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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 Jefferson City, the suburbs of Jefferson City, other nearby places such as St. Charles, St. Peters, or anywhere else in Missouri, 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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Nicole Barhorst
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sort through life's struggles and focus on setting goals for the future. I am also here to guide and support you through difficult experiences.


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sort through life's struggles and focus on setting goals for the future. I am also here to guide and support you through difficult experiences.

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I will ask you to consider other perspectives. Some of my suggestions may open your eyes to negative patterns or unhealthy relationships.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
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  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
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  • Family Conflict
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  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting Skills
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
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Allison Battles
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We will explore the narratives that you hold about yourself and life. We will create a shared space of safety and will work to connect authentically to emotions. We will reflect on how life's experiences and systems impact understanding and healing.


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We will explore the narratives that you hold about yourself and life. We will create a shared space of safety and will work to connect authentically to emotions. We will reflect on how life's experiences and systems impact understanding and healing.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use games and storytelling to help build understanding, confidence, and connection. I offer culturally-humble care, providing individual therapy specialized in trauma work, and in therapeutically-applied role-playing game group therapy.

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  • Cultural Trauma
  • Identity
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Allison Battles 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, No...
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Jennifer Steiner
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help you get back to doing more of the things that make you feel like YOU. Pain, illness, and the emotions that come with it it do not have to define you anymore, and I can help you lean strategies to get you back on track.


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help you get back to doing more of the things that make you feel like YOU. Pain, illness, and the emotions that come with it it do not have to define you anymore, and I can help you lean strategies to get you back on track.

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My passion is working with people who have chronic pain or illness to reclaim their sense of control and power over their life that medical issues may have taken away. Anxiety, Stress, Depression, & Anger are all common and we can work on that too.

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Dr. Leyla Mansur
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Strengthen your relationships, process/uncover the roots of your dissatisfaction, develop more self-compassion, coping strategies, & find greater life balance. There is no "one size fits all" approach. Therapy is tailored for your individual needs.


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Strengthen your relationships, process/uncover the roots of your dissatisfaction, develop more self-compassion, coping strategies, & find greater life balance. There is no "one size fits all" approach. Therapy is tailored for your individual needs.

Something to know about my approach is:

We will work collaboratively to identify aspects of your life where you need support. It's very normal to be curious or have questions about this process. Please email or call if you'd like to learn more about working together!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adulting
  • Anxiety
  • Career
  • College Students
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Dating and Romance
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Moving and Relocation
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Dr. Leyla Mansur 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, N...
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Shelby Johnson, PhD
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Work to reclaim your power and purpose, and help you understand yourself more fully. Set healthier boundaries in both your professional and personal life, and break free from what holds you back. Finally start living the life you deserve again.


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Work to reclaim your power and purpose, and help you understand yourself more fully. Set healthier boundaries in both your professional and personal life, and break free from what holds you back. Finally start living the life you deserve again.

Something to know about my approach is:

That it is collaborative, holistic, and empowering. We will examine the early experiences, relational patterns, and cultural identity factors that are unique to you and uncover the root causes of your problems to allow for healing and change.

FOCUS AREAS:
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  • LGBTQ+
  • Pregnancy
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  • Religious Trauma
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