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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 East Lansing, the suburbs of East Lansing, other nearby places such as Flint, Battle Creek, or anywhere else in Michigan, 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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Rachael Mathiak
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Identify the symptoms that are taking up a lot of your headspace, time, and energy, build a deeper understanding of why, and find tools that work for you specifically to give yourself back time and energy to invest in areas that are more meaningful.


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Identify the symptoms that are taking up a lot of your headspace, time, and energy, build a deeper understanding of why, and find tools that work for you specifically to give yourself back time and energy to invest in areas that are more meaningful.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am warm and empathetic, while also being direct. I value honesty in the therapeutic relationship and my ultimate goal is to help people have a greater understanding of themselves and help them work towards living life in a way that is gratifying.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Andrea Elkon
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Dig deep into the beliefs you have about yourself, your performance, and the influence of forces around you. We will see how those thoughts connect to your feelings and your actions, so that you can feel emotionally healthy and perform your best.


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Dig deep into the beliefs you have about yourself, your performance, and the influence of forces around you. We will see how those thoughts connect to your feelings and your actions, so that you can feel emotionally healthy and perform your best.

Something to know about my approach is:

One size does not fit all when it comes to therapy. We will explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that have you the most "stuck." Behavior change comes when we understand the "what's" and the "why's" of those thoughts and emotions.

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  • Anxiety
  • Athletes
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Sports
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Andrea Elkon 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...
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Julia McGowen-Bienkowski
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I use evidence based interventions (EMDR, Polyvagal, Somatic) that help align the body and brain, reinforce more adaptive ways to cope with stress/process trauma and create lasting changes.


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I use evidence based interventions (EMDR, Polyvagal, Somatic) that help align the body and brain, reinforce more adaptive ways to cope with stress/process trauma and create lasting changes.

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Understanding our biology (genetics/development) as it relates to our biography (lived experiences/unique history) allows us to develop a tailored "recipe" for optimal mental and physical wellness.

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  • Addictive Behaviors
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  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Court-Ordered Therapy
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  • Military Service
  • Natural Disasters
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Lindsey Gould
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work to heal those wounds left from traumatic experiences. By healing those wounds and releasing the trauma, you can create a life in which you connect more deeply with others, return to yourself, or become your true self for the first time.


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work to heal those wounds left from traumatic experiences. By healing those wounds and releasing the trauma, you can create a life in which you connect more deeply with others, return to yourself, or become your true self for the first time.

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm never going to insist we work at a pace you're not comfortable with. If you need to go slowly, we'll go slowly. Therapy can be difficult because we talk about hard things. This is all about you and if you need to take small steps, we will.

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  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Health Anxiety
  • Medical Trauma
  • Trauma
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Miriam Gerber
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We'll work to build a safe relationship in therapy so that you can experiment with new ways of handling difficult emotions, articulating boundaries, exploring vulnerability, understanding internal thought patterns and regulating body reactions.


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We'll work to build a safe relationship in therapy so that you can experiment with new ways of handling difficult emotions, articulating boundaries, exploring vulnerability, understanding internal thought patterns and regulating body reactions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I personalize my integrative approach, using Attachment-Focused EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Interpersonal Process as my primary approaches. I respect and incorporate many intersections of clients' identities and strengths.

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  • Caregivers
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Trauma
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Miriam Gerber 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, Nort...