Body Image therapists in Portsmouth, New Hampshire NH
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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 Portsmouth, NH New Hampshire
Mary Vanderplow
Psychologist, Psy.D.
It is hard when you do not like the image you see in the mirror. I can help you see yourself more clearly and get to a place where you do not hate your body.
21 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH New Hampshire (Online Only)
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 Portsmouth, NH New Hampshire (Online Only)
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 Portsmouth, NH New Hampshire (Online Only)
Sumer Statler Aeed
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Are you living out someone else's story of your body?
Is your relationship with your body one of judgement, shame, disconnection or control?
Are you tired of being limited by and unhappy with how you look?
We carry around our families old stories or culture's stories of our bodies so we need learn to rewrite those stories and live out different endings. You deserve a loving strong relationship with your body that allows you for more self-acceptance and peace in your life. Through a variety of tools that may include somatic work, art therapy, movement or other modalities begin the path of returning to and making peace with your body
27 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, NH New Hampshire (Online Only)
Body Image therapists in Portsmouth, New Hampshire Statistics
Body Image therapists in Portsmouth, New Hampshire average 15 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Somatic Therapy |
| 30% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 28% | Black / African American |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |