Body Image therapists in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Dr. Janelle Louis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ND, PMHNP-BC
I'll help you untangle the beliefs, experiences, and pressures that have shaped your body image and the way you see yourself. My approach emphasizes compassion, healing from past hurts, and ultimately developing a healthier relationship with food, your appearance, and your identity.
10 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Brian McCormack (Connemara Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A/LMHCA
I provide support for individuals seeking to develop a healthier relationship with their body by addressing negative self-image, distorted thinking patterns, and underlying emotional factors that contribute to body dissatisfaction. Using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, self-compassion training, and mindfulness, I support clients in challenging unrealistic standards, reducing comparison and shame, and building a more balanced and accepting self-view. My work focuses on fostering confidence, resilience, and values-based living, empowering clients to shift from self-criticism to self-respect and to engage more fully in their lives beyond appearance.
2 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Liza Hadden
Counselor/Therapist, MS
Body image affects all of us at some point in our lives. Together we identify what's coming up for you and how to address it moving forward. I have additional training in adult ADHD and the unique challenges it poses relating to body image. Additionally, I have advanced training in women's health (specifically PMS, PMDD, perimenopause, menopause, perinatal & postpartum) and nutritional mental health. I am passionate about supporting women at all stages of life, in addition to partnerships and families.
7 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Avanour Behavioral Health Clinics PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, LMHCA. LSAW. LSW
Avanour provides compassionate, nonjudgmental support for individuals struggling with body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem, appearance-related anxiety, or negative self-talk. Our clinicians help clients challenge harmful beliefs, understand the emotional and social influences affecting body image, and develop greater self-acceptance and confidence. Treatment focuses on building a healthier, more balanced relationship with the body and supporting overall emotional well-being.
0 Years Experience
Online in Vancouver, WA (Online Only)
Body Image therapists in Vancouver, WA Statistics
Body Image therapists in Vancouver, WA average 13 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (48%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 76% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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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) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 31% | Christian |
| 29% | Black / African American |