Body Image Therapists in Raleigh, NC
Your emotions sweep you off your feet, making balance feel impossible to achieve. You try suppressing your thoughts and feelings, but the underlying causes go unaddressed and you get stuck in the same shame spiral again and again. It's normal to have big emotions, but what would life look like if you learned how to ride these waves and still work towards the things that matter most to you? Although change can feel daunting, I'm here to tell you it is possible. I want to walk beside you as you discover and embrace your authentic self, and channel your strengths to cultivate resilience as you work through the tough stuff.
Your emotions sweep you off your feet, making balance feel impossible to achieve. You try suppressing your thoughts and feelings, but the underlying causes go unaddressed and you get stuck in the same shame spiral again and again. It's normal to have big emotions, but what would life look like if you learned how to ride these waves and still work towards the things that matter most to you? Although change can feel daunting, I'm here to tell you it is possible. I want to walk beside you as you discover and embrace your authentic self, and channel your strengths to cultivate resilience as you work through the tough stuff.
You're carrying trauma, PTSD, chronic illness, or the lasting weight of racial and oppression-based harm, and you're ready to do real work, not stretch it across a year of weekly hours that never feel like enough. EMDR Therapy Intensives create extended, focused time to move through it in days, not months. Life is full and a standing weekly appointment is hard to protect; some of us simply need more room than 50 minutes allows. Using EMDR alongside Pain Reprocessing Therapy and DBT-informed skills, we lower the charge that old experiences still hold over your body, your relationships, and your everyday life.
You're carrying trauma, PTSD, chronic illness, or the lasting weight of racial and oppression-based harm, and you're ready to do real work, not stretch it across a year of weekly hours that never feel like enough. EMDR Therapy Intensives create extended, focused time to move through it in days, not months. Life is full and a standing weekly appointment is hard to protect; some of us simply need more room than 50 minutes allows. Using EMDR alongside Pain Reprocessing Therapy and DBT-informed skills, we lower the charge that old experiences still hold over your body, your relationships, and your everyday life.
As a compassionate and dedicated therapist, I believe that life’s challenges, though difficult, can serve as opportunities for growth, transformation, and deeper self-understanding. My approach is rooted in the idea that true healing comes from both moving through obstacles and learning how to show up for oneself with kindness and patience
As a compassionate and dedicated therapist, I believe that life’s challenges, though difficult, can serve as opportunities for growth, transformation, and deeper self-understanding. My approach is rooted in the idea that true healing comes from both moving through obstacles and learning how to show up for oneself with kindness and patience
If you find yourself existing, but not really living, and have wondered if mental health counseling could help - now is a great time to prioritize yourself and your emotional well-being. Surviving trauma and adverse life experiences may have you feeling disconnected, isolated, and unsure how to get yourself back to being you; perhaps your self-esteem and trust in others never recovered, or you are finding yourself self-destructing instead of recovering. I can help you understand how your trauma and stressful experiences have impacted you and your mental health; I can show you how to heal a wound you thought would never fade.
If you find yourself existing, but not really living, and have wondered if mental health counseling could help - now is a great time to prioritize yourself and your emotional well-being. Surviving trauma and adverse life experiences may have you feeling disconnected, isolated, and unsure how to get yourself back to being you; perhaps your self-esteem and trust in others never recovered, or you are finding yourself self-destructing instead of recovering. I can help you understand how your trauma and stressful experiences have impacted you and your mental health; I can show you how to heal a wound you thought would never fade.
My evidence-based approach supports a long-term, healthy relationship with food and body image.
As a health psychologist, I provide support to the whole person, not one condition, and consider the biological, psychological, and social factors that may enhance or get in the way of your satisfaction in life. I seek to foster a collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment so that we can work together to create and implement a plan that leads to fulfillment.
My evidence-based approach supports a long-term, healthy relationship with food and body image.
