Body Image Therapists in Perry, FL
I want to hear your story and provide my support. Whether you landed here because of your emotions, experiences, or you’re living with chronic physical and/or mental health challenges, let's connect and work together on your wellbeing. For those breaking free from a narcissist or having relationship difficulties, I can provide tools and support to help you navigate a new chapter. I believe in the power of genuine human connection and welcome the opportunity to help you cope, heal, and thrive.
I want to hear your story and provide my support. Whether you landed here because of your emotions, experiences, or you’re living with chronic physical and/or mental health challenges, let's connect and work together on your wellbeing. For those breaking free from a narcissist or having relationship difficulties, I can provide tools and support to help you navigate a new chapter. I believe in the power of genuine human connection and welcome the opportunity to help you cope, heal, and thrive.
As a counselor, I bring a unique holistic approach to the practice, recognizing that each client has physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects interconnected with addressing the whole person in a compassionate, nonjudgmental space.
As a counselor, I bring a unique holistic approach to the practice, recognizing that each client has physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects interconnected with addressing the whole person in a compassionate, nonjudgmental space.
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Family Resources has been in business and serving clients for over a decade. During that time it has been our privilege to serve hundreds of individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide range of issues. Just as everyone needs a physician from time to time, everyone can also benefit from the help of a psychotherapist. It does not indicate weakness or poor spirituality. It simply means that one is suffering from an emotional or mental problem. Everyone grieves, stresses, and anyone can become depressed which is why we will provide services in a professional, confidential, and non-judgmental fashion.
Family Resources has been in business and serving clients for over a decade. During that time it has been our privilege to serve hundreds of individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide range of issues. Just as everyone needs a physician from time to time, everyone can also benefit from the help of a psychotherapist. It does not indicate weakness or poor spirituality. It simply means that one is suffering from an emotional or mental problem. Everyone grieves, stresses, and anyone can become depressed which is why we will provide services in a professional, confidential, and non-judgmental fashion.
Accepting New Clients Immediately! We understand how overwhelming it can feel to find the right therapist; but just by being here, you've already taken the first step. Let us help you with the rest! Struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Life can be overwhelming, but getting support shouldn’t be out of reach. We help take the guesswork out of finding the right therapist by matching you with a therapist that truly fits your needs, your personality, and your goals. Our team of therapists offer support for a wide range of concerns, and we're passionate about making sure you feel seen, supported, and safe in the process.
Accepting New Clients Immediately! We understand how overwhelming it can feel to find the right therapist; but just by being here, you've already taken the first step. Let us help you with the rest! Struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Life can be overwhelming, but getting support shouldn’t be out of reach. We help take the guesswork out of finding the right therapist by matching you with a therapist that truly fits your needs, your personality, and your goals. Our team of therapists offer support for a wide range of concerns, and we're passionate about making sure you feel seen, supported, and safe in the process.
I help people feel safe and supported enough to face what needs facing — so real, lasting transformation becomes possible. Whatever brings you here, you're welcome exactly as you are.
I approach mental health from a holistic and collaborative place — recognizing you as the expert of your own experience. I believe we heal by transforming our relationships: with others, and with ourselves. My goal is to help you get as close to the truth of your situation as possible.
Together we work on helping you gain clarity — arrived at safely and at your own pace; — this is where real, lasting change takes root.
I help people feel safe and supported enough to face what needs facing — so real, lasting transformation becomes possible. Whatever brings you here, you're welcome exactly as you are.
I approach mental health from a holistic and collaborative place — recognizing you as the expert of your own experience. I believe we heal by transforming our relationships: with others, and with ourselves. My goal is to help you get as close to the truth of your situation as possible.
Together we work on helping you gain clarity — arrived at safely and at your own pace; — this is where real, lasting change takes root.
Online Therapists
I specialize in working with clients who have eating disorders, body image and gender identity issues, OCD, phobias, BFRBs, and anxiety.
On the outside it looks like you have it all together, but inside you're engaged in a constant struggle for control. Your anxiety, OCD, and/or eating disorder has taken over your life. You find yourself in a constant loop of feeling worried, nervous, stressed and at times not good enough, thin enough, or smart enough. You’re stuck and unable to find the relief that you crave, so you try temporary fixes. Sometimes you disconnect and avoid people and your responsibilities, sometimes you binge, sometimes you purge, and sometimes you try to use anything that will distract your mind. You find, however, that your mind just wont turn off.
I specialize in working with clients who have eating disorders, body image and gender identity issues, OCD, phobias, BFRBs, and anxiety.
On the outside it looks like you have it all together, but inside you're engaged in a constant struggle for control. Your anxiety, OCD, and/or eating disorder has taken over your life. You find yourself in a constant loop of feeling worried, nervous, stressed and at times not good enough, thin enough, or smart enough. You’re stuck and unable to find the relief that you crave, so you try temporary fixes. Sometimes you disconnect and avoid people and your responsibilities, sometimes you binge, sometimes you purge, and sometimes you try to use anything that will distract your mind. You find, however, that your mind just wont turn off.
As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to create an emotionally safe space where you can pursue personal healing and self-discovery. Through our work, we will identify how the experiences you have had in your life have impacted who you are in this world and how you relate to others. We will explore the emotional, mental, and systemic barriers that get in the way of evolving into the person you'd ideally like to be, while simultaneously developing a deep respect and reverence for the various versions of you over time that were forced to be resilient through difficult and challenging circumstances.
As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to create an emotionally safe space where you can pursue personal healing and self-discovery. Through our work, we will identify how the experiences you have had in your life have impacted who you are in this world and how you relate to others. We will explore the emotional, mental, and systemic barriers that get in the way of evolving into the person you'd ideally like to be, while simultaneously developing a deep respect and reverence for the various versions of you over time that were forced to be resilient through difficult and challenging circumstances.
My specialty with individuals is working through blockages to loving yourself, family/relationship concerns, eating/ body image, identity exploration and development, and academic/career/professional stressors.
Life can be incredibly challenging. Feeling like we are alone in our experiences can make these times feel even more painful. I know the importance of feeling heard and seen, and knowing that you matter. Whether you are experiencing issues in relationships, a difficult personal journey, impacts from sociocultural systems, or just noticing that something isn't working for you anymore, I am here to listen. I want to provide a space where you feel understood, valued, and supported in healing and making meaningful change, however that looks for you.
My specialty with individuals is working through blockages to loving yourself, family/relationship concerns, eating/ body image, identity exploration and development, and academic/career/professional stressors.
Life can be incredibly challenging. Feeling like we are alone in our experiences can make these times feel even more painful. I know the importance of feeling heard and seen, and knowing that you matter. Whether you are experiencing issues in relationships, a difficult personal journey, impacts from sociocultural systems, or just noticing that something isn't working for you anymore, I am here to listen. I want to provide a space where you feel understood, valued, and supported in healing and making meaningful change, however that looks for you.
Claudia Krebs
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, EdS, NCC
5 Endorsed
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that every person has a unique story to tell. Life is full of challenges, but it’s through these challenges that we often discover our strength and resilience. I specialize in working with women and college students, recognizing the unique pressures and challenges that each of these groups may face. Whether you are navigating anxiety, stress, struggles with confidence/self-esteem, or simply trying to find your place in this fast-paced world, my goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore and reclaim your sense of self and build a path towards your vision of peace.
I believe that every person has a unique story to tell. Life is full of challenges, but it’s through these challenges that we often discover our strength and resilience. I specialize in working with women and college students, recognizing the unique pressures and challenges that each of these groups may face. Whether you are navigating anxiety, stress, struggles with confidence/self-esteem, or simply trying to find your place in this fast-paced world, my goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore and reclaim your sense of self and build a path towards your vision of peace.
My practice is currently accepting new clients and couples!
I believe that everyone deserves the chance to be heard, accepted, and believed no matter what issues or struggles you are currently facing. In addition, I believe that our life experiences can shape who we are and can influence how we react to certain situations. And by examining and processing these experiences we can better understand ourselves and our behaviors. I provide a non-judgmental and safe space for you to navigate areas in your life that you want to accept or see change, at a pace that feels right for you.
My practice is currently accepting new clients and couples!
I believe that everyone deserves the chance to be heard, accepted, and believed no matter what issues or struggles you are currently facing. In addition, I believe that our life experiences can shape who we are and can influence how we react to certain situations. And by examining and processing these experiences we can better understand ourselves and our behaviors. I provide a non-judgmental and safe space for you to navigate areas in your life that you want to accept or see change, at a pace that feels right for you.
You deserve a therapist who gets you. Someone who won’t blink when you talk about your OCD spirals, your queer joy (or grief), your trauma, or your kink identity. Whether you’re exploring gender euphoria, ethical non-monogamy, or just trying to feel more grounded—I'm here to walk with you, not ahead of you.
I’m a queer-, kink-, and poly-affirming therapist who believes in therapy that’s real and collaborative. I particularly enjoy working with those healing from relational and religious trauma and OCD. You don’t have to tone yourself down here- bring your full self, nerdy hyper-fixations included.
You deserve a therapist who gets you. Someone who won’t blink when you talk about your OCD spirals, your queer joy (or grief), your trauma, or your kink identity. Whether you’re exploring gender euphoria, ethical non-monogamy, or just trying to feel more grounded—I'm here to walk with you, not ahead of you.
I’m a queer-, kink-, and poly-affirming therapist who believes in therapy that’s real and collaborative. I particularly enjoy working with those healing from relational and religious trauma and OCD. You don’t have to tone yourself down here- bring your full self, nerdy hyper-fixations included.
I am a deep heart healer. Clients come to me to support in clearing and transforming the parts of them which are deeply wounded. I work with clients from an intuitive and trauma-informed perspective. My work extends beyond the mental and emotional into the energetic and spiritual realms. I believe we all carry trauma whether it is collective, individual, or ancestral.
I am a deep heart healer. Clients come to me to support in clearing and transforming the parts of them which are deeply wounded. I work with clients from an intuitive and trauma-informed perspective. My work extends beyond the mental and emotional into the energetic and spiritual realms. I believe we all carry trauma whether it is collective, individual, or ancestral.
Are you at a turning point in your life, looking for change but not sure what to do? Frustrated with behavior that seems to be counterproductive? Haunted by past events, nightmares or anxiety? You can't get your ducks in a row if they are all in the closet; therapy is a good way to get them out of the pen and headed in the right direction. “More Joy” is my motto, in life and in counseling; I know a lot about people in general, you are the expert on yourself and I'd love to work together to change whatever needs changing.
Are you at a turning point in your life, looking for change but not sure what to do? Frustrated with behavior that seems to be counterproductive? Haunted by past events, nightmares or anxiety? You can't get your ducks in a row if they are all in the closet; therapy is a good way to get them out of the pen and headed in the right direction. “More Joy” is my motto, in life and in counseling; I know a lot about people in general, you are the expert on yourself and I'd love to work together to change whatever needs changing.
The Arise Wellness team is as diverse as the community we serve because we believe the best therapy relationships are rooted in genuine understanding and real connection. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are someone who would like to try a different approach, we are here to support you. Check out our website arseignv.com, or give us a call or text at 352-513-8551.
The Arise Wellness team is as diverse as the community we serve because we believe the best therapy relationships are rooted in genuine understanding and real connection. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are someone who would like to try a different approach, we are here to support you. Check out our website arseignv.com, or give us a call or text at 352-513-8551.
Does your heart beat too fast at unexpected times? Is there a whirlwind of emotion that you can't quite grasp? Does it feel like your struggling to survive? Many of us have been taught to "keep on" no matter what adversity we've experienced and often without the help we need. Are you attempting to navigate a world that doesn't make sense or align with your values? Are you caring for everyone else before you can get to your own needs? These experiences can cause anxiety, depression, irritability and even justified anger. I can help you process your experience(s), cope with your sadness, and find healing from trauma. Joy is possible.
Does your heart beat too fast at unexpected times? Is there a whirlwind of emotion that you can't quite grasp? Does it feel like your struggling to survive? Many of us have been taught to "keep on" no matter what adversity we've experienced and often without the help we need. Are you attempting to navigate a world that doesn't make sense or align with your values? Are you caring for everyone else before you can get to your own needs? These experiences can cause anxiety, depression, irritability and even justified anger. I can help you process your experience(s), cope with your sadness, and find healing from trauma. Joy is possible.
I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a place to feel heard, I am here to walk alongside you.
I work best with individuals who are open to growth and ready to take meaningful steps toward change—even if they’re unsure where to begin. Our work will be collaborative, intentional, and centered around your goals and priorities.
I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a place to feel heard, I am here to walk alongside you.
I work best with individuals who are open to growth and ready to take meaningful steps toward change—even if they’re unsure where to begin. Our work will be collaborative, intentional, and centered around your goals and priorities.
Jaclyne Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, EMDR tr, EDIT 3
3 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32601
Hello and welcome! My name is Jackie and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Vice President of Arena Counseling and Wellness. At Arena, we prioritize providing high-quality services tailored to your unique needs. I believe that our most disrupting behaviors and emotions are actually survival mechanisms that we have developed to deal with emotional pain. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can acknowledge and tolerate the intolerable, fostering insight and self-compassion to regain control of their lives and narratives.
Hello and welcome! My name is Jackie and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Vice President of Arena Counseling and Wellness. At Arena, we prioritize providing high-quality services tailored to your unique needs. I believe that our most disrupting behaviors and emotions are actually survival mechanisms that we have developed to deal with emotional pain. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can acknowledge and tolerate the intolerable, fostering insight and self-compassion to regain control of their lives and narratives.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or OCD, navigating the weight of past traumas, or simply trying to make sense of life’s pressures — you’re not alone, and you don’t have to face it alone.
In our work together, I’ll offer a warm, collaborative, and affirming space where your voice is heard and your experiences are honored. I believe that you already carry wisdom, resilience, and strength — my role is to help you reconnect with those parts of yourself and build on them.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or OCD, navigating the weight of past traumas, or simply trying to make sense of life’s pressures — you’re not alone, and you don’t have to face it alone.
In our work together, I’ll offer a warm, collaborative, and affirming space where your voice is heard and your experiences are honored. I believe that you already carry wisdom, resilience, and strength — my role is to help you reconnect with those parts of yourself and build on them.
I enjoy working with clients who have experienced trauma as they begin navigating reprocessing of those trigger points. I also enjoy working with clients who identify as, or have been diagnosed, neurodivergent as they learn to be authentic to themselves and to navigate the world around them. I hold a special place for grief clients as they navigate their new lives without their loved one. I am open and affirming to all gender identities, sexual orientations, lifestyle choices and more. I am excited to work with people who are ready to begin walking their healing journey.
I enjoy working with clients who have experienced trauma as they begin navigating reprocessing of those trigger points. I also enjoy working with clients who identify as, or have been diagnosed, neurodivergent as they learn to be authentic to themselves and to navigate the world around them. I hold a special place for grief clients as they navigate their new lives without their loved one. I am open and affirming to all gender identities, sexual orientations, lifestyle choices and more. I am excited to work with people who are ready to begin walking their healing journey.
I’m here. Truly, fully here.
For the messy stories, the nonlinear paths, the parts of you that don’t quite fit into neat little boxes… the ones that feel too much, too strange, too tender, too loud. You don’t have to edit yourself with me.
If you’re artsy, a little odd (or a lot), neurospicy, spiritually curious, or someone who finds comfort in tarot spreads, moon phases, or the quiet magic of intuition… you’re in the right place. LGBTQ+ folks, especially, this space is for you.
Think of me less like a guide standing in front of you and more like someone sitting beside you, holding the map while you remember how to read it.
I’m here. Truly, fully here.
For the messy stories, the nonlinear paths, the parts of you that don’t quite fit into neat little boxes… the ones that feel too much, too strange, too tender, too loud. You don’t have to edit yourself with me.
If you’re artsy, a little odd (or a lot), neurospicy, spiritually curious, or someone who finds comfort in tarot spreads, moon phases, or the quiet magic of intuition… you’re in the right place. LGBTQ+ folks, especially, this space is for you.
Think of me less like a guide standing in front of you and more like someone sitting beside you, holding the map while you remember how to read it.
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.