Body Image therapists in South Portland Gardens, ME
Browse Body Image therapists in South Portland Gardens, Maine. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Body Image
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 South Portland Gardens, ME
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 South Portland Gardens, ME (Online Only)
Body Image
Nancy Hayes-Gary, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, MD , Psy.D.
Lots of people don’t like their bodies. Maybe abuse or neglect created dissociation, an eating disorder or depression. Body distortions can happen for a variety of reasons, each needing a somewhat different approach. I’m also an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist.
33 Years Experience
Online in South Portland Gardens, ME (Online Only)
Body Image
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 South Portland Gardens, ME (Online Only)
Body Image
April Bieber
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMHC, CPC, LCPC, LMHC, LPC, LPC-MHS, QS (FL)
Struggling with how you see your body can affect every part of life. I help clients develop healthier relationships with their bodies, challenge negative beliefs, and rebuild self-worth from the inside out.
17 Years Experience
Online in South Portland Gardens, ME (Online Only)
Body Image therapists in South Portland Gardens, ME Statistics
Body Image therapists in South Portland Gardens, ME average 14 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (33%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
Online Only |
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| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Christian |