Body Image therapists in Camas, WA
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Body Image
Ryan Shannon
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA, MA, MS
Body image concerns can quietly influence nearly every part of life. You may avoid photos, intimacy, dating, certain clothes, exercise settings, or social events because you feel uncomfortable being seen. You might compare yourself constantly, fixate on perceived flaws, or believe you need to look different before you can feel attractive, confident, or worthy of connection.
My approach is both insight-oriented and practical. Drawing from Adlerian and psychodynamic therapy, we may explore how criticism, bullying, rejection, family messages, cultural expectations, or past relationships shaped the way you learned to view your body. These experiences can create deeply rooted beliefs that continue operating in the background, even when another part of you knows they are unfair or unrealistic.
I also use CBT to help you identify distorted thoughts, challenge harsh self-judgments, and develop a more balanced view of yourself. When appropriate, we may use gradual behavioral “missions” to reduce avoidance, such as wearing something you like, attending an event without excessive appearance checking, allowing yourself to be photographed, or becoming more comfortable with vulnerability and intimacy. Mindfulness can also help you notice critical thoughts without automatically treating them as facts.
When body-image distress is connected to painful or traumatic experiences, approaches such as EMDR may help reduce the emotional charge attached to those memories. The goal is not to convince you that you must love every part of your appearance every day. It is to help you develop a more respectful and peaceful relationship with your body, separate your worth from how you look, and participate more fully in the life and relationships you want.
1 Years Experience
Online in Camas, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Dr. Heidi Anderson Sauder
Psychologist, PhD, CGT, CST
Body image concerns are some of the most common conversations people have in building a satisfying sexual life. Body image concerns can also deeply affect self-esteem, confidence, emotional well-being, and other relationship dynamics. Couples therapy provides a supportive space to explore the experiences, messages, and pressures that may contribute to negative self-image or self-criticism. Together, couples compassionately discuss the relationship each partner has with their body while addressing the anxiety, shame, perfectionism, or comparison that often accompany body image struggles. Through increased self-awareness and the experience of being known and accepted by their partner, people can begin to feel more grounded, confident, and connected to themselves. When they are more intimately connected to themselves, they are also able to more deeply connect to their partner.
25 Years Experience
Online in Camas, WA
Body Image
Vanessa Hooper
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, PMH-C
Your relationship with your body often has a story behind it, shaped by family, culture, and past
experience. We'll work to separate what you were taught to believe about your body
from what is actually true, with compassion instead of judgment.
6 Years Experience
Online in Camas, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Family Dynamics Counseling Services, INc
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, CDPT, CCTP
Over 10 years experience working with Body Image/Body Dysmorphia
15 Years Experience
Online in Camas, WA
Body Image
Humble Steps Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, APHSW-C
Distress around Body Image is rarely just about how you look; it is often a somatic expression of deeper relational wounds or survival lessons held in the nervous system. I help clients move away from harsh self-criticism and move toward experiencing their body from the inside out. Our shared purpose will be helping you safely inhabit your physical self, transforming your relationship with your body into one defined by genuine appreciation, safety, and respect.
15 Years Experience
Online in Camas, WA
Body Image therapists in Camas, WA Statistics
Body Image therapists in Camas, WA average 13 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (48%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
Online Only |
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| 47% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Teen |
| 47% | Senior |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 33% | Christian |
| 31% | Black / African American |