Body Image therapists in Salmon Creek, WA
Browse Body Image therapists in Salmon Creek, Washington. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Salmon Creek, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Struggles with body image can affect confidence, relationships, and overall mental health. I work with individuals experiencing negative self-perception, shame, or persistent dissatisfaction with their appearance. Treatment focuses on addressing underlying emotional patterns, improving self-acceptance, and developing healthier ways of relating to one’s body and self-worth.
6 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Creek, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Kate Dufek
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LMHC
I work with folks who have complex relationships to their body, exercise, and food. I practice from a HAES, anti-diet perspective.
6 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Creek, WA
Body Image
Dr. Jeannine Pablo
Psychologist, LP, LCMHC, MLADC
Living under the pressures of diet culture and social media can severely fracture your relationship with your physical self. Utilizing evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and parts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) frameworks, I help individuals challenge deep-seated, unrealistic appearance standards and self-critical thought distortions. Together, we unpack the family, cultural, and societal origins of these beliefs, working to replace avoidance behaviors and body-checking habits with sustainable self-compassion, resilience, and body neutrality.
23 Years Experience
Online in Salmon Creek, 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 Salmon Creek, WA (Online Only)
Body Image therapists in Salmon Creek, WA Statistics
Body Image therapists in Salmon Creek, WA average 13 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (47%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
Online Only |
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| 43% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Teen |
| 45% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 30% | Christian |
| 29% | Black / African American |