Body Image therapists in Salem, OR
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Body Image
Mountain Crest Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCSW, and Register Associates
The way you feel about your body can have a powerful impact on confidence, relationships, mood, and everyday life. Struggling with body image may involve self-criticism, comparison, shame, perfectionism, or feeling disconnected from your body. Therapy provides a compassionate, judgment-free space to explore these experiences and understand the beliefs and patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
Outpatient therapy can help you develop a healthier relationship with your body, strengthen self-compassion, challenge negative thought patterns, and build confidence that isn’t dependent on appearance. Together, we can work toward greater acceptance, emotional well-being, and a more peaceful relationship with yourself.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Salem, OR
Online in Salem, OR
Body Image
Linda Schartman, MA LPC
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
Body image challenges manifest in many ways and affect us on every level. It is uncomfortable to talk about these experiences, so my primary focus to start is helping you find language for them. Then, we work on deconstructing unhelpful narratives and repairing our relationships with our bodies. This process is not easy and I utilize a variety of interventions.
6 Years Experience
Online in Salem, OR (Online Only)
Body Image
Malama Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Body image is the subjective, internal representation of one’s own physical self, not necessarily reflecting reality, but rather influenced by social media, culture, and personal experience. Society often promote negative body image that can lead to unhealthy behaviors like eating disorders. I promote positive body image which fosters self-esteem and self-worth.
10 Years Experience
Online in Salem, OR
Body Image
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When You Don’t Feel at Home in Your Body
You might spend hours thinking about food, weight, or how your body looks — yet still feel disconnected or never “enough.” Maybe you compare yourself to others, replay comments you’ve heard about your appearance, or struggle to enjoy things you love because you’re too aware of how you look doing them.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many people — especially women — carry an invisible burden of shame, guilt, and self-criticism around their bodies. What starts as “wanting to be healthier” can turn into a constant inner battle. In our work together, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT to help you quiet those harsh inner voices and reconnect with your body in a kinder, more trusting way. You’ll learn tools to:
Challenge the perfectionistic thoughts that feed self-criticism
Understand what drives body-focused fears and anxiety
Build new habits of self-acceptance and calm
Experience genuine comfort and confidence in your skin
Our sessions blend science, mindfulness, and compassion. You’ll have weekly check-ins to track progress and brief daily exercises to practice new patterns — because real change happens between sessions.
I BELIEVE:
Your body is not a problem to fix — it’s your home, your history, and your ally.
Confidence grows when we practice kindness toward ourselves, not punishment.
Comparison steals joy, but connection restores it.
You deserve to live fully — wear the clothes you love, eat without guilt, and show up in your life as you are.
Healing becomes easier when we add a little humor and humanity along the way.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
Online in Salem, OR
Body Image
Dr. Sari Shepphird
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have been working with body image issues for more than 25 years.
30 Years Experience
Online in Salem, OR
Salem is Oregon's state capital and has a large and established Spanish-speaking Latino population, particularly connected to the agricultural sector of the Willamette Valley, making bilingual Spanish and English therapy provision an important feature of the local mental health landscape. Oregon State Hospital, one of the state's primary psychiatric facilities, is based in Salem, and the city is a significant regional center for mental health services across the mid-Willamette Valley. Salem Health's behavioral health services contribute to a reasonably well-resourced local mental health infrastructure. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, and the stresses of agricultural and service sector work, as well as the particular needs of a large immigrant and refugee population navigating life in a mid-sized state capital.
Body Image therapists in Salem, OR Statistics
Body Image therapists in Salem, OR average 13 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (42%), Somatic Therapy (42%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (35%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
23%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 42% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Somatic Therapy |
| 35% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 32% | Integrative Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 26% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Jewish |
| 42% | Christian |