Body Image Therapists in Astoria, NY
I am a queer non-binary transmasc therapist whose goal is that, with me, you can feel safe and honored. Feeling comfortable sharing may not feel easy or immediate, so I aim to stay present, mindful and non-judgmental, so that you can be at ease to bring your full self to our sessions. My therapeutic style is relational, allowing freedom of expression to occur in our dynamic. I value the way the mind and body are intricately connected and inform our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I am guided by therapeutic modalities such as DBT, somatic experiencing, internal family systems and polyvagal theories.
I am a queer non-binary transmasc therapist whose goal is that, with me, you can feel safe and honored. Feeling comfortable sharing may not feel easy or immediate, so I aim to stay present, mindful and non-judgmental, so that you can be at ease to bring your full self to our sessions. My therapeutic style is relational, allowing freedom of expression to occur in our dynamic. I value the way the mind and body are intricately connected and inform our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I am guided by therapeutic modalities such as DBT, somatic experiencing, internal family systems and polyvagal theories.
It just won't stop. Life feels like a constant fight to stay above water. The sadness, the pain, the monotony of it all, is dragging you down. It's a constant fight against depression, but you aren't sure why. Once upon a time, you felt the possibility of happiness and joy, but now it's all about going through the motions, fighting against the sadness. And it's getting harder and harder to fake it. You're starting to wonder about the meaning of life; what the purpose of all of this is. You've tried coaching, talking to friends, maybe even some therapists, but nothing is sticking and you desperately need help getting out of this fog.
It just won't stop. Life feels like a constant fight to stay above water. The sadness, the pain, the monotony of it all, is dragging you down. It's a constant fight against depression, but you aren't sure why. Once upon a time, you felt the possibility of happiness and joy, but now it's all about going through the motions, fighting against the sadness. And it's getting harder and harder to fake it. You're starting to wonder about the meaning of life; what the purpose of all of this is. You've tried coaching, talking to friends, maybe even some therapists, but nothing is sticking and you desperately need help getting out of this fog.
I am passionate about making mental health care more accessible, especially for those who have experienced relational trauma throughout their life. Being a trauma survivor myself, I am deeply aware of the way that trauma impacts our minds and bodies. Many of my clientele comes from diverse backgrounds. I love working with both individuals and couples who are ready to begin their healing process.
I am passionate about making mental health care more accessible, especially for those who have experienced relational trauma throughout their life. Being a trauma survivor myself, I am deeply aware of the way that trauma impacts our minds and bodies. Many of my clientele comes from diverse backgrounds. I love working with both individuals and couples who are ready to begin their healing process.
I especially invite plus-size individuals navigating fatphobia, body image, and confidence concerns to reach out.
NY/CT I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live as their most authentic self. Do you find yourself making decisions based on what others expect rather than what feels right for you? Feel guilty when setting boundaries or advocating for yourself? Maybe you're feeling stuck in patterns that no longer align with who you are. Therapy isn't just about healing, it's about reconnecting with yourself, building self-trust, and learning to embrace the full spectrum of your emotions. Together, we'll explore your experiences, emotions, and patterns with curiosity and compassion, helping you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself.
I especially invite plus-size individuals navigating fatphobia, body image, and confidence concerns to reach out.
NY/CT I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live as their most authentic self. Do you find yourself making decisions based on what others expect rather than what feels right for you? Feel guilty when setting boundaries or advocating for yourself? Maybe you're feeling stuck in patterns that no longer align with who you are. Therapy isn't just about healing, it's about reconnecting with yourself, building self-trust, and learning to embrace the full spectrum of your emotions. Together, we'll explore your experiences, emotions, and patterns with curiosity and compassion, helping you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself.
I firmly believe in the power of processing life events, the value of gentle confrontation, and treating the therapeutic relationship as a symbolic entity of all relationships which proceeded it. Whether you are seeking therapy for a child/adolescent, an emerging/young adult, or a family, I will encourage you to explore the parts of "the self" that need addressing and understanding. This will help in building a healthier future with less conflict for both you and your loved ones.
I firmly believe in the power of processing life events, the value of gentle confrontation, and treating the therapeutic relationship as a symbolic entity of all relationships which proceeded it. Whether you are seeking therapy for a child/adolescent, an emerging/young adult, or a family, I will encourage you to explore the parts of "the self" that need addressing and understanding. This will help in building a healthier future with less conflict for both you and your loved ones.
My practice is intentionally small and boutique so we can focus on liberation from eating and body image pressures and trauma while stepping into our real selves.
Picking apart your body in the mirror? Trauma and stress feeling like an emotional ambush? Or just sick of masking the real you? It’s a lot. Now, picture taking the time to focus on your healing. You’re grounded, speaking up, trusting your gut, and finally knowing what safety feels like. You’re not just surviving—you’re living (and laughing) again. Hi I’m Alicia, a queer therapist, artist, and trauma survivor and I have a passion for this work!
My practice is intentionally small and boutique so we can focus on liberation from eating and body image pressures and trauma while stepping into our real selves.
Picking apart your body in the mirror? Trauma and stress feeling like an emotional ambush? Or just sick of masking the real you? It’s a lot. Now, picture taking the time to focus on your healing. You’re grounded, speaking up, trusting your gut, and finally knowing what safety feels like. You’re not just surviving—you’re living (and laughing) again. Hi I’m Alicia, a queer therapist, artist, and trauma survivor and I have a passion for this work!
My name is Kate. I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in the field. My practice is LGBTQI+ focused, though clients of all identities work with me. I view therapy as a collaborative journey towards self-discovery, healing, and symptom relief. I want to help you reduce distress and bring ease into your life. I practice affirmative therapy that is trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and direct.
My name is Kate. I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in the field. My practice is LGBTQI+ focused, though clients of all identities work with me. I view therapy as a collaborative journey towards self-discovery, healing, and symptom relief. I want to help you reduce distress and bring ease into your life. I practice affirmative therapy that is trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and direct.
I approach therapy as an active and collaborative process that supports you to connect with your desires. Together, we untangle social and emotional knots: conflicts that take form in your relationships and within yourself. We ask honest questions and pay attention to the connections between what is personally felt and collectively shared. Over time, we attend to the roots of struggles to bring about meaningful change. I work with adults both individually and in couples and relationships.
I approach therapy as an active and collaborative process that supports you to connect with your desires. Together, we untangle social and emotional knots: conflicts that take form in your relationships and within yourself. We ask honest questions and pay attention to the connections between what is personally felt and collectively shared. Over time, we attend to the roots of struggles to bring about meaningful change. I work with adults both individually and in couples and relationships.
Hello and Welcome! My approach to therapy begins with motivating my clients to be able to reach a more positive and balanced state while utilizing mindfulness strategies. I am a passionate and dedicated counselor who provides my clients with the skills and tools to fully understand their emotional processes. I currently work with children, adolescents and adults who are in need of finding coping strategies and resources in order to allow each individual and family to grow, learn, and cope with their hardships. I believe in self-compassion and allowing others to find that within themselves to reach a more balanced mental state
Hello and Welcome! My approach to therapy begins with motivating my clients to be able to reach a more positive and balanced state while utilizing mindfulness strategies. I am a passionate and dedicated counselor who provides my clients with the skills and tools to fully understand their emotional processes. I currently work with children, adolescents and adults who are in need of finding coping strategies and resources in order to allow each individual and family to grow, learn, and cope with their hardships. I believe in self-compassion and allowing others to find that within themselves to reach a more balanced mental state
The therapy partnership is a special one and it is important to find the right therapist for you. Everyone’s experiences, circumstances, and situations are different, together we will use strategies and techniques that are specifically tailored to your needs to help achieve your short term and long term goals. I believe in using person-centered therapy, solution based therapy, and motivational interviewing with the goal for you to find the internal motivation to empower you to move through a difficult situations. By working together, we will help to overcome emotional barriers affecting your overall quality of life.
The therapy partnership is a special one and it is important to find the right therapist for you. Everyone’s experiences, circumstances, and situations are different, together we will use strategies and techniques that are specifically tailored to your needs to help achieve your short term and long term goals. I believe in using person-centered therapy, solution based therapy, and motivational interviewing with the goal for you to find the internal motivation to empower you to move through a difficult situations. By working together, we will help to overcome emotional barriers affecting your overall quality of life.
I am a caring, eclectic, and nonjudgmental therapist who specializes in working with adolescents, ages 12-24. I come from a place of empowerment and am trained in CBT, DBT, talk therapy, motivational interviewing, and superhero therapy. I am also in the process of getting certified in TF-CBT. I start where the person I am working with is and get to know them! I try different things with clients and see what they like and don't like, and we go from there. I don't believe therapy is one-size-fits-all. I love helping young people work toward their goals and feel better about themselves!
I am a caring, eclectic, and nonjudgmental therapist who specializes in working with adolescents, ages 12-24. I come from a place of empowerment and am trained in CBT, DBT, talk therapy, motivational interviewing, and superhero therapy. I am also in the process of getting certified in TF-CBT. I start where the person I am working with is and get to know them! I try different things with clients and see what they like and don't like, and we go from there. I don't believe therapy is one-size-fits-all. I love helping young people work toward their goals and feel better about themselves!
Therapy can be about much more than treating symptoms. As a therapist, I’m committed to helping people not only imagine a life beyond prescribed labels, but to transcend the status quo and live each day with clarity, purpose, and joy. Working together, we will identify obstacles and limitations, uncover root causes, and get unstuck. Whether you're looking for help around relationship or career challenges, stress management, identity, or grief, our process will be tailored to your needs.
Therapy can be about much more than treating symptoms. As a therapist, I’m committed to helping people not only imagine a life beyond prescribed labels, but to transcend the status quo and live each day with clarity, purpose, and joy. Working together, we will identify obstacles and limitations, uncover root causes, and get unstuck. Whether you're looking for help around relationship or career challenges, stress management, identity, or grief, our process will be tailored to your needs.
***Offering Telehealth/Virtual sessions*** I am a compassionate, non-judgmental therapist and I believe that everyone deserves a helping hand. I believe that we all have the ability to reframe our thinking and change our own narratives in order to find peace and happiness. We will work together to ensure that you learn how to adjust and cope with difficult situations, and I will provide you with specific techniques to achieve your goals!
***Offering Telehealth/Virtual sessions*** I am a compassionate, non-judgmental therapist and I believe that everyone deserves a helping hand. I believe that we all have the ability to reframe our thinking and change our own narratives in order to find peace and happiness. We will work together to ensure that you learn how to adjust and cope with difficult situations, and I will provide you with specific techniques to achieve your goals!
I specialize in eating disorders, body image concerns (HAES-aligned), depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
Areas of specialization include eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns; I employ a weight-inclusive and HAES aligned approach to treatment. I also specialize in the treatment of depressive, anxiety, and trauma disorders, and often work with clients through life's many different transitions and challenges.
I specialize in eating disorders, body image concerns (HAES-aligned), depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
Areas of specialization include eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns; I employ a weight-inclusive and HAES aligned approach to treatment. I also specialize in the treatment of depressive, anxiety, and trauma disorders, and often work with clients through life's many different transitions and challenges.
Whether you’re having difficulty becoming a parent, adjusting to motherhood or noticing your child is struggling in their first few years of life, you don’t have to navigate these difficult issues alone. From conception through early childhood, I specialize in the relationship between parents and their children. I help my clients navigate significant life transitions and manage stress and anxiety.
