Body Image Therapists in Verdun, QC
Authentic communication means knowing yourself, your needs, boundaries and patterns, and expressing them responsibly and with love. People who see me want to see how their repetitive, harmful patterns have held them back from getting their needs met. Together, working on self-esteem, relationships, patterns, and communication skills can lead to lasting change in your life. You have the capacity to grow, to heal from whatever may be holding you back and to connect with your happiest self simply by truly being You. Self-acceptance, love and taking responsibility for yourself and your needs allow you to be HAPPY.
Authentic communication means knowing yourself, your needs, boundaries and patterns, and expressing them responsibly and with love. People who see me want to see how their repetitive, harmful patterns have held them back from getting their needs met. Together, working on self-esteem, relationships, patterns, and communication skills can lead to lasting change in your life. You have the capacity to grow, to heal from whatever may be holding you back and to connect with your happiest self simply by truly being You. Self-acceptance, love and taking responsibility for yourself and your needs allow you to be HAPPY.
What’s holding you back in life right now? Anxiety? Feelings of depression? Anger, fear, or grief? Maybe its unresolved trauma or strained relationships with family members or friends? Maybe it’s a combination of many of these things occurring all at once. Either way, you’re likely overwhelmed, exhausted and wondering how you’ll ever be able to get past this. Well, here’s some good news: It IS possible. Better yet, you don’t have to go through it or figure it out on your own. That’s where I come in.
What’s holding you back in life right now? Anxiety? Feelings of depression? Anger, fear, or grief? Maybe its unresolved trauma or strained relationships with family members or friends? Maybe it’s a combination of many of these things occurring all at once. Either way, you’re likely overwhelmed, exhausted and wondering how you’ll ever be able to get past this. Well, here’s some good news: It IS possible. Better yet, you don’t have to go through it or figure it out on your own. That’s where I come in.
I work with people feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected; often navigating sick leave, breakups, infidelity, grief, or identity shifts. My clients may not always have clear goals, but they long to feel more at home in themselves. I offer a grounded, compassionate space where emotions and bodily sensations can be safely explored. Together, we slow down, listen inward, and support healing that is honest, embodied, and real.
I work with people feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected; often navigating sick leave, breakups, infidelity, grief, or identity shifts. My clients may not always have clear goals, but they long to feel more at home in themselves. I offer a grounded, compassionate space where emotions and bodily sensations can be safely explored. Together, we slow down, listen inward, and support healing that is honest, embodied, and real.
As a certified Sexologist (OPSQ), I believe that deepening our understanding of ourselves is the first step to connecting meaningfully with others. My practice is collaborative and built on the belief that your background, identity, and life experiences shape your relationship landscape. I offer an anti-oppressive and diversity-affirming space by warmly welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. I provide guidance for intimacy, communication, sexual health, and mental health in general.
As a certified Sexologist (OPSQ), I believe that deepening our understanding of ourselves is the first step to connecting meaningfully with others. My practice is collaborative and built on the belief that your background, identity, and life experiences shape your relationship landscape. I offer an anti-oppressive and diversity-affirming space by warmly welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. I provide guidance for intimacy, communication, sexual health, and mental health in general.
Welcome to Causerie Sexo, a space where you can express yourself freely and without judgment, all in a friendly yet professional environment. My approach is straightforward and solution-focused, with a touch of humor to lighten the mood and make our conversations feel more comfortable, even when discussing sensitive topics.
Welcome to Causerie Sexo, a space where you can express yourself freely and without judgment, all in a friendly yet professional environment. My approach is straightforward and solution-focused, with a touch of humor to lighten the mood and make our conversations feel more comfortable, even when discussing sensitive topics.
Chloé St. Onge-Shank, M.A., c.o.
Registered Psychotherapist
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you been finding it difficult to manage your emotions effectively and take steps toward meaningful change?
I've worked with individuals of all age groups struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression. I welcome clients facing challenges related to self-esteem, attachment or family issues, emotion regulation, addictive or impulsive behaviours, communication, parenting, pre/postpartum issues, as well as career burnout and transitions.
I am bilingual (EN/FR) and licensed to practice psychotherapy both in Ontario and Quebec.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Have you been finding it difficult to manage your emotions effectively and take steps toward meaningful change?
I've worked with individuals of all age groups struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression. I welcome clients facing challenges related to self-esteem, attachment or family issues, emotion regulation, addictive or impulsive behaviours, communication, parenting, pre/postpartum issues, as well as career burnout and transitions.
