Body Image Therapists in Camp Pendleton, CA
Hey there! Deciding to start the journey of therapy is something people come to for so many reasons. To heal trauma. To grieve. To vent. To find the way through a huge life transition. To discover who they are. To learn better ways to cope. To find a way to become un-stuck when things just aren’t working. It is about sitting through feelings in a safe space where you can develop new patterns and experience emotional wellness and healing. I practice from a variety of theoretical frameworks, drawing on aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic approaches through a trauma-informed lens.
Hey there! Deciding to start the journey of therapy is something people come to for so many reasons. To heal trauma. To grieve. To vent. To find the way through a huge life transition. To discover who they are. To learn better ways to cope. To find a way to become un-stuck when things just aren’t working. It is about sitting through feelings in a safe space where you can develop new patterns and experience emotional wellness and healing. I practice from a variety of theoretical frameworks, drawing on aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic approaches through a trauma-informed lens.
So you’ve known for a while that you needed to talk to a therapist, but you’re not sure who will actually get you. Glad you found me.
Maybe you’ve held it together so well that even you started believing your struggles weren’t “that bad.” You’ve learned to go it alone, carry all the responsibility, and push through. For a while, it worked: you checked the boxes, hit the milestones, got the bag.
But now you’re exhausted, overthinking, and wondering why a life that looks fine on paper still feels so hard and empty.
So you’ve known for a while that you needed to talk to a therapist, but you’re not sure who will actually get you. Glad you found me.
Maybe you’ve held it together so well that even you started believing your struggles weren’t “that bad.” You’ve learned to go it alone, carry all the responsibility, and push through. For a while, it worked: you checked the boxes, hit the milestones, got the bag.
But now you’re exhausted, overthinking, and wondering why a life that looks fine on paper still feels so hard and empty.
I specialize in helping adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors, individuals with eating disorders and substance use disorders, and active-duty Service Members and Veterans. My ideal clients are motivated to create meaningful change through learning new coping skills and processing their experiences in a supportive, collaborative environment. Clients often appreciate my empathic, straightforward approach to therapy.
I specialize in helping adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors, individuals with eating disorders and substance use disorders, and active-duty Service Members and Veterans. My ideal clients are motivated to create meaningful change through learning new coping skills and processing their experiences in a supportive, collaborative environment. Clients often appreciate my empathic, straightforward approach to therapy.
We are perfectly imperfect beings wholly deserving of authentic and meaningful lives. For many of us, we strive to feel heard, be seen, and accepted for who we are. Being disconnected from our truth can lead to feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, and helplessness. Through the many seasons of our lives, we are met with unforeseen challenges that impact our ability to navigate life easefully. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of immense strength. When we feel lost or unsure of what to do next, inviting an empathic other on our journey can be a life changing experience.
We are perfectly imperfect beings wholly deserving of authentic and meaningful lives. For many of us, we strive to feel heard, be seen, and accepted for who we are. Being disconnected from our truth can lead to feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, and helplessness. Through the many seasons of our lives, we are met with unforeseen challenges that impact our ability to navigate life easefully. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of immense strength. When we feel lost or unsure of what to do next, inviting an empathic other on our journey can be a life changing experience.
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You're the one everyone turns to. The one who holds everything together, no matter what. But underneath the calm, you're managing constant self-doubt, tension, and overthinking. You push to achieve, to please, to get it just right, always hoping it will finally feel like enough. And yet it never does. You're exhausted, disconnected, and not sure how to truly rest.
You don't have to keep holding it all together alone.
You're the one everyone turns to. The one who holds everything together, no matter what. But underneath the calm, you're managing constant self-doubt, tension, and overthinking. You push to achieve, to please, to get it just right, always hoping it will finally feel like enough. And yet it never does. You're exhausted, disconnected, and not sure how to truly rest.
You don't have to keep holding it all together alone.
I have expertise in treating Eating Disorders, Body image issues, Trauma, Suicidal behaviors, & Borderline Personality disorder.
My therapy is rooted in the interaction between the environment as well as our biology which influence our beliefs & potentially maladaptive behaviors. I believe each individual is unique & brings forth their own expertise. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore difficulties & use their strengths to achieve a life worth living
I have expertise in treating Eating Disorders, Body image issues, Trauma, Suicidal behaviors, & Borderline Personality disorder.
My therapy is rooted in the interaction between the environment as well as our biology which influence our beliefs & potentially maladaptive behaviors. I believe each individual is unique & brings forth their own expertise. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore difficulties & use their strengths to achieve a life worth living
My ideal clients are individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and recurring emotional patterns who are ready for deeper, lasting change. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected despite previous efforts to cope. They come seeking clarity, relief, and a better understanding of themselves. Through a trauma-informed, parts-based approach, I help them explore root causes, build self-awareness, and process unresolved experiences—supporting meaningful healing, emotional regulation, and a stronger sense of self.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, and recurring emotional patterns who are ready for deeper, lasting change. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected despite previous efforts to cope. They come seeking clarity, relief, and a better understanding of themselves. Through a trauma-informed, parts-based approach, I help them explore root causes, build self-awareness, and process unresolved experiences—supporting meaningful healing, emotional regulation, and a stronger sense of self.
Welcome! Many people who find their way to my profile are in search of relief. Some are seeking peace in a life dominated by big and difficult-to-control emotions. Others hope to free themselves from a seemingly never-ending battle with sadness or worry thoughts. Some just want to sleep or learn to live without the weight of past traumatic events. Regardless of the specific reason for your visit here, you are undoubtedly on a path to reduce your suffering and maximize your fulfillment in this one precious life.
Welcome! Many people who find their way to my profile are in search of relief. Some are seeking peace in a life dominated by big and difficult-to-control emotions. Others hope to free themselves from a seemingly never-ending battle with sadness or worry thoughts. Some just want to sleep or learn to live without the weight of past traumatic events. Regardless of the specific reason for your visit here, you are undoubtedly on a path to reduce your suffering and maximize your fulfillment in this one precious life.
My ideal clients are self-aware, growth-oriented individuals who feel ready for more—more alignment, more expression, and more ease. I often work with artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are navigating high performance, creativity, and visibility. Many of my clients are neurodivergent and experience both intensity and excitement for life’s possibilities. They may come in feeling overwhelmed, blocked, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships, while also knowing there is a deeper level of clarity, confidence, and fulfillment available to them.
My ideal clients are self-aware, growth-oriented individuals who feel ready for more—more alignment, more expression, and more ease. I often work with artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are navigating high performance, creativity, and visibility. Many of my clients are neurodivergent and experience both intensity and excitement for life’s possibilities. They may come in feeling overwhelmed, blocked, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships, while also knowing there is a deeper level of clarity, confidence, and fulfillment available to them.
Hi there, I am Dr. Mansur, a licensed Clinical Psychologist. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, childhood abuse, or reemerging past trauma? Are you experiencing stress from work, school, friends or family? Are you looking for emotional relief or a path to achieve personal growth? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, I can help you. You can learn new ways to think and develop new skills. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe and accepting environment for you to share challenges you may be facing. We start by identifying an attainable goal and understanding your distress in context.
Hi there, I am Dr. Mansur, a licensed Clinical Psychologist. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, childhood abuse, or reemerging past trauma? Are you experiencing stress from work, school, friends or family? Are you looking for emotional relief or a path to achieve personal growth? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, I can help you. You can learn new ways to think and develop new skills. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe and accepting environment for you to share challenges you may be facing. We start by identifying an attainable goal and understanding your distress in context.
I have particular passion for serving those with complex body relationships due to religious/assault/complex trauma, gender dysphoria, body image disturbance, disability, and systemic oppression.
I approach therapy from an intersectionally feminist restorative justice foundation and integrate tools from narrative and Gestalt therapy, EMDR and mindfulness, and DBT, CBT, and ACT. In the room, I use humor, storytelling/fandom, metaphor, and somatic experiencing to deepen insights and love to integrate the special interests of my clients as well!