Whether you’re having difficulty becoming a parent, adjusting to motherhood or noticing your child is struggling in their first few years of life, you don’t have to navigate these difficult issues alone. From conception through early childhood, I specialize in the relationship between parents and their children. I help my clients navigate significant life transitions and manage stress and anxiety.
I approach counseling from a practical, client-centered approach. I believe in meeting people where they are at, setting realistic therapeutic goals, and fostering intentional self-exploration. My experience with clients focuses on changing behavioral patterns, dealing with interpersonal issues, exploring new coping skills, and addressing symptoms of depression and anxiety. I have a significant history of providing both individual and group therapy for LGBT+ people. I have worked with people experiencing substance use from both abstinence and harm reduction approaches. I enjoy working with non-monogamous or poly folks as well.
I approach counseling from a practical, client-centered approach. I believe in meeting people where they are at, setting realistic therapeutic goals, and fostering intentional self-exploration. My experience with clients focuses on changing behavioral patterns, dealing with interpersonal issues, exploring new coping skills, and addressing symptoms of depression and anxiety. I have a significant history of providing both individual and group therapy for LGBT+ people. I have worked with people experiencing substance use from both abstinence and harm reduction approaches. I enjoy working with non-monogamous or poly folks as well.
I specialize in helping women free themselves from the grips of binge eating, emotional eating, and struggles with body image using a compassionate, evidence-based approach.
I am trained in CBT-E for eating disorders, focusing mostly on binge eating. I am an Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist. I'm also trained in CBT and DBT to treat anxiety and depression. I'm trauma informed.
I specialize in helping women free themselves from the grips of binge eating, emotional eating, and struggles with body image using a compassionate, evidence-based approach.
I am trained in CBT-E for eating disorders, focusing mostly on binge eating. I am an Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist. I'm also trained in CBT and DBT to treat anxiety and depression. I'm trauma informed.
You don’t have to move through life transitions alone or quietly. Therapy is most effective when it feels collaborative, grounded, and authentic. I work alongside my clients to gently unpack unhelpful patterns—whether they show up as anxiety, fear, or feeling stuck—and to build the emotional awareness needed for meaningful change.
You don’t have to move through life transitions alone or quietly. Therapy is most effective when it feels collaborative, grounded, and authentic. I work alongside my clients to gently unpack unhelpful patterns—whether they show up as anxiety, fear, or feeling stuck—and to build the emotional awareness needed for meaningful change.
Feeling stuck? Together, we can find the sense of possibility in the parts of your life that have been feeling like they just can’t change. As a queer genderqueer drama therapist, I specialize in working with queer and trans folks, anti-zionists, and those interested in disrupting white supremacist and ableist systems of pathology. We will co-create a space that feels supportive enough for you to reconnect with your body, feel more confident in yourself, rewrite your story in your own words, and maybe even have a laugh in the process.
Feeling stuck? Together, we can find the sense of possibility in the parts of your life that have been feeling like they just can’t change. As a queer genderqueer drama therapist, I specialize in working with queer and trans folks, anti-zionists, and those interested in disrupting white supremacist and ableist systems of pathology. We will co-create a space that feels supportive enough for you to reconnect with your body, feel more confident in yourself, rewrite your story in your own words, and maybe even have a laugh in the process.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in old patterns, or struggling to find joy and meaning in your daily life? Maybe your relationships feel strained, or life transitions have left you feeling lost. You’re not alone, and things can get better. Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space to feel supported, understood, and empowered to make lasting change. I help adults (age 18+) navigate a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life challenges with compassion and clarity.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in old patterns, or struggling to find joy and meaning in your daily life? Maybe your relationships feel strained, or life transitions have left you feeling lost. You’re not alone, and things can get better. Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental space to feel supported, understood, and empowered to make lasting change. I help adults (age 18+) navigate a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life challenges with compassion and clarity.
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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.