Online Body Image therapists in Metropolis, Illinois IL
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Bold Expressions Therapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
We live in a culture that values certain body types more than others. This reality often brings feelings of shame for people of all body types that do not feel they can live up to these impossible beauty standards. Shame surrounding issues of body image lead to depression, anxiety, self harm and relational difficulties. It is my goal to help patients recognize these harmful thought processes and habits that damage self esteem and ones relationship to their own body. I believe that mitigating these beliefs and patters and lead to happier and healthier lives for those who wish to embark on the journey of body positivity.
6 Years Experience
Online in Metropolis, IL
Allyson Stephens
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Body image can be an ongoing struggle for most. I think it is important to heal the inner child and help develop positive images of the self. I use IFS, EMDR, and Somatic Therapy for this issue.
8 Years Experience
Online in Metropolis, IL (Online Only)
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 Metropolis, IL (Online Only)
Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, CADC, AMFT
Body image issues are difficult to avoid even starting from childhood and beyond. Although our office does not offer focused eating disorder therapies, body image struggles can lead to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, isolation, self-hate, etc. Our clinicians are careful to promote self love and empowerment, while also allowing for a healthy desire for self-improvement. We also want to assure you that you can love yourself just the way you are currently! We know this to be true and have helped others find this true self-love!
17 Years Experience
Online in Metropolis, IL
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 Metropolis, IL (Online Only)
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 Metropolis, IL
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 Metropolis, IL (Online Only)
XaHara A. MeGod
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, R-DMT, CPT
Body image struggles are rarely just about appearance—they are often rooted in messages from culture, family, and trauma. I create a safe space to untangle shame, comparison, and disconnection from your body. Through somatic awareness and culturally centered conversations, we work toward body respect, intuitive eating, and freedom from the weight of external expectations.
8 Years Experience
Online in Metropolis, IL (Online Only)
Beck Gardner
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A.
Folks can struggle with their body image and manage this difficulty in a variety of ways. I hope to give you a space where we can look at the relationship you have with your body, and how it's been impacted by societal values, relationships, trauma, etc, so you can find a different way of navigating your relationship and image of your body.
3 Years Experience
Online in Metropolis, IL
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 Metropolis, IL
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 Metropolis, IL (Online Only)
Sarah Farris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Body-image can impact how one sees themselves and interacts with the world. A low self-image can affect relationships, school or work performance or daily tasks. I offer compassionate, nonjudgmental counseling to assist clients in overcoming body-image concerns and make decisions that are guided by their values.
14 Years Experience
Online in Metropolis, IL
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 Metropolis, IL
Emem Itiat
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
I work from a liberation psychology standpoint, and humanist framework, observing individuals as a whole, and when it comes to the war against body discrimination and terrorism I believe in working to enhance radical acceptance through promoting self-contentment. Focusing on the present, let us work together to make changes that will hold space for personal growth and cultivate contentment, radical self-love, congruence, joy, stability, forward movement, and fulfilment.
16 Years Experience
Online in Metropolis, IL (Online Only)
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 Metropolis, IL
Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
We provide support for body image concerns that focuses on helping individuals develop a healthier, more balanced relationship with their bodies and themselves. Through a compassionate and evidence-based approach, treatment addresses negative self-perceptions, self-esteem challenges, body dissatisfaction, and the impact of social or cultural pressures. Clients learn strategies to cultivate self-acceptance, improve confidence, and build a more positive sense of self while supporting overall emotional well-being.
7 Years Experience
Online in Metropolis, IL (Online Only)
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 Metropolis, IL
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 Metropolis, IL
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 Metropolis, IL
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
We have clinicians who are experienced in working with clients navigating body image related issues.
12 Years Experience
Online in Metropolis, IL
Body Image therapists in Metropolis, Illinois Statistics
Body Image therapists in Metropolis, 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
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Body Image |
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Depression |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Stress |
| 66% | Social Anxiety |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |