Body Image Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
Eva Simpson-Abrams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCAT, MT-BC
17 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. If you’ve been holding it all together on the outside while feeling anxious, disconnected, or uncertain inside, you’re not alone. I work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationships, identity, and life transitions. In therapy, I create a space that feels grounding and human, where you can finally exhale, reflect, and start to feel more like yourself again. Together, we’ll make sense of what feels heavy and build the confidence and self-trust to move forward with clarity and compassion.
Welcome. If you’ve been holding it all together on the outside while feeling anxious, disconnected, or uncertain inside, you’re not alone. I work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationships, identity, and life transitions. In therapy, I create a space that feels grounding and human, where you can finally exhale, reflect, and start to feel more like yourself again. Together, we’ll make sense of what feels heavy and build the confidence and self-trust to move forward with clarity and compassion.
Contact me if you are an adult who want to feel better. I know you want peace from sadness, anxiety and stress. You feel stuck in patterns you want to change but do not know how to change. You are unhappy with where you are in life, with your personal relationships and/or your work. Therapy offers an opportunity to reset painful parts of the past and learn skills to improve your life. today. Therapy will infuse you with hope, teach you self- care and foster your innate resiliency. The hardest part of therapy is initiating that first contact. When we speak you will see how easy it is to talk to me.
Contact me if you are an adult who want to feel better. I know you want peace from sadness, anxiety and stress. You feel stuck in patterns you want to change but do not know how to change. You are unhappy with where you are in life, with your personal relationships and/or your work. Therapy offers an opportunity to reset painful parts of the past and learn skills to improve your life. today. Therapy will infuse you with hope, teach you self- care and foster your innate resiliency. The hardest part of therapy is initiating that first contact. When we speak you will see how easy it is to talk to me.
I’m especially passionate about supporting folks with perinatal mental health, body image, LGBTQ+ individuals and families, and people navigating major life transitions, including menopause, divorce, relocation, and career shifts.
My ideal client is someone who is looking for a safe place to remember who they are and give voice to what they long for. They want an affirming, collaborative relationship where all parts of them are welcome, and where complexity can be held with tenderness. They need compassion, curiosity, and clarity—along with a pace that feels respectful and grounded. Their goals are to feel more like themselves again, to better understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and to open space for greater choice, connection, and freedom—within themselves, in their relationships, and in the world around them.
I’m especially passionate about supporting folks with perinatal mental health, body image, LGBTQ+ individuals and families, and people navigating major life transitions, including menopause, divorce, relocation, and career shifts.
My ideal client is someone who is looking for a safe place to remember who they are and give voice to what they long for. They want an affirming, collaborative relationship where all parts of them are welcome, and where complexity can be held with tenderness. They need compassion, curiosity, and clarity—along with a pace that feels respectful and grounded. Their goals are to feel more like themselves again, to better understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and to open space for greater choice, connection, and freedom—within themselves, in their relationships, and in the world around them.
My work focuses on the mental health and wellbeing of queer, trans and NB folks of all ages. While I work with people across the life span, I generally do not see people under 16. I also work with people navigating the spectrum of pregnancy, adoption and traversing LGBTQIA+ parenthood. I have been practicing social work for over 15 years and am licensed in NY, NJ, CT and Florida. I am anti racist, sex positive, sw positive, body positive + kink allied. I use a psychodynamic approach in my work with clients incorporating elements of intersectionality, mindfulness and harm reduction.
My work focuses on the mental health and wellbeing of queer, trans and NB folks of all ages. While I work with people across the life span, I generally do not see people under 16. I also work with people navigating the spectrum of pregnancy, adoption and traversing LGBTQIA+ parenthood. I have been practicing social work for over 15 years and am licensed in NY, NJ, CT and Florida. I am anti racist, sex positive, sw positive, body positive + kink allied. I use a psychodynamic approach in my work with clients incorporating elements of intersectionality, mindfulness and harm reduction.
Do you, all too often, experience situations that feel debilitating and even insurmountable? Do you repeat patterns of behavior that are no longer working for you and seem to add to professional, and/or relational conflicts or stressors? I specialize in navigating life transitions with the goal of building resilience and post-traumatic growth. I work with clients around issues including, but not limited to, queer and trans identity, divorce, being a caretaker, chronic illness, long covid, harm reduction models to substance use, grief, and bereavement. In addition to practicing psychotherapy, I am a professional divorce mediator.
Do you, all too often, experience situations that feel debilitating and even insurmountable? Do you repeat patterns of behavior that are no longer working for you and seem to add to professional, and/or relational conflicts or stressors? I specialize in navigating life transitions with the goal of building resilience and post-traumatic growth. I work with clients around issues including, but not limited to, queer and trans identity, divorce, being a caretaker, chronic illness, long covid, harm reduction models to substance use, grief, and bereavement. In addition to practicing psychotherapy, I am a professional divorce mediator.
To me, therapy is the act of radically engaging in self reflection, letting yourself be seen, and ultimately, being deeply human. I specialize in working with creatives. Not just full time creatives, but those who want to nourish their inner artist or act more on their creative impulses. I also specialize in the areas of self worth, identity exploration, and relational patterns. Overall, I am open and excited to work with anyone who is willing to go deep and be present in the therapy room.
