Body Image therapists in Hickory, NC
Browse Body Image therapists in Hickory, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Body Image
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
Diet culture has permeated our ideals and expectations of ourselves and most particularly can inform the relationships with have with food and movement. I work with clients from a HAES and intuitive understanding of how to embrace our bodies, how support out bodies to rest and replenish adaptively and how to frame nourishment and movement as affirming rather than punitive.
26 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Body Image
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 Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Body Image
Stephanie Larsen @ Healthy Minds Psychology Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Hi! Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey of caring more deeply for yourself! I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults with anxiety and depression. Within the symptoms of these disorders are often unhealthy relationships with your self and body. Learning to love yourself again is rooted in efforts of both changing your cognition, changing your behaviors, and learning to appreciate yourself again. Ultimately, I strongly believe in building a close therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe to explore and move past your negative thought patterns, learn to support yourself, become more confident in your identity and purpose, and my goal is to help you achieve the goals you've set out to meet! Feel free to reach out and see if we can be a good fit to help move you closer to your goals and relief!
14 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Body Image
Brittany Washington
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFTA
I support clients in healing their relationship with their bodies by creating a safe, affirming space to explore the impact of body image, self-worth, and societal expectations. Drawing from lived experience and a body-inclusive, trauma-informed lens, I help clients challenge internalized shame, develop self-compassion, and reconnect with their bodies in empowering ways. Whether you're navigating chronic illness, weight stigma, or disordered eating patterns, my approach is centered on honoring your story and helping you build a more accepting and compassionate view of yourself.
5 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Body Image
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
Online in Hickory, NC
Body Image therapists in Hickory, NC Statistics
Body Image therapists in Hickory, NC average 14 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (45%), and Behavioral Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
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
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 30% | Christian |