Body Image therapists in Scarborough Village, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Lia Khalili
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
At Bright Start Bright Future Counselling Centre, I specialize in providing compassionate support and evidence-based therapy for individuals struggling with body image concerns. I understand the significant impact that negative body image can have on mental and emotional well-being, and I am dedicated to helping clients cultivate a healthier relationship with their bodies.
In my therapy sessions, I work collaboratively with clients to explore the underlying factors contributing to their body image issues, such as societal pressures, past experiences, and internalized beliefs. Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and self-compassion exercises, I help clients challenge negative thoughts and develop a more positive body image.
I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings, express their concerns, and learn to appreciate their bodies for all they can do. Together, we focus on building self-esteem, fostering body acceptance, and promoting overall self-care and well-being.
If you're struggling with body image concerns, know that you're not alone. Contact me today to learn more about how my specialized therapy services can support you on your journey towards body acceptance and self-love.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scarborough Village, ON
Online in Scarborough Village, ON Ontario
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.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scarborough Village, ON
Online in Scarborough Village, ON Ontario
Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
At Therapedia Centre, we offer compassionate psychotherapy for body image issues in Toronto, North York, East York, and Yorkville. Our therapists help individuals struggling with negative self-perception, self-esteem concerns, or disordered eating patterns develop a healthier and more accepting relationship with their bodies. Through Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Art Therapy, clients learn to challenge unhelpful beliefs, manage social and emotional triggers, and reconnect with their bodies in empowering ways. We provide a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore the impact of body image on mental health and build confidence, self-compassion, and a stronger sense of identity.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scarborough Village, ON
Online in Scarborough Village, ON Ontario
Brian Baumal
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Body Image issues often go hand-in-hand with eating disorders and obesity and weight issues. People can judge their body harshly or have a negative relationship with it. Body image issues are often one of the latter topics that get discussed in therapy, because they are often so personal, and in some cases they may even be unknown to the client. There are a significant number of ways to address body image issues, but one that always is effective somewhat is to say to clients "Your body doesn't have a mouth. If it did, what would it say, and how would it say it?" Putting these words to one's body is a great and refreshing start to dealing with these important issues.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scarborough Village, ON
Online in Scarborough Village, ON Ontario
Amanda Neves Therapy + Associates
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Struggling with body image can affect confidence, relationships, and overall well-being. We offer a trauma-informed, somatic, and experiential approach that helps you connect with your body in a compassionate, empowering way. Using Attachment-Focused Therapy, AEDP, and IFS, we explore the roots of self-criticism, perfectionism, and internalized messages about your body. Together, we work on developing self-compassion, emotional regulation, and a healthier relationship with yourself, addressing both thoughts and the bodily experience of stress, shame, or discomfort. Our sessions provide a safe, non-judgmental space to heal, cultivate self-acceptance, and move toward a life where your worth isn’t defined by appearance, but by who you are.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scarborough Village, ON
Online in Scarborough Village, ON Ontario
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!
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scarborough Village, ON
Online in Scarborough Village, ON Ontario
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.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scarborough Village, ON
Online in Scarborough Village, ON Ontario
Lori-Ann Wesley
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P., C.C.T.P.
Helping one’s thoughts, perception, and attitudes about their physical appearance, reducing anxiety worry, and depression associated with a negative body image.
Negative body image often involves a distorted perception of one’s self, body dissatisfaction, shame, anxiety, and self-consciousness. Working towards feeling confident empowered developing a positive relationship with oneself.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scarborough Village, ON
Online in Scarborough Village, ON Ontario
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."
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scarborough Village, ON
Online in Scarborough Village, ON Ontario
Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy o/a Zormin Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RP(Q), RSW, C.Psych., C.Psych.Assoc., ND
The perception of one’s body can profoundly affect self-esteem and overall mental health. Therapists at VCP specialize in helping individuals cultivate a positive body image through compassionate therapy that challenges societal norms and promotes self-acceptance. By fostering an environment of trust and understanding, they guide clients in reshaping their views, empowering them to celebrate their unique selves and embrace their bodies with confidence.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Scarborough Village, ON
Online in Scarborough Village, ON Ontario
Body Image therapists in Scarborough Village, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Body Image therapists in Scarborough Village, Ontario, Canada average 10 years of experience and charge around $167 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (68%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (64%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$167
Accept insurance
86%
Offer sliding scale
70%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 68% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 64% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 59% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 55% | Narrative Therapy |
| 54% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Teen |
| 62% | Senior |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Christian |