Body Image Therapists in Fallbrook, CA
You’re feeling burnt out & overwhelmed. You want to create a sustainable life for yourself but aren’t sure where to start. You crave feeling calm and grounded when the world around you feels chaotic. You’ve been so dysregulated it feels like all your energy is going into survival. You want to be connected with your authentic self, but you’ve been people pleasing for so long you don’t know how to honor your own needs. You’re tired of saying yes when you wish you could say no, and want to cultivate the confidence and inner strength it takes to set boundaries. You’re worried it’ll never get any easier & want someone who really gets it.
You’re feeling burnt out & overwhelmed. You want to create a sustainable life for yourself but aren’t sure where to start. You crave feeling calm and grounded when the world around you feels chaotic. You’ve been so dysregulated it feels like all your energy is going into survival. You want to be connected with your authentic self, but you’ve been people pleasing for so long you don’t know how to honor your own needs. You’re tired of saying yes when you wish you could say no, and want to cultivate the confidence and inner strength it takes to set boundaries. You’re worried it’ll never get any easier & want someone who really gets it.
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.
On paper, your life looks great: the career, the family, the achievements. But inside, you're worn out and battling a constant inner struggle. Life feels hard, and gratitude seems just beyond reach. Intrusive thoughts like 'what if...' linger, as do compulsive routines like endless phone scrolling. Physical symptoms such as IBS, migraines, or chronic fatigue seem to come and go without reason. You procrastinate on important things and beat yourself up. Even self-care becomes another pressure point. You're concerned about being too emotional or not caring enough. Ultimately, you yearn to stop chasing approval and find peace.
On paper, your life looks great: the career, the family, the achievements. But inside, you're worn out and battling a constant inner struggle. Life feels hard, and gratitude seems just beyond reach. Intrusive thoughts like 'what if...' linger, as do compulsive routines like endless phone scrolling. Physical symptoms such as IBS, migraines, or chronic fatigue seem to come and go without reason. You procrastinate on important things and beat yourself up. Even self-care becomes another pressure point. You're concerned about being too emotional or not caring enough. Ultimately, you yearn to stop chasing approval and find peace.
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.
Life is overwhelming sometimes but you do not have to deal with it alone. I’m Nicole, a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee (supervised by Melinda Haynes, LMFT-S 102308), and I believe that while life is complex, your growth doesn't have to be a solo mission.
Life is overwhelming sometimes but you do not have to deal with it alone. I’m Nicole, a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee (supervised by Melinda Haynes, LMFT-S 102308), and I believe that while life is complex, your growth doesn't have to be a solo mission.
Stacie Papineau
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, SEP, CST
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You want to feel more connected in your relationships, but something keeps getting in the way. Maybe communication turns into conflict, intimacy feels disconnected, desire has changed, trust has been broken, or you find yourself stuck in patterns that leave you feeling frustrated, lonely, or misunderstood. As an Certified Sex Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and EMDR therapist, I help individuals and couples navigate intimacy concerns, sexual challenges, relationship distress, betrayal, and trauma so they can create more fulfilling relationships and lives.
You want to feel more connected in your relationships, but something keeps getting in the way. Maybe communication turns into conflict, intimacy feels disconnected, desire has changed, trust has been broken, or you find yourself stuck in patterns that leave you feeling frustrated, lonely, or misunderstood. As an Certified Sex Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), and EMDR therapist, I help individuals and couples navigate intimacy concerns, sexual challenges, relationship distress, betrayal, and trauma so they can create more fulfilling relationships and lives.
Lindsay Ward, LPCC specializes in treating depression, anxiety, addiction and dealing with trauma. Lindsay works with clients who are looking to process childhood trauma, who are feeling anxious or depressed. Lindsay has been working with client's for 6 years, helping them overcome their trauma, sadness and loneliness. Lindsay has worked in various agencies in the county of San Diego, including 2 years treating client's in a drug and alcohol rehab center. Lindsay uses an integrated approach of psychodynamic and CBT to help client's feel their best.
Lindsay Ward, LPCC specializes in treating depression, anxiety, addiction and dealing with trauma. Lindsay works with clients who are looking to process childhood trauma, who are feeling anxious or depressed. Lindsay has been working with client's for 6 years, helping them overcome their trauma, sadness and loneliness. Lindsay has worked in various agencies in the county of San Diego, including 2 years treating client's in a drug and alcohol rehab center. Lindsay uses an integrated approach of psychodynamic and CBT to help client's feel their best.
I have worked extensively with Veterans & military members, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I tend to incorporate more traditional forms of psychotherapy with meditation, body movement, yoga, and breathwork. My primary focus is to help my client's grow through their trauma, grief, and stress while becoming more resilient and confident in their ability to manage, work through, and resolve the emotions, symptoms, and memories that get in the way of thriving in the present moment. I worked at Utah State, University of San Diego, San Diego State, and University of California San Diego before starting my own private practice.
I have worked extensively with Veterans & military members, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I tend to incorporate more traditional forms of psychotherapy with meditation, body movement, yoga, and breathwork. My primary focus is to help my client's grow through their trauma, grief, and stress while becoming more resilient and confident in their ability to manage, work through, and resolve the emotions, symptoms, and memories that get in the way of thriving in the present moment. I worked at Utah State, University of San Diego, San Diego State, and University of California San Diego before starting my own private practice.
At some point in our lives we become stuck. It can look like depression, anxiety, fear or sadness. Working together providing brief therapy, or deeper understanding, for continuous change and support of issues, re-focusing on feeling joyful and fulfilled with issue relief. As a licensed psychotherapist I’m trained to listen to you in an unbiased, empathetic and therapeutic way to provide direction and treatment to help you thrive.
At some point in our lives we become stuck. It can look like depression, anxiety, fear or sadness. Working together providing brief therapy, or deeper understanding, for continuous change and support of issues, re-focusing on feeling joyful and fulfilled with issue relief. As a licensed psychotherapist I’m trained to listen to you in an unbiased, empathetic and therapeutic way to provide direction and treatment to help you thrive.
Being a woman or girl today has gotten increasingly complex! You were raised to believe what you were told. Your parents told you one thing. Your friends another. Throw in societal expectations and the media..? And now you want something more fulfilling. More fun. More…you! You’re afraid of being labeled. The people you date are the ones you are “supposed to,” not who you want. Maybe sex has been painful or unfulfilling and you want to understand why. Your sexual self is yours alone. But how do you sort your truth from everyone else’s? You want something different, but you are not sure how to talk about it.
Being a woman or girl today has gotten increasingly complex! You were raised to believe what you were told. Your parents told you one thing. Your friends another. Throw in societal expectations and the media..? And now you want something more fulfilling. More fun. More…you! You’re afraid of being labeled. The people you date are the ones you are “supposed to,” not who you want. Maybe sex has been painful or unfulfilling and you want to understand why. Your sexual self is yours alone. But how do you sort your truth from everyone else’s? You want something different, but you are not sure how to talk about it.
Do you feel stuck, unmotivated, anxious, or depressed? My training and experience have helped me understand these concerns as invitations to discovering the meaning, purpose, and potential for transforming the problem if we are willing to engage with it. My work with clients is rooted in the reality of the psyche and how it is manifesting in their lives as expressed in dreams and other autonomous forces. I have undergone many years of my own work in Jungian Analysis before your first meeting with me; knowing this may provide some confidence about my lived experience and commitment to helping you from a depth perspective.
Do you feel stuck, unmotivated, anxious, or depressed? My training and experience have helped me understand these concerns as invitations to discovering the meaning, purpose, and potential for transforming the problem if we are willing to engage with it. My work with clients is rooted in the reality of the psyche and how it is manifesting in their lives as expressed in dreams and other autonomous forces. I have undergone many years of my own work in Jungian Analysis before your first meeting with me; knowing this may provide some confidence about my lived experience and commitment to helping you from a depth perspective.
I look forward to working with you so that you may experience the best version of yourself. If you need support with coping in healthier ways with the challenges you are experiencing, let's talk. I offer a safe, supportive, strength based, client centered approach. We build on your existing strengths & support network.
I look forward to working with you so that you may experience the best version of yourself. If you need support with coping in healthier ways with the challenges you are experiencing, let's talk. I offer a safe, supportive, strength based, client centered approach. We build on your existing strengths & support network.
I equip individuals with tools to navigate life transitions such as marriage, divorce, military life, raising children, career changes, loss of roles or employment, empty nest, menopause, and other significant shifts in life. Together, at a pace that feels comfortable for you, we will explore your next chapter with compassion, encouragement, and hope. My approach is unique because I believe each person inherently knows what is best for them. Often, what we need most is a safe space to process our experiences, discover our voice, and explore a path toward peace, purpose, and forward movement.
I equip individuals with tools to navigate life transitions such as marriage, divorce, military life, raising children, career changes, loss of roles or employment, empty nest, menopause, and other significant shifts in life. Together, at a pace that feels comfortable for you, we will explore your next chapter with compassion, encouragement, and hope. My approach is unique because I believe each person inherently knows what is best for them. Often, what we need most is a safe space to process our experiences, discover our voice, and explore a path toward peace, purpose, and forward movement.
You deserve a space where your story is honored, your identity is affirmed, and your healing feels possible. In my work at Brighter Tomorrow Counseling & Wellness, I support teens, adults, and families navigating trauma, adoption‑related experiences, identity development, and the emotional weight of life transitions. Many of my clients come to me carrying complex histories, feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a grounded, direct, and trauma‑informed environment where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin to experience relief.
You deserve a space where your story is honored, your identity is affirmed, and your healing feels possible. In my work at Brighter Tomorrow Counseling & Wellness, I support teens, adults, and families navigating trauma, adoption‑related experiences, identity development, and the emotional weight of life transitions. Many of my clients come to me carrying complex histories, feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a grounded, direct, and trauma‑informed environment where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin to experience relief.
I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
Hello, and welcome to this space. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already carrying so much. I offer a free phone consultation to give you space to ask questions and explore whether working together feels right. While I may not know exactly what you are facing, you may be feeling tired of struggling alone. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship provides a safe space that opens the door for healing. I invite you to contact me.
Hello, and welcome to this space. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already carrying so much. I offer a free phone consultation to give you space to ask questions and explore whether working together feels right. While I may not know exactly what you are facing, you may be feeling tired of struggling alone. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship provides a safe space that opens the door for healing. I invite you to contact me.
Hi and welcome to ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice. My name is Maria "Maaike" Lurinks Garcia, LCSW (69543). If you are looking for a therapist to assist in navigating life's challenges. Congratulations for taking the first step! I am passionate working with teens and adults, who are struggling with Mental Health issues, are looking for personal growth, or are you trying figure out some of life's challenges. At ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice I am dedicated to help you find the best version of yourself, using integrative and evidence-based treatment methods. It is my goal to help you find your personal strengths and build on them.
Hi and welcome to ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice. My name is Maria "Maaike" Lurinks Garcia, LCSW (69543). If you are looking for a therapist to assist in navigating life's challenges. Congratulations for taking the first step! I am passionate working with teens and adults, who are struggling with Mental Health issues, are looking for personal growth, or are you trying figure out some of life's challenges. At ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice I am dedicated to help you find the best version of yourself, using integrative and evidence-based treatment methods. It is my goal to help you find your personal strengths and build on them.
Does your life look like it's working from the outside: you're the capable, accomplished, person people rely on...yet inside it feels like you're constantly behind, ready to fall apart, or you're unsure if you're ever doing "enough"? Slowing down feels uncomfortable, & setting boundaries feels risky, yet constantly being on the go is taking its toll.
Especially as women, societal pressures can feel so heavy. Any early childhood trauma may have taught you that love depended on keeping the peace or staying productive. Those patterns can shape how we respond in the present, but if you're here, you might be ready for a change.
Does your life look like it's working from the outside: you're the capable, accomplished, person people rely on...yet inside it feels like you're constantly behind, ready to fall apart, or you're unsure if you're ever doing "enough"? Slowing down feels uncomfortable, & setting boundaries feels risky, yet constantly being on the go is taking its toll.
Especially as women, societal pressures can feel so heavy. Any early childhood trauma may have taught you that love depended on keeping the peace or staying productive. Those patterns can shape how we respond in the present, but if you're here, you might be ready for a change.
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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.
Do you feel out of control in your relationship to food? Has it become obsessive? Maybe your eating disorder helped you feel calm and in control at first- but now it feels like it is running your life. You’re stuck in a loop of obsessive thoughts and behaviors, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones, and wondering if healing is even possible. I know what it is like to be in that place. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep living this way. Together, we’ll work to reconnect you to your authentic self, your values, and build a life of meaning outside of your Eating Disorder.
Do you feel out of control in your relationship to food? Has it become obsessive? Maybe your eating disorder helped you feel calm and in control at first- but now it feels like it is running your life. You’re stuck in a loop of obsessive thoughts and behaviors, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones, and wondering if healing is even possible. I know what it is like to be in that place. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep living this way. Together, we’ll work to reconnect you to your authentic self, your values, and build a life of meaning outside of your Eating Disorder.
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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.