Body Image therapists in Oakland, CA
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Body Image
Talia Chanoff
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I offer support around body image from a compassionate, person-centered perspective that recognizes how our relationships with our bodies are shaped by culture, unique identities, lived experience, and survival. Rather than focusing on fixing or controlling the body, our work centers on building curiosity and a more respectful relationship with your physical self. Together, we might explore how body image connects to identity, worth, and belonging, and work toward greater sense of ease and trust in your body as it is.
8 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Body Image
Arpi Isayan, EMDR Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in helping clients navigate body image challenges by providing psychoeducation and using a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other effective modalities. Through psychoeducation, I help clients understand the underlying factors that contribute to negative body image. EMDR is used to process past experiences or trauma that may impact how clients view themselves, while ACT encourages self-compassion and helps clients align their actions with their values, rather than being driven by societal standards. My goal is to support clients in developing a healthier, more positive relationship with their bodies, fostering confidence and self-acceptance.
8 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA (Online Only)
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 Oakland, CA (Online Only)
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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
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, CA
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
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, CA
Body Image
Miriam Adrianowicz
Psychologist, PsyD
Body image is a deeply personal topic that many people struggle with. Problems with body image usually surface at a relatively young age and can stem from many sources. Together, we'll explore what it feels like to be in your body, and take steps to figure out why it is you feel the way you do while incorporating self-compassion practices. With deeper understanding comes an increased sense of control and agency.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oakland, CA
Online in Oakland, CA
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 Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Body Image
Dr. Lori Lynn Mann
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Psy.D.
I work with body image issues, self- acceptance for all ages and genders
14 Years Experience
Online in Oakland, CA (Online Only)
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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 Oakland, CA (Online Only)
Oakland has a politically engaged, social-justice-oriented community where many therapists approach their work through an anti-oppression lens, specializing in racial trauma, activist burnout, and healing within BIPOC communities. The city's proximity to San Francisco means therapists here frequently work with the compounding stresses of the Bay Area housing crisis, economic displacement, and the grief of gentrification. Oakland has strong LGBTQ+ and creative communities, with demand for affirming therapists who work at the intersection of identity, community belonging, and personal well-being. Highland Hospital and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland provide institutional anchors alongside a network of independent practitioners.
Body Image therapists in Oakland, CA Statistics
Body Image therapists in Oakland, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (46%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (46%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 78% |
Female |
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| 15% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 46% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 37% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 52% | Senior |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 49% | Men |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 34% | Jewish |