Body Image therapists in Durham, North Carolina NC
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Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Helping individuals build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with their body and self-image.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Durham, NC 27707
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
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Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Body image is not just personal—it’s shaped by powerful cultural messages about which bodies are acceptable, desirable, and worthy of care. From a young age, many people are exposed to narrow, often Eurocentric and ableist standards that are reinforced through media, family systems, healthcare, and broader societal norms. These messages don’t just stay external—they get internalized. Over time, they can shape how you see yourself, how you treat your body, and even what you believe you deserve. For people in marginalized bodies—whether due to race, size, gender identity, disability, or other identities—these pressures are often more intense, more scrutinized, and more harmful.
At Nour Counseling, we take a deeper approach to body image work. We actively help you unpack the cultural conditioning and dominant narratives that have shaped your beliefs about your body, so you can begin to separate your voice from what you’ve been taught to internalize. We look at how these patterns show up in your daily life—whether that’s body checking, restriction, avoidance, comparison, or harsh self-talk—and build practical, realistic ways to shift them. This might include changing how you engage with social media, setting boundaries around conversations that reinforce harm, reconnecting with your body’s needs, and developing a more grounded, respectful relationship with yourself. This isn’t about forcing body positivity—it’s about helping you step out of inherited narratives and move toward something that actually feels like yours.
9 Years Experience
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
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Congruence Counseling Group
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, M.Ed. LCMHC, LMFT
Congruence Counseling Group can help individuals develop a healthier relationship with their body and build self-acceptance. Clients learn to challenge negative self-talk, understand the influences that shape body image, and develop more compassionate and balanced ways of thinking about themselves. The goal is to strengthen confidence, improve self-esteem, and support overall emotional wellbeing
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Durham, NC
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
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Ning Tang
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Tang helps clients move beyond harsh self-judgment to develop a more accepting and compassionate relationship with their bodies. Through mindfulness, ACT, and expressive therapies, she supports individuals in understanding the deeper emotional and cultural influences that shape self-image—reconnecting them to body trust and self-worth.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Durham, NC
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
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Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Body image concerns often develop within the context of culture, relationships, trauma, and personal experiences. Therapy offers a compassionate space to explore these influences, reduce self-criticism, and develop a healthier relationship with yourself grounded in acceptance and self-worth.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Durham, NC
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
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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
In-Person Near Durham, NC
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
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Marina Harris, Bloom Psychology Group
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P, CMPC
So many of my clients are smart, accomplished, capable people, who spend a lot of time agonizing about their body weight or shape. I help clients unlearn cultural and critical messages about their body (from diet culture, social media, or harmful athletic environments) to build body trust, body autonomy, and body respect. We work on taking a body neutral approach, so that you have a strong relationship with your body on both the good and bad days.
6 Years Experience
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
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Kamini Wood
Life Coach, FHH, CLC, CPM
Struggles with body image often run deeper than the reflection in the mirror. They can be connected to perfectionism, comparison, people-pleasing, trauma, or feeling that your value depends on how you look. Therapy provides a space to understand those experiences, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and build a more compassionate relationship with yourself. The goal is not to love your body every moment. It is to move toward greater acceptance, confidence, and self-worth.
8 Years Experience
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
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Thomas Coogan
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
I offer mental health services for body image concerns that include assessment, individualized treatment planning, and evidence-based therapies. My approach focuses on building self-acceptance, challenging negative thoughts, and developing a healthier relationship with your body. Support is tailored to your unique experiences and goals, empowering you to improve self-esteem and overall well-being in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
20 Years Experience
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
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First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCASA, LCSW
Negative body image can impact self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. We help clients explore the thoughts and experiences that shape how they see themselves while working to build self-acceptance, confidence, and a healthier relationship with their body.
3 Years Experience
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Durham is home to Duke University and Duke University Medical Center, one of the leading psychiatric research and treatment centers in the country — an institution that deeply shapes the quality and sophistication of the local therapy community. The Research Triangle's concentration of academics, researchers, and healthcare professionals creates demand for therapists with intellectual depth and experience with high-achievement anxiety, identity work, and the stresses of competitive knowledge-economy careers. Durham also has a vibrant Black community with deep historical roots, and therapists offering culturally affirming care, racial identity work, and intergenerational trauma support are well represented. The city's progressive culture sustains strong demand for LGBTQ+-affirming therapists, and many practitioners integrate social-justice-informed approaches across their work.
Body Image therapists in Durham, North Carolina Statistics
Body Image therapists in Durham, North Carolina average 15 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Behavioral Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 36% | Black / African American |
| 30% | Persons with Disabilities |