Body Image therapists in Gautier, MS
Browse Body Image therapists in Gautier, Mississippi. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Body Image
Keri Downs, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Keri Downs specializes in helping children, adolescents, and young adults improve their body image and self-esteem. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Downs utilizes a combination of evidence-based therapies to address the complex factors that influence body image, including societal pressures, personal experiences, and emotional well-being.
Body image issues can significantly impact mental health, leading to conditions such as body dysmorphic disorder, eating disorders, and depression. Dr. Downs employs cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge negative thoughts about their bodies. She also integrates mindfulness practices to promote self-acceptance and reduce the impact of societal beauty standards.
Dr. Downs’s approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs, ensuring personalized care that addresses both the symptoms and underlying causes of body image concerns. She creates a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment where clients can explore their feelings and develop a healthier relationship with their bodies.
In addition to in-person sessions, Dr. Downs offers telehealth services in over 40 states, making it convenient for clients to access high-quality care from the comfort of their own homes. Her goal is to empower clients to achieve a positive body image and enhance their overall well-being through compassionate and collaborative therapy.
21 Years Experience
Online in Gautier, MS
Body Image
XaHara A. MeGod
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, R-DMT, CPT
Body image struggles are rarely just about appearance—they are often rooted in messages from culture, family, and trauma. I create a safe space to untangle shame, comparison, and disconnection from your body. Through somatic awareness and culturally centered conversations, we work toward body respect, intuitive eating, and freedom from the weight of external expectations.
8 Years Experience
Online in Gautier, MS (Online Only)
Body Image
Emily Rowe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Struggling with body image can impact your self-esteem and well-being. I work with clients to explore the underlying beliefs that contribute to negative body image and help them develop a healthier relationship with their body. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT and ACT, we’ll focus on self-acceptance, reducing harmful comparisons, and building confidence in who you are beyond physical appearance.
7 Years Experience
Online in Gautier, MS
Body Image
Dr. Samantha Kallberg
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
My goal is to provide a space of compassion and support that helps you understand yourself and feel at ease in your mind and body.
8 Years Experience
Online in Gautier, MS (Online Only)
Body Image
Bold Expressions Therapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
We live in a culture that values certain body types more than others. This reality often brings feelings of shame for people of all body types that do not feel they can live up to these impossible beauty standards. Shame surrounding issues of body image lead to depression, anxiety, self harm and relational difficulties. It is my goal to help patients recognize these harmful thought processes and habits that damage self esteem and ones relationship to their own body. I believe that mitigating these beliefs and patters and lead to happier and healthier lives for those who wish to embark on the journey of body positivity.
6 Years Experience
Online in Gautier, MS
Body Image therapists in Gautier, MS Statistics
Body Image therapists in Gautier, MS average 15 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 78% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
Online Only |
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| 47% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Teen |
| 47% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 28% | Black / African American |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |