Body Image Therapists in McAlester, OK
Facing the challenges of daily living can be overwhelming. I can help you get back on track in as little as 4 sessions.
I'm a doctoral level licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people overcome these challenges. I use therapies that work to help my clients identify and challenge negative thoughts and behaviors, develop coping mechanisms, and build resilience.
I also emphasize the importance of self-compassion and self-acceptance in the healing process. I understand that therapy can be daunting, but I'm here to create a safe and supportive space where you can grow.
Facing the challenges of daily living can be overwhelming. I can help you get back on track in as little as 4 sessions.
I'm a doctoral level licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people overcome these challenges. I use therapies that work to help my clients identify and challenge negative thoughts and behaviors, develop coping mechanisms, and build resilience.
I also emphasize the importance of self-compassion and self-acceptance in the healing process. I understand that therapy can be daunting, but I'm here to create a safe and supportive space where you can grow.
I have a genuine love for people. I have a natural connection to others and I strive to help you be the best "YOU". Life is meant to be enjoyed and I want you to enjoy it. I work with teens, adults, families, couples, & organizations. I provide services for substance abuse, parenting, domestic violence, forensic review, professional consultation with other professions, & health related concerns. I hold a license as an LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Approved Supervisor. I am a Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (DOT SAP) and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist-Trauma & Addiction (CCTS-A).
I have a genuine love for people. I have a natural connection to others and I strive to help you be the best "YOU". Life is meant to be enjoyed and I want you to enjoy it. I work with teens, adults, families, couples, & organizations. I provide services for substance abuse, parenting, domestic violence, forensic review, professional consultation with other professions, & health related concerns. I hold a license as an LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Approved Supervisor. I am a Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (DOT SAP) and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist-Trauma & Addiction (CCTS-A).
My passion and purpose is to assist people in finding peace and healing in a way that is painless. I have observed that the imprints of some experiences have been continuing to cause pain, emotional unrest, and have been affecting how the person interacts with themselves, their loved ones, and the world. I earnestly believe that NOTHING is wrong with YOU! The problem has been with the way the mind has been processing information and through the use of Rapid Resolution Therapy we can make a significant difference in how you have been thinking, feeling, acting, and reacting.
My passion and purpose is to assist people in finding peace and healing in a way that is painless. I have observed that the imprints of some experiences have been continuing to cause pain, emotional unrest, and have been affecting how the person interacts with themselves, their loved ones, and the world. I earnestly believe that NOTHING is wrong with YOU! The problem has been with the way the mind has been processing information and through the use of Rapid Resolution Therapy we can make a significant difference in how you have been thinking, feeling, acting, and reacting.
Much of my clinical experience has been working with individuals and families impacted by challenging life events, whether it be a one-time problematic experience or generational. Sometimes there isn't an identified traumatic event or 'reason' one might be experiencing unwanted emotions and or behaviors. Many folks are simply seeking a therapist that will collaboratively work with them to improve overall well-being while learning to recognize and further develop their strengths. I help clients understand why they do what they do, while learning and improving skills, healthy reasoning, and adaptability.
Much of my clinical experience has been working with individuals and families impacted by challenging life events, whether it be a one-time problematic experience or generational. Sometimes there isn't an identified traumatic event or 'reason' one might be experiencing unwanted emotions and or behaviors. Many folks are simply seeking a therapist that will collaboratively work with them to improve overall well-being while learning to recognize and further develop their strengths. I help clients understand why they do what they do, while learning and improving skills, healthy reasoning, and adaptability.
Small Town Behavioral
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPS, LPC, RPT
1 Endorsed
McAlester, OK 74501
I help kids, teens, and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by stress and trauma. As an LPC, RPT my style is warm, direct when needed, and down to earth.
I help kids, teens, and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by stress and trauma. As an LPC, RPT my style is warm, direct when needed, and down to earth.
I believe that meaningful change happens within caring and empathic relationships that honor each person’s individuality. My therapeutic approach is rooted in warmth, understanding, & collaboration. I believe that when people are met with deep understanding, they gain the insight and energy needed to overcome obstacles, align with their authentic values, and cultivate richer, more fulfilling lives. My intention is creating a space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Through exploration of relational patterns, thoughts, and behaviors, we will work together to uncover the barriers to growth and fulfillment.
I believe that meaningful change happens within caring and empathic relationships that honor each person’s individuality. My therapeutic approach is rooted in warmth, understanding, & collaboration. I believe that when people are met with deep understanding, they gain the insight and energy needed to overcome obstacles, align with their authentic values, and cultivate richer, more fulfilling lives. My intention is creating a space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Through exploration of relational patterns, thoughts, and behaviors, we will work together to uncover the barriers to growth and fulfillment.
At Mystical Therapy Services, I provide a compassionate, supportive space where clients can process painful experiences, develop effective coping skills, and reconnect with their sense of self. I understand that trauma affects everyone differently, and I tailor therapy to meet your unique needs, goals, and pace. My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and focused on helping you feel empowered throughout the healing process.
At Mystical Therapy Services, I provide a compassionate, supportive space where clients can process painful experiences, develop effective coping skills, and reconnect with their sense of self. I understand that trauma affects everyone differently, and I tailor therapy to meet your unique needs, goals, and pace. My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and focused on helping you feel empowered throughout the healing process.
Small Town Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
McAlester, OK 74501
Not accepting new clients
My ideal clients are individuals and couples in Oklahoma who are seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. This may include adolescents, adults, and families who feel overwhelmed by stress, past experiences, emotional struggles, or communication difficulties. Clients who are open to evidence-based approaches like EMDR and want compassionate, ethical, and practical counseling support.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples in Oklahoma who are seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. This may include adolescents, adults, and families who feel overwhelmed by stress, past experiences, emotional struggles, or communication difficulties. Clients who are open to evidence-based approaches like EMDR and want compassionate, ethical, and practical counseling support.
More Therapists Nearby
Non-judgement, mindful, and confidential are key in foundational work for individual, family, and group treatment. Outpatient Care is HIPPA compliant face-to-face or telehealth Services. After assessment process, a plan of care utilizing specific modalities are development along with needs listed and goals, both long-term and short-term. Treatment can include family upon request. With Individualized care, patients have an opportunity to build positive coping skills. You can reach out by Email, Call/leave a message or text message. Please leave a name, number and reason for your contact. Give 24 hours for response. Let's Talk Soon.
Non-judgement, mindful, and confidential are key in foundational work for individual, family, and group treatment. Outpatient Care is HIPPA compliant face-to-face or telehealth Services. After assessment process, a plan of care utilizing specific modalities are development along with needs listed and goals, both long-term and short-term. Treatment can include family upon request. With Individualized care, patients have an opportunity to build positive coping skills. You can reach out by Email, Call/leave a message or text message. Please leave a name, number and reason for your contact. Give 24 hours for response. Let's Talk Soon.
Online Therapists
We live in a society where fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and depression are all too common and on the rise. For one reason or another it can feel like the world is crashing down around us with no way out. When it feels unmanageable, therapy can help you find the light at the end of the tunnel. Even if we can’t change our situation, we can put ourselves in a safe space to feel heard, understood, and figure out ways to feel better. I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, suicidal ideation, religious trauma, and life stress. I also work with clients in the LGBTQIA+ community including transgender & non-binary clients.
We live in a society where fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and depression are all too common and on the rise. For one reason or another it can feel like the world is crashing down around us with no way out. When it feels unmanageable, therapy can help you find the light at the end of the tunnel. Even if we can’t change our situation, we can put ourselves in a safe space to feel heard, understood, and figure out ways to feel better. I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, suicidal ideation, religious trauma, and life stress. I also work with clients in the LGBTQIA+ community including transgender & non-binary clients.
I help individuals that experience anxiety, trauma, and general transitions in life who want to operate in alignment with their goals in life from a healthier place.
I help individuals that experience anxiety, trauma, and general transitions in life who want to operate in alignment with their goals in life from a healthier place.
Hello there! How are you? Are you feeling stressed, anxious, sad or irritable ? I provide Initial Screening/Assessment and Diagnosis and individual and family psychotherapy. My focus is on your overall wellness using Cognitive Behavioral Approach, safe space, compassion and acceptance to treat symptoms of Depression, Divorce, Adoption, personality disorders, Autism, Adjustment, Anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance, Health problems, corporate culture, job changes, Chronic Pain, Parenting, Stress, Highly sensitive, Trauma, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, LGBTQ and other DSM 5-TR disorder symptoms. Ages 4-104.
Hello there! How are you? Are you feeling stressed, anxious, sad or irritable ? I provide Initial Screening/Assessment and Diagnosis and individual and family psychotherapy. My focus is on your overall wellness using Cognitive Behavioral Approach, safe space, compassion and acceptance to treat symptoms of Depression, Divorce, Adoption, personality disorders, Autism, Adjustment, Anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance, Health problems, corporate culture, job changes, Chronic Pain, Parenting, Stress, Highly sensitive, Trauma, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, LGBTQ and other DSM 5-TR disorder symptoms. Ages 4-104.
Reaching out for help takes courage, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can create a safe space for understanding, healing, and moving forward at your own pace. I know how exhausting it can feel when anxiety keeps you up at night or when depression makes even the simplest tasks feel impossible. It’s hard to break free from the constant worry or the weight of emptiness, and it can feel like you're stuck in a cycle with no way out. But you don’t have to face this alone. Together, we can work through these feelings, uncover the root causes, and build a path toward relief and healing.
Reaching out for help takes courage, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can create a safe space for understanding, healing, and moving forward at your own pace. I know how exhausting it can feel when anxiety keeps you up at night or when depression makes even the simplest tasks feel impossible. It’s hard to break free from the constant worry or the weight of emptiness, and it can feel like you're stuck in a cycle with no way out. But you don’t have to face this alone. Together, we can work through these feelings, uncover the root causes, and build a path toward relief and healing.
