Body Image therapists in South Portland, Maine ME
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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, ME Maine (Online Only)
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 South Portland, ME Maine
Body Image
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 South Portland, ME Maine
Body Image
Dr. Yanet Vanegas
Psychologist, PsyD
Adolescence can be a challenging time, especially when it comes to body image concerns that deeply affect self-esteem and overall well-being. With my expertise in adolescent psychology, I am committed to offering compassionate, evidence-based support to teens facing these struggles. By combining cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychoeducation, and experiential interventions, I collaborate closely with teens to help them challenge negative beliefs and develop a more balanced and compassionate relationship with their bodies. My goal is to empower them to navigate this critical period with greater confidence and self-acceptance.
10 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME Maine (Online Only)
Body Image
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 South Portland, ME Maine
Body Image therapists in South Portland, Maine Statistics
Body Image therapists in South Portland, Maine average 14 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (45%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 21% |
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 Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Teen |
| 52% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 28% | Persons with Disabilities |