Body Image therapists in Washougal, WA
Browse Body Image therapists in Washougal, 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 Washougal, 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 Washougal, WA
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 Washougal, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Marina Harris, Bloom Psychology Group
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P, CMPC
So many of my clients are smart, accomplished, capable people, who spend a lot of time agonizing about their body weight or shape. I help clients unlearn cultural and critical messages about their body (from diet culture, social media, or harmful athletic environments) to build body trust, body autonomy, and body respect. We work on taking a body neutral approach, so that you have a strong relationship with your body on both the good and bad days.
6 Years Experience
Online in Washougal, WA (Online Only)
Body Image
Nicole Wilkerson
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LMHCA
Body image concerns can influence how you speak to yourself, relate to others, and move through everyday situations. I offer space to explore self-criticism, comparison, and the messages you have received about appearance. Together, we can work toward a more compassionate relationship with yourself and coping strategies that reflect your values, with attention to your personal and cultural context.
0 Years Experience
Online in Washougal, WA
Body Image therapists in Washougal, WA Statistics
Body Image therapists in Washougal, 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 |