Online Body Image therapists in Chicago, Illinois IL
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Body Image
Kristina Peck
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
If you’re constantly at war with your reflection or caught in a cycle of self-criticism, you’re not alone. We live in a world full of unrealistic standards and loud opinions about how we should look—and it can take a real toll on how we feel in our own skin.
I work with clients to untangle their relationship with their bodies using compassion-based therapy, mindfulness practices, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed work. My approach isn’t about “fixing” your body—it’s about healing how you relate to it. We’ll explore where the harsh inner voice came from, learn to quiet it, and reconnect you with the values and experiences that matter far more than a number on a scale or the shape of a mirror image.
As a long-time psychologist (and a human in this culture too), I know that body image struggles are deeply personal—and deeply valid. I bring humor, warmth, and evidence-based tools to help you move toward body respect, self-compassion, and a healthier, more peaceful relationship with yourself.
You deserve to feel at home in your body—and I’d be honored to help you find your way back there.
20 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL
Body Image
Transformations Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist
Our therapists offer a safe, supportive space to explore body image concerns, build self-acceptance, and develop a healthier relationship with your body.
11 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL
Body Image
Erin Anderson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS, MSW, LCSW
I support individuals struggling with body image concerns and anxiety by providing a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their thoughts and develop a healthier relationship with themselves. Using a person-centered and strengths-based approach, I help clients challenge unhelpful beliefs, build self-compassion, and cultivate a more positive self-view. Through mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and practical tools, I guide individuals toward greater confidence, emotional regulation, and self-acceptance. My goal is to empower clients to navigate their body image struggles with kindness and develop lasting strategies for improved well-being.
15 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL
Body Image
Summer Stewart, PsyD
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Struggling with body image? You’re not alone—and it’s not just about how you look. It’s about how you feel in your body. If you’ve spent years battling shame, criticism, or unrealistic expectations, therapy can be a place to heal that relationship. Together, we’ll explore where those beliefs come from and help you move toward self-acceptance, compassion, and confidence—one step at a time.
7 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Body Image
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component assist individuals working on body image concerns, helping with building self-acceptance, resilience, and healthy coping strategies for improved emotional and social well-being.
24 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL
Body Image
NewBirth Counseling & Wellness Group LLC
Professional Christian Counselor, Certified Christian Counselor, Certified Life Coach & Consultant with a PhD in Psychology
The embodied self is a psychospiritual concept that hosts existential questions of “Who am I? What am I? Where does my value lay?” Our relationship with our bodies can be fraught with neglect and dissociation as we learn to ignore the many messages it sends to us. The embodied self can be experienced in a positive or negative manner, and it is strongly related to self-esteem, self-image, and one’s satisfaction with personal and sexual intimacy. A positive sense of an embodied self is associated with autonomy, functionality, joy and fulfillment. However, chronic illness, disability and accidents, and negative social sanctions can result in a sense of disembodiment. Call our office for more detailed information.
23 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL
Body Image
Brittany Statler, Intuitive Wellness Therapy Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Headline: Healing Your Relationship with Your Body in a Culture That Isn’t on Your Side
The Reality of Living in Diet Culture
We live in a world that makes it feel nearly impossible to exist without a constant, critical inner monologue about your body or your plate. No one comes out of our weight-obsessed culture unscathed, and for many, the "baggage" of these stories becomes a heavy, daily burden. If you feel like you are constantly at war with your reflection or your appetite, you are not alone—and it isn’t your fault.
A Sanctuary of Body Liberation
My practice is rooted in Body Liberation. I believe that every body—including yours—is inherently worthy of acceptance, compassion, and uncompromising care. I specialize in helping individuals who have never felt "safe" accepting themselves in a world that demands they change.
My Specialized Framework
In a private-pay setting, you deserve a therapist who understands the high-stakes complexity of recovery. My approach is defined by:
Health at Every Size (HAES®): I provide weight-neutral care that honors the rich diversity of human shapes and sizes. We focus on health behaviors and psychological well-being, not the number on the scale.
Nuanced Advocacy: We will engage in the sophisticated, often difficult conversations required to navigate a medical system and a culture preoccupied with size.
A Roadmap to Peace: We move beyond "body positivity" toward body neutrality and liberation—helping you reclaim the mental energy currently spent on body-checking and food-tracking so you can reinvest it in your actual life.
Why Choose This Approach?
You are investing in more than just "talk therapy." You are investing in a specialized partnership that challenges the status quo of your suffering. Together, we will untangle your worth from your weight and build a foundation of self-trust that diet culture can no longer shake.
20 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Body Image
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
If you're reading this you're probably wanting to feel better about how you look. You might not like my approach then, because my approach is to help you feel better about how you feel.
Instead of taking a cognitive approach to adjust your thinking about self-image, we can take a somatic approach, working with the charge of discomfort that can come up around body stuff, and finding ways to lower the intensity of that charge.
11 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Body Image
Rick Tivers
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CGP
I help gay men recover from distorted body image issues such as dysphoria in an intense group process for corrective emotional experiences.
45 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL
Body Image
Dr. Robin J Shapiro
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Dr. Shapiro has extensive experience working with individuals with body image issues.
20 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL
Body Image
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
For patients struggling with body image issues, I provide tailored support to address their concerns. This includes exploring underlying factors contributing to their dissatisfaction and providing tools and strategies to promote a healthier relationship with their body. Through therapy and other techniques, we work towards improving self-esteem and body acceptance. Ongoing support is provided to ensure progress and well-being.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Body Image
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We practice from a body positivity approach and encourage connection of mind and body a form of healing and acceptance.
12 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL
Body Image
Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Struggles with body image are often tied to shame, trauma, and the pressures of diet culture. In addition to IFS and mindfulness, I draw on specialized training in Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), Attuned Eating, and Body Trust approaches. These frameworks recognize how dieting and cultural messages can fuel disordered eating patterns such as restriction, bingeing, or cycles of shame. Therapy focuses on building self-compassion, reconnecting with body wisdom, and creating a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food and self. I provide diagnostic clarity when body image concerns overlap with eating disorders, depression, or trauma.
29 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Body Image
Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
Body image concerns are often shaped by personal experiences, societal standards, cultural expectations, and messages received from family and community. Whether you struggle with self-criticism, comparison, or feeling disconnected from your body, therapy can help you explore these influences and cultivate self-acceptance. We provide a supportive space to challenge harmful narratives and develop a healthier, more compassionate view of yourself.
2 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Body Image
Samire Qosaj
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed practicing counselor
I help clients explore the emotional and psychological factors that shape their relationship with their bodies. Together, we work toward greater self-acceptance, confidence, and a healthier self-image.
3 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL
Body Image
Mind Lodge
Therapist, LCPC
Struggling with body image can deeply impact self-esteem and daily life. We empower clients to cultivate self-acceptance, improve confidence, and build a healthier relationship with themselves.
21 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL
Body Image
Nicole Houde
Pre-Licensed Professional
I work with individuals struggling with body image by exploring the thoughts, beliefs, and external influences that shape how they see themselves. Body image concerns often involve self-criticism, comparison, and feeling disconnected from your body. In therapy, we focus on building awareness of these patterns and developing a more balanced and compassionate relationship with your body. I incorporate CBT and ACT-based approaches to help clients challenge unhelpful thoughts, reduce avoidance, and shift focus toward living a meaningful life rather than being defined by appearance.
1 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL
Body Image
Dr. Sheena Sikorski
Psychologist, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
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.
9 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (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 Chicago, IL
Body Image
Paulina Birgiolaite
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CMNCS
Struggling with body image can feel like carrying around a constant, critical inner voice. It can impact your confidence, relationships, and overall well-being. Together, we work on shifting that internal dialogue, reducing body-focused distress, and building a more neutral, compassionate relationship with your body.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Chicago's size and diversity mean therapists here cover an exceptionally wide range of specialties, with strong representation in trauma, anxiety, depression, and cultural identity work across the city's distinct neighborhoods. The South and West Sides experience community-level trauma tied to violence and systemic inequity, driving particular demand for therapists who specialize in PTSD, grief, and resilience-focused work. The city is home to Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and the University of Chicago Medicine, with a large independent practice community concentrated in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and the Loop. Chicago also has robust bilingual therapy communities serving its large Spanish-speaking, Polish, and Mandarin-speaking populations.
Body Image therapists in Chicago, Illinois Statistics
Body Image therapists in Chicago, Illinois average 14 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Body Image (100%), Anxiety or Fears (91%), and Depression (84%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Body Image |
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Depression |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Stress |
| 66% | Social Anxiety |
| 64% | Loss or Grief |