Body Image Therapists in Idyllwild, CA
Most of us are not born knowing how to navigate relationships, understand and manage our emotions or process our traumas. Many things throughout our life influence us and how we react and behave in different situations, however that doesn’t mean we can’t grow and develop as individuals. My goal is to help clients become confident in who they are through discovering their own self-worth and practicing self-compassion. We can work together to create a space where you can find the tools and support you are looking for during this period of your life.
Most of us are not born knowing how to navigate relationships, understand and manage our emotions or process our traumas. Many things throughout our life influence us and how we react and behave in different situations, however that doesn’t mean we can’t grow and develop as individuals. My goal is to help clients become confident in who they are through discovering their own self-worth and practicing self-compassion. We can work together to create a space where you can find the tools and support you are looking for during this period of your life.
You have questions about yourself that seem more pressing after watching a video in which you heard the speaker share your own experiences navigating your sexuality or gender expression through their words. The realizations about who you are and what you want have brought levels of self-doubt about how to show up in your current relationships; platonic, coworker, familial or romantic. How do you now identify, how do you express that identity? You continue to struggle with the need to love/accept yourself exactly as you are and with what the social consequences may be should you choose to express that part of yourself openly.
You have questions about yourself that seem more pressing after watching a video in which you heard the speaker share your own experiences navigating your sexuality or gender expression through their words. The realizations about who you are and what you want have brought levels of self-doubt about how to show up in your current relationships; platonic, coworker, familial or romantic. How do you now identify, how do you express that identity? You continue to struggle with the need to love/accept yourself exactly as you are and with what the social consequences may be should you choose to express that part of yourself openly.
At A Human Sanctuary, we are dedicated to cultivating the tools and practices required for healing and growth after trauma. We blend the science of the nervous system, the creativity of the arts, and the wisdom of nature to guide people in reconnecting to their inherent wholeness and resiliency. We meet each person with true curiosity, openness, and authentic compassion. Our mission is to be a safe place for people seeking refuge, healing, and personal transformation. We specialize in supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed about the future or struggling to adapt to the rapid changes unfolding in the world.
At A Human Sanctuary, we are dedicated to cultivating the tools and practices required for healing and growth after trauma. We blend the science of the nervous system, the creativity of the arts, and the wisdom of nature to guide people in reconnecting to their inherent wholeness and resiliency. We meet each person with true curiosity, openness, and authentic compassion. Our mission is to be a safe place for people seeking refuge, healing, and personal transformation. We specialize in supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed about the future or struggling to adapt to the rapid changes unfolding in the world.
As a dedicated child and adolescent therapist, I believe that healing and self-discovery happen through experience, not just conversation. In my practice, I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where young minds can explore their emotions and thoughts through various expressive modalities. Utilizing techniques such as drawing, role play, pantomime, storytelling, play therapy, movements, dance, poetry, and music, I help children and adolescents engage with their inner world in a way that feels natural and supportive.
As a dedicated child and adolescent therapist, I believe that healing and self-discovery happen through experience, not just conversation. In my practice, I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where young minds can explore their emotions and thoughts through various expressive modalities. Utilizing techniques such as drawing, role play, pantomime, storytelling, play therapy, movements, dance, poetry, and music, I help children and adolescents engage with their inner world in a way that feels natural and supportive.
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Let's talk if obsessive, poor body image, eating disorders & disordered eating are holding you back from living a full, content life.
Discussing your relationship with food, eating behaviors and body are extremely private and sensitive topics and can leave you feeling especially vulnerable. I offer a sensitive and gentle space to share and heal. As needed, I work with a trusted treatment team including registered dietitians who also specialize in eating disorders/disordered eating.
Let's talk if obsessive, poor body image, eating disorders & disordered eating are holding you back from living a full, content life.
Discussing your relationship with food, eating behaviors and body are extremely private and sensitive topics and can leave you feeling especially vulnerable. I offer a sensitive and gentle space to share and heal. As needed, I work with a trusted treatment team including registered dietitians who also specialize in eating disorders/disordered eating.
Do you want to be authentically you? Do you feel misunderstood, like you are constantly second guessing your decisions, pressure from others on how to ‘act,’ feel unheard, or like you are masking your feelings by putting on your familiar smile? Do you compare your life to those around you because ‘they’ seem to have it all together? Society paints a picture of the perfect person, family, grades, relationship, job, body, etc., Do any of the following phrases sound familiar, “You need to get over it,” “I’ve dealt with that, and I’m great,” “That is not something you need to be depressed about?” We've heard it all haven't we?
Do you want to be authentically you? Do you feel misunderstood, like you are constantly second guessing your decisions, pressure from others on how to ‘act,’ feel unheard, or like you are masking your feelings by putting on your familiar smile? Do you compare your life to those around you because ‘they’ seem to have it all together? Society paints a picture of the perfect person, family, grades, relationship, job, body, etc., Do any of the following phrases sound familiar, “You need to get over it,” “I’ve dealt with that, and I’m great,” “That is not something you need to be depressed about?” We've heard it all haven't we?
Talk therapy isn't enough and you're having a tough time containing your feelings, thoughts, urges and physical sensations. It’s spilling out into your personal and professional relationships and moving you further away from the life you imagined. Panic, grief and shame have you holding back, making it impossible to risk or rest. You are willing to work, just don't know where to start. You're realizing you need experienced support to not only heal and accept your tender parts, but also real tools you can put into action to self-regulate, transform and be able to grow through this! You want to get better and you will.
Talk therapy isn't enough and you're having a tough time containing your feelings, thoughts, urges and physical sensations. It’s spilling out into your personal and professional relationships and moving you further away from the life you imagined. Panic, grief and shame have you holding back, making it impossible to risk or rest. You are willing to work, just don't know where to start. You're realizing you need experienced support to not only heal and accept your tender parts, but also real tools you can put into action to self-regulate, transform and be able to grow through this! You want to get better and you will.
You may be feeling stuck in your relationships, career, or sense of self, struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, burnout, or a major life transition. You want clarity, confidence, and deeper connection but aren’t sure how to get there. You’re ready to break old patterns, heal past wounds, and live more aligned with who you are. Therapy with me is a place to explore, reflect, and grow with compassionate, direct support tailored to your goals.
You may be feeling stuck in your relationships, career, or sense of self, struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, burnout, or a major life transition. You want clarity, confidence, and deeper connection but aren’t sure how to get there. You’re ready to break old patterns, heal past wounds, and live more aligned with who you are. Therapy with me is a place to explore, reflect, and grow with compassionate, direct support tailored to your goals.
I believe one of the most important aspects of therapy is working with someone who truly understands—someone who has been there and can genuinely relate. I specialize in mental health and addiction, bringing both personal insight and professional experience to the work I do.
We all deserve a space where we feel supported and connected. One of my favorite reminders is, “progress, not perfection.” Healing isn’t about getting everything right—it’s about showing up each day and taking steps forward, no matter how small. If you’re ready to begin that process, I invite you to reach out. I look forward to connecting with you.
I believe one of the most important aspects of therapy is working with someone who truly understands—someone who has been there and can genuinely relate. I specialize in mental health and addiction, bringing both personal insight and professional experience to the work I do.
We all deserve a space where we feel supported and connected. One of my favorite reminders is, “progress, not perfection.” Healing isn’t about getting everything right—it’s about showing up each day and taking steps forward, no matter how small. If you’re ready to begin that process, I invite you to reach out. I look forward to connecting with you.
InnerSol Therapy - Trauma-Depression-Anxiety
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, PPSC
Temecula, CA 92592
You work hard, you try to do the right thing, and yet somehow it never feels like enough. You’re constantly putting other people’s needs before your own—at work, at home, in your relationships—and it’s left you feeling anxious, drained, and disconnected from yourself.
Maybe you’re a new mom, silently struggling while trying to hold everything together. Or a high-achieving professional who looks like they’ve got it all figured out, but inside, you feel like you’re barely keeping it together. Or maybe you keep finding yourself in one-sided relationships—giving more than you get, hoping they’ll change.
You work hard, you try to do the right thing, and yet somehow it never feels like enough. You’re constantly putting other people’s needs before your own—at work, at home, in your relationships—and it’s left you feeling anxious, drained, and disconnected from yourself.
Maybe you’re a new mom, silently struggling while trying to hold everything together. Or a high-achieving professional who looks like they’ve got it all figured out, but inside, you feel like you’re barely keeping it together. Or maybe you keep finding yourself in one-sided relationships—giving more than you get, hoping they’ll change.
What in the world is going on?! No one ever told us how difficult life can actually be. It seems like some days we feel fine, normal, good even, then the next we are knocked over by the feeling that we are at the precipice of world war, preparing for battle. Nothing feels “normal.”
This may be the time in your life that reaching out, building safety with a therapist, and having the space to process /everything/ is the best possible next step. It is okay to need help. Therapy can be the door to understanding, emotional freedom, and self-acceptance.
No one should have to do this alone. Connection is the foundation of liberation.
What in the world is going on?! No one ever told us how difficult life can actually be. It seems like some days we feel fine, normal, good even, then the next we are knocked over by the feeling that we are at the precipice of world war, preparing for battle. Nothing feels “normal.”
This may be the time in your life that reaching out, building safety with a therapist, and having the space to process /everything/ is the best possible next step. It is okay to need help. Therapy can be the door to understanding, emotional freedom, and self-acceptance.
No one should have to do this alone. Connection is the foundation of liberation.
Making this call, or looking for a therapist in general can be a scary thing. Some people have never been to counseling and don't know what to expect. Others have had negative experiences with people they've confided in the past that make them hesitant to put themselves out there again. I am here to make it as easy for you as possible. I will walk you through the process, and answer any questions along the way. I know that trust is earned, and our relationship should be one of high trust, and I'm ready to earn yours. I believe every person is different and deserves individualized counseling based on their own personal needs.
Making this call, or looking for a therapist in general can be a scary thing. Some people have never been to counseling and don't know what to expect. Others have had negative experiences with people they've confided in the past that make them hesitant to put themselves out there again. I am here to make it as easy for you as possible. I will walk you through the process, and answer any questions along the way. I know that trust is earned, and our relationship should be one of high trust, and I'm ready to earn yours. I believe every person is different and deserves individualized counseling based on their own personal needs.
I am Hana Hawthorne, a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I understand the unique and diverse experiences that people go through, and I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and self-discovery. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space for healing and growth. I am here to help you navigate life's complexities and achieve your mental health and well-being goals. Whether you are dealing with racial identity concerns, women’s issues, trauma, or any other life challenge, I am here to provide a safe and empathetic space for you to heal, grow, and thrive.
I am Hana Hawthorne, a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I understand the unique and diverse experiences that people go through, and I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and self-discovery. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space for healing and growth. I am here to help you navigate life's complexities and achieve your mental health and well-being goals. Whether you are dealing with racial identity concerns, women’s issues, trauma, or any other life challenge, I am here to provide a safe and empathetic space for you to heal, grow, and thrive.
Our ideal client is someone doing their best while carrying anxiety, ADHD, trauma, identity stress, or relationship challenges. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsupported in traditional systems and are looking for care that actually fits their lived experience. They want relief, stability, and a therapeutic space where they feel safe, affirmed, and not judged. Their goals include building emotional regulation, improving relationships, healing past pain, and feeling more grounded, confident, and connected.
Our ideal client is someone doing their best while carrying anxiety, ADHD, trauma, identity stress, or relationship challenges. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsupported in traditional systems and are looking for care that actually fits their lived experience. They want relief, stability, and a therapeutic space where they feel safe, affirmed, and not judged. Their goals include building emotional regulation, improving relationships, healing past pain, and feeling more grounded, confident, and connected.
Accepting new clients as of June 2026! Postpartum and pregnant clients career/life burnout, recovering from emotionally immature parents, and grief are areas I specialize in. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where to start in therapy? My clients often say they feel seen for the first time when starting therapy with me. I help you get clarity and you are not alone. We'll work through past traumas and you will find healing. Therapy is collaborative. Therapy can help you reset and process. Clients I work with, want support to create a meaningful and engaging life. I also support those in media and entertainment.
Accepting new clients as of June 2026! Postpartum and pregnant clients career/life burnout, recovering from emotionally immature parents, and grief are areas I specialize in. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where to start in therapy? My clients often say they feel seen for the first time when starting therapy with me. I help you get clarity and you are not alone. We'll work through past traumas and you will find healing. Therapy is collaborative. Therapy can help you reset and process. Clients I work with, want support to create a meaningful and engaging life. I also support those in media and entertainment.
Seeking help can feel overwhelming-but you don't have to walk through this season alone. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, family stress, parenting struggles, or your own inner battles, therapy is a safe space to find hope and healing. My role is to walk beside you with empathy, honesty, and genuine care as we work toward the life and relationships you desire.
I specialize in helping couples rebuild connection, deepen trust, and rediscover what drew them together. I also love supporting parents and families, guiding them toward communication that nurtures rather than divides. With teens and young adults, I focus
Seeking help can feel overwhelming-but you don't have to walk through this season alone. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, family stress, parenting struggles, or your own inner battles, therapy is a safe space to find hope and healing. My role is to walk beside you with empathy, honesty, and genuine care as we work toward the life and relationships you desire.
I specialize in helping couples rebuild connection, deepen trust, and rediscover what drew them together. I also love supporting parents and families, guiding them toward communication that nurtures rather than divides. With teens and young adults, I focus
Hi! My name is Paula, and I'm glad you're here. The feedback I receive most from clients is that working with me is transformative, grounding, and more fun than they thought it would be. I've helped hundreds of folks achieve new levels of peace, freedom, self-trust and sanity. For many years now, I have worked with clients who come in with depression, anxiety, self-doubt, grief, relationship strife, LGBTQ+ experiences, body hatred and food issues. Perhaps you're struggling with the despair that comes from living in the world in 2026! Our work together will be authentic, powerful and deeply reparative.
Hi! My name is Paula, and I'm glad you're here. The feedback I receive most from clients is that working with me is transformative, grounding, and more fun than they thought it would be. I've helped hundreds of folks achieve new levels of peace, freedom, self-trust and sanity. For many years now, I have worked with clients who come in with depression, anxiety, self-doubt, grief, relationship strife, LGBTQ+ experiences, body hatred and food issues. Perhaps you're struggling with the despair that comes from living in the world in 2026! Our work together will be authentic, powerful and deeply reparative.
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.
I invite you to consider a life with self-compassion, self-acceptance, self-love, and self-worth. Although, at this time this might be hard to envision alone. Therapy with a calm, caring, and compassionate person can help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I strive to connect the body and the mind to help create a sense of wellbeing and connection with oneself. I offer a safe space to feel, explore, and grow.
I invite you to consider a life with self-compassion, self-acceptance, self-love, and self-worth. Although, at this time this might be hard to envision alone. Therapy with a calm, caring, and compassionate person can help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I strive to connect the body and the mind to help create a sense of wellbeing and connection with oneself. I offer a safe space to feel, explore, and grow.
My approach to healing is through connection. Meeting people where they are and validating our shared human experience. Together, we will work hard to improve your life in a safe, nurturing environment. I use insight along with EMDR and humanistic approaches in order to help people find their hidden potential and to heal. I will accompany you on your journey to self-discovery.
My approach to healing is through connection. Meeting people where they are and validating our shared human experience. Together, we will work hard to improve your life in a safe, nurturing environment. I use insight along with EMDR and humanistic approaches in order to help people find their hidden potential and to heal. I will accompany you on your journey to self-discovery.
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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.