An overly negative sense of your own body can affect your mood, confidence, and overall enjoyment of life. Body image work can help free you from old patterns and allow you to live a more authentic life based on your true values.
Lots of people don’t like their bodies. Maybe abuse or neglect created dissociation, an eating disorder or depression. Body distortions can happen for a variety of reasons, each needing a somewhat different approach. I’m also an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Mountain View Counseling, LLC
Many people struggle with issues around their body image which can lead to low self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse and relationship difficulties. Working on both internal and external messages about yourself can help you have a better body image which combined with healthy eating and appropriate physical activity can lead to a much healthier and happier person.
Constantly thinking the way you look dictates how worthy you are of finding love is a likely sign you're struggling with your body image. You don't deserve to keep feeling this way so let's navigate through it together so you can feel more confident to put yourself out there and date.