I have particular passion for serving those with complex body relationships due to religious/assault/complex trauma, gender dysphoria, body image disturbance, disability, and systemic oppression.
I approach therapy from an intersectionally feminist restorative justice foundation and integrate tools from narrative and Gestalt therapy, EMDR and mindfulness, and DBT, CBT, and ACT. In the room, I use humor, storytelling/fandom, metaphor, and somatic experiencing to deepen insights and love to integrate the special interests of my clients as well!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling with shame, identity issues, or relationship difficulties? Searching for someone who truly understands and affirms your unique experiences? Welcome to my practice. I’m here to offer a warm, supportive environment where you can address these concerns and more. As a therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate, affirming care for teens, millennials, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of color. My approach is rooted in empathy and cultural competence, ensuring you feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling with shame, identity issues, or relationship difficulties? Searching for someone who truly understands and affirms your unique experiences? Welcome to my practice. I’m here to offer a warm, supportive environment where you can address these concerns and more. As a therapist, I specialize in providing compassionate, affirming care for teens, millennials, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of color. My approach is rooted in empathy and cultural competence, ensuring you feel heard, valued, and empowered.
You feel like you're too much and not enough at the same time. There's a part of your story you never say aloud and nobody notices until you SNAP, but then you feel so guilty. As a lifelong bookworm and psychotherapist, I know the power of stories, especially the ones we didn't choose: family secrets, relationship and sexual difficulties, alcohol use, struggles with faith, burnout in passion jobs, people-pleasing, anxiety, and shame. You want to learn to speak up without it costing you everyone you love. I can help you find peace in your relationships and re-write your future story.
You feel like you're too much and not enough at the same time. There's a part of your story you never say aloud and nobody notices until you SNAP, but then you feel so guilty. As a lifelong bookworm and psychotherapist, I know the power of stories, especially the ones we didn't choose: family secrets, relationship and sexual difficulties, alcohol use, struggles with faith, burnout in passion jobs, people-pleasing, anxiety, and shame. You want to learn to speak up without it costing you everyone you love. I can help you find peace in your relationships and re-write your future story.
Therapy is beneficial in that it creates a unique space for your emotional support, safety, and growth. This work is helpful for people who want to relieve suffering by bringing awareness to how our external contexts and internal perspectives create our experience. Addressing both emotional difficulties with curiosity and environmental circumstances with creative solutions is essential to establishing a fulfilling life.
Therapy is beneficial in that it creates a unique space for your emotional support, safety, and growth. This work is helpful for people who want to relieve suffering by bringing awareness to how our external contexts and internal perspectives create our experience. Addressing both emotional difficulties with curiosity and environmental circumstances with creative solutions is essential to establishing a fulfilling life.
I strive to provide an inclusive feeling in my practice where everyone’s uniqueness is embraced, explored, and celebrated. I utilize a variety of modalities including Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Mindfulness. After practicing for more than 20 years what I have learned is that therapy is not one size fits all, success and progress look different for each person, everybody is doing their best always no matter what, and in the end the best predictor of treatment success is the relationship we create in our work together. If we can build a trusting relationship then the journey will be successful.
I strive to provide an inclusive feeling in my practice where everyone’s uniqueness is embraced, explored, and celebrated. I utilize a variety of modalities including Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Mindfulness. After practicing for more than 20 years what I have learned is that therapy is not one size fits all, success and progress look different for each person, everybody is doing their best always no matter what, and in the end the best predictor of treatment success is the relationship we create in our work together. If we can build a trusting relationship then the journey will be successful.
Together we will focus on identifying the underlying root issues. I will support you as you heal unhealthy cycles and patterns in their life, strengthen relationships and live more authentically. As a therapist I am passionate about helping people gain a deep understanding of themselves. Deep understanding and insight is an essential component of change.
Together we will focus on identifying the underlying root issues. I will support you as you heal unhealthy cycles and patterns in their life, strengthen relationships and live more authentically. As a therapist I am passionate about helping people gain a deep understanding of themselves. Deep understanding and insight is an essential component of change.
