Body Image Therapists in Del Mar, CA
Are you tired of feeling alone while caring for others in your life? Are you ready to increase feelings of connections with those around you, and increase feeling connected to yourself? Many of the people that I work with are use to taking care of other people while pushing down their own feelings and challenging experiences. Many of the people I work with struggle to share their own challenge, often reporting feeling like a "burden" or that they "have to be the strong one." The people that I work with often have had to be stronger than they should have had to be. Having a space to talk about and focus on you is what I provide.
Are you tired of feeling alone while caring for others in your life? Are you ready to increase feelings of connections with those around you, and increase feeling connected to yourself? Many of the people that I work with are use to taking care of other people while pushing down their own feelings and challenging experiences. Many of the people I work with struggle to share their own challenge, often reporting feeling like a "burden" or that they "have to be the strong one." The people that I work with often have had to be stronger than they should have had to be. Having a space to talk about and focus on you is what I provide.
You’re looking for a different and real healing experience; whether it’s from stress, grief, trauma, or the loss of a beloved pet. You feel disconnected, not just from others but from yourself. You want a fresh approach, one that goes beyond talk therapy alone. At The Guides Holistic Therapies, we offer a mind, body, and spirit approach using Clinical Hypnotherapy, Grief Counseling, Pet Loss Therapy, Reiki, Breathwork, and Sound Therapy. Together, we’ll release emotional burdens, reconnect you to your core, and bring lasting peace. This is your space to heal, transform, and reclaim well-being.
You’re looking for a different and real healing experience; whether it’s from stress, grief, trauma, or the loss of a beloved pet. You feel disconnected, not just from others but from yourself. You want a fresh approach, one that goes beyond talk therapy alone. At The Guides Holistic Therapies, we offer a mind, body, and spirit approach using Clinical Hypnotherapy, Grief Counseling, Pet Loss Therapy, Reiki, Breathwork, and Sound Therapy. Together, we’ll release emotional burdens, reconnect you to your core, and bring lasting peace. This is your space to heal, transform, and reclaim well-being.
I'm here to help you explore what it means for you to live a life beyond survival, to identify your needs, your values, and integrate all the parts of yourself so that you can practice living optimally well. I primarily work with adults struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, disordered eating, and relationship challenges of all kinds.
Finding a therapist can be a daunting task so it's my hope to simplify your search and start with the important details: I'm happy to do a consult at no cost, I do not take insurance, I do provide superbills and I will absolutley explain how those work.
I'm here to help you explore what it means for you to live a life beyond survival, to identify your needs, your values, and integrate all the parts of yourself so that you can practice living optimally well. I primarily work with adults struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, disordered eating, and relationship challenges of all kinds.
Finding a therapist can be a daunting task so it's my hope to simplify your search and start with the important details: I'm happy to do a consult at no cost, I do not take insurance, I do provide superbills and I will absolutley explain how those work.
Hi, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in La Jolla with
15+ years helping high-achieving adults navigate anxiety,
OCD, ADHD, and life's toughest transitions. My clients are
executives, academics, and athletes who know getting the
right support is what high performers do. Trained in CBT,
ACT, DBT, and ERP for OCD. I also specialize in health
psychology, women's health, and menopause. Telehealth only.
Private pay welcome in CA and CO; select insurance accepted
in CA. I partner with Thrizer for easy out of network
benefits. Recently featured in Bold Journey Magazine. Free
consultation.
Hi, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in La Jolla with
15+ years helping high-achieving adults navigate anxiety,
OCD, ADHD, and life's toughest transitions. My clients are
executives, academics, and athletes who know getting the
right support is what high performers do. Trained in CBT,
ACT, DBT, and ERP for OCD. I also specialize in health
psychology, women's health, and menopause. Telehealth only.
Private pay welcome in CA and CO; select insurance accepted
in CA. I partner with Thrizer for easy out of network
benefits. Recently featured in Bold Journey Magazine. Free
consultation.
