Online Body Image therapists in National City, California CA
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Body Image
Kim Christine Stevens
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Helping those find more self-acceptance with their body image and comfort being in their body
11 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image
Dr. Shelby Kittinger
Psychologist, PsyD
As my clinical research has been focused on how to improve our relationship to our bodies, I work with individuals seeking to reconnect with their bodies through compassion and curiosity rather than control. My approach invites exploration of how cultural, relational, and internalized messages shape self-perception, fostering greater self-acceptance and shifting form objectification to embodiment.
10 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
Body Image
Corina Bair
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I'm an open-minded and accepting therapist with years of experience working with teens, young and middle-aged adults - especially women - on feeling good about who we are and the bodies we live in. Assisting my clients with building insight and understanding into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors (and how they interact to impact our confidence) is an essential part of my therapy practice, and I provide evidence-based practice tools that you can use outside of therapy as well. ~~~ Just to make it clear: BLM. Protect the dolls. FDT. Free Palestine & Sudan. F the patriarchy/capitalism. Sex + Body Positive. ~~~
I am passionate about providing a safe, compassionate, and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, bodies, and identities. Click that contact button and we can schedule a free consultation call today!
11 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
Body Image
Samer Fawaz
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #149147
We are all born into a world where our bodies are constantly under scrutiny. The race to look and feel good in our skin can be an exhausting one, both physically and emotionally. My particular experience is that of a gay man trying to fit into a culture that puts a huge pressure on body image, sexual currency and attractiveness. These issues can be extremely hard to navigate and can lead to anxiety, depression and low self-worth. Together we will work on building a more robust sense of self which will allow you to feel more comfortable in your skin.
6 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image
Eve Angela Fritsch
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A.
Body image concerns can affect confidence , relationships, and everyday life. Together, we will explore the thoughts and experiences shaping how you see yourself, challenge unhealthy beliefs, and work toward a healthier, more accepting relationship with your body.
9 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
Body Image
Jeanette Abney
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I have years of experience in assisting individuals with distorted body images to help one improve their self-esteem and develop a healthy relationship with self as well as others.
27 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image
Micha Noble, MA
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
As client-centered therapists, we are overjoyed to welcome all parts of you with open arms, warmth, and kindness.
5 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image
Shirley Johnson,
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CYT
Our relationship with our body is deeply shaped by culture, family, trauma, and identity. Together we explore shame, comparison, and disconnection, helping you build a more compassionate, embodied relationship with yourself rooted in respect and agency. I am body positive and deeply respectful of the body as a source of wisdom. I bring curiosity and support of helping you to also hear the wisdom and medicine of your body.
11 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
Body Image
Alicia Stalker-Gallichio LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
Many individuals struggle with body image issues, which an effect self-esteem, relationships, and mental health, I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your feelings and beliefs about your body,
21 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image
Patricia Anna Martucci
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, EMDR Certified Therapist, RYT-200
I embody a health at every size approach and support my clients in changing their thinking about their body’s. I use tools of body awareness, body acceptance and shifting attention from obsessively focusing on ones body to actively engaging in the overall wellness in their lives.
16 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image
Elizabeth Nims
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Experiencing negative thoughts and feelings relating to body image as well as negative self-talk and low self-esteem.
7 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image
Amanda Hagos, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PPSC
All clinicians in the practice specialize in body image issues and can provide therapeutic support to children and adults hoping to move toward body acceptance.
8 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I help clients heal their relationship with their bodies by exploring harmful messages, building self-compassion, and practicing more flexible, respectful ways of relating to food and appearance.
0 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
Body Image
Mia Turner
Therapist, MA, RYT, ASDCS, LMFT, NPT-C, CMNCS, CMIP
Body image concerns rarely develop in isolation. They are often shaped by family messages, culture, trauma, racism, sexism, ableism, neurodivergence, chronic illness, disability, gender expectations, religious experiences, social media, and the countless ways we are taught which bodies are considered worthy, acceptable, attractive, productive, healthy, or "normal." For many people, body image is deeply connected to belonging, safety, identity, visibility, self-worth, and the ways our bodies have been perceived, treated, regulated, or judged throughout our lives.
