Body Image therapists in Lacey, WA
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Body Image
Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Struggles with body image are often tied to shame, trauma, and the pressures of diet culture. In addition to IFS and mindfulness, I draw on specialized training in Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), Attuned Eating, and Body Trust approaches. These frameworks recognize how dieting and cultural messages can fuel disordered eating patterns such as restriction, bingeing, or cycles of shame. Therapy focuses on building self-compassion, reconnecting with body wisdom, and creating a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food and self. I provide diagnostic clarity when body image concerns overlap with eating disorders, depression, or trauma.
29 Years Experience
Online in Lacey, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Ciera Coyan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I work with clients who have difficult relationships with their body. We work on unlearning the overwhelming message that their body needs to be or look a certain way in order to be acceptable. We unpack the onslaught of harmful body messages they've likely experienced in their life. We work towards body neutrality and a better appreciation for the joy and pleasure their body can experience, instead of what it looks like.
5 Years Experience
Online in Lacey, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Nicole Waters (Flowing Waters Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Struggling with body image can deeply affect your confidence, self-worth, and relationships. I provide a gentle, supportive space to explore how you see yourself, understand the roots of body dissatisfaction, challenge critical inner thoughts, and reconnect with your body through compassion and acceptance. Together, we’ll build a healthier, kinder relationship with yourself focusing on self-acceptance and emotional well-being—not perfection.
7 Years Experience
Online in Lacey, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Wyatt Okeefe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
I offer support for concerns related to body image, self-esteem, and the way you experience and relate to your body. Treatment may address negative self-perception, body dissatisfaction, comparison, shame, and the impact of body image concerns on relationships, confidence, and daily life. Together, we work toward developing a more balanced and compassionate relationship with your body and yourself.
28 Years Experience
Online in Lacey, WA (Online Only)
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 Lacey, WA (Online Only)
Body Image therapists in Lacey, WA Statistics
Body Image therapists in Lacey, WA average 14 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (41%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
Online Only |
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| 44% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Teen |
| 46% | Senior |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 31% | Christian |
| 29% | Black / African American |