Online Body Image therapists in Portland, Maine ME
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Allen Shamon
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Ultimately, the goal of body image therapy is to help individuals develop a compassionate and accepting relationship with their bodies, enabling them to live more fulfilling and authentic lives. By addressing underlying psychological issues and challenging societal norms, I empower clients to embrace their bodies as vehicles for self-expression, joy, and connection.
6 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME (Online Only)
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 Portland, ME (Online Only)
Kreins Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
As a psychologist specializing in body image, my treatment approach is grounded in fostering self-acceptance, resilience, and a positive relationship with one's body. Through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions, I work collaboratively with individuals to challenge negative beliefs and behaviors related to body image. By exploring underlying factors such as societal pressures, past traumas, and internalized messages, we develop personalized strategies to promote self-compassion and enhance body appreciation. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of self-care practices, boundary-setting, and building a supportive social network to reinforce positive body image. My goal is to empower individuals to embrace their bodies with confidence, cultivate holistic well-being, and navigate societal standards with authenticity.
26 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME
Dr. Rae Mazzei
Psychologist, PsyD
Here's a concise therapist-directory version:
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults develop a healthier, more compassionate relationship with their bodies. Many individuals struggle with body dissatisfaction, negative self-talk, appearance-related anxiety, emotional eating, perfectionism, or the impact of societal and cultural pressures. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies, I help clients challenge unhelpful beliefs, improve self-esteem, cultivate body acceptance, and focus on overall well-being rather than appearance. My goal is to help clients feel more confident, empowered, and at peace in their own skin.
12 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME (Online Only)
Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
You may feel disconnected from your body, critical of it, or have difficulty caring for it. We will identify and address the past experiences, cultural pressures, and nervous system patterns that have impacted how you relate to your body. In our work, I will help you develop a kinder, more compassionate relationship with your body. You will feel more comfortable in your skin and your body will finally start to feel like home.
10 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME
Ashley Higgins
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you someone who struggles to feel present in their body? Do you feel attuned to your body's cues? Are you tired of always being on a diet? Are you hoping to have a better relationship with food and movement, but unsure how to get there?
Body image struggles can feel so isolating, but you do not have to face them alone. Therapy with me isn’t about judgment or “fixing” your relationship with your body- it's about building insight and practical tools around your body image struggles. Together, we’ll navigate anxiety, self-doubt, life transitions, chronic illness, and more- and how ALL of these affect how you feel about your body.
11 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME (Online Only)
Dawn McCarthy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Struggling with body image can feel like being at war with your own skin, constantly trapped in cycles of harsh self-criticism, comparison, and chronic dissatisfaction. I help individuals transform their relationship with their bodies by looking beneath the surface of food and appearance to heal the root causes of this distress. Our work together integrates powerful brain-body therapies like EMDR and Brainspotting to process stored trauma, societal conditioning, or painful memories that impact how you view yourself. At the same time, we use Internal Family Systems (IFS) to compassionately understand the parts of you utilizing body criticism as a protective shield, while CBT and DBT offer practical tools to quiet negative self-talk and manage daily distress. Together, we will work toward rewriting your story—moving away from body shame and toward a place of genuine body neutrality, self-compassion, and internal peace.
27 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME
Monique Bellefleur
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Negotiating our relationship with our bodies is a lifelong journey because our bodies are always changing: as we age, become pregnant, recover from injuries, etc. I support clients in finding ways to feel better and more accepting of their bodies without weight-stigma.
11 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME
Emily Rowe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Struggling with body image can impact your self-esteem and well-being. I work with clients to explore the underlying beliefs that contribute to negative body image and help them develop a healthier relationship with their body. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT and ACT, we’ll focus on self-acceptance, reducing harmful comparisons, and building confidence in who you are beyond physical appearance.
7 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME
Reshma Rampersad
Psychologist, Psy.D.
When you are fighting your body for existing, relief cannot come fast enough. My mindful approach allows space to once again build a relationship with your body that is more validating than critical. Using a combination of ACT techniques I help you learn to accept and love your body just the way it is. You are enough as you are.
7 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME (Online Only)
GRIS ALVES
Counselor/Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher
I support clients struggling with body image through a trauma-informed, compassionate approach rooted in Compassionate Inquiry®. Body image concerns often reflect deeper emotional and relational experiences, including early conditioning, trauma, or shame. In therapy, we gently explore these patterns while building greater body awareness, self-compassion, and a more respectful, connected relationship with the body.
11 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME
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 Portland, ME (Online Only)
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Body image concerns are often rooted in early relational experience and internalized emotional patterns. My work integrates psychoanalytic thinking, clinical sexology, and somatic awareness to support a more compassionate and embodied relationship with the body. This process helps patients reconnect with their sense of self beyond shame and self-judgment.
7 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME (Online Only)
Mary Vanderplow
Psychologist, Psy.D.
It is hard when you do not like the image you see in the mirror. I can help you see yourself more clearly and get to a place where you do not hate your body.
21 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME (Online Only)
Dr. Amy Schullery
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I work with people to improve body image
19 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
We address Body Image by dismantling the colonial and carceral standards that tell us our bodies are "wrong" or "unruly." Using liberation theology and somatic work, we help you reclaim your physical form as a site of sanctuary and power. Our work is to move you from self-surveillance to a state of embodied autonomy.
7 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME
Abelee Groff
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
I take a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to supporting clients struggling with body image concerns. I focus on understanding how body image develops in the context of experiences, relationships, and societal pressures, rather than simply trying to “fix” it. Together, we explore patterns of self-criticism, shame, and avoidance while cultivating self-compassion and acceptance.
I integrate somatic, parts-informed, and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients reconnect with their bodies, regulate emotional responses, and build healthier relationships with themselves. My approach is relational and client-centered, emphasizing understanding, empowerment, and practical tools to support lasting change in how clients feel, move, and relate to their bodies.
5 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME (Online Only)
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
See ourselves through a critical lens undercuts our capacity for growth and living a happy, meaningful life.
17 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME
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 Portland, ME (Online Only)
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
With body issues I work with the client to navigate get clarity and find the root cause to the body image issues. From there we use methods to help restore a positive body image.
11 Years Experience
Online in Portland, ME (Online Only)
Body Image therapists in Portland, Maine Statistics
Body Image therapists in Portland, Maine average 15 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Body Image (100%), Anxiety or Fears (89%), and Depression (81%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Body Image |
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Depression |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
| 65% | Stress |
| 61% | Loss or Grief |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |