Body Image Therapists in Richmond, IN
If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, feel overwhelmed, or just want to talk something through, counseling might be helpful for you. Counseling can help improve self-esteem, develop skills to manage depression and anxiety better, and help to process significant events in our lives. Counseling can help with problems both big and small and can help to develop perspectives or new ways of thinking about things. Give me a call to see if you think counseling will help you.
If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, feel overwhelmed, or just want to talk something through, counseling might be helpful for you. Counseling can help improve self-esteem, develop skills to manage depression and anxiety better, and help to process significant events in our lives. Counseling can help with problems both big and small and can help to develop perspectives or new ways of thinking about things. Give me a call to see if you think counseling will help you.
Hello, I'm Shelley (she/her).I am independently licensed in Indiana, Kentucky, Colorado and Ohio. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with both adult and adolescent clients in community mental health and private practice settings. My approach to therapy is rooted in a feminist, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and harm reduction perspective. I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship, believing it to be vital to the process of change.
Hello, I'm Shelley (she/her).I am independently licensed in Indiana, Kentucky, Colorado and Ohio. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with both adult and adolescent clients in community mental health and private practice settings. My approach to therapy is rooted in a feminist, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and harm reduction perspective. I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship, believing it to be vital to the process of change.
I'm passionate about serving communities of people who have been underserved, and possibly harmed, by the fields of counseling and psychology in the past including: the LGBTQ+ population, those with non-traditional relationship structures such as polyamory, the kink community, and neurodivergent individuals. I strive to make therapy a comfortable and safe environment for people of all cultures, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. I am trauma-informed, sex and kink- positive, and body-neutral. I value social justice and hold anti-racist, disability-informed, feminist values, that I carry through my work.
I'm passionate about serving communities of people who have been underserved, and possibly harmed, by the fields of counseling and psychology in the past including: the LGBTQ+ population, those with non-traditional relationship structures such as polyamory, the kink community, and neurodivergent individuals. I strive to make therapy a comfortable and safe environment for people of all cultures, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. I am trauma-informed, sex and kink- positive, and body-neutral. I value social justice and hold anti-racist, disability-informed, feminist values, that I carry through my work.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by constant stress, your child’s behavior, or the pressure of holding everything together, you’re not alone.
I work with children ages 2–12, parents & caregivers, young adults, and professionals who are dealing with anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and challenging behaviors like tantrums and defiance.
Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure what to try next. My work focuses on helping you move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to feeling confident, equipped, and in control.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by constant stress, your child’s behavior, or the pressure of holding everything together, you’re not alone.
I work with children ages 2–12, parents & caregivers, young adults, and professionals who are dealing with anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and challenging behaviors like tantrums and defiance.
Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure what to try next. My work focuses on helping you move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to feeling confident, equipped, and in control.
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I’m passionate in working with women who suffer with mood or anxiety disorders, have trauma, relationship issues, and/or need help transitioning to a more authentic & harmonious lifestyle. We'll create a warm, positive space that is relaxed while also professional. From there, we co-create a roadmap to address your therapy needs. Together, we will discover your self-identity and core beliefs. We’ll explore new coping skills and new narratives as we move through therapy. We use thought, feeling and somatic interventions to treat your whole person. Also, I lead groups for chronic illness. Let's walk your healing journey together!
I’m passionate in working with women who suffer with mood or anxiety disorders, have trauma, relationship issues, and/or need help transitioning to a more authentic & harmonious lifestyle. We'll create a warm, positive space that is relaxed while also professional. From there, we co-create a roadmap to address your therapy needs. Together, we will discover your self-identity and core beliefs. We’ll explore new coping skills and new narratives as we move through therapy. We use thought, feeling and somatic interventions to treat your whole person. Also, I lead groups for chronic illness. Let's walk your healing journey together!
PEACE... What does that look like to you? Doyou ever feel this? When you wake up every day and find yourself unmotivated and unable to get out of bed, unable to breathe for fear of what the day brings your way, emotionally numb or so anxious that you can not even think straight. I want you to know that you do not have to do this journey you call life alone. No problem is too little or big to tackle. Let me help you carry some of your burdens and teach you ways to be the best you. The better you! I can be a safe place for you to find peace when you do not know where to turn next. It is finding peace despite the chaos around you!
PEACE... What does that look like to you? Doyou ever feel this? When you wake up every day and find yourself unmotivated and unable to get out of bed, unable to breathe for fear of what the day brings your way, emotionally numb or so anxious that you can not even think straight. I want you to know that you do not have to do this journey you call life alone. No problem is too little or big to tackle. Let me help you carry some of your burdens and teach you ways to be the best you. The better you! I can be a safe place for you to find peace when you do not know where to turn next. It is finding peace despite the chaos around you!
It has been my life’s joy and work to walk alongside people of all ages who for whatever reason have found themselves in the trenches. In my career as a counselor I have seen children heal from trauma, teenagers gain confidence through challenges, people who feel hopeless find new meaning and purpose in their lives and everything else in between. No matter what you may be facing, it is my belief and experience that each of us have more capacity for hope, healing and lasting change than we may yet realize.
It has been my life’s joy and work to walk alongside people of all ages who for whatever reason have found themselves in the trenches. In my career as a counselor I have seen children heal from trauma, teenagers gain confidence through challenges, people who feel hopeless find new meaning and purpose in their lives and everything else in between. No matter what you may be facing, it is my belief and experience that each of us have more capacity for hope, healing and lasting change than we may yet realize.
I believe that beginning therapy is a brave and meaningful step toward healing. I’m honored to support individuals, children, families, and couples as they navigate challenges and move toward growth.
My approach is grounded in a humanistic perspective, creating a compassionate space where your story is valued and you can explore your emotions without judgment. Wherever you are in your journey, I’m here to meet you with warmth, respect, and support. Healing takes courage, and you don’t have to do it alone. I am a ADHD trained, I have advanced training in treating ADHD helping clients manage emotional and behavioral challenges.
I believe that beginning therapy is a brave and meaningful step toward healing. I’m honored to support individuals, children, families, and couples as they navigate challenges and move toward growth.
My approach is grounded in a humanistic perspective, creating a compassionate space where your story is valued and you can explore your emotions without judgment. Wherever you are in your journey, I’m here to meet you with warmth, respect, and support. Healing takes courage, and you don’t have to do it alone. I am a ADHD trained, I have advanced training in treating ADHD helping clients manage emotional and behavioral challenges.
Are you overwhelmed, exhausted, and can’t remember the last time you felt good? Maybe it seems like the treadmill of life never stops and you feel like you are always one second from falling off. You want to feel good in life. You want, desperately, to be present for the people you love and, even, maybe, for yourself.
I am passionate about helping people move from pain, tension, and chaos into integration, wholeness, and freedom. I work with teens and adults to help them make sense of their experiences of pain, release the burdens that have been weighing them down, and find more joy.
Are you overwhelmed, exhausted, and can’t remember the last time you felt good? Maybe it seems like the treadmill of life never stops and you feel like you are always one second from falling off. You want to feel good in life. You want, desperately, to be present for the people you love and, even, maybe, for yourself.
I am passionate about helping people move from pain, tension, and chaos into integration, wholeness, and freedom. I work with teens and adults to help them make sense of their experiences of pain, release the burdens that have been weighing them down, and find more joy.
Greetings, and congratulations on taking your first step to a happier, healthier you. You've probably read several therapist profiles by this point, and you're looking for something unique. What I hope to offer you is a sincere and unapologetic approach to therapy and testing that is inclusive and culturally informed. My clients trust that I will provide them with an unbiased, supportive lens through which they guide their own healing process, while still providing a space that can be relaxing and fun on the days you need it. You are not alone in this. I am open and honest with my clients to ensure them I am human, too.
Greetings, and congratulations on taking your first step to a happier, healthier you. You've probably read several therapist profiles by this point, and you're looking for something unique. What I hope to offer you is a sincere and unapologetic approach to therapy and testing that is inclusive and culturally informed. My clients trust that I will provide them with an unbiased, supportive lens through which they guide their own healing process, while still providing a space that can be relaxing and fun on the days you need it. You are not alone in this. I am open and honest with my clients to ensure them I am human, too.
Online Therapists
Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming and exhausting, How do you know this therapist is for you? Maybe therapy hasn't worked before. What makes this time any different? We are dedicated to finding you the right therapist. Have a video consult with us for free to see if we are the right fit. Therapy can help you identify what the block is that keeps you from applying what you logically know to your emotional understanding. Let us help. We accept Anthem, Optum, Cigna, and Aetna. Telehealth offered in Colorado also. We also offer clinical supervision. Our clinical supervisor is a highly experienced LMHC and LPC.
Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming and exhausting, How do you know this therapist is for you? Maybe therapy hasn't worked before. What makes this time any different? We are dedicated to finding you the right therapist. Have a video consult with us for free to see if we are the right fit. Therapy can help you identify what the block is that keeps you from applying what you logically know to your emotional understanding. Let us help. We accept Anthem, Optum, Cigna, and Aetna. Telehealth offered in Colorado also. We also offer clinical supervision. Our clinical supervisor is a highly experienced LMHC and LPC.
Kiera, staff therapist at Compassionate Living Now, is committed to building trusting, collaborative and genuine relationships with adults and younger adults, and enjoys supporting individuals in identifying strengths to cope with life's transitions and challenges. She strives to bring an intersectional understanding of power, privilege, and oppression, and the impact they can have on the lives of individuals.
Kiera, staff therapist at Compassionate Living Now, is committed to building trusting, collaborative and genuine relationships with adults and younger adults, and enjoys supporting individuals in identifying strengths to cope with life's transitions and challenges. She strives to bring an intersectional understanding of power, privilege, and oppression, and the impact they can have on the lives of individuals.
Many of us are in relationships, but very few of us know how to navigate conflict effectively. This could be anything from managing household tasks to navigating jealousy in polyamory. Even if the conflict passes, the feelings can linger and resentment might build if the issue isn't repaired.
I have guided clients through the issues above and more through my practical approach to communication skills and conflict resolution. My clients receive direct intervention in-session, but also receive materials to use outside of therapy. My goal is to empower clients to be equipped, whether they work with me for one session or five years.
Many of us are in relationships, but very few of us know how to navigate conflict effectively. This could be anything from managing household tasks to navigating jealousy in polyamory. Even if the conflict passes, the feelings can linger and resentment might build if the issue isn't repaired.
I have guided clients through the issues above and more through my practical approach to communication skills and conflict resolution. My clients receive direct intervention in-session, but also receive materials to use outside of therapy. My goal is to empower clients to be equipped, whether they work with me for one session or five years.
I specialize in working with and am passionate about supporting folks navigating sexuality, gender identity, fat acceptance, anxiety/depression and addiction.
Hi there! My name is Sam, and I know all too well how daunting it can be to find support — let me start by saying I am so happy you’re here. As a queer therapist, I understand firsthand the importance of creating a safe, affirming space and I aim to ensure your growth is priority number one. My therapeutic approach is grounded in allowing you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors with support, empathy and direction. My hope in working with you is that you’ll walk away from our sessions feeling seen and heard, with tools to help navigate the challenges of life.
I specialize in working with and am passionate about supporting folks navigating sexuality, gender identity, fat acceptance, anxiety/depression and addiction.
Hi there! My name is Sam, and I know all too well how daunting it can be to find support — let me start by saying I am so happy you’re here. As a queer therapist, I understand firsthand the importance of creating a safe, affirming space and I aim to ensure your growth is priority number one. My therapeutic approach is grounded in allowing you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors with support, empathy and direction. My hope in working with you is that you’ll walk away from our sessions feeling seen and heard, with tools to help navigate the challenges of life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns that keep you from enjoying life, or carrying the weight of trauma that just won’t let up?
You don’t have to navigate this alone. I work with adults and teens who are ready to uncover what’s been holding them back, build practical coping skills, and create real, lasting change. My approach blends empathy with evidence-based strategies so you feel supported and empowered throughout the process.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma responses, or chronic pain/illness issues, therapy should feel like a partnership - a place where your experience matters.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns that keep you from enjoying life, or carrying the weight of trauma that just won’t let up?
You don’t have to navigate this alone. I work with adults and teens who are ready to uncover what’s been holding them back, build practical coping skills, and create real, lasting change. My approach blends empathy with evidence-based strategies so you feel supported and empowered throughout the process.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma responses, or chronic pain/illness issues, therapy should feel like a partnership - a place where your experience matters.
Not only can life feel overwhelming, life is overwhelming. As individuals, we are making our way through life for the first time, and I want to reassure you that even though it may not feel okay right now, it will be okay. As a compassionate individual and therapist, I am here to meet you exactly where you are, without judgment, and without pressure. I take a nervous system approach with trauma therapies to aid in empowering you and your journey. Together we can figure out what it means to explore your own personal path to growth and healing so you can move from surviving, to thriving.
Not only can life feel overwhelming, life is overwhelming. As individuals, we are making our way through life for the first time, and I want to reassure you that even though it may not feel okay right now, it will be okay. As a compassionate individual and therapist, I am here to meet you exactly where you are, without judgment, and without pressure. I take a nervous system approach with trauma therapies to aid in empowering you and your journey. Together we can figure out what it means to explore your own personal path to growth and healing so you can move from surviving, to thriving.
Welcome Beautiful People! You are so welcome here. My name is Natalie and I specialize in somatic healing for people who have experienced pain from dysfunctional families. This may include narcissistic or emotionally unavailable parent, identifying as the family scapegoat or golden child, co-dependency or enmeshment with a family member or partner, attachment and relationship issues, chronic anxiety and tension in the body, and fear of being heard and seen.
Welcome Beautiful People! You are so welcome here. My name is Natalie and I specialize in somatic healing for people who have experienced pain from dysfunctional families. This may include narcissistic or emotionally unavailable parent, identifying as the family scapegoat or golden child, co-dependency or enmeshment with a family member or partner, attachment and relationship issues, chronic anxiety and tension in the body, and fear of being heard and seen.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's emotional challenges, unsure of where to turn for relief? I understand how daunting this can be, and seeking support is a powerful first step toward positive change. In my practice, I am dedicated to creating a safe and inviting environment where you can feel truly at ease. My clients often face issues such as trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, family conflict, marital struggles, perfectionism, breakups, self-confidence concerns, and more. I am here to listen, support, and help you navigate these difficult times with actionable strategies.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's emotional challenges, unsure of where to turn for relief? I understand how daunting this can be, and seeking support is a powerful first step toward positive change. In my practice, I am dedicated to creating a safe and inviting environment where you can feel truly at ease. My clients often face issues such as trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, family conflict, marital struggles, perfectionism, breakups, self-confidence concerns, and more. I am here to listen, support, and help you navigate these difficult times with actionable strategies.
Licensed Psychologist in Indiana and PSYPACT authorized (I can practice teletherapy across 40+ states).
Everyone deserves to feel understood. For many, therapy can be that place to feel seen and find ways to improve their lives. I am honored to provide that space. I offer psychological care for those experiencing a range of mental health and relational concerns. As a clinical psychologist, I guide my clients in building a life worth living.
Licensed Psychologist in Indiana and PSYPACT authorized (I can practice teletherapy across 40+ states).
Everyone deserves to feel understood. For many, therapy can be that place to feel seen and find ways to improve their lives. I am honored to provide that space. I offer psychological care for those experiencing a range of mental health and relational concerns. As a clinical psychologist, I guide my clients in building a life worth living.
My ideal client is looking for a safe place to express themselves, explore their life experiences, and build on existing skills to improve their quality of life. They like to work collaboratively and enjoy using humor to build connection. They may have been in therapy before and know what works well for them, or are starting for the first time and needing to learn about the process that will benefit them most.
My ideal client is looking for a safe place to express themselves, explore their life experiences, and build on existing skills to improve their quality of life. They like to work collaboratively and enjoy using humor to build connection. They may have been in therapy before and know what works well for them, or are starting for the first time and needing to learn about the process that will benefit them most.
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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.