Body Image therapists in McAllen, TX
Browse Body Image therapists in McAllen, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Body Image
Houston Center for Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Houston Center for Christian Counseling has counselors that work extensively with Body Image.
45 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
Body Image
Taylor's Touch Of Clarity Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
We support individuals struggling with body image by helping them build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with their bodies. Our approach focuses on exploring the thoughts, beliefs, and external influences that shape self-image, while challenging unrealistic standards and negative self-talk. We work to strengthen self-esteem, improve emotional awareness, and develop more balanced, accepting perspectives. Through personalized support and practical tools, clients learn to feel more confident, grounded, and comfortable in their own skin.
8 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX (Online Only)
Body Image
Melissa Gaa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-Supervisor
I work with people struggling with body image.
14 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
Body Image
Sauna Therapy | A Boutique Mental Health Studio | Paige Swanson
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPC
I have experience working in eating disorder recovery systems
9 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
Body Image
Andrea Elkon
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Do you find yourself avoiding mirrors or scales? Or...are you constantly weighing yourself? Inspecting yourself? Dressing in ways to hide your body? Do you have rules about eating or exercise? I want to help you feel better about yourself, to calm those self-critical beliefs and feel secure in your skin. Please feel free to reach out to me to learn more about my approach to treating body image.
21 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
McAllen is the largest city in the Rio Grande Valley, a predominantly Spanish-speaking border region where the daily realities of life on the US-Mexico border—immigration, family separation, cross-border economic uncertainty, and the psychological stress of living in a highly scrutinized border community—shape the mental health landscape in ways that are unlike those of any other part of Texas. Spanish-language therapy is not merely preferred but essential in McAllen, and the demand for bilingual practitioners far outpaces supply in a region that is chronically underserved for mental health professionals per capita. The Rio Grande Valley ranks among the most underserved regions in the country for mental health care, and while health systems like DHR Health and South Texas Health System provide some behavioral health services, many residents go without needed support. Common therapy concerns include immigration-related anxiety and trauma, family separation stress, economic uncertainty, and the complex identity challenges of life in a bicultural, binational border community.
Body Image therapists in McAllen, TX Statistics
Body Image therapists in McAllen, TX average 15 years of experience and charge around $192 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Behavioral Therapy (41%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$192
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 5% |
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
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 51% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 32% | Black / African American |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |