Body Image therapists in Amherst, New York NY
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Body Image
Liberation Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
I have worked with many clients struggling with body image, including body dysmorphia, body dysphoria, and eating disorders. Body image is often not really about appearance—it’s about control, shame, identity, trauma, and how we learned to be seen by others. Many people I work with have complicated relationships with their bodies due to trauma, gender identity, cultural pressure, or past experiences of being judged or objectified. In therapy, we focus on changing your relationship with your body from something you fight against into something you can live in with more compassion, safety, and choice.
5 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York (Online Only)
Body Image
Erikka Cole
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC-D
The way we feel about our bodies affects almost everything: how we move through the world, how we connect with others, and how we treat ourselves. If you've spent years in a complicated relationship with your body, you're not alone, and you're not beyond help. We offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore those feelings and start building a healthier relationship with yourself from the inside out.
8 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York (Online Only)
Body Image
Dr. Erica Gardner-Schuster
Psychologist, PhD
Are you struggling to feel good about your body? If so, Group Therapy may help.
16 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York (Online Only)
Body Image
Melissa Klass M.A., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #119163
We are born happy in our own skin. As kids, we are curious about our bodies and enjoy exploring them. Then something goes wrong. A well-meaning parent suggests we skip dessert, and the dolls we play with are so anatomically inaccurate they would fall over if they were humans. Then we start to attend school and become more aware of the larger culture. We notice only certain types of bodies are portrayed in the media. Our peers and our social media tell us we should look a particular way. This story may sound familiar, and sadly, it’s a common one. Unfortunately, for so many of us, the dissatisfaction with our bodies starts when we are young and persists for many years, particularly if we don’t start to examine how we think. Together, through radical self-acceptance, fat positivity, and the anti-diet framework we can begin to work toward healing.
10 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York (Online Only)
Body Image
Abby Leefer, LCSW-R - Perspectives Counseling of LI
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R
Body image concerns can impact self-esteem, relationships, and overall emotional well-being. You may find yourself caught in cycles of self-criticism, comparison, or discomfort in your own body. Our therapists provide a supportive space to explore these thoughts and feelings with curiosity and compassion. Together, we work to challenge unhelpful patterns, build self-acceptance, and develop a more balanced and respectful relationship with your body.
22 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY New York
Body Image therapists in Amherst, New York Statistics
Body Image therapists in Amherst, New York average 13 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (41%), and Behavioral Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
49%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 61% | LGBTQ+ |
| 51% | Men |
| 37% | Black / African American |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |