Body Image Therapists in Provincetown, MA
Currently accepting new clients. Sometimes making a change in our lives is more complicated than simply "trying our best." I work with clients to uncover their own strengths, and to regain power over the areas of life that feel overwhelming or out of control. My energy is warm and friendly, and past clients have appreciated the chance to explore difficult content in a non-judgmental environment. I treat individuals with PTSD and other anxiety and depressive disorders. Additionally, I work with adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
Currently accepting new clients. Sometimes making a change in our lives is more complicated than simply "trying our best." I work with clients to uncover their own strengths, and to regain power over the areas of life that feel overwhelming or out of control. My energy is warm and friendly, and past clients have appreciated the chance to explore difficult content in a non-judgmental environment. I treat individuals with PTSD and other anxiety and depressive disorders. Additionally, I work with adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
I’m honored to support you on your mental health journey. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and strengths-based, with a focus on helping you access insight, healing, and meaningful growth. I am formally trained in Internal Family Systems therapy and tailor it to meet your unique needs and goals. Together, we will explore and heal the different parts of yourself that may be experiencing or contributing to challenges in your life. We do this by accessing your inner wisdom, peace, and self-compassion so you can move toward lasting, positive change.
I’m honored to support you on your mental health journey. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and strengths-based, with a focus on helping you access insight, healing, and meaningful growth. I am formally trained in Internal Family Systems therapy and tailor it to meet your unique needs and goals. Together, we will explore and heal the different parts of yourself that may be experiencing or contributing to challenges in your life. We do this by accessing your inner wisdom, peace, and self-compassion so you can move toward lasting, positive change.
My focus is in working with clients who live in some way that is outside of a typical societal expectation or norm. My style is rooted in the idea of collective liberation, and my clients are most often fellow queer people, conscientious parents and caregivers, those living with chronic illness, survivors of relational and systemic trauma; those with body types, cultural identities, family or relationship structures that are non-normative.
My focus is in working with clients who live in some way that is outside of a typical societal expectation or norm. My style is rooted in the idea of collective liberation, and my clients are most often fellow queer people, conscientious parents and caregivers, those living with chronic illness, survivors of relational and systemic trauma; those with body types, cultural identities, family or relationship structures that are non-normative.
You can't understand why with all the therapy you have done, you still don't feel substantially better. Sometimes you think it's analogous to knowing all about the parts of a bike and how it works, but you are still unable to actually ride the bike. You know all about your depression, anxiety or trauma - but you don't feel better.
I also am an approved assistant teacher and session provider through Somatic Experiencing International.
You can't understand why with all the therapy you have done, you still don't feel substantially better. Sometimes you think it's analogous to knowing all about the parts of a bike and how it works, but you are still unable to actually ride the bike. You know all about your depression, anxiety or trauma - but you don't feel better.
I also am an approved assistant teacher and session provider through Somatic Experiencing International.
Here, you will find sanctuary—a space where you will be seen and gently understood. You will be offered a place to rest, and unload your inner burden, as you journey at your own pace, into the parts of yourself yearning to be explored and healed. In a world that often rushes by, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, lost, or sad, especially for those who view life through a deeply creative and introspective lens. If you’re seeking a space where your thoughts and feelings are not only heard but deeply valued, you've found a welcoming place.
Here, you will find sanctuary—a space where you will be seen and gently understood. You will be offered a place to rest, and unload your inner burden, as you journey at your own pace, into the parts of yourself yearning to be explored and healed. In a world that often rushes by, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, lost, or sad, especially for those who view life through a deeply creative and introspective lens. If you’re seeking a space where your thoughts and feelings are not only heard but deeply valued, you've found a welcoming place.
Now accepting new clients for both individual sessions and the Monday 6:30 PM Trauma Recovery Group. I work with clients who are ready to begin healing—even if they’re unsure what that looks like, or whether it’s truly possible. Many of the people I support have already figured out how to get through the day, but know they’re not really living. They’re tired of being told to wait, to stabilize more, or to put their trauma work on hold. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients, dissociative disorders, and the intersection of trauma and addiction.
Now accepting new clients for both individual sessions and the Monday 6:30 PM Trauma Recovery Group. I work with clients who are ready to begin healing—even if they’re unsure what that looks like, or whether it’s truly possible. Many of the people I support have already figured out how to get through the day, but know they’re not really living. They’re tired of being told to wait, to stabilize more, or to put their trauma work on hold. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients, dissociative disorders, and the intersection of trauma and addiction.
If you are feeling depressed and/or anxious due to changes or loss in your life, working on acceptance and navigating a new beginning can be daunting. I work with Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused and Reality approaches that help you work through challenging times. If you are struggling with substance abuse or behavioral addiction, we can work to help you identify an effective program of recovery. If you are feeling depressed, experiencing high levels of anxiety, have issues with your romantic relationship, then please contact me and let's set out on a journey of discovery and healing.
If you are feeling depressed and/or anxious due to changes or loss in your life, working on acceptance and navigating a new beginning can be daunting. I work with Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused and Reality approaches that help you work through challenging times. If you are struggling with substance abuse or behavioral addiction, we can work to help you identify an effective program of recovery. If you are feeling depressed, experiencing high levels of anxiety, have issues with your romantic relationship, then please contact me and let's set out on a journey of discovery and healing.
I utilize an eclectic, psychodynamic approach that is tailored to your individual needs. I work with a wide range of people facing a diversity of challenges. I have specific experience with issues related to anxiety, depression, substance misuse, trauma, sexual compulsions, romantic relationships, spirituality & religion, substance misuse, and LGBTQ identities. I welcome the opportunity to talk and be a part of your process of growth and development. Feel free to contact me for more information or an initial consultation.
I utilize an eclectic, psychodynamic approach that is tailored to your individual needs. I work with a wide range of people facing a diversity of challenges. I have specific experience with issues related to anxiety, depression, substance misuse, trauma, sexual compulsions, romantic relationships, spirituality & religion, substance misuse, and LGBTQ identities. I welcome the opportunity to talk and be a part of your process of growth and development. Feel free to contact me for more information or an initial consultation.
Therapy should feel like a place where you can show up as yourself, especially when life feels overwhelming or unclear. I work with adolescents and adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their direction in life. A lot of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but internally dealing with anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Together, we focus on understanding what’s going on, noticing patterns, and figuring out what actually helps you feel more grounded and like yourself again.
Therapy should feel like a place where you can show up as yourself, especially when life feels overwhelming or unclear. I work with adolescents and adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their direction in life. A lot of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but internally dealing with anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Together, we focus on understanding what’s going on, noticing patterns, and figuring out what actually helps you feel more grounded and like yourself again.
When intimacy feels confusing, pressured, or no longer works the way it used to, it can quietly affect your confidence, your relationship, and how you feel about yourself. Erectile dysfunction, low desire, desire discrepancies, infertility-related stress, painful sex, or ongoing sexual concerns can create distance, frustration, and uncertainty. Therapy offers a space to understand what’s happening and begin rebuilding connection in a way that feels natural, grounded, and meaningful.
When intimacy feels confusing, pressured, or no longer works the way it used to, it can quietly affect your confidence, your relationship, and how you feel about yourself. Erectile dysfunction, low desire, desire discrepancies, infertility-related stress, painful sex, or ongoing sexual concerns can create distance, frustration, and uncertainty. Therapy offers a space to understand what’s happening and begin rebuilding connection in a way that feels natural, grounded, and meaningful.
Do you find that you can’t stop thinking about events from the past? Do nightmares make the idea of going to sleep stressful? Or maybe you don’t remember your dreams, but you wake up sweaty with a racing heart? Do your friends and family wonder why you’re shut off; don’t want to spend time with them; or do the things you used to enjoy? Maybe you find yourself getting angry a lot more than you used to. Or find yourself thinking that, “If only I’d done such and such, then things would have been different”, or “It’s my fault that something/blank happened”. Or you’re avoiding certain situations, and it’s harder to function effectively.
Do you find that you can’t stop thinking about events from the past? Do nightmares make the idea of going to sleep stressful? Or maybe you don’t remember your dreams, but you wake up sweaty with a racing heart? Do your friends and family wonder why you’re shut off; don’t want to spend time with them; or do the things you used to enjoy? Maybe you find yourself getting angry a lot more than you used to. Or find yourself thinking that, “If only I’d done such and such, then things would have been different”, or “It’s my fault that something/blank happened”. Or you’re avoiding certain situations, and it’s harder to function effectively.
My name is Aimee Facchini, and I have been a private practitioner on Cape Cod, MA, for over 25 years. I am a LICSW and Life Coach. My work experience is diverse and extensive, from nonprofit agencies to crisis management to private practice. I have worked with individuals, families, and groups struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, and more. I have nurtured a supportive, safe, and diverse community that encourages positive connections and outcomes. You are invited to explore your journey and unravel your authentic truth. Remember, your life transitions are not roadblocks, but bridges to self-actualization.
My name is Aimee Facchini, and I have been a private practitioner on Cape Cod, MA, for over 25 years. I am a LICSW and Life Coach. My work experience is diverse and extensive, from nonprofit agencies to crisis management to private practice. I have worked with individuals, families, and groups struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, and more. I have nurtured a supportive, safe, and diverse community that encourages positive connections and outcomes. You are invited to explore your journey and unravel your authentic truth. Remember, your life transitions are not roadblocks, but bridges to self-actualization.
Tessandra de Alberdi
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LADC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
(CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS) I seek clients who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives and are ready to gain insights into their thoughts and behaviors. It's brave work but I'm here to help you with your transformation. Clinical work involves seeing each client's hidden strengths and building on them to tackle current issues such as self-esteem, anxiety and depression, relationship conflicts, recovery from substances, and trauma.
(CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS) I seek clients who are motivated to make positive changes in their lives and are ready to gain insights into their thoughts and behaviors. It's brave work but I'm here to help you with your transformation. Clinical work involves seeing each client's hidden strengths and building on them to tackle current issues such as self-esteem, anxiety and depression, relationship conflicts, recovery from substances, and trauma.
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I offer a non-judgmental approach to what brings you to seek out therapy. I have an approach to therapy that is grounded in a foundation that all behavior has meaning. Therapy is a collaborative process undertaken between you and a therapist, designed to empower you to accomplish mental health and wellness goals. I provide services to individuals. For counseling to be most effective, it is important that you take an active role in the process.
I offer a non-judgmental approach to what brings you to seek out therapy. I have an approach to therapy that is grounded in a foundation that all behavior has meaning. Therapy is a collaborative process undertaken between you and a therapist, designed to empower you to accomplish mental health and wellness goals. I provide services to individuals. For counseling to be most effective, it is important that you take an active role in the process.
We are all beings of light, energy and flesh, growing and changing, trying to figure out the world as it changes around us. Nobody comes with an instruction manual. Sometimes we need to stop, breathe, and ask for someone with an open mind to listen as we sift through it all. At Open Mind Counseling Services, I offer a non-judgmental, informed space for the development of self-reflective, compassionate processing of challenging past and current circumstances, and preparation for what's next in this changing world. I offer dynamic, multi-faceted approaches for healing, coping, and thriving. Let's figure this out together!
We are all beings of light, energy and flesh, growing and changing, trying to figure out the world as it changes around us. Nobody comes with an instruction manual. Sometimes we need to stop, breathe, and ask for someone with an open mind to listen as we sift through it all. At Open Mind Counseling Services, I offer a non-judgmental, informed space for the development of self-reflective, compassionate processing of challenging past and current circumstances, and preparation for what's next in this changing world. I offer dynamic, multi-faceted approaches for healing, coping, and thriving. Let's figure this out together!
I have a passion for supporting and guiding children, adolescents, adults, and families through challenging times so they are able to attain the skills and knowledge needed to live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. My focus includes mood disorders, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, building social and peer relationships, behavioral interventions, anger management, family dynamics and conflict, parenting, LGBTQ issues, military lifestyle concerns, and trauma. I often use a short-term, solution focused approach that uses a mix cognitive behavioral techniques, humor, and positive psychology.
I have a passion for supporting and guiding children, adolescents, adults, and families through challenging times so they are able to attain the skills and knowledge needed to live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. My focus includes mood disorders, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, building social and peer relationships, behavioral interventions, anger management, family dynamics and conflict, parenting, LGBTQ issues, military lifestyle concerns, and trauma. I often use a short-term, solution focused approach that uses a mix cognitive behavioral techniques, humor, and positive psychology.
My goal is to help someone who is struggling with everyday life and the challenges that it may bring due to anxiety, depression, trauma , etc. it is important to want to make a change and to work hard towards your goals. I would love to be able to provide helpful tools, feedback, and a safe space for individuals to be able to make the changes that they feel necessary to achieve their goals.
My goal is to help someone who is struggling with everyday life and the challenges that it may bring due to anxiety, depression, trauma , etc. it is important to want to make a change and to work hard towards your goals. I would love to be able to provide helpful tools, feedback, and a safe space for individuals to be able to make the changes that they feel necessary to achieve their goals.
Accepting New Clients! I'm Marissa aka your pan, poly/enm, emo, body positive therapist.
I love working with clients towards healing themselves while also acknowledging the effects of environmental & systemic factors that influence our lives. Over my years of experience I have formed primary clinical focuses in trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+, ethical non-monogamy, kink, relationships, etc. I also love working with other elder emo/alternative people to process the collective trauma we endured as part of a music- and internet-based culture that promoted mental health awareness while perpetuating trauma.
Accepting New Clients! I'm Marissa aka your pan, poly/enm, emo, body positive therapist.
I love working with clients towards healing themselves while also acknowledging the effects of environmental & systemic factors that influence our lives. Over my years of experience I have formed primary clinical focuses in trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+, ethical non-monogamy, kink, relationships, etc. I also love working with other elder emo/alternative people to process the collective trauma we endured as part of a music- and internet-based culture that promoted mental health awareness while perpetuating trauma.
I am currently offering supervision for clinicians. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor my work has largely revolved around trauma recovery and I am very passionate about working with transitional age youth, families, and couples, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community. I have been working with adolescents, families, and adults for over 10 years in a multitude of settings. I have experience working with the foster care system, substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ organizations as well as in high schools as a school-based counselor, integrated healthcare and as a clinical director and supervisor.
I am currently offering supervision for clinicians. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor my work has largely revolved around trauma recovery and I am very passionate about working with transitional age youth, families, and couples, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community. I have been working with adolescents, families, and adults for over 10 years in a multitude of settings. I have experience working with the foster care system, substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ organizations as well as in high schools as a school-based counselor, integrated healthcare and as a clinical director and supervisor.
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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.