Body Image therapists in Kernersville, North Carolina NC
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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 Kernersville, NC North Carolina
Body Image
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 Kernersville, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Body Image
Taylor's Touch Of Clarity Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
We support individuals struggling with body image by helping them build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with their bodies. Our approach focuses on exploring the thoughts, beliefs, and external influences that shape self-image, while challenging unrealistic standards and negative self-talk. We work to strengthen self-esteem, improve emotional awareness, and develop more balanced, accepting perspectives. Through personalized support and practical tools, clients learn to feel more confident, grounded, and comfortable in their own skin.
8 Years Experience
Online in Kernersville, NC North Carolina (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 Kernersville, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Body Image
Dr. Sonia Ovuehor Ovy
Counselor/Therapist, Doctor of science in Counselling Psychology, Msc Conflict Resolution, Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certificate in Mental Health Studies, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Diploma in Relationship and Family Counselling, CPD in Neuro Linguistic Programming.
I offer personalized therapy and guidance. Focusing on self-compassion, mindfulness, and media literacy, my approach enables individuals to:
- Challenge societal beauty standards
- Develop healthy habits
- Enhance self-esteem
- Cultivate self-love
9 Years Experience
Online in Kernersville, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Body Image therapists in Kernersville, North Carolina Statistics
Body Image therapists in Kernersville, North Carolina average 15 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Behavioral Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
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
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 34% | Black / African American |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |