About body image
Browse profiles of therapists who list body image among their specialties to explore approaches, credentials, languages, and focus areas. Use the listings below to compare professional backgrounds and find therapists who match your needs.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
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| Focus | Whether body image is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has body image among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for body image
Pietro (Pete) Martucci, LPCC
Ref 37848
Calm guidance for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAngela Neary, BACP
Ref 109659
Experienced person-centred counsellor with practical support
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRoseanne Jackson, LCSW, LCSW-R
Ref 54688
Compassionate, practical help for big life stressors
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingCleo Irish Zorrilla, BACP
Ref 258501
Compassionate, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAmanda Parry, BACP
Ref 142169
Therapist using integrative, exploratory approaches
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingSiyue Zhang, AASW
Ref 243585
Calm, practical therapy focused on real-life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Mandarin
View listingTiffany Whittington, LMFT
Ref 243569
Compassionate therapist offering practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAnastasia Seale, BACP
Ref 173105
Compassionate integrative counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Russian
View listingJennifer Hughes, NCPS
Ref 187476
Warm, practical therapy for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMalak Alsaidi, LCSW
Ref 203999
Supportive New York LCSW focused on healing
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAnn Keith, LCSW
Ref 103213
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingYumi Lemaster, LCSW
Ref 2633
Skilled, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingPamela DiGangi, LMHC
Ref 26004
Calm, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting Languages: English
View listingSydney Fisher, LPC
Ref 187550
Compassionate counselor guiding practical growth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief Languages: English
View listingJonathan Wilkes, BACP
Ref 123145
Calm listening with practical skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingNatalie Benjamin, BACP
Ref 254598
Warm, practical counselling for stress and mood
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJulia Allen, BACP
Ref 193195
Practical support for stress and low mood
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRoselyn Robertson, BACP
Ref 202372
Sensitive, practical counselling for life’s difficult moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingWendy Mayfield, BACP
Ref 100144
Practical, steady support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingAmie Schuman, LCSW, CSW
Ref 287342
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Eating, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingBianca Righetti, BACP
Ref 220095
Practical support for stress, anxiety and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingLiisa Hiltunen, PACFA
Ref 317033
Calm practical therapy with coaching focus
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDominique Johnson, LMFT
Ref 318490
Restoring connection and healthier relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingDebbie Griffin, NCPS
Ref 183398
Calm guidance for stress and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKatelyn McCrady, LPC
Ref 345230
Calm, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingCarol Broad, NCPS
Ref 128573
Calm, practical counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingShannon Mott, LCSW
Ref 108724
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJessica Sullivan, BACP
Ref 94142
Compassionate counsellor focused on practical change
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJennifer Blaney-Sutton, BACP
Ref 225637
Collaborative psychotherapist for adult challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingRebecca Henderson, PACFA
Ref 342060
Practical, compassionate counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingAnnie Taylor, NCPS
Ref 153305
Experienced client-centred counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingLisa McCormack, BACP
Ref 256148
Practical, compassionate therapy for anxiety and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingEthel-Caroline Miman, AASW
Ref 259803
Gentle, practical therapy for life’s big challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingAnna Gilmore, BACP
Ref 109642
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating Languages: English
View listingKavitha Devarajan, AASW
Ref 345247
Supporting stress, anxiety and life goals
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada
View listingNicholas Taylor, BACP
Ref 242465
Practical person-centred counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingMarilee Frazier, LPC
Ref 257654
Compassionate counselor for adults seeking practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJill Malcolm, BACP
Ref 231136
Gentle practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJennifer Mcpherson (Norman), BACP
Ref 161239
Experienced relationship and trauma counsellor
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMatt Lightfoot, NCPS
Ref 193161
Person-centred counsellor who values meaning and choice
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingMark McConnell, BACP
Ref 208651
Practical support for stress and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingDawn Redwood, NCPS
Ref 137085
Client-centred counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, ADHD Languages: English
View listingStelina Doko, BACP
Ref 225674
Compassionate practical therapy for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Albanian, Italian
View listingDarla McAdams, LPC
Ref 58935
Practical, person-focused counseling in Missouri
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT Languages: English
View listingSuzanne Gregory, BACP
Ref 161266
Experienced UK counsellor focused on practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingFaith Beaulieu, LCMHC
Ref 23986
Somatic-minded counselor for focused change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingFarah Southwell, LPC
Ref 203059
Practical, experienced therapist for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Haitian Creole
View listingSandra Johnson, LMFT, LPC
Ref 16121
Practical, skill-focused therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingMore about body image
Understanding body image and how it affects people
Body image describes the thoughts, feelings, and perceptions you have about your body. It includes the way you see your shape and size, the stories you tell yourself about appearance, and the emotions that arise when you look in a mirror or think about your body. For many people body image shifts over time in response to life stages, relationships, culture, social comparison, media messages, health changes, and aging. For others it can feel like a persistent source of distress that influences daily choices, mood, social life, and self-worth.
You do not need to have a diagnosable condition to seek help for concerns about body image. Some people come to therapy because they want to reduce constant self-criticism, stop avoiding situations that involve appearance, or change unhealthy behaviors linked to how they feel about their bodies. Others are navigating body changes after pregnancy, injury, surgery, weight fluctuation, or a diagnosis that affects appearance. Whatever brings you to look for support, therapy can provide tools to shift the relationship you have with your body so it interferes less with your life.
