Body Image therapists in Bathurst Manor, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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
Your Story Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, CCC, RMFT, RSW, RP
When we struggle with body image, it can be difficult to stay present and focused. If we are struggling with finding peace within our own bodies, we will also struggle with finding peace and happiness in other aspects of our lives. Our therapists can help you identify the roots of your struggles and create a custom treatment plan to overcome them. Head over to our website to learn more!
8 Years Experience
Body Image
Lauren Schneider
Registered Psychotherapist, R.P. (Qualifying)
My goal is to create a warm, welcoming environment where you feel comfortable to share your concerns. Body-image concerns and body-dysmorphia can be quite distressing and you're not alone. Your needs are important to me, and together we can explore those concerns, better understand the influences that have played a role in your experiences, and discover therapeutic goals and strategies that genuinely resonate with you.
1 Years Experience
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
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
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
Ahmadreza Zamani
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Body image refers to an individual's perception, thoughts, feelings, and attitudes towards their own body. It is influenced by various factors including cultural standards, media messages, and personal experiences. A negative body image can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, and can interfere with daily life activities. On the other hand, a positive body image is associated with better mental health and overall well-being.
Body image concerns are common and can affect people of all ages and genders. Psychotherapy can help individuals develop a healthier relationship with their body by addressing negative thoughts and beliefs, exploring their personal experiences, and promoting self-acceptance and self-compassion. If you or a loved one is struggling with body image concerns, a licensed mental health professional can provide support and guidance towards a more positive and healthy relationship with your body.
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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32 Years Experience