Body Image therapists in Staunton, VA
Browse Body Image therapists in Staunton, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Body Image
Dr. Linda G. Ritchie, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Certified Hypnotherapist
If you struggle with body image, you may find yourself constantly comparing your appearance to others, focusing on perceived flaws, or feeling dissatisfied no matter what you do. You might avoid certain clothes, social situations, or intimacy because you don’t feel comfortable in your own skin. Even when others reassure you, it can be hard to truly believe or feel okay about how you look.
I help clients change not just how they think about their bodies, but how they experience themselves. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we identify and challenge the distorted thought patterns that drive self-criticism and comparison. With clinical hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping), and NLP, we work at a deeper level to shift the emotional responses and internal images that keep you stuck in a negative self-view. I also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you step out of the struggle with appearance and reconnect with your values, confidence, and sense of self-worth.
What’s often missing isn’t awareness—you may already recognize that you’re being hard on yourself. What’s missing is a way to interrupt the automatic negative lens through which you see yourself and replace it with a more balanced, compassionate, and realistic perspective. Without that deeper shift, the same patterns of self-judgment continue, regardless of changes in weight, appearance, or external validation.
The fact that you’re here suggests you’re ready for something different. If you’re willing to approach this in a new way, I can help you feel more comfortable in your own skin, reduce self-criticism, and develop a healthier, more confident relationship with your body.
27 Years Experience
Online in Staunton, VA
Body Image
A Little Healing LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Struggling with body image can affect so much more than how you feel when you look in the mirror. It can show up as constantly comparing yourself to other women, criticizing your appearance, avoiding photos or certain clothes, seeking reassurance, or believing you would finally feel confident if you could just change something about your body. I work with women who are tired of feeling like their worth is tied to how they look or how others perceive them. Together, we’ll explore the experiences, messages, and deeper wounds that have shaped the way you see yourself while working toward greater self-compassion, confidence, and acceptance. My goal is not to convince you to love every part of your body every day, but to help you build a relationship with yourself where your appearance no longer determines your worth.
5 Years Experience
Online in Staunton, VA (Online Only)
Body Image
Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Body image concerns often develop within the context of culture, relationships, trauma, and personal experiences. Therapy offers a compassionate space to explore these influences, reduce self-criticism, and develop a healthier relationship with yourself grounded in acceptance and self-worth.
9 Years Experience
Online in Staunton, VA
Body Image
Hannah Hayden with Sapphire Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Body image concerns can impact far more than appearance. They often influence self-worth, confidence, relationships, and daily life. Whether you struggle with negative self-talk, comparison, shame, or difficulty accepting your body, therapy can help you develop a healthier relationship with yourself rooted in self-compassion, authenticity, and respect rather than criticism.
4 Years Experience
Online in Staunton, VA
Body Image
Debbie Allen, A Safe Place To Share
Life Coach, Certified Betrayal Trauma & Sex/Porn Addiction Coach, Certified Trauma Healing Coach, IITAP, ADOH
Betrayal, infidelity, pornography use, and sex addiction can deeply affect body image and self-esteem. Betrayed partners may struggle with comparison, feelings of inadequacy, or questioning their attractiveness and worth. A Safe Place To Share coaching can help you rebuild self-confidence, develop a healthier relationship with your body, and separate your self-worth from your partner’s sexual behaviors or choices.
12 Years Experience
Online in Staunton, VA (Online Only)
Body Image therapists in Staunton, VA Statistics
Body Image therapists in Staunton, VA average 14 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Teen |
| 49% | Senior |
| 32% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |
| 29% | Black / African American |