Signs you might benefit from therapy for body image
You might consider therapy if thoughts about your appearance frequently influence your choices or mood. If you spend a lot of time checking mirrors, comparing yourself to others, hiding your body, or engaging in strict dietary or exercise rules in response to appearance worries, those are common indicators that focused work could help. Persistent shame, avoidance of social activities, withdrawal from intimacy, or difficulty accepting bodily changes are additional signs that professional support may be useful.
Body image concerns can also be linked with other struggles. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and obsessive behaviors sometimes coexist with negative body image. You may notice that relationship patterns, career decisions, or daily routines are shaped by how you feel about your body. In those cases therapy can address body image within a broader context of emotional health, identity, and life goals. If you are unsure whether therapy is a good step, reading therapist profiles and descriptions of their approaches can help you see who focuses on issues similar to yours.
What to expect in therapy sessions focused on body image
In early sessions a therapist will typically ask about the history of your concerns, important life events, cultural and family messages about appearance, and how body image shows up in your daily life. You can expect a collaborative conversation that clarifies priorities and sets goals that feel meaningful to you. Therapy for body image is often practical and reflective at the same time - you may work on shifting unhelpful thoughts, trying behavioral experiments, and exploring deeper emotional patterns that sustain negative self-perception.
Sessions often include techniques you can practice between meetings. That might mean journaling to track automatic thoughts about your body, experimenting with graded exposure to situations you avoid, or practicing body-focused mindfulness to increase awareness without judgment. Your therapist may also invite work on identity, self-compassion, and values so that appearance becomes one part of a more complete sense of self. Therapy tends to be tailored - some people want concrete strategies to reduce checking and avoidance, while others want a space to process trauma, loss, or life transitions that have shaped their body image.
Common therapeutic approaches used for body image
Therapists use a variety of approaches to support people with body image concerns. Cognitive behavioral approaches are frequently used to identify and shift unhelpful beliefs and behaviors related to appearance. If you read therapist profiles you might notice therapists who list CBT among their approaches; these clinicians often emphasize structured skills for managing thoughts and testing assumptions.
Other therapists highlight acceptance-oriented methods that help you make space for difficult feelings while pursuing a life aligned with your values. You may find therapists who list acceptance and commitment therapy among their approaches, which focuses on building psychological flexibility and identifying what matters most beyond appearance. Mindfulness-based practices are also commonly offered; therapists who list mindfulness or mindful self-compassion among their approaches often include exercises aimed at reducing judgment and increasing present-moment awareness of bodily experience.
Some practitioners bring relational or psychodynamic perspectives, helping you explore how relationships and early messages have shaped your body story. Narrative-informed work can support you in rewriting the stories you tell about your body so they better reflect your values and strengths. There are also therapists who list somatic or body-centered methods among their approaches; these clinicians may focus on bodily sensations, movement, and interoception to help you reconnect with your body in a non-evaluative way. You might encounter therapists who list EMDR among their approaches; while EMDR is often associated with trauma processing, those therapists describe using it as one of several tools, depending on your goals. Because therapists only list approaches they use, reading profiles and asking about methods during an initial conversation can clarify how a clinician applies these models in practice.
How online therapy works for body image and tips for choosing the right therapist
How online therapy works
Online therapy for body image typically takes place through video, phone, or messaging, and it can be a practical option if you prefer to meet from home or need more flexible access. Sessions generally follow the same structure as in-person work - conversation, skill practice, reflection, and planning - but the online format can influence how exercises are done. For example, mirror work or exposure tasks may be adapted for a virtual setting so you can practice in a context that feels manageable. Many therapists describe ways to integrate digital tools like guided audio practices, shared worksheets, and text-based messaging for between-session support. When you read a therapist profile, look for information about the formats they offer - video, phone, or text-based work - and note any comments about how they adapt interventions online.
Tips for choosing the right therapist for body image
Start by clarifying what matters most to you. You might prioritize a clinician who lists a particular approach, someone who has experience with life stages or identities similar to yours, or a therapist who offers sessions in your preferred language. Profiles often include areas of focus and the kinds of issues a therapist commonly works with, which can help you identify clinicians whose described interests align with your goals. Consider whether you want a therapist who emphasizes skills-based work, one who centers identity and social context, or someone who integrates somatic approaches. You may also look for therapists who mention size-affirming care, gender-affirming practice, or cultural competence if those factors are important to you.
When you contact a therapist, you can ask about their typical approach to body image work, how they frame goals, and what kinds of techniques they commonly use. You do not need to discuss availability at the directory stage, but an initial conversation can help you learn whether their style and focus match what you want. Pay attention to how they describe collaboration and homework - some people prefer structured takeaways while others want a more exploratory process. Finally, trust your sense of fit. A therapist's qualifications and listed approaches matter, but the feeling of being heard and respected is often the deciding factor in whether therapy can make a difference for you.
Finding support for body image is a personal process. Use profiles to gather information about approaches, focus areas, and language skills, and let your own priorities guide your decisions. With thoughtful searching and a clear sense of what you want to work on, you can connect with a therapist whose methods and focus align with your path forward.