Body Image therapists in Fort Washington, MD
Browse Body Image therapists in Fort Washington, Maryland. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Body Image
Dr. Patricia Webbink
Psychologist, MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology
When a person’s concerns regarding their appearance become obsessive it can lead to a diagnosis of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. With this condition, an individual is beset by constant preoccupation with what they perceive as their physical flaws or defects. Symptoms can include excessive grooming, frequent mirror checking, skin picking, needing constant assurance about how they look, avoiding social situations, and in worse cases, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts common in this condition, please call a mental health professional or call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeling. Anxiety, substance abuse, and physical pain from repeated surgical interventions can also be experienced. Psychotherapy is an effective approach to this condition and if medication is needed, I work with a psychiatrist who can provide what is necessary. Often, this condition begins in adolescence and long-term support may be needed into adulthood to prevent relapse. My regular free zoom workshops provide a way for potential clients to get acquainted with me and experience the effectiveness of some of my therepeutic approaches. Please feel free to call for a consultation: 301-229-8000
56 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fort Washington, MD
Online in Fort Washington, MD
Body Image
Karla Lawrence
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, BC-TMH, CPC
Do you spend a lot of time criticizing or worrying about your body and how you look? Are your thoughts often consumed with finding clothes that hide the parts of your body you feel are somehow "wrong" or "unacceptable?" Do you try to use food and/or exercise to control and change the shape and size of your body? Do you think that once you get down or up to "X" weight you will finally feel like you are enough?
If you are ready to learn how to make peace with your body and food, counseling can help. You want to figure out how to feel good in the body you have, but don't know where to start -- or if it's even possible. We will work together from a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework so you can redefine your relationship with your body. We will unpack the internalized and external messages that have shaped your beliefs about your body. You will learn how to hear and "trust your gut" again. You will learn how to develop a relationship with food and movement that feels like support vs. punishment. Compassion vs. judgement.
If you are ready to finally call a truce with the war on your body, then I would love to help.
15 Years Experience
Online in Fort Washington, MD (Online Only)
Body Image
Sandra Lashley
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Body image issues and body image struggles are a complex and also very common phenomenon. They occur across all gender lines though women tend to talk most openly about these struggles, which have sometimes existed since childhood. My approach is to begin with curiosity ( and helping you to build your curiosity) which can then facilitate an exploration of the meanings that body preoccupation can hold. Opening up awareness about these issues often is really fruitful and can be helpful in the long term in providing some emotional and psychological freedom.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fort Washington, MD
Online in Fort Washington, MD
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
In-Person Near Fort Washington, MD
Online in Fort Washington, MD
Body Image
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 Fort Washington, MD (Online Only)
Body Image therapists in Fort Washington, MD Statistics
Body Image therapists in Fort Washington, MD average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
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
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 47% | Senior |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Christian |