Body Image therapists in Briar Hill-Belgravia, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Body Image
Sangeeta Tanwar @ Tanwar Psychology
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Are you so preoccupied with your body image that it affects your adjustment in different domains of your life? Does it bring down your self-esteem and cause you discomfort? Do you find it difficult to accept your body as it is? I believe you can benefit from therapy by developing a level of comfort with your own body.
5 Years Experience
Body Image
Danielle Battaglia
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Positive body image has nothing to do with how you look, it’s about accepting your body as is, not trying to change it, not forcing it to be thinner or fitter before you can like it and treating yourself well no matter what. “You are not your body”
3 Years Experience
Body Image
Victoria Lorient-Faibish
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC, RPE
Having a good relationship with your body is such a challenge for so many. I know the journey well.
I work with many tools to facilitate a transformation the way a person perceives themselves.
Developing a friendly relationship with your body takes work especially if the messaging in childhood was not healthy.
We dig into the family-culture to fully unpack and understand it. We look at the self doubt, the inner self talk and the habits of self shame. I often will have clients do home exercises in between therapy sessions.
Here is an example... I have found this exercise game changing for me and for many of my clients.
Try an experiment of no longer looking in the mirror at parts of your body that lead you to deeply criticize yourself which then impacts your self esteem in negative ways. Even if you're the most amazing human being in the world, if you engage in a lot of mirror time that's all about self criticism your self-value will no longer be based on your inner value, it'll be all based on that body part that you loathe. Change your mirror time! Do it for a couple months and see how your self esteem changes. This is an experiment that I did that was highly successful and I share this with clients and they have found it very successful in terms of how they now feel about themselves and their self value.. Change your relationship to how you look at yourself in the mirror now!
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#selfconfidence
32 Years Experience
Body Image
Kayla Schofield
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Poor self esteem and body image are often paired with self worth. Bodies can go through changes throughout our lifetime, learning to accept ourselves as we are, knowing that things do change.
4 Years Experience
Body Image
Gwen Schauerte
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, M.Ed.
We are bombarded daily with ideals and opinions about ideal body shapes. We need to uncover an acceptance of who we are as we are. I work with clients to develop a healthier mindset and self-image.
31 Years Experience
Body Image
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
I have borrowed Andrew Seuber's approach to working with a negative body image, that is from the inside out.
He suggests that "The negative image is understood as a dissociated and shame-based “part” of the personality in need of understanding and compassion, achieved via mindful awareness, “parts” dialogue and trauma processing.
The first step is to create healthy separation between the "observing" or aware Self and the part(s) absorbed in the eating disorder via mindful awareness.
Once this separation between the "whole" self and part of self is established, the Gestalt polarity tradition (empty chairs) is utilized to develop understanding of the shame-based part.
Understanding leads to compassion for the eating disordered part from a non-enmeshed state of consciousness, aka the aware self, the experiencing self, the observing self.
Healing of the eating disordered part occurs when that part no longer feels exiled as a "not-I" and is assisted in processing the traumatic roots of the disorder."
11 Years Experience
Body Image
Bridges Clinical Hypnotherapy Services
Hypnotherapist
Poor body image or "Body dysmorphic disorder" is a mental health disorder that can cause you to unduly focus on perceived defects or flaws in your appearance. This may be something easily overlooked by others but can trigger such negative feelings inside of you that it can present as social anxiety, embarrassment or shame. Hypnosis can help you overcome these feelings and reach a point of self-acceptance that will allow you to move on with living your life unhindered.
6 Years Experience
Body Image
Yidia Xin
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario, registration no. 13745
Are you tired of the constant battle with negative thoughts about your body? Hi, I'm Yidia, and I understand the pain and struggle that comes with body image disorder. I am here to provide you with the understanding, support, and guidance you need to cultivate a healthy and positive relationship with your body.
Living with body image disorder can be incredibly isolating. The constant self-criticism, comparison, and dissatisfaction can take a toll on your self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. But I want you to know that you don't have to face it alone. I've dedicated my career to helping individuals like us break free from the grip of negative body image and embrace self-acceptance.
Through a deeply empathetic and personalized approach, I'll help you explore the underlying factors that contribute to your body image struggles. Together, we'll challenge distorted beliefs, develop coping strategies, and cultivate self-compassion. I'll be there to listen without judgment, providing a safe space for you to heal and grow.
Recovery is possible. You deserve to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. Let's embark on this journey together, empowering you to embrace your uniqueness, challenge societal standards, and redefine beauty on your terms. Contact me at [Your Practice Name] today, and let's begin the transformative process of healing your relationship with your body. Remember, you are worthy, just as you are.
4 Years Experience
Body Image
Tayler Middleton
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
It's common to struggle with how we see ourselves and our bodies, which can significantly affect our self-esteem, mood, and overall well-being. Together, we will work to understand the origins of your body image concerns, challenge negative thoughts and perceptions, and build a healthier, more positive relationship with your body. This process is about embracing self-acceptance from a realistic, accessible lens, and fostering a sense of confidence in who you are, both inside and out.
2 Years Experience
Body Image
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you struggling with your self-image? Our clinicians will work with you by applying modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotion Focused Therapy to understand and challenge these beliefs about yourself.
10 Years Experience