Body Image Therapists in Charlotte, NC
My therapeutic approach encourages personal growth and provides opportunities for clients to learn information and skills to help them find a more balanced, meaningful life. I believe that the clients are the true experts in their lives, so I work with my client to establish a treatment plan that is specific to their identified needs and goals. I believe there is no “one size fits all” form of therapy. I pull from a variety of modalities so that I can tailor treatment to your specific needs. As a first-generation Asian American, I understand and have experienced mental health stigma.
My therapeutic approach encourages personal growth and provides opportunities for clients to learn information and skills to help them find a more balanced, meaningful life. I believe that the clients are the true experts in their lives, so I work with my client to establish a treatment plan that is specific to their identified needs and goals. I believe there is no “one size fits all” form of therapy. I pull from a variety of modalities so that I can tailor treatment to your specific needs. As a first-generation Asian American, I understand and have experienced mental health stigma.
I specialize in caring for those experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma, challenges with body image and low self-esteem, and family conflict.
It takes courage to seek help and support, and I’m so glad you’re here. Life can be unpredictable, overwhelming, and challenging at times. The changes and transitions we experience in life may lead to feeling lost or unsure how to move forward. The good news is that there is help, and you are not alone.
I am a wife, mom, and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who is focused on helping clients navigate life’s obstacles, while building the tools necessary to make lasting changes and improve quality of life. My goal is to support and empower my clients by working collaboratively on the path to healing and wellness.
I specialize in caring for those experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma, challenges with body image and low self-esteem, and family conflict.
It takes courage to seek help and support, and I’m so glad you’re here. Life can be unpredictable, overwhelming, and challenging at times. The changes and transitions we experience in life may lead to feeling lost or unsure how to move forward. The good news is that there is help, and you are not alone.
I am a wife, mom, and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who is focused on helping clients navigate life’s obstacles, while building the tools necessary to make lasting changes and improve quality of life. My goal is to support and empower my clients by working collaboratively on the path to healing and wellness.
Dealing with concerns like past trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, body image, disordered eating, or relational stress is isolating & feels overwhelming to manage alone.
Together, we'll build coping skills, meaningful connections to yourself & others, & ultimately a life you fully enjoy living. Having the right fit is crucial to achieving your goals, so my approach is tailored to be unique to you. I'm trained in Brainspotting for trauma work & am an Embodied Recovery Practitioner for disordered eating work.
Dealing with concerns like past trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, body image, disordered eating, or relational stress is isolating & feels overwhelming to manage alone.
Together, we'll build coping skills, meaningful connections to yourself & others, & ultimately a life you fully enjoy living. Having the right fit is crucial to achieving your goals, so my approach is tailored to be unique to you. I'm trained in Brainspotting for trauma work & am an Embodied Recovery Practitioner for disordered eating work.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in treating children, adolescents, adults, and families who present with a wide array of concerns including, but not limited to, communication and social skills, behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-harm, ADHD, academic/career stress, parenting skills, and aggression. I work with the individual client and the parents separately, as well as the family as a whole to achieve long lasting changes in both the client and families lives. I also have expertise in bariatric evaluations and treatment.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in treating children, adolescents, adults, and families who present with a wide array of concerns including, but not limited to, communication and social skills, behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-harm, ADHD, academic/career stress, parenting skills, and aggression. I work with the individual client and the parents separately, as well as the family as a whole to achieve long lasting changes in both the client and families lives. I also have expertise in bariatric evaluations and treatment.
You may be the one who always held it together, kept the peace, or put other people's needs before your own. Now you're noticing the cost - anxiety, people-pleasing, guilt, burnout, or relationships that leave you feeling unseen. I help individuals heal from emotionally immature family dynamics, build healthier boundaries, and create lives that feel more authentic and fulfilling. My approach is warm, practical, and focused on helping you move forward with greater clarity, confidence and self-trust.
You may be the one who always held it together, kept the peace, or put other people's needs before your own. Now you're noticing the cost - anxiety, people-pleasing, guilt, burnout, or relationships that leave you feeling unseen. I help individuals heal from emotionally immature family dynamics, build healthier boundaries, and create lives that feel more authentic and fulfilling. My approach is warm, practical, and focused on helping you move forward with greater clarity, confidence and self-trust.
You may be here because you are wanting to learn how to reconnect to your true self and become more resilient in the face of your difficult lived experiences and traumas. Perhaps you have developed patterns of low self-esteem, hurtful self-dialogue, addiction or other harmful behaviors, and struggle to relate to others in your life. As humans, we naturally develop self- soothing methods to help us survive and meet our needs, however some of these strategies are unhelpful in the long term. You may now be finding yourself at the stage of change to confront these patterns, learn new coping strategies, and return to your true self.
You may be here because you are wanting to learn how to reconnect to your true self and become more resilient in the face of your difficult lived experiences and traumas. Perhaps you have developed patterns of low self-esteem, hurtful self-dialogue, addiction or other harmful behaviors, and struggle to relate to others in your life. As humans, we naturally develop self- soothing methods to help us survive and meet our needs, however some of these strategies are unhelpful in the long term. You may now be finding yourself at the stage of change to confront these patterns, learn new coping strategies, and return to your true self.
My therapeutic approach integrates trauma-informed care, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic therapy to honor the connection between mind and body. By incorporating mindfulness and body-based awareness, I help clients reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and foster healing from stress, anxiety, or past trauma.
My therapeutic approach integrates trauma-informed care, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic therapy to honor the connection between mind and body. By incorporating mindfulness and body-based awareness, I help clients reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and foster healing from stress, anxiety, or past trauma.
I am so glad you're here! Caring for your mental health is both courageous and well-deserved. Whether you seek a safe place to heal from past experiences, improve connection in relationships, cope with emotional challenges or grow more fully into yourself, I am honored to walk beside you. I believe that each therapeutic journey is founded upon a collaborative, warm and respectful relationship, and I am privileged to accompany you as you build a life of healing, growth, empowerment and authenticity.
I am so glad you're here! Caring for your mental health is both courageous and well-deserved. Whether you seek a safe place to heal from past experiences, improve connection in relationships, cope with emotional challenges or grow more fully into yourself, I am honored to walk beside you. I believe that each therapeutic journey is founded upon a collaborative, warm and respectful relationship, and I am privileged to accompany you as you build a life of healing, growth, empowerment and authenticity.
My practice as a clinician focuses on supporting LGBTQ+/queer individuals and couples navigating identity exploration, trauma, and DID or other dissociation. I also have experience working with individuals navigating neurodivergence and eating disorders/disordered eating. I work from a somatic lens informed by training across many areas (gender affirming care, therapeutic gaming, embodied recovery for eating disorders, etc.). I'm happy to discuss what would be the best fit for you.
My practice as a clinician focuses on supporting LGBTQ+/queer individuals and couples navigating identity exploration, trauma, and DID or other dissociation. I also have experience working with individuals navigating neurodivergence and eating disorders/disordered eating. I work from a somatic lens informed by training across many areas (gender affirming care, therapeutic gaming, embodied recovery for eating disorders, etc.). I'm happy to discuss what would be the best fit for you.
Finding the right therapist to feel fully seen, safe and understood can be a journey. Especially if you embody one or more marginalized and misunderstood identities! I understand if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and personal growth. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and inclusive therapeutic environment where you can freely express yourself and discover your authentic self.
Finding the right therapist to feel fully seen, safe and understood can be a journey. Especially if you embody one or more marginalized and misunderstood identities! I understand if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and personal growth. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and inclusive therapeutic environment where you can freely express yourself and discover your authentic self.
We specialize in nervous system dysregulation, emotional survival patterns, body image, disordered eating, identity wounds, and faith-integrated healing — with particular expertise in the layered experience of Black women.
Are you the strong one — the one who holds everything together, shows up for everyone, and somehow still feels exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from yourself?
You may look fine on the outside. But internally you are overwhelmed, running on empty, and quietly wondering how you ended up feeling so far from the woman you used to be — or the woman you know you are meant to become.
Maybe your mind will not slow down. Your body feels tense in ways you cannot explain. You have noticed changes in your eating, your sleep, your confidence, or your sense of peace. You give so much to everyone around you — and you are finally realizing you
We specialize in nervous system dysregulation, emotional survival patterns, body image, disordered eating, identity wounds, and faith-integrated healing — with particular expertise in the layered experience of Black women.
Are you the strong one — the one who holds everything together, shows up for everyone, and somehow still feels exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from yourself?
You may look fine on the outside. But internally you are overwhelmed, running on empty, and quietly wondering how you ended up feeling so far from the woman you used to be — or the woman you know you are meant to become.
Maybe your mind will not slow down. Your body feels tense in ways you cannot explain. You have noticed changes in your eating, your sleep, your confidence, or your sense of peace. You give so much to everyone around you — and you are finally realizing you
I'm Shaq Roberts, a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for mental health and the needs of the LGBTQ+ and QPOC communities. As a Queer Person of Color, I have intentionally and specifically catered my education and work experience to match that of my life experience. Currently, I provide direct service through individual therapy, surgery letter assessments, and mental health assessments with Headway. I am able to provide therapy to clients in PA, NC, NJ and SC.
I'm Shaq Roberts, a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for mental health and the needs of the LGBTQ+ and QPOC communities. As a Queer Person of Color, I have intentionally and specifically catered my education and work experience to match that of my life experience. Currently, I provide direct service through individual therapy, surgery letter assessments, and mental health assessments with Headway. I am able to provide therapy to clients in PA, NC, NJ and SC.
Karly Perkins
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
I specialize in working eating disorders and body image concerns, substance use recovery, college students, and the LGBTQ+ community.
My approach to therapy is often a mix of CBT, DBT, IFS techniques, goal setting, and more than anything getting to know you better as your whole self so we can achieve the change and support you are hoping for. Additionally, I practice through a trauma-informed lens and hold the belief that the client is the expert of their experiences.
I specialize in working eating disorders and body image concerns, substance use recovery, college students, and the LGBTQ+ community.
My approach to therapy is often a mix of CBT, DBT, IFS techniques, goal setting, and more than anything getting to know you better as your whole self so we can achieve the change and support you are hoping for. Additionally, I practice through a trauma-informed lens and hold the belief that the client is the expert of their experiences.
Whether you are navigating life transitions, seeking clarity, or addressing challenges, our collaboration will be centered around fostering a meaningful connection with your inner self. One of my specialties is helping to navigate the beautiful and challenging stages of the perinatal and postpartum periods of life. Whether you're moving through the joys or grappling with the complexities, I am here to provide support to folks going through the life stages of conception, pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and infertility. I am also passionate about the importance of therapy for therapists.
Whether you are navigating life transitions, seeking clarity, or addressing challenges, our collaboration will be centered around fostering a meaningful connection with your inner self. One of my specialties is helping to navigate the beautiful and challenging stages of the perinatal and postpartum periods of life. Whether you're moving through the joys or grappling with the complexities, I am here to provide support to folks going through the life stages of conception, pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and infertility. I am also passionate about the importance of therapy for therapists.
Thursday Sessions Available! Does life for you seem full of grief, loneliness and fear? Are you dealing with a past experience, trauma or difficulty which seems impossible to move forward without facing? Is there a situation just out of reach and seems hard to obtain your goals? Do you feel overwhelmed, hurt or defeated? These are all specialty areas I can help you with through my supportive and compassionate approach to therapy. My respect for you as the client means I help empower you to achieve your goals and strengthen your own self-awareness and way of handling situations in your own life. We work together to help you live life
Thursday Sessions Available! Does life for you seem full of grief, loneliness and fear? Are you dealing with a past experience, trauma or difficulty which seems impossible to move forward without facing? Is there a situation just out of reach and seems hard to obtain your goals? Do you feel overwhelmed, hurt or defeated? These are all specialty areas I can help you with through my supportive and compassionate approach to therapy. My respect for you as the client means I help empower you to achieve your goals and strengthen your own self-awareness and way of handling situations in your own life. We work together to help you live life
Hi, I’m Kaye and I'm trained in perinatal mental health counseling. I'm with you as you navigate fertility struggles, miscarriage, abortion, infancy loss, pregnancy, labor, delivery trauma, the postpartum experience, and parenting challenges. I support and respect the choices you make for the health and safety of your body. These seasons of life are full of “both/and” experiences. Elation, anxiety, contentment, trauma, joy, fear, isolation… I'm here to give you space to feel it all and learn how to cope with it all.
Hi, I’m Kaye and I'm trained in perinatal mental health counseling. I'm with you as you navigate fertility struggles, miscarriage, abortion, infancy loss, pregnancy, labor, delivery trauma, the postpartum experience, and parenting challenges. I support and respect the choices you make for the health and safety of your body. These seasons of life are full of “both/and” experiences. Elation, anxiety, contentment, trauma, joy, fear, isolation… I'm here to give you space to feel it all and learn how to cope with it all.
Do you feel like you intellectually understand yourself and yet still struggle with emotion identification, body awareness, and making larger life changes? Are you chronically ill or in pain? Are you wanting a new approach to individual or couples therapy? Bottom-up therapy can help guide you toward building a connection with your body and understanding of yourself as well as your partner. Learning the language of your body is empowering and creates space to increase your window of tolerance. The modalities that I utilize can provide you with the tools to discover yourSelf through a strong mental and physical connection.
Do you feel like you intellectually understand yourself and yet still struggle with emotion identification, body awareness, and making larger life changes? Are you chronically ill or in pain? Are you wanting a new approach to individual or couples therapy? Bottom-up therapy can help guide you toward building a connection with your body and understanding of yourself as well as your partner. Learning the language of your body is empowering and creates space to increase your window of tolerance. The modalities that I utilize can provide you with the tools to discover yourSelf through a strong mental and physical connection.
You may be carrying a lot on your shoulders and doing everything you can to keep it together. On the outside, you look like you have it handled. On the inside, stress, anger, or grief may be building up, leaving you feeling stuck and disconnected. Many of the people I work with are high functioning but exhausted from carrying silent pressure and responsibility alone. You may want to feel more in control of your emotions, improve your relationships, communicate with confidence, and reconnect with yourself without feeling like you have to do it all alone.
You may be carrying a lot on your shoulders and doing everything you can to keep it together. On the outside, you look like you have it handled. On the inside, stress, anger, or grief may be building up, leaving you feeling stuck and disconnected. Many of the people I work with are high functioning but exhausted from carrying silent pressure and responsibility alone. You may want to feel more in control of your emotions, improve your relationships, communicate with confidence, and reconnect with yourself without feeling like you have to do it all alone.
My work benefits those who are interested in an approach that draws on an eclectic mix of modalities. Over my career, I’ve developed an expansive approach to counseling services, rooted in cultural sensitivity. I can help address the emotional parts of your life with a focus on returning to your own “knowing”. This work aligns the various arenas of their life (personal, professional, relationships, parenting, etc.) when you are ready for growth and alignment in your overall life. The work we will do together is focused on solutions, tools, and practical skills to apply.
My work benefits those who are interested in an approach that draws on an eclectic mix of modalities. Over my career, I’ve developed an expansive approach to counseling services, rooted in cultural sensitivity. I can help address the emotional parts of your life with a focus on returning to your own “knowing”. This work aligns the various arenas of their life (personal, professional, relationships, parenting, etc.) when you are ready for growth and alignment in your overall life. The work we will do together is focused on solutions, tools, and practical skills to apply.
I specialize primarily in the treatment and healing from eating disorders, body image issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, perfectionism and family/couples therapy.
My approach is collaborative and modern, seeing clients as unique individuals needing holistic care. I strive to provide my clients with a unconditionally accepting safe space to explore deep rooted emotional, cognitive or behavioral patterns from a functional perspective.
I specialize primarily in the treatment and healing from eating disorders, body image issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, perfectionism and family/couples therapy.
My approach is collaborative and modern, seeing clients as unique individuals needing holistic care. I strive to provide my clients with a unconditionally accepting safe space to explore deep rooted emotional, cognitive or behavioral patterns from a functional perspective.
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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.