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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 Pontiac, the suburbs of Pontiac, other nearby places such as Southfield, Rochester Hills, 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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Cassie Aldridge
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In this therapeutic relationship, we will work toward implementing coping skills to manage your stressors or other behaviors. Implementing mindfulness, and drawing out your current strengths is also essential.


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In this therapeutic relationship, we will work toward implementing coping skills to manage your stressors or other behaviors. Implementing mindfulness, and drawing out your current strengths is also essential.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a trauma-informed lens when working with my clients. For some, it’s difficult to open up about their feelings because they’ve never been given that chance. I provide a space for clients to express themselves, give them validation and support.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Women
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Julia McGowen-Bienkowski
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Individual session: $75 Couples/Family session: $95 Veterans/First Responders Discount: $50 *I also offer mental health and substance abuse evaluations for court ordered clients


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Individual session: $75 Couples/Family session: $95 Veterans/First Responders Discount: $50 *I also offer mental health and substance abuse evaluations for court ordered clients

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My approach is practical, down to earth and focused on teaching more effective, practical strategies to cope with stress, improve relationships, change unhealthy/addictive behaviors and process loss/trauma.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Anxiety
  • Assessments
  • 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
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Julia McGowen-Bienkowski remote and phone therapy in Michigan, Oregon
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Timothy Schlairet
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We will help you grow. Clinical growth typically reflects intentional efforts at changing our cognitive approach to numerous situations. If we can think differently, we'll both feel and act differently. Together, we'll determine our areas of focus.


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We will help you grow. Clinical growth typically reflects intentional efforts at changing our cognitive approach to numerous situations. If we can think differently, we'll both feel and act differently. Together, we'll determine our areas of focus.

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I work from an evidence-based treatment approach and am trained and proficient in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I'm able to provide remote therapy in Georgia and 37 additional states (please reference: https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap).

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Job Stress
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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Timothy Schlairet 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, ...
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Kathleen Nelson
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Determine where you are & where you want to be instead. We will identify your goals for therapy & develop a plan of action to achieve them, to develop the skills to manage what you aren't able to manage right now. Together. For change.


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Determine where you are & where you want to be instead. We will identify your goals for therapy & develop a plan of action to achieve them, to develop the skills to manage what you aren't able to manage right now. Together. For change.

Something to know about my approach is:

We will focus on your life experience which guides us to develop a forward plan for change. I focus on the integration of the mind & body as a pathway to emotional well-being. I am trained in EMDR & have years of experience helping manage anxiety

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  • Caregivers
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  • Infertility
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Kathleen Nelson remote and phone therapy in Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Vermont
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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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Health Anxiety
  • Medical Trauma
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Lindsey Gould remote and phone therapy in Florida, Michigan, South Carolina, Vermont