight into your core self, and learn unique effective coping tools by building on your personal strengths to accomplish your goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Stress
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Emotional Regulation
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Panic Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sports
  • Stress
  • Women
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Shauna Huberty remote and phone therapy in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin
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Emmily Weldon
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In our therapy journey, we will work collaboratively to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we'll develop strategies to navigate challenges, foster growth, and achieve your goals.


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In our therapy journey, we will work collaboratively to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we'll develop strategies to navigate challenges, foster growth, and achieve your goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach as a trauma therapist is rooted in compassion and understanding. I provide a safe space to address the impact of trauma, empowering clients to heal, build resilience, and regain control over their lives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shame
  • Trauma
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Emmily Weldon remote and phone therapy in California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa
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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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Together, we will:

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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Tori  Cherry remote and phone therapy in Florida, Illinois, Iowa
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Stacey Molle
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Explore the ROOT causes of your symptoms, identify options that work FOR YOU, and create a gameplan that works for your individual lifestyle.


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Explore the ROOT causes of your symptoms, identify options that work FOR YOU, and create a gameplan that works for your individual lifestyle.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in functional and integrative psychiatry. I combine my approach with therapy and also my years of experience in family practice. This combination of experience and education means that I can treat you holistically and comprehensively.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Acceptance
  • Empowering Women
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • High Anxiety
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Women’s Health
  • Young Women
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Stacey Molle remote and phone therapy in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Oregon