Online Body Image therapists in Washington, D.C. DC
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Body Image
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for body image issues, low self-esteem, negative self-image, shame, and emotional struggles related to appearance, identity, and self-worth. Many individuals experiencing body image concerns struggle with anxiety, self-criticism, perfectionism, comparison, social pressure, or feelings of not being “good enough.” These challenges can affect confidence, relationships, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.
Body image difficulties are often connected to deeper emotional experiences, including past trauma, bullying, criticism, rejection, relationship wounds, or painful life experiences that continue to shape how a person sees themselves. Social media, cultural expectations, and unrealistic standards portrayed in mainstream media can also intensify feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, and emotional distress.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to counseling, helping clients explore and heal the underlying emotional experiences contributing to negative self-image and unhealthy patterns of self-perception. Therapy focuses on helping clients move beyond shame, self-judgment, and unrealistic expectations while developing greater self-acceptance, emotional balance, confidence, and authenticity.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-focused counseling, mindfulness-based strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and holistic therapeutic approaches to support deep and lasting healing. Together, you will explore past experiences, emotional triggers, relationship dynamics, and core beliefs that may be impacting your self-worth and sense of identity today.
Therapy is collaborative, supportive, and personalized to each client’s unique experiences and goals. Brad provides a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where clients can openly process emotional pain, strengthen self-awareness, improve self-esteem, and reconnect with who they truly are beyond external pressures and unrealistic standards.
The goal of therapy is not only to reduce emotional distress, but to help clients develop a healthier relationship with themselves, create lasting emotional resilience, and live with greater confidence, peace, and authenticity. Healing is possible, and you can learn to appreciate yourself for who you truly are while building a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Virtual counseling and online EMDR therapy sessions are available, offering confidential and convenient access to professional trauma-focused therapy from the comfort of home.
28 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Body Image
Anxiety Eliminated
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Health Coach, MBA
I have helped many clients develop a healthy DELICIOUS diet, exercise regularly, and release the past traumas associated with poor body image.
14 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Body Image
Meredith Luttrell
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC, Clinical Supervisor
Struggling with body image goes so much deeper than how you look in the mirror — it touches how you move through the world, how you relate to others, and how worthy of care you feel. I work from a trauma-informed, weight-inclusive lens to help clients explore the roots of their relationship with their body and begin building something that feels more like peace than war. You deserve to feel at home in your own skin.
17 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Body Image
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Often times, the way we attribute our self worth is through our body image overlooking our whole selves leading to negative perceptions and low self-esteem. By integrating hypnotherapy, you can overcome your body image challenges and embrace a more balanced and fulfilling life. The transformation achieved through this therapeutic process not only enhances your self-esteem but also contributes to your overall emotional and mental well-being.
3 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Body Image
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 Washington, DC (Online Only)
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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 Washington, DC
Body Image
Molly Rosenstein
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Struggling with body image can deeply affect self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. I work with individuals to explore and challenge negative body beliefs, develop self-compassion, and build a more accepting and respectful relationship with their body. My approach is inclusive, affirming, and grounded in evidence-based practices to help clients move toward lasting body confidence and peace.
5 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Body Image
Marina Harris, Bloom Psychology Group
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P, CMPC
So many of my clients are smart, accomplished, capable people, who spend a lot of time agonizing about their body weight or shape. I help clients unlearn cultural and critical messages about their body (from diet culture, social media, or harmful athletic environments) to build body trust, body autonomy, and body respect. We work on taking a body neutral approach, so that you have a strong relationship with your body on both the good and bad days.
6 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
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Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Our body image counseling services are dedicated to helping individuals develop a healthier, more positive relationship with their bodies. Recognizing the profound impact that body image can have on overall mental wellness, self-esteem, and daily functioning, we offer a compassionate, supportive setting where clients can explore their feelings about their body and work towards acceptance and self-love.
Empowering Approaches to Improving Body Image
* Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This strategy is fundamental in addressing the negative thought patterns that often underpin poor body image. CBT helps clients identify and critically evaluate their beliefs about their bodies, challenging and changing those that are distorted or self-defeating.
* Mindfulness Practices: Incorporating mindfulness can enhance body awareness and acceptance. Through practices such as mindful eating and body scans, clients learn to experience their body from a place of gratitude and respect, rather than judgment and criticism.
* Media Literacy Education: Our approach includes education on how media images are often manipulated and do not reflect realistic standards. Understanding this can significantly reduce feelings of inadequacy and negative comparison to others.
* Self-Esteem Enhancement: Enhancing a client's overall self-esteem is crucial in improving body image. Therapy focuses on recognizing and cultivating personal strengths and achievements, providing a more balanced and positive self-perception.
Goals of Body Image Counseling
Our primary aim is to empower individuals to see beyond societal standards and embrace their unique qualities. Counseling goals include:
* Increased Body Acceptance: Clients can achieve a greater appreciation and acceptance of their body, recognizing its capabilities and resilience rather than focusing solely on appearance.
* Reduced Impact of Negative Thoughts: Develop the ability to recognize and manage negative thoughts about one's body, replacing them with affirmations and positive self-talk.
* Improved Mental and Emotional Wellbeing: As body image improves, so often does overall mental health, leading to reduced anxiety, less depression, and more positive social interactions.
* Healthier Behaviors: With an improved body image, clients are more likely to engage in healthy behaviors for the right reasons, rather than as a punishment or compensation.
If you're struggling with body image issues, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Reach out to us, and let’s work together toward a more positive and accepting view of your body, fostering a healthier, happier you.
9 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Body Image
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
Diet culture has permeated our ideals and expectations of ourselves and most particularly can inform the relationships with have with food and movement. I work with clients from a HAES and intuitive understanding of how to embrace our bodies, how support out bodies to rest and replenish adaptively and how to frame nourishment and movement as affirming rather than punitive.
26 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Body Image
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Washington Psychological wellness is a boutique-style mental health practice located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Our clinicians believe in the uniqueness of each individual. They will provide a comfortable and collaborative environment where you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and being. We aim to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of your concerns, provide strategies to help you cope, and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically. Washington Psychological Wellness believes in body positivity and self-worth for all regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, caste, religion, belief, sex, gender, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, age, health, or another status. We are currently accepting new clients. Telehealth (online) therapy options are available. Call now to schedule a free 15-minute consultation!
12 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Body Image
Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Through somatic & body awareness, and creativity learn to love, accept and appreciate all that you are.
7 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Body Image
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment and support for body image concerns.
18 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Body Image
Harney & Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Many of our clients feel insecure about the reflection they see in the mirror. They may feel betrayed or dismayed by their body. We understand the depth of grief, sadness, anger, anxiety that manifests when one is at such odds with their appearance. Our clinicians are well-equipped to explore the emotions and actions that coexist with body dissatisfaction.
13 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Body Image
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
I have been helping the Individuals with body image problems. I modify their thinking patterns and administer appropriate and sophisticated techniques. Patients with this disorder are getting resilient in no time when treated by Dicit Hypnotherapy.
10 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Body Image
Juniper Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
One of our providers, Garrett Pollert, specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and body image concerns. You can schedule a free consultation with him to discuss treatment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
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Dr. Caroline Hicks
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Especially in my work with transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) community, body image is often in context to what we are processing. Body image work can look a variety of ways, such as deconstructing and healing internalizations of fat phobia, transphobia, and European body ideals. I like to make it clear - I am a firm believer in the Healthy at Every Size movement and we can utilize this space to find a path towards connecting your mind and your authentic and congruent body.
9 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
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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 Washington, DC
Body Image
Allyson Fellows, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Expert Body Image Treatment with Dr. Allyson Fellows, Psy.D.
Are you struggling with body image issues that affect your self-esteem and well-being? Dr. Allyson Fellows, Psy.D., is here to help. As a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Fellows specializes in providing expert treatment for body image concerns.
About Dr. Allyson Fellows
Dr. Allyson Fellows earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University and has extensive postdoctoral training. With years of experience in treating body image issues, Dr. Fellows is dedicated to helping her clients develop a healthier and more positive relationship with their bodies.
Why Choose Dr. Fellows for Body Image Treatment?
Expertise: Dr. Fellows has specialized training and experience in addressing body image issues, including those related to eating disorders, self-esteem, and societal pressures.
Evidence-Based Techniques: Utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness strategies, and self-compassion practices, Dr. Fellows provides effective and proven methods to improve body image and self-acceptance.
Personalized Care: Each treatment plan is tailored to the unique needs of the client, ensuring a comprehensive and individualized approach to body image concerns.
Our Approach
Dr. Fellows combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness techniques and self-compassion practices to help clients understand and improve their body image. Through these evidence-based methods, clients learn to challenge negative thoughts, develop a more positive self-view, and build resilience against societal pressures.
Get Started Today
Take the first step towards a healthier body image with the expert guidance of Dr. Allyson Fellows. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin your journey to self-acceptance and well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Body Image
Dr. Heidi Anderson Sauder
Psychologist, PhD, CGT, CST
Body image concerns are some of the most common conversations people have in building a satisfying sexual life. Body image concerns can also deeply affect self-esteem, confidence, emotional well-being, and other relationship dynamics. Couples therapy provides a supportive space to explore the experiences, messages, and pressures that may contribute to negative self-image or self-criticism. Together, couples compassionately discuss the relationship each partner has with their body while addressing the anxiety, shame, perfectionism, or comparison that often accompany body image struggles. Through increased self-awareness and the experience of being known and accepted by their partner, people can begin to feel more grounded, confident, and connected to themselves. When they are more intimately connected to themselves, they are also able to more deeply connect to their partner.
25 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Washington's identity as the center of American political life creates a distinct mental health environment where therapists frequently address political burnout, moral injury, and the psychological toll of careers in government, advocacy, nonprofit work, and public policy. The city has a highly educated and driven professional demographic, and therapists specializing in perfectionism, ambition-related anxiety, and navigating high-stakes careers are consistently in demand. DC's large Black professional community and its diverse immigrant population from Africa, Central America, South Asia, and East Asia make culturally affirming and multilingual care especially important. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and GW Hospital provide institutional mental health anchors alongside the city's dense and sophisticated independent therapy community.
Body Image therapists in Washington, D.C. Statistics
Body Image therapists in Washington, D.C. average 15 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Body Image (100%), Anxiety or Fears (90%), and Depression (81%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Body Image |
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Depression |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 64% | Loss or Grief |
| 64% | Stress |
| 63% | Women's Issues |