Most people feel stuck in their relationships at some point. Maybe the love is still there, but the connection feels distant. Or maybe there is so much hurt from your past or from daily conflicts that you can't see your way back to happiness. Don't lose hope: effective therapy can help. Whether you work with me as an individual, a couple, or a polycule, my goal is to help you get unstuck from unhelpful patterns in your relationships and rebuild connection, closeness, and joy. I can help you better understand yourself and your partner(s), increase empathy and intimacy, and support you in changing what's not working.
Most people feel stuck in their relationships at some point. Maybe the love is still there, but the connection feels distant. Or maybe there is so much hurt from your past or from daily conflicts that you can't see your way back to happiness. Don't lose hope: effective therapy can help. Whether you work with me as an individual, a couple, or a polycule, my goal is to help you get unstuck from unhelpful patterns in your relationships and rebuild connection, closeness, and joy. I can help you better understand yourself and your partner(s), increase empathy and intimacy, and support you in changing what's not working.
I believe therapy is a tool to disrupt patterns that can keep us from what we are seeking and can help us form an improved relationship with ourselves and our own inner landscape. I would love to support you in your therapeutic process!
In our work together, I will get to know you at the pace you are most comfortable with and approach you with warmth and without judgment. Since being a person can be messy and confusing, healing and growth can feel non-linear, but that doesn't mean we aren't making progress. I hope our sessions together can highlight your strengths and sense of purpose and meaning and leave you feeling more hope.
I believe therapy is a tool to disrupt patterns that can keep us from what we are seeking and can help us form an improved relationship with ourselves and our own inner landscape. I would love to support you in your therapeutic process!
In our work together, I will get to know you at the pace you are most comfortable with and approach you with warmth and without judgment. Since being a person can be messy and confusing, healing and growth can feel non-linear, but that doesn't mean we aren't making progress. I hope our sessions together can highlight your strengths and sense of purpose and meaning and leave you feeling more hope.
Sometimes the world just feels like too much—too much work, too much stress, too much pain, too much numbness. There can be so much in your day to day that it's hard to figure out where to start, let alone where to go. Therapy can be a wonderful space to figure out what’s not working, and give you the tools you need to make changes to attain the life that you really want, and be the person that you really want to be.
Sometimes the world just feels like too much—too much work, too much stress, too much pain, too much numbness. There can be so much in your day to day that it's hard to figure out where to start, let alone where to go. Therapy can be a wonderful space to figure out what’s not working, and give you the tools you need to make changes to attain the life that you really want, and be the person that you really want to be.
My specialties are working with Eating Disorders, PTSD, Religious Trauma, ADHD, substance abuse, body image dysphoria, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Hi there! I’m Shandrey, an Associate therapist in Orange County! I’m passionate about my work with mental health and the LGBTQIA+ community. I am dedicated to seeing you through the hardest parts of recovery, along with the best parts – and everything in between. If you are struggling with religious trauma, ADHD, trauma, eating disorder, or sexual identity- I have experience in these areas to help you navigate these struggles.
I am currently at two sites: Monarch Rising Therapy in Mission Viejo, CA (Accepting New Clients), and All Things Relationship in Tustin, CA (currently have a waitlist).
My specialties are working with Eating Disorders, PTSD, Religious Trauma, ADHD, substance abuse, body image dysphoria, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Hi there! I’m Shandrey, an Associate therapist in Orange County! I’m passionate about my work with mental health and the LGBTQIA+ community. I am dedicated to seeing you through the hardest parts of recovery, along with the best parts – and everything in between. If you are struggling with religious trauma, ADHD, trauma, eating disorder, or sexual identity- I have experience in these areas to help you navigate these struggles.
I am currently at two sites: Monarch Rising Therapy in Mission Viejo, CA (Accepting New Clients), and All Things Relationship in Tustin, CA (currently have a waitlist).
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Body Image Therapists
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 recognize 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 behaviors 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 Behavioral 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 behaviors developed as a result of poor self-esteem, such as dieting or disordered eating patterns.