As a health psychologist, I provide support to the whole person, not one condition, and consider the biological, psychological, and social factors that may enhance or get in the way of your satisfaction in life. I seek to foster a collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment so that we can work together to create and implement a plan that leads to fulfillment.
I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds, with particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and panic disorder; law enforcement officers and other first responders; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; and women who are strengthening their boundaries and learning to use their voice with greater confidence.
I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds, with particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and panic disorder; law enforcement officers and other first responders; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; and women who are strengthening their boundaries and learning to use their voice with greater confidence.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. If you found my page, chances are you're seeking some kind of healing or change. Something in your life is not working for you. Maybe a big life event has happened, or it's a culmination of all the little things. It takes a lot of courage to seek help and can also leave you feeling vulnerable. Trying to figure out how exactly to start healing and finding the right therapist can be tough. I am here to support you with that process, whatever that may look like for you.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. If you found my page, chances are you're seeking some kind of healing or change. Something in your life is not working for you. Maybe a big life event has happened, or it's a culmination of all the little things. It takes a lot of courage to seek help and can also leave you feeling vulnerable. Trying to figure out how exactly to start healing and finding the right therapist can be tough. I am here to support you with that process, whatever that may look like for you.
Over the course of our lives, we are told stories about ourselves. Oftentimes those stories aren't true. Sometimes they're harmful. Usually they get in the way of us being able to truly understand ourselves and grow in the ways we want to. I work with clients to explore the stories they hold about themselves, their own definition of mental wellness, and the tools that might help them to move toward it. I am excited to offer individuals, partners, families, and friends a sacred, therapeutic space to sift through those stories, where they come from, and whether they serve you or block you from a fuller taste of joy.
Over the course of our lives, we are told stories about ourselves. Oftentimes those stories aren't true. Sometimes they're harmful. Usually they get in the way of us being able to truly understand ourselves and grow in the ways we want to. I work with clients to explore the stories they hold about themselves, their own definition of mental wellness, and the tools that might help them to move toward it. I am excited to offer individuals, partners, families, and friends a sacred, therapeutic space to sift through those stories, where they come from, and whether they serve you or block you from a fuller taste of joy.
My name is Melodi, and I am a Clinical Licensed Social Worker (licensed in NY, MN, AL, ND, and NC) primarily based in North Carolina. I have worked with a broad spectrum of challenges, such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and struggling with various transition periods. I work with my clients to empower them and give them the tools they need to improve their coping responses, communication, and understand their behaviors and thought processes. My client's goals align with wanting to improve their lives and my goal is to provide the space that is safe, comfortable, and positive.
My name is Melodi, and I am a Clinical Licensed Social Worker (licensed in NY, MN, AL, ND, and NC) primarily based in North Carolina. I have worked with a broad spectrum of challenges, such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and struggling with various transition periods. I work with my clients to empower them and give them the tools they need to improve their coping responses, communication, and understand their behaviors and thought processes. My client's goals align with wanting to improve their lives and my goal is to provide the space that is safe, comfortable, and positive.
I work with young people, adolescents, adults, and families of all configurations, with a special focus on the LGBTQIA+ community and relationship building. I have experience working with clients from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as well a passion for creating safe and healthy spaces for people to explore themselves and their relationships. I additionally specialize in helping people navigate nonmonogamous, poly, queer, kink, and otherwise nontraditional relationships as well as the feelings that come along with them.
I work with young people, adolescents, adults, and families of all configurations, with a special focus on the LGBTQIA+ community and relationship building. I have experience working with clients from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as well a passion for creating safe and healthy spaces for people to explore themselves and their relationships. I additionally specialize in helping people navigate nonmonogamous, poly, queer, kink, and otherwise nontraditional relationships as well as the feelings that come along with them.
My name is Adria Goulet and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. During sessions, I strive to meet clients where they are at in their healing process, empowering them to navigate uncomfortable emotions, maladaptive coping skills, or intrusive thoughts. I recognize that during crisis situations, harmful or self-destructive behaviors can be necessary for survival. As a therapist, my goal is to help you find new coping skills, process traumatic events, navigate oppressive systems, cultivate healthier beliefs about yourself, and build more effective interpersonal skills.
My name is Adria Goulet and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. During sessions, I strive to meet clients where they are at in their healing process, empowering them to navigate uncomfortable emotions, maladaptive coping skills, or intrusive thoughts. I recognize that during crisis situations, harmful or self-destructive behaviors can be necessary for survival. As a therapist, my goal is to help you find new coping skills, process traumatic events, navigate oppressive systems, cultivate healthier beliefs about yourself, and build more effective interpersonal skills.
You are hoping to understand how early experiences shaped you and how to guide the unprocessed energy in your body to a safety in the present. You may “know what’s wrong” or “how it happened” but struggle to break out of old patterns that feel locked in place. You are ready to explore and get curious toward the burdened parts of yourself that may have been your protection or solace from the world around you. If this sounds like you, I’m so glad you’re here & I hope to have the opportunity to work alongside you in your process of returning “home” to yourself.
You are hoping to understand how early experiences shaped you and how to guide the unprocessed energy in your body to a safety in the present. You may “know what’s wrong” or “how it happened” but struggle to break out of old patterns that feel locked in place. You are ready to explore and get curious toward the burdened parts of yourself that may have been your protection or solace from the world around you. If this sounds like you, I’m so glad you’re here & I hope to have the opportunity to work alongside you in your process of returning “home” to yourself.
Hey there! I’m Rebecca, I offer online therapy focused on sex, relationships, & identity for both individuals & couples across NC.
Sometimes we find ourselves standing in the middle of our lives, realizing something needs to shift. The old ways of relating don’t fit anymore. The words don’t land. The closeness feels harder to reach.
Maybe you’re trying to reconnect with yourself or to someone you love. Maybe you’ve outgrown old patterns or can feel change building but don’t know what comes next. Together we’ll explore what’s underneath, the emotions, needs, & experiences that shape how you love, communicate, & connect.
Hey there! I’m Rebecca, I offer online therapy focused on sex, relationships, & identity for both individuals & couples across NC.
Sometimes we find ourselves standing in the middle of our lives, realizing something needs to shift. The old ways of relating don’t fit anymore. The words don’t land. The closeness feels harder to reach.
Maybe you’re trying to reconnect with yourself or to someone you love. Maybe you’ve outgrown old patterns or can feel change building but don’t know what comes next. Together we’ll explore what’s underneath, the emotions, needs, & experiences that shape how you love, communicate, & connect.
Wanna make changes? Need help on your mental health journey? Contact Sunlight Therapy for support.
Wanna make changes? Need help on your mental health journey? Contact Sunlight Therapy for support.
It is my belief that people, at their core, are strong and capable of remarkable resilience. My hope is to create a safe space in which clients, whether new to therapy or returning, can explore challenging thoughts and emotions, process major life changes, work through relationship/family challenges, and learn skills to make taking on life's curveballs seem a bit easier. Much of my clinical experience has been with adolescents, young adults, women, and families, addressing a variety of presenting issues, including life transitions, interpersonal communication and boundary setting, identifying and coping with emotions, & self-esteem.
It is my belief that people, at their core, are strong and capable of remarkable resilience. My hope is to create a safe space in which clients, whether new to therapy or returning, can explore challenging thoughts and emotions, process major life changes, work through relationship/family challenges, and learn skills to make taking on life's curveballs seem a bit easier. Much of my clinical experience has been with adolescents, young adults, women, and families, addressing a variety of presenting issues, including life transitions, interpersonal communication and boundary setting, identifying and coping with emotions, & self-esteem.
Welcome! I'm Kaitlyn, a therapist in Raleigh, NC. I often support clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, helping them feel steadier, more connected, and more empowered. I offer a calm, safe space to talk, feel, laugh, and heal. My approach blends authenticity, curiosity, and evidence-based modalities like EMDR to help you build resilience, regulate your emotions, strengthen your sense of self-worth, and reconnect with your values and what matters most. Together, we’ll explore your goals and work toward meaningful change.
Welcome! I'm Kaitlyn, a therapist in Raleigh, NC. I often support clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, helping them feel steadier, more connected, and more empowered. I offer a calm, safe space to talk, feel, laugh, and heal. My approach blends authenticity, curiosity, and evidence-based modalities like EMDR to help you build resilience, regulate your emotions, strengthen your sense of self-worth, and reconnect with your values and what matters most. Together, we’ll explore your goals and work toward meaningful change.
As of May 6, 2026 - Limited Availability
You may be keeping it together on the outside—getting good grades or promotions, making friends, remembering to feed your cat—but underneath, you’re wondering why everything feels so much harder for you than it seems to be for everyone else. Maybe you’re processing a new diagnosis, questioning your identity, or feeling overwhelmed by life changes. You’re looking for someone who understands that thinking differently isn’t something to cure or fix—it’s something to embrace.
As of May 6, 2026 - Limited Availability
You may be keeping it together on the outside—getting good grades or promotions, making friends, remembering to feed your cat—but underneath, you’re wondering why everything feels so much harder for you than it seems to be for everyone else. Maybe you’re processing a new diagnosis, questioning your identity, or feeling overwhelmed by life changes. You’re looking for someone who understands that thinking differently isn’t something to cure or fix—it’s something to embrace.
Things aren't going as you'd hoped or planned. You are strong, doing your best, and things may be falling apart. Maybe it feels like YOU are starting to fall apart at times. You're stressed. Disconnected. Overwhelmed. Uncertain. Perhaps you're at a transition point in life and wondering how exactly you ended up here. The old ways are no longer working. You just want to feel like you again; perhaps a new, more flexible, healthier version of you. Calmer. Grounded. A you that feels strong and confident in decision making across your life.
Things aren't going as you'd hoped or planned. You are strong, doing your best, and things may be falling apart. Maybe it feels like YOU are starting to fall apart at times. You're stressed. Disconnected. Overwhelmed. Uncertain. Perhaps you're at a transition point in life and wondering how exactly you ended up here. The old ways are no longer working. You just want to feel like you again; perhaps a new, more flexible, healthier version of you. Calmer. Grounded. A you that feels strong and confident in decision making across your life.
Empathy, purpose, and passion are the driving forces of my practice. I believe in every individual's ability to recover from hardships, achieve their goals, and reach the wellness they desire. I say this with experience working with people who are experiencing eating disorders, substance use disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and numerous other mental health concerns. Life struggles are very real and distressing, and I know the importance and impact of therapy from all angles. You are capable of finding peace and joy, and I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
Empathy, purpose, and passion are the driving forces of my practice. I believe in every individual's ability to recover from hardships, achieve their goals, and reach the wellness they desire. I say this with experience working with people who are experiencing eating disorders, substance use disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and numerous other mental health concerns. Life struggles are very real and distressing, and I know the importance and impact of therapy from all angles. You are capable of finding peace and joy, and I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
Hello there, I'm Heather. Are you experiencing anxiety, life changes, depression, or ADHD? Are you noticing that things are overwhelming and more difficult to cope with because of the many stressors in your life? Do you feel that you worry too much, are not good enough, or feel like you are stuck? Do you feel like you are all alone, that you have no one who really listens, understands you, or can relate to what you are going through?
Hello there, I'm Heather. Are you experiencing anxiety, life changes, depression, or ADHD? Are you noticing that things are overwhelming and more difficult to cope with because of the many stressors in your life? Do you feel that you worry too much, are not good enough, or feel like you are stuck? Do you feel like you are all alone, that you have no one who really listens, understands you, or can relate to what you are going through?
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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.