This work is grounded in an understanding that our relationships with our bodies are shaped not only by personal experiences, but also by larger cultural, historical, and systemic forces. Exploration may include the impacts of racism, colonialism, anti-fat bias, ableism, sexism, cisheteronormativity, beauty standards, diet culture, healthism, medical trauma, and other systems that communicate which bodies are valued and which are marginalized. Particular attention is given to the ways intersecting identities such as race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, disability, chronic illness, spirituality, and socioeconomic experiences influence embodiment and body image.
My approach moves beyond surface-level body image concerns and into a deeper exploration of embodiment, nervous system experiences, identity, self-worth, intimacy, sexuality, sensory experiences, and belonging. Attention is given to the ways internalized messages, shame, comparison, perfectionism, masking, trauma, and cultural expectations may shape your relationship with your body. Exploration may also include the impacts of chronic illness, disability, neurodivergence, hormonal changes, body changes across the lifespan, and experiences of living in a body that may not align with societal expectations or dominant cultural norms.
My work is informed by Health at Every Size (HAES), body liberation, neurodiversity-affirming, disability-affirming, and liberation-oriented frameworks. Rather than focusing on weight, appearance, or changing your body to fit external standards, therapy supports developing a more compassionate, curious, and trusting relationship with yourself. Particular attention is given to reconnecting with bodily wisdom, interoception, sensory experiences, pleasure, rest, nourishment, movement, and the body's capacity to communicate needs, limits, emotions, and desires.
My intention is to support you in gently untangling inherited and internalized narratives while cultivating greater self-trust, self-compassion, embodied authenticity, safety, respect, choice, and freedom within your relationship with yourself and your body. Often, this work involves reclaiming embodiment on your own terms and creating space for your body to be experienced as a home rather than a problem to solve or vessel to abandon.
10 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
Body Image
Tracey Kiernan
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Body image struggles are often deeply tied to self-worth, control, and identity. I help you explore the underlying patterns while building a more grounded, compassionate relationship with your body.
2 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image
Sara Denman
Psychologist, Psy.D
Unfortunately in our culture people tend to feel their value is based on looks, particularly body image. Because so much focus is placed on our bodies, the way we feel about ourselves is almost always an issue even if it isn't what has brought someone to therapy originally. It is very rewarding working with someone to improve the way they feel about themselves and as a result, increased self-confidence follows.
27 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image
Dr. Sari Shepphird
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have been working with body image issues for more than 25 years.
30 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image
Greta Klaber
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ma, LMFT
When working with body image, I take a compassionate, body-centered approach that invites curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we explore how cultural messages, early experiences, and internalized narratives have shaped the way you relate to your body. Using somatic awareness and parts work, we begin to untangle the protective strategies that may be at play and build a more respectful, connected, and empowered relationship with your body over time.
9 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We support individuals struggling with body image concerns through a trauma-informed, culturally responsive lens. We explore how societal pressures, identity, trauma, and lived experiences shape body image while fostering self-compassion, embodiment, and resilience. Our goal is to help clients develop a healthier, more respectful relationship with their bodies.
7 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image
Holly Hoffman, PsyD, Psychotherapy
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist in CA & NY
Learning to love your body is a challenge in the society and culture that we live in. We live in culture that makes money off of us hating our bodies. Together we will work to challenge these societal norms by challenging your inner critical voice and making behavioral changes that will help you to start hating on your body less. We will use Cash's Body Image workbook as a guide on this journey to healing your relationship with your body.
13 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
Body Image therapists in National City, California Statistics
Body Image therapists in National City, California average 13 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Body Image (100%), Anxiety or Fears (94%), and Depression (81%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 16% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Body Image |
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Depression |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Stress |
| 66% | Loss or Grief |