We’re all doing the best we can with what we have to work with. Sometimes we can use some extra tools in our toolbox to support us in managing when life occurrences seem to pile up and we just need a break. Amber has experience in treating a range of symptoms, including those related to PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Amber is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist and consultant, a Gottman Institute Certified Gottman Therapist, and a Certified Sex Therapist. She provides therapy to both the general population and high-profile, public-facing and celebrity clients. Amber is licensed in California, Iowa and Oregon.
We’re all doing the best we can with what we have to work with. Sometimes we can use some extra tools in our toolbox to support us in managing when life occurrences seem to pile up and we just need a break. Amber has experience in treating a range of symptoms, including those related to PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Amber is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist and consultant, a Gottman Institute Certified Gottman Therapist, and a Certified Sex Therapist. She provides therapy to both the general population and high-profile, public-facing and celebrity clients. Amber is licensed in California, Iowa and Oregon.
Perhaps you find yourself wondering "Why does everything feel so much harder for me than it does for other people?" Something feels "off" or "out of sync" in your relationships, in your energy level, your ability to focus or your motivation. You want to find more joy and meaning in life but feel like you need help developing the skills to make that hope a reality. You are willing to put in the work to create the life you desire but first you need a supportive, empathetic professional with data informed interventions proven to improve your relationships, anxiety, grief, trauma, or depression symptoms. Reach out today to begin.
Perhaps you find yourself wondering "Why does everything feel so much harder for me than it does for other people?" Something feels "off" or "out of sync" in your relationships, in your energy level, your ability to focus or your motivation. You want to find more joy and meaning in life but feel like you need help developing the skills to make that hope a reality. You are willing to put in the work to create the life you desire but first you need a supportive, empathetic professional with data informed interventions proven to improve your relationships, anxiety, grief, trauma, or depression symptoms. Reach out today to begin.
A challenging relationship with food and body image can be debilitating and all-consuming.
With clinical training in eating disorders, body image issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma, I strive to create a safe space where together, we can access and heal the roots of such struggles. My goal is to help clients become more aware, sit with uncomfortable emotions, and learn how to self-regulate without turning to food or body manipulation.
A challenging relationship with food and body image can be debilitating and all-consuming.
With clinical training in eating disorders, body image issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma, I strive to create a safe space where together, we can access and heal the roots of such struggles. My goal is to help clients become more aware, sit with uncomfortable emotions, and learn how to self-regulate without turning to food or body manipulation.
You may be carrying the weight of grief after the death of a loved one, navigating a life transition you never asked for, or feeling overwhelmed by the anxiety, sadness, and uncertainty that often accompany loss. Grief can feel isolating, but you do not have to carry it alone. Together, we will create space to honor your pain, make sense of your experience, and stay connected to what matters most to you. My goal is to help you move through grief with greater self-compassion, meaning, and support while making room for moments of hope and healing.
You may be carrying the weight of grief after the death of a loved one, navigating a life transition you never asked for, or feeling overwhelmed by the anxiety, sadness, and uncertainty that often accompany loss. Grief can feel isolating, but you do not have to carry it alone. Together, we will create space to honor your pain, make sense of your experience, and stay connected to what matters most to you. My goal is to help you move through grief with greater self-compassion, meaning, and support while making room for moments of hope and healing.
Hi there! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in both Couples Therapy, and Eating Disorder treatment at an outpatient level of care. Through a client-centered approach, my passion lies in restoring disruptions in early childhood attachment, and helping those identify negative thought patterns, core beliefs, and emotions that have led to maladaptive coping behaviors. If you are either feeling exhausted from the shame towards your body and want freedom from disordered eating, or are longing to strengthen your relationship and communication with a loved one, I would love to create that space for you!
Hi there! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in both Couples Therapy, and Eating Disorder treatment at an outpatient level of care. Through a client-centered approach, my passion lies in restoring disruptions in early childhood attachment, and helping those identify negative thought patterns, core beliefs, and emotions that have led to maladaptive coping behaviors. If you are either feeling exhausted from the shame towards your body and want freedom from disordered eating, or are longing to strengthen your relationship and communication with a loved one, I would love to create that space for you!
Each of us has a unique purpose to live in this world and through varied experiences we become disconnected from this inspiration. I'm dedicated to helping my clients rediscover their sense of self and guiding them towards a path of healing and resilience. In sessions we will join together so that you can reconnect to your purpose and live in an embodied way. I specialize in working with families, couples, and individuals who have been impacted by severe mental illness, substance use, intergenerational trauma, grief, identity confusion, disappointment, and feelings of powerlessness.
Each of us has a unique purpose to live in this world and through varied experiences we become disconnected from this inspiration. I'm dedicated to helping my clients rediscover their sense of self and guiding them towards a path of healing and resilience. In sessions we will join together so that you can reconnect to your purpose and live in an embodied way. I specialize in working with families, couples, and individuals who have been impacted by severe mental illness, substance use, intergenerational trauma, grief, identity confusion, disappointment, and feelings of powerlessness.
I support healing from trauma, body image, and eating concerns through a HAES lens, helping clients build insight, self-compassion, and lasting change.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. I work with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, life transitions, school or academic stress, and feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your teen, therapy offers a space to feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. Together, we'll explore what's getting in the way, build practical coping skills, strengthen confidence and self-awareness, and create meaningful change so you can feel more connected, resilient, and empowered in your daily life.
I support healing from trauma, body image, and eating concerns through a HAES lens, helping clients build insight, self-compassion, and lasting change.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. I work with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, life transitions, school or academic stress, and feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your teen, therapy offers a space to feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. Together, we'll explore what's getting in the way, build practical coping skills, strengthen confidence and self-awareness, and create meaningful change so you can feel more connected, resilient, and empowered in your daily life.
Hi there! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with young adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, identity exploration, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with adolescents and adults. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to show up just as you are. Together, we'll better understand what's keeping you stuck, strengthen your relationships, build confidence, and help you navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and self-compassion.
Hi there! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with young adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, identity exploration, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with adolescents and adults. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to show up just as you are. Together, we'll better understand what's keeping you stuck, strengthen your relationships, build confidence, and help you navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and self-compassion.
Sometimes life experiences leave us feeling overwhelmed or hopeless and we find that the ways we usually cope are not helping. Sometimes our personal journey involves difficult, seemingly impossible crises or losses. At times like these, we often try to manage emotions with activities that help us feel better for a short time but then the cost starts to outweigh the benefits. I believe we all go through times like this when we are tired of struggling. The path towards recovering from these experiences seems more doable when we are able to find a renewed motivation and clear goals towards healthy change.
Sometimes life experiences leave us feeling overwhelmed or hopeless and we find that the ways we usually cope are not helping. Sometimes our personal journey involves difficult, seemingly impossible crises or losses. At times like these, we often try to manage emotions with activities that help us feel better for a short time but then the cost starts to outweigh the benefits. I believe we all go through times like this when we are tired of struggling. The path towards recovering from these experiences seems more doable when we are able to find a renewed motivation and clear goals towards healthy change.
Do you feel like you have conflicting emotions? Maybe you don't know who you are anymore? You may be the one others lean on, but inside, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like something is missing. You long for a life where you can set boundaries, express your truth, and it doesn't hurt or cause so much confusion. You want to feel more grounded, more whole, more you by finally understanding what’s underneath the pain and creating something meaningful from it. I can help.
Do you feel like you have conflicting emotions? Maybe you don't know who you are anymore? You may be the one others lean on, but inside, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like something is missing. You long for a life where you can set boundaries, express your truth, and it doesn't hurt or cause so much confusion. You want to feel more grounded, more whole, more you by finally understanding what’s underneath the pain and creating something meaningful from it. I can help.
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Jessica Sturgill, LMFT is a Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I believe in creating goals and assisting my clients to meet those goals. We address negative thoughts, address negative beliefs all while addressing life's complicated ups and downs. My clients range age 11 to 65 and are seeking help with anxiety, depression, addiction and adjustments in their life (children, divorce, illness). We work together as I help guide my clients of all ages in creating the healthy and happy life they envision for themselves.
Jessica Sturgill, LMFT is a Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I believe in creating goals and assisting my clients to meet those goals. We address negative thoughts, address negative beliefs all while addressing life's complicated ups and downs. My clients range age 11 to 65 and are seeking help with anxiety, depression, addiction and adjustments in their life (children, divorce, illness). We work together as I help guide my clients of all ages in creating the healthy and happy life they envision for themselves.
You are the one who holds it all together. Capable, driven, the person everyone leans on. Somewhere along the way you learned that being needed was safer than being known, that performance earned the love that presence did not. It worked. You built a life that looks like proof you made it. Yet underneath, you feel strangely unreal, disconnected from your own body, going through the motions of a life that should feel like yours. At Holistic Trauma Therapy, we help you find your way back to the self beneath the performance.
You are the one who holds it all together. Capable, driven, the person everyone leans on. Somewhere along the way you learned that being needed was safer than being known, that performance earned the love that presence did not. It worked. You built a life that looks like proof you made it. Yet underneath, you feel strangely unreal, disconnected from your own body, going through the motions of a life that should feel like yours. At Holistic Trauma Therapy, we help you find your way back to the self beneath the performance.
You don’t need to be at your breaking point to deserve support—but if you are, you’re not alone. I work with adults struggling with depression, mood disorders, life transitions and emotional burnout, especially those who feel stuck or haven’t found relief through traditional therapy alone.
You don’t need to be at your breaking point to deserve support—but if you are, you’re not alone. I work with adults struggling with depression, mood disorders, life transitions and emotional burnout, especially those who feel stuck or haven’t found relief through traditional therapy alone.
I work with adults who are struggling with mental health and need to be heard and understood and want to develop the skills to "hear" their inner voice and move through life with self trust and truth. Many of my clients experience emotional, psychological or physical stressors and dx with CPTSD, depression, anxiety, or bipolar, chronic illness. and struggle in relationships. I help them develop a sense of safety in their bodies, release from despair, reclaim their voice, and learn to love and value themselves.
I work with adults who are struggling with mental health and need to be heard and understood and want to develop the skills to "hear" their inner voice and move through life with self trust and truth. Many of my clients experience emotional, psychological or physical stressors and dx with CPTSD, depression, anxiety, or bipolar, chronic illness. and struggle in relationships. I help them develop a sense of safety in their bodies, release from despair, reclaim their voice, and learn to love and value themselves.
Helen Citrin, AMFT, is a therapist based in Del Mar, CA, offering fully virtual sessions. Practicing under the supervision of Stefanie LaMoy, LMFT, she has four years of experience supporting families navigating a loved one's eating disorder, individuals healing from domestic violence, and young adults working through attachment patterns and major life transitions. I work with families and individuals navigating the difficulties of life without bringing shame or blame into the space. My goal is to hold the pain, growth, and questions alongside you as you navigate change.
Helen Citrin, AMFT, is a therapist based in Del Mar, CA, offering fully virtual sessions. Practicing under the supervision of Stefanie LaMoy, LMFT, she has four years of experience supporting families navigating a loved one's eating disorder, individuals healing from domestic violence, and young adults working through attachment patterns and major life transitions. I work with families and individuals navigating the difficulties of life without bringing shame or blame into the space. My goal is to hold the pain, growth, and questions alongside you as you navigate change.
Hi there, I’m Lucy! My name is Lucy Olsen and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families specializing in anxiety, depression, and problem-solving, using Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
Hi there, I’m Lucy! My name is Lucy Olsen and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families specializing in anxiety, depression, and problem-solving, using Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
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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.