I am bilingual (EN/FR) and licensed to practice psychotherapy both in Ontario and Quebec.
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You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, stress, concerns related to body image, self-esteem, or women’s mental health experiences.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I draw from CBT, ACT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques, while integrating
attachment-based and trauma-informed perspectives. Together, we build insight and develop practical tools to support meaningful, lasting change in your day-to-day life.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, stress, concerns related to body image, self-esteem, or women’s mental health experiences.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I draw from CBT, ACT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques, while integrating
attachment-based and trauma-informed perspectives. Together, we build insight and develop practical tools to support meaningful, lasting change in your day-to-day life.
Do you struggle with emotional pain and grief that you would like to process through music? I work with adults experiencing grief and loss, bereavement, life transitions, emotional pain, anxiety, depression, and stress. I use music therapy to help my clients increase self-awareness, ease pain, develop self-soothing techniques, and restore well-being. We will harness your natural love of music to create personal transformation. Music Therapy is a certified profession. I completed a masters degree with a focus on music therapy for psychological health, and my approach is trauma-informed.
Do you struggle with emotional pain and grief that you would like to process through music? I work with adults experiencing grief and loss, bereavement, life transitions, emotional pain, anxiety, depression, and stress. I use music therapy to help my clients increase self-awareness, ease pain, develop self-soothing techniques, and restore well-being. We will harness your natural love of music to create personal transformation. Music Therapy is a certified profession. I completed a masters degree with a focus on music therapy for psychological health, and my approach is trauma-informed.
As a licensed Sexologist, I work with individuals and couples navigating changes in desire, challenges in their relationship, sexual functioning, and the impact of life transitions such as parenthood, stress, and hormonal changes on intimacy. I also work with parents who want guidance on how to approach topics related to sexual wellness within the family in a healthy and age-appropriate way.
I have almost 20 years of specializes experience in the field of Sexology working with children, teens and adults and people with disabilities including neurodivergent people.
As a licensed Sexologist, I work with individuals and couples navigating changes in desire, challenges in their relationship, sexual functioning, and the impact of life transitions such as parenthood, stress, and hormonal changes on intimacy. I also work with parents who want guidance on how to approach topics related to sexual wellness within the family in a healthy and age-appropriate way.
I have almost 20 years of specializes experience in the field of Sexology working with children, teens and adults and people with disabilities including neurodivergent people.
Hello and welcome. I’m a non-binary trans masc queer, white, poly social worker and somatic trauma therapist. I offer politicized psychotherapy services that centre structural analyses of trauma. I work with 2SLGBTQ people navigating c-ptsd, dating, relationships, gender identity, gender transitions, borderline personality disorder, sex, sexuality, sensuality, asexuality, sexual identity, non-monogamy, dissociation, depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-harm, substance use, and kink. My approach to psychotherapy is relational, systemic, humanistic, and anti-carceral. I offer both individual and relational therapeutic services.
Hello and welcome. I’m a non-binary trans masc queer, white, poly social worker and somatic trauma therapist. I offer politicized psychotherapy services that centre structural analyses of trauma. I work with 2SLGBTQ people navigating c-ptsd, dating, relationships, gender identity, gender transitions, borderline personality disorder, sex, sexuality, sensuality, asexuality, sexual identity, non-monogamy, dissociation, depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-harm, substance use, and kink. My approach to psychotherapy is relational, systemic, humanistic, and anti-carceral. I offer both individual and relational therapeutic services.
My work is grounded in compassion, inclusivity, and curiosity about what makes each person who they are. I offer a space where you can show up authentically, without judgment or performance. Together, we explore how your story, relationships, and nervous system have adapted to help you survive—and how they can evolve to help you thrive. I integrate trauma-informed, systemic, and somatic approaches with mindfulness and creative reflection to help you reconnect with self-trust, resilience, and meaning.
My work is grounded in compassion, inclusivity, and curiosity about what makes each person who they are. I offer a space where you can show up authentically, without judgment or performance. Together, we explore how your story, relationships, and nervous system have adapted to help you survive—and how they can evolve to help you thrive. I integrate trauma-informed, systemic, and somatic approaches with mindfulness and creative reflection to help you reconnect with self-trust, resilience, and meaning.
Accepting new clients - Seeking therapy is never an easy decision and may come with fear, hesitation, or shame. Our time together will be a place where you can pause, share, and reflect on whatever challenges are showing up for you. Whether you’re navigating substance use, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma, career concerns, coping difficulties, 2SLGBTQ+ experiences, life transitions, relationship troubles, stress, self-esteem, or racial identity, I offer a safe, collaborative, and inclusive space for you to explore and grow.
Accepting new clients - Seeking therapy is never an easy decision and may come with fear, hesitation, or shame. Our time together will be a place where you can pause, share, and reflect on whatever challenges are showing up for you. Whether you’re navigating substance use, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma, career concerns, coping difficulties, 2SLGBTQ+ experiences, life transitions, relationship troubles, stress, self-esteem, or racial identity, I offer a safe, collaborative, and inclusive space for you to explore and grow.
I believe that each us carries inherent goodness inside of us, and sometimes we can become stuck. As a therapist, I see my role as creating a space where you can feel supported to explore the parts of you that are hurting and also to nurture your own inner compassion and wisdom. Working from a non-pathologizing approach, I believe that all behaviour meets a need. The work of therapy is to develop a deeper understanding of what purpose protective mechanisms like addiction, anxiety, and self-harm have played in your life, and what you need to feel supported to grow and change.
I believe that each us carries inherent goodness inside of us, and sometimes we can become stuck. As a therapist, I see my role as creating a space where you can feel supported to explore the parts of you that are hurting and also to nurture your own inner compassion and wisdom. Working from a non-pathologizing approach, I believe that all behaviour meets a need. The work of therapy is to develop a deeper understanding of what purpose protective mechanisms like addiction, anxiety, and self-harm have played in your life, and what you need to feel supported to grow and change.
Accepting new clients - Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like nothing is working the way it “should”? If you have ADHD or suspect you have ADHD, you might already know the feeling of trying really hard and still feeling stuck. Maybe it’s starting tasks, staying consistent, managing emotions, or navigating relationships. It can be frustrating and exhausting, especially when things that seem to work for others don’t seem to work for you, leaving you feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or questioning yourself and your abilities in ways that can feel really defeating over time.
Accepting new clients - Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like nothing is working the way it “should”? If you have ADHD or suspect you have ADHD, you might already know the feeling of trying really hard and still feeling stuck. Maybe it’s starting tasks, staying consistent, managing emotions, or navigating relationships. It can be frustrating and exhausting, especially when things that seem to work for others don’t seem to work for you, leaving you feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or questioning yourself and your abilities in ways that can feel really defeating over time.
You might feel stuck, small, or unsure who you really are. You’re exhausted by anxiety, people-pleasing, or just surviving. Something’s missing, but you’re not sure what. As a queer, neurodivergent trauma survivor, I get how hard it is to prioritize your healing. But you don’t have to stay here. Together, we can gently uncover the parts of you that got pushed aside, and begin rebuilding a life that fits.
You might feel stuck, small, or unsure who you really are. You’re exhausted by anxiety, people-pleasing, or just surviving. Something’s missing, but you’re not sure what. As a queer, neurodivergent trauma survivor, I get how hard it is to prioritize your healing. But you don’t have to stay here. Together, we can gently uncover the parts of you that got pushed aside, and begin rebuilding a life that fits.
Accepting new clients - Do you identify as neurodivergent, have ADHD and/or autism, or feel that your brain works differently? You may struggle with focus, motivation, emotional regulation, or feel overwhelmed by daily demands. These experiences can impact self-esteem, increase anxiety and stress, and create challenges in work, school, and relationships. Feeling misunderstood or burned out is common, but you don’t have to navigate this alone. Our work together will focus on meaning, authenticity, coping skills, and a safe space to process.
Accepting new clients - Do you identify as neurodivergent, have ADHD and/or autism, or feel that your brain works differently? You may struggle with focus, motivation, emotional regulation, or feel overwhelmed by daily demands. These experiences can impact self-esteem, increase anxiety and stress, and create challenges in work, school, and relationships. Feeling misunderstood or burned out is common, but you don’t have to navigate this alone. Our work together will focus on meaning, authenticity, coping skills, and a safe space to process.
Does it feel like you're never seen? Maybe drowning in the current political and capitalistic state of the country? I feel that! Hold on to that rage, you're going to need it to fight oppression. I am a white nonbinary and pansexual therapist who values empowering the unheard and misunderstood. I do this by using self-disclosure, humor, and clinical transparency - no "smoke and mirrors" here. I specialize in supporting nonconforming people, including queers, neurodivergent people, BIPOC, sex workers, people with diverse bodies/abilities, those who are traumatized or have DID, kinksters, and those who support them or can relate!
Does it feel like you're never seen? Maybe drowning in the current political and capitalistic state of the country? I feel that! Hold on to that rage, you're going to need it to fight oppression. I am a white nonbinary and pansexual therapist who values empowering the unheard and misunderstood. I do this by using self-disclosure, humor, and clinical transparency - no "smoke and mirrors" here. I specialize in supporting nonconforming people, including queers, neurodivergent people, BIPOC, sex workers, people with diverse bodies/abilities, those who are traumatized or have DID, kinksters, and those who support them or can relate!
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, grief, conflict, loneliness, or big life changes like divorce, everyone deserves to feel safe, truly seen and appreciated for who they are. From this place of safety, even children can learn to navigate uncomfortable emotions with curious, mindful awareness and discover their powerful inner strength. Sometimes we just need gentle guidance and support to shift our habits. That’s where I come in.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, grief, conflict, loneliness, or big life changes like divorce, everyone deserves to feel safe, truly seen and appreciated for who they are. From this place of safety, even children can learn to navigate uncomfortable emotions with curious, mindful awareness and discover their powerful inner strength. Sometimes we just need gentle guidance and support to shift our habits. That’s where I come in.
Welcome! I am a psychologist devoted to helping people improve their lives by taking better care of themselves and their relationships.
Welcome! I am a psychologist devoted to helping people improve their lives by taking better care of themselves and their relationships.
I offer virtual therapy across Ontario for anxiety, body image, and self-esteem.
Hi, I'm Hannah. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) offering virtual therapy across Ontario. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, stress-related eating, restrictive tendencies, over-exercise, and fear around mealtimes. I help clients understand the patterns shaping their inner world and move toward the version of themselves they actually want to be. My work is grounded in understanding the different parts of you, including the ones that feel hardest to be with, and gently building a relationship with them rooted in compassion.
I offer virtual therapy across Ontario for anxiety, body image, and self-esteem.
Hi, I'm Hannah. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) offering virtual therapy across Ontario. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, stress-related eating, restrictive tendencies, over-exercise, and fear around mealtimes. I help clients understand the patterns shaping their inner world and move toward the version of themselves they actually want to be. My work is grounded in understanding the different parts of you, including the ones that feel hardest to be with, and gently building a relationship with them rooted in compassion.
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Body Image Counsellors
How does body image affect mental health?
Poor body image can influence mental health because it can reduce self-esteem and decrease functioning in other areas of one's life. Negative body image may hinder someone's ability to perform daily tasks, including professional and social responsibilities, because they may feel self-conscious or shame surrounding their appearance; a desire to change one's body as a result of negative body image can also trigger behaviors such as extreme dieting, excessive exercise, or obsessive social media comparison. Poor body image is associated with a number of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, although many people experience negative body image even in the absence of meeting the diagnostic criteria for any mental health disorders.
What does it mean to have a positive body image?
Body image refers to how one internally perceives their appearance and internally "talks" to themself about their body. Positive body image is therefore indicative of a positive perception of one's self and positive internal self-talk that underscores one's strengths. People who have good body image often have higher self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence, and they also often recognise how external factors, such as social media or relationship patterns, can influence body image. While body image can change at different life stages and in response to various triggers, practicing self-acceptance and a body-positive mindset can help maintain a more stable sense of positive body image.
Is body image the same as self-esteem?
Body image and self-esteem are often related, but they are distinct concepts. Self-esteem is a broader term that can be shaped by a number of factors outside of body image, including one's functioning at school or in the workplace; it refers to one's capacity to handle various life challenges. Poor body image can be one way in which one's self-esteem is reduced. Reduced self-esteem as a result of poor body image can cause individuals to feel negative about their appearance, withdraw from social interactions, and/or rely on harmful behaviours as a coping mechanism. A "body positive" approach to body image therapy is therefore often used to encourage a more positive view of one's self and thus encourage better self-esteem.
What type of therapy is best to foster a positive body image?
The type of therapy best suited to improve body image depends on each person, as there is not a single therapy specific to body image improvement. That said, many individuals with poor body image benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based therapy. CBT can be used to help challenge distorted or negative thoughts about one's body, while ACT and mindfulness practices can facilitate a more positive body image through self-acceptance and identification of one's personal strengths. Regardless of treatment type, clients should look for body image therapists who encourage the development of a sense of self outside of their external appearance and help clients reduce unwanted behaviours developed as a result of poor self-esteem, such as dieting or disordered eating patterns.