Body Image therapists in Lewisburg, Tennessee TN
Body Image
Anna Owens
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-MHSP, FNP-C, Lifecoach
Many women struggle with body image, as unrealistic expectations continue to be placed on women by western culture. Particularly women who are older, or those who are on the end of the bell curve (underweight or overweight) struggle to keep body-shaming from affecting their self-worth. Our culture also places an unhealthy amount of value on youth, so as young people begin to age, many develop issues with body image due to not feeling as pretty or confident as they once did. Also, those who have been victims of emotional and/or narcissistic abuse may struggle with body image in particular, as this type of abuse is very cruel and repetitively chips away at a victim's self-worth. Clients who have had parents with narcissistic traits may have been raised to believe that they are more valuable when they look a certain way or are a certain weight. Depending on the root cause of the body image disturbance, I can partner with you to challenge the validity of the thoughts that are contributing to a decreased sense of self worth as well as process traumatic or particularly cruel events that have been stored in the emotional brain, or the amygdala, through journaling exercises. The ability to attain a healthy body image is possible, regardless of age, race, weight, or gender, as the key to having a healthy self-image in general involves a healthy sense of value derived from within, as opposed to what any external evidence may be present. This is a reasonable goal, so if you find yourself struggling with body image, please reach out so we can begin your journey to healing from the inside out!
7 Years Experience
Body Image
SpringSource Psychological Center, PLLC
Psychologist
An individual's relationship with their body can be improved through the right combination of understanding underlying experiences one has had in their body, and learning ways to appreciate and care for their bodies in the present.
29 Years Experience
Body Image
Dr. Sheena Sikorski
Psychologist, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
Constantly thinking the way you look dictates how worthy you are of finding love is a likely sign you're struggling with your body image. You don't deserve to keep feeling this way so let's navigate through it together so you can feel more confident to put yourself out there and date.
7 Years Experience
Body Image
LAH Therapy Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., LMFT, CAS, EMDR-2
I work with individuals, couples, families. I have been and LMFT for over 30 years. I work with all ages from teenagers to adults to elderly. I also work with other professionals if the client is on medication. I use EMDR to work with many different issues from traumatic experiences to negative life history. I work with people of all backgrounds and all issues that they may face.
35 Years Experience
Body Image
Dr. Alexavery Hawkins
Psychologist, PhD
I help people with body image concerns create flexibility as they heal their relationship with their body and move away from thin ideal/diet culture so they can soften their perfectionism and live a more full and joyous life. I also enjoy addressing gender dysphoria in treatment and helping clients find ways to affirm their gender identity and start to see and appreciate their true selves.
11 Years Experience