Body Image therapists in Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Shira Collings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
I believe that we are all victims of our culture's harmful messages about body size, shape and appearance. Rather than being taught to appreciate all our bodies do for us and trust our bodies' signals, so many of us have been taught to control our bodies and deprive our bodies of nourishment, joy, and rest. I am passionate about supporting people in unlearning these harmful messages and building a healthier, more compassionate relationship with their bodies.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Brittany Rine
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
The ways in which we view our bodies plays a role in how we view ourselves overall. How we view ourselves can impact how we show up to our everyday lives. My approach to body image includes a lot of self-compassion, affirmations, and achieving health not a specific number on the scale.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, WA
Body Image therapists in Ridgefield, WA Statistics
Body Image therapists in Ridgefield, WA average 14 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) (41%).
Average years in practice
14 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) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Teen |
| 48% | Senior |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 33% | Christian |
| 31% | Black / African American |