Body Image therapists in La Plata, MD
Browse Body Image therapists in La Plata, 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 La Plata, MD
Online in La Plata, 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 La Plata, 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 La Plata, MD
Online in La Plata, MD
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 La Plata, MD
Body Image
Kristina Peck
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
If you’re constantly at war with your reflection or caught in a cycle of self-criticism, you’re not alone. We live in a world full of unrealistic standards and loud opinions about how we should look—and it can take a real toll on how we feel in our own skin.
I work with clients to untangle their relationship with their bodies using compassion-based therapy, mindfulness practices, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed work. My approach isn’t about “fixing” your body—it’s about healing how you relate to it. We’ll explore where the harsh inner voice came from, learn to quiet it, and reconnect you with the values and experiences that matter far more than a number on a scale or the shape of a mirror image.
As a long-time psychologist (and a human in this culture too), I know that body image struggles are deeply personal—and deeply valid. I bring humor, warmth, and evidence-based tools to help you move toward body respect, self-compassion, and a healthier, more peaceful relationship with yourself.
You deserve to feel at home in your body—and I’d be honored to help you find your way back there.
20 Years Experience
Online in La Plata, MD
Body Image therapists in La Plata, MD Statistics
Body Image therapists in La Plata, MD average 15 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 32% | Christian |