To me, therapy is the act of radically engaging in self reflection, letting yourself be seen, and ultimately, being deeply human. I specialize in working with creatives. Not just full time creatives, but those who want to nourish their inner artist or act more on their creative impulses. I also specialize in the areas of self worth, identity exploration, and relational patterns. Overall, I am open and excited to work with anyone who is willing to go deep and be present in the therapy room.
I offer a safe, gentle, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their emotions, behaviors, and experiences through a creative lens. I am passionate about creating a space that honors intersectional identities, operates from an anti-oppressive perspective, and is affirming to LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse individuals. I have experience working with children, youth, young adults, and adults facing a wide variety of challenges but primarily specialize in working with neurodiversity and trauma.
I offer a safe, gentle, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their emotions, behaviors, and experiences through a creative lens. I am passionate about creating a space that honors intersectional identities, operates from an anti-oppressive perspective, and is affirming to LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse individuals. I have experience working with children, youth, young adults, and adults facing a wide variety of challenges but primarily specialize in working with neurodiversity and trauma.
The first step into therapy is an act of courage, and you deserve a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. Together, we create a warm, collaborative environment to navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and focus on what matters most to you. We’ll clarify your values, strengthen coping skills, and cultivate meaningful, lasting change for a balanced, purposeful life. Sessions are virtual and cash-based, allowing me to focus fully on your needs, free from insurance restrictions or administrative delays. If you seek a flexible, private, individualized approach, I would be honored to work with you.
The first step into therapy is an act of courage, and you deserve a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. Together, we create a warm, collaborative environment to navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and focus on what matters most to you. We’ll clarify your values, strengthen coping skills, and cultivate meaningful, lasting change for a balanced, purposeful life. Sessions are virtual and cash-based, allowing me to focus fully on your needs, free from insurance restrictions or administrative delays. If you seek a flexible, private, individualized approach, I would be honored to work with you.
Lisa Lefkowitz is a licensed therapist at the Greene Clinic. She received her MSW from NYU's Silver School of Social Work. Lisa’s approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and engaged.
Lisa received trauma-informed training at Sanctuary for Families and the Greene Clinic, working with a diverse range of clients. As a member of the Alopecia community, she has also worked with organizations supporting children and adults struggling with the psychosocial impact of visible difference.
Lisa has additional experience with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, otherness, trauma, parenting, blended families, and neurodiverse couples.
Lisa Lefkowitz is a licensed therapist at the Greene Clinic. She received her MSW from NYU's Silver School of Social Work. Lisa’s approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and engaged.
Lisa received trauma-informed training at Sanctuary for Families and the Greene Clinic, working with a diverse range of clients. As a member of the Alopecia community, she has also worked with organizations supporting children and adults struggling with the psychosocial impact of visible difference.
Lisa has additional experience with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, otherness, trauma, parenting, blended families, and neurodiverse couples.
If you’re feeling stuck in patterns with food, body image, or addiction that feel impossible to break, you’re in the right place.
My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative—because healing isn’t about being “fixed,” it’s about discovering a path that actually works for you.
I take a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, meaning we’ll focus on what you need, not some one-size-fits-all solution.
If you’re feeling stuck in patterns with food, body image, or addiction that feel impossible to break, you’re in the right place.
My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative—because healing isn’t about being “fixed,” it’s about discovering a path that actually works for you.
I take a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, meaning we’ll focus on what you need, not some one-size-fits-all solution.
Sarah offers talk psychotherapy, art therapy, and group psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents seeking support around life changes, anxiety, depression, relational changes, body image distress, familial trauma, identity exploration and self discovery.
Sarah's approach is strengths-based, client-centered, identity affirming and trauma-informed. She tends to use art therapy, internal family systems, supportive therapy, somatic awareness and mindfulness as interventions.
Sarah offers talk psychotherapy, art therapy, and group psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents seeking support around life changes, anxiety, depression, relational changes, body image distress, familial trauma, identity exploration and self discovery.
Sarah's approach is strengths-based, client-centered, identity affirming and trauma-informed. She tends to use art therapy, internal family systems, supportive therapy, somatic awareness and mindfulness as interventions.
I offer an affirming, safe space for people who identify as POC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent to explore their identities and deconstruct their own narrative within the larger lens of society. I treat both individuals, and couples, ranging from ages 18-40+. I bring warmth, creativity, and a sense of humor into the room, because therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. If you’re ready to feel a little lighter—and a lot less alone—let’s get started.
I offer an affirming, safe space for people who identify as POC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent to explore their identities and deconstruct their own narrative within the larger lens of society. I treat both individuals, and couples, ranging from ages 18-40+. I bring warmth, creativity, and a sense of humor into the room, because therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. If you’re ready to feel a little lighter—and a lot less alone—let’s get started.
The Healing Collective is a New York-based therapeutic group practice that centers the healing of Black folks, Indigenous folks, and non-Black folks of color. We offer telehealth services to individuals (youth and adults), couples, and families throughout New York and New Jersey. We also offer coaching services throughout the United States. The Healing Collective believes that every being is worthy of healing and that our healing comes from within. We’d be honored if you chose us for your healing journey.
The Healing Collective is a New York-based therapeutic group practice that centers the healing of Black folks, Indigenous folks, and non-Black folks of color. We offer telehealth services to individuals (youth and adults), couples, and families throughout New York and New Jersey. We also offer coaching services throughout the United States. The Healing Collective believes that every being is worthy of healing and that our healing comes from within. We’d be honored if you chose us for your healing journey.
Currently accepting individuals for psychodynamically informed, attachment-oriented, weekly therapy or couples for weekly EFT-based couples therapy (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy). EFT-based couples therapy seeks to help couples identify the interactional patterns that keep couples disconnected. In understanding these patterns, we work to help partners learn and understand their habitual protective behaviors, their partner's protective behaviors, and to practice NEW ways of responding to one's self and one's partner.
Currently accepting individuals for psychodynamically informed, attachment-oriented, weekly therapy or couples for weekly EFT-based couples therapy (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy). EFT-based couples therapy seeks to help couples identify the interactional patterns that keep couples disconnected. In understanding these patterns, we work to help partners learn and understand their habitual protective behaviors, their partner's protective behaviors, and to practice NEW ways of responding to one's self and one's partner.
As a therapist, I strive to create an environment that is conducive to exploration without fear of judgment for both individuals and couples. We’re often isolated in our hurt, and more so when shame is present. The experience of struggle is something we all face, but the choice to face it and exist with our vulnerability is where our innate strength and capacity to thrive emerges.
As a therapist, I strive to create an environment that is conducive to exploration without fear of judgment for both individuals and couples. We’re often isolated in our hurt, and more so when shame is present. The experience of struggle is something we all face, but the choice to face it and exist with our vulnerability is where our innate strength and capacity to thrive emerges.
My practice focuses on the strength of the therapeutic relationship through affirmation, collaboration, and trust. These methods help create an open, safe environment in which patients may discuss, reflect, and create paths toward self-understanding and acceptance. I specializes in working with the queer community, anxiety, and depression.
My practice focuses on the strength of the therapeutic relationship through affirmation, collaboration, and trust. These methods help create an open, safe environment in which patients may discuss, reflect, and create paths toward self-understanding and acceptance. I specializes in working with the queer community, anxiety, and depression.
Taking steps to improve your mental and emotional self takes courage. Maybe you are faced with difficulties related to stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, life transitions or relationship challenges. Navigating your way through the ups and downs of life is not always easy, but can be more manageable with some help along the way.
Taking steps to improve your mental and emotional self takes courage. Maybe you are faced with difficulties related to stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, life transitions or relationship challenges. Navigating your way through the ups and downs of life is not always easy, but can be more manageable with some help along the way.
I provide aid in coping with and managing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), neurodivergence (autism and ADHD), trauma, grief, disability or chronic illness, minority stress, and life transitions. I work with kids, teens, and adults.
I see clients as individuals who are impacted positively and negatively by their family, community, culture, and the world at large. Being LGBTQIA+, disabled, and neurodivergent myself, I support, affirm, and uplift these and other minority communities to build their self-esteem and self-advocacy skills in the face of oppressive forces.
I provide aid in coping with and managing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), neurodivergence (autism and ADHD), trauma, grief, disability or chronic illness, minority stress, and life transitions. I work with kids, teens, and adults.
I see clients as individuals who are impacted positively and negatively by their family, community, culture, and the world at large. Being LGBTQIA+, disabled, and neurodivergent myself, I support, affirm, and uplift these and other minority communities to build their self-esteem and self-advocacy skills in the face of oppressive forces.
You struggle with intense emotions and feel stuck in your life. You feel irritable, down, worried, or numb more days than not. You may lash out at others or yourself. Old coping strategies no longer work. It’s difficult to imagine life improving - for you to do anything other than tolerate your symptoms. The clients I work with have experienced trauma of all kinds, including childhood sexual abuse, betrayal, sexual assault, incest, combat trauma, racism, ableism, homophobia, physical and emotional abuse, and dysfunctional families.
You struggle with intense emotions and feel stuck in your life. You feel irritable, down, worried, or numb more days than not. You may lash out at others or yourself. Old coping strategies no longer work. It’s difficult to imagine life improving - for you to do anything other than tolerate your symptoms. The clients I work with have experienced trauma of all kinds, including childhood sexual abuse, betrayal, sexual assault, incest, combat trauma, racism, ableism, homophobia, physical and emotional abuse, and dysfunctional families.
You have likely spent time trying to understand yourself, yet something still feels unresolved, especially in your relationships or inner life. Even with reflection and effort, you may find yourself repeating the same patterns.
I work with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, overthinking, or recurring relationship challenges. Together, we take the time to understand what is driving these experiences so you can move through your life with more clarity and intention.
You have likely spent time trying to understand yourself, yet something still feels unresolved, especially in your relationships or inner life. Even with reflection and effort, you may find yourself repeating the same patterns.
I work with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, overthinking, or recurring relationship challenges. Together, we take the time to understand what is driving these experiences so you can move through your life with more clarity and intention.
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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.