Body Positivity Therapists in 90041

Feeling bad about your body sucks. Are you on board with the idea of body positivity, but struggling with how you're ever going to actually accept your own body? Are you terrified by the idea of gaining weight? Are you trying your hardest to let go of unsustainable behaviors, but unsure how to do it? Are you a new mom wondering how you're ever going to be okay with how much your body has changed? I get it. Through both lived experience and work in eating disorder treatment, I know what it takes to go from desperately trying to control your body to shifting the focus to nurturing your relationship with your body instead.

Everybody has a story to tell, and I want to hear yours. I believe you are the expert in your experience, and together we can navigate your life with more understanding and ease. My role is to help empower you to become your authentic self using curiosity and empathy. I aim to create a nonjudgmental environment where you can speak freely about your anxiety, relationship issues, thoughts, impulses, secrets, sadness, desires, happiness, work stress, ideas, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, body dysmorphia, and past/current traumas.

My focus is young adults in their 20s and 30s struggling with depression, romantic relationships, life transitions, career/academic stress, complicated family dynamics, socio-political stress, and the effects of trauma and loss. I work with clients who want to find their way in the world, live more authentically, build confidence, learn how to cope with painful experiences, address unhelpful patterns, and improve their relationships. I celebrate diversity of gender, sexual orientation, and racial and cultural identities and integrate social justice and anti-oppressive values into my practice.

There's no instruction manual for life. Relationship problems, career questions and mental health issues can make us feel confused about our own identity, where we fit in and how to move forward. I specialize in helping adults and couples navigate difficult feelings, identify and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and become "un-stuck" in order to enjoy a more peaceful mind and a happier life. My approach is open, casual, and collaborative, and I strive to maintain a space that is judgment-free, and where clients feel fully accepted, truly seen and supported. I'm LGBTQIA+-friendly, sex/kink-positive and culturally-sensitive.

As clinicians our priority is to be genuine, thoughtful, and empathic partners to you in addressing your mental health concerns. Together we will work on helping you feel empowered and better able to take on life's challenges. We focus on both long and shorter term psychotherapy for adults and children struggling with a variety of different issues. Please check out our website for further details on our experience and approach to therapy. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your treatment needs and whether or not we'd be a good match.

I imagine you may be feeling stuck and frustrated at this moment. I partner with my clients through empathy and listening, to help you garner deeper self-understanding. Often times this is enough to create real change. Other clients need to be held accountable and work together to create an action plan. Clients leave our sessions feeling heard, empowered, and more fulfilled. Our work is a place to be held accountable to the change you want for your life. Looking forward to supporting you.

I am a licensed psychologist with 18 years of experience. With a collaborative approach I create a safe space to engage in a real and honest exploration of what is and isn't working, provide you with the tools, and empower you to make transformative changes. I offer insight-oriented depth work and assist you in developing concrete and effective coping skills to manage symptoms such as depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma. I provide compassionate and integrative therapy that focuses on the whole person, and my speciality in trauma has led to a keen understanding of the mind/body connection.

I believe seeking therapy is the first and the most courageous step towards healing, especially due to the misguided stigma about mental illness. Having gone through my own mental health journey, I understand the challenges and barriers to a life worth living whether it be anxiety, depression, self-criticism or the unresolved past traumas. I want you to know that you are not alone. I believe through therapeutic healing we can take the next step towards exploring and accepting rejected parts of ourselves and integrating them for a more fulfilled life. I create a non-judgmental and compassionate environment in my practice.

Welcome, time traveler. Does anxiety throw you into the future (and it is never a future you actually want)? Do you find yourself catastrophizing, mentally preparing for atrocities that are not likely to occur? Do shame and guilt, pull you back in time with old negative beliefs that weren’t yours to begin with? Do hyper vigilant parts of you, show up as flashbacks, nightmares or dissociation? Do these too keep you in the past? Kurt Vonnegut’s famous science fiction novel, “Slaughter House-five,” describes a soldier in the war zone becoming “unstuck in time.” This is what trauma feels like for many people, HSPs and non HSPs alike.

Many of us are struggling to get through the days as we deal with the stress of balancing complicated thoughts and feelings about identity, relationships, and coping with the constant pressures of living in our current situation. Whether it is the weight of the pandemic, the state of our society, personal and relational struggles, or all of the above, I would be honored to walk with you as a supportive, consistent, and helpful companion and guide in your journey towards healing and strength. I view the therapeutic relationship as an equal partnership as we work together towards the fulfillment of your personal and relational goals.

At times, we may find ourselves struggling with anxieties, insecurities and fear; and in these we can feel stuck and alone as we navigate the hardships that inevitably cross our paths. I strongly believe that insight and awareness are some of the best tools we can possess to create lasting, positive change in our lives. It is my goal to provide a curious, informed space to explore the ways in which culture, family dynamics, and identity influence the ways in which we are able to move through the world.

The teenage years are filled with anxieties of self discovery and identity. As a young adult you may have parts of yourself you feel like you must hide. You may feel like there are conflicts with who you are, and how you currently present in the world. You may be coming to a deeper understanding of your gender or sexual identity. It can be hard to know how to talk to your parents. This can be a scary time filled with a lot of fear, curiosity, uncertainty, and grief; all of which can complicate your relationship with your family and friends. Together we can explore ways to find a little more ease in the journey.

Do you feel like the weight of past experiences, secrets, or questions about your identity are holding you back from living a fulfilling life? Are you struggling with sexual trauma, childhood abuse, or other forms of trauma that have left you feeling overwhelmed & powerless? We're here to help. As a feminist therapist & board-certified expert in treating trauma & PTSD, I have extensive experience in helping people just like you regain control of their lives. Whether you're dealing with sexual, gender, cultural identity issues, or any form of abuse, I offer a safe and empowering space where you can work through your issues & heal.

Do you seek relief from anxiety, low self worth, negative self-talk? Are you creative, highly sensitive, or feel like a "black sheep"? I can relate in both my being-human and therapy journeys... As a holistic therapist, I use brain science w/ tried and true coping tools plus somatic, Jungian, Parts Work, and expressive arts therapies. I believe we all have innate gifts + strengths that we "remember" and reactivate through meaningful connections that also birth self-trust. Together, we'll heal anxiety/stress, trauma, identity + relationship issues by exploring your stories, automatic beliefs, and emotions your brain/mind/body hold.

You are ready to feel better and are looking for the right therapist to join you in your moment of change. As your therapist, I welcome you during this time with warmth and ease. It is my goal to provide a collaborative, relational, and honest space where we can explore your internal landscape, gain insight into your patterns, and find new ways of being. I am a fit for adults seeking individual or couple therapy for a number of topics including major life transitions, managing complex relationships, grief, heartbreak, trauma, burnout, anxiety, 2SLGBTQ+ issues, and depression. I am an affinity therapist for 2SLGBTQ+ folks.

I am passionate about helping people live the life they want, and bring my values of honesty, kindness, humor, compassion and "keeping it real" to my practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve the quality of one's life and relationships. I provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. My aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.

Welcome! My approach to therapy is collaborative and focuses on insight, empowerment, and making meaningful changes in life. I offer support around anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic illness, life transitions, traumatic experiences, creative blocks, burnout, improving relationships, and contemporary existential crises. I am particularly interested in mindfulness, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives in therapy. Because of my background as an artist, I enjoy working with other creatives, and helping people tap into their innate creativity. I am bilingual in English and French and offer sessions in both languages.

Are you looking for a non-traditional therapist? I integrate my spiritual life coaching training and the practice of art-making into the therapeutic process in a way that honors who you are wholistically. This wholistic approach is based on the psycho-spiritual therapeutic modality, which is grounded in the notion that “the soul is the starting point for balance.” This approach to treatment takes into consideration the WHOLE of who you are, be it physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, culturally, etc. and examines how your lived experiences have impacted your mental health.

I believe that a profound desire lies within each of us to thrive and live to our highest potential. I view therapy as a collaborative journey which encourages self-awareness and self-acceptance through the process of being present. In my work I seek to help my clients bring compassionate attention to the various dimensions of their emotional experience, may it be boundless joy or deep sadness. As we become more aware of our thoughts, feelings, and actions, we are better able to navigate through struggle and uncertainty.