I am accepting new clients. My therapy focus is assisting clients in navigating life transitions while managing ADHD, recovery, or the weight of past struggles. They may feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, perfectionism, or burnout, and they long for balance, confidence, and practical strategies that actually fit their life. Their goals are to break free from old patterns, feel more present, and create a version of themselves that feels authentic and sustainable.
I am accepting new clients. My therapy focus is assisting clients in navigating life transitions while managing ADHD, recovery, or the weight of past struggles. They may feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, perfectionism, or burnout, and they long for balance, confidence, and practical strategies that actually fit their life. Their goals are to break free from old patterns, feel more present, and create a version of themselves that feels authentic and sustainable.
Therapy is a space for you to receive grace through empathy, genuineness, & kindness. Are you feeling lost & alone? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, grief, or narcissistic abuse & unsure how to cope? Are you exploring your identity or sexuality & need gentle, accepting support for issues you have? My clients say I feel safe, warm, affirming & caring, which empowers them in their healing. I want to help you better cope with life experiences, learn skills to help increase desirable thoughts, feelings & behaviors, while also helping educate you to develop abilities to reduce distressing symptoms.
Therapy is a space for you to receive grace through empathy, genuineness, & kindness. Are you feeling lost & alone? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, grief, or narcissistic abuse & unsure how to cope? Are you exploring your identity or sexuality & need gentle, accepting support for issues you have? My clients say I feel safe, warm, affirming & caring, which empowers them in their healing. I want to help you better cope with life experiences, learn skills to help increase desirable thoughts, feelings & behaviors, while also helping educate you to develop abilities to reduce distressing symptoms.
Crystal N Fessler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
1 Endorsed
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Waitlist for new clients
Currently establishing a waitlist. Are you struggling in ways you never have before? Things are harder, waking up takes longer, motivation is nonexistent, sleep is lacking, and work drags on. Anxiety, depression, executive functioning, trauma, all things that are impacting you, your children, and your family as a whole. I work from a strengths based perspective, which means that I focus on the positives which can be hard for you to see right now. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness activities, and client centered approaches to aide you in learning coping skills for everyday situations.
Currently establishing a waitlist. Are you struggling in ways you never have before? Things are harder, waking up takes longer, motivation is nonexistent, sleep is lacking, and work drags on. Anxiety, depression, executive functioning, trauma, all things that are impacting you, your children, and your family as a whole. I work from a strengths based perspective, which means that I focus on the positives which can be hard for you to see right now. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness activities, and client centered approaches to aide you in learning coping skills for everyday situations.
You might look like you’re holding it all together on the outside—but inside, it feels very different.
Maybe your mind won’t slow down.
Maybe you’re overthinking conversations, feeling anxious in your relationships, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change.
Or maybe you’ve been through something difficult, and your body still reacts as if it’s happening now.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not “broken.”
You might look like you’re holding it all together on the outside—but inside, it feels very different.
Maybe your mind won’t slow down.
Maybe you’re overthinking conversations, feeling anxious in your relationships, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change.
Or maybe you’ve been through something difficult, and your body still reacts as if it’s happening now.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not “broken.”
Scheduling for Mornings/Afternoons.
Do you ever feel like you're holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart inside? You show up for everyone else but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step. Whether you're experiencing burnout, navigating life transitions, or managing constant stress, it can be exhausting to keep pushing through. Deep down, you just want to feel like yourself again: confident, grounded, and in control. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Support is possible, and I’m here to help.
Scheduling for Mornings/Afternoons.
Do you ever feel like you're holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart inside? You show up for everyone else but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step. Whether you're experiencing burnout, navigating life transitions, or managing constant stress, it can be exhausting to keep pushing through. Deep down, you just want to feel like yourself again: confident, grounded, and in control. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Support is possible, and I’m here to help.
Are you spending your day feeling burnt out, on the verge of a meltdown, or feeling like you are going to shut down? A social life is important to keep our cups full and spoons in our drawers. However, when you wake up still feeling tired from the day before, socializing is the last thing you want to do. Living in a mode of constantly feeling burnout does not allow you to be your best self. Understanding your daily needs is important so that you can live a happier and more fulfilled life.
Are you spending your day feeling burnt out, on the verge of a meltdown, or feeling like you are going to shut down? A social life is important to keep our cups full and spoons in our drawers. However, when you wake up still feeling tired from the day before, socializing is the last thing you want to do. Living in a mode of constantly feeling burnout does not allow you to be your best self. Understanding your daily needs is important so that you can live a happier and more fulfilled life.
Hey there. Are you tired of feeling anxious, frustrated, lost, or generally overwhelmed? I get it. Are you searching for an authentic therapist to help you help yourself? Let's talk. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important components of the healing process. I aim to be genuine, authentic, & accepting while meeting my clients where they are to create an atmosphere that allows clients the freedom & comfort to explore & process their thoughts, feelings, & behaviors. I offer counseling for adults struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, & communication difficulties.
Hey there. Are you tired of feeling anxious, frustrated, lost, or generally overwhelmed? I get it. Are you searching for an authentic therapist to help you help yourself? Let's talk. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important components of the healing process. I aim to be genuine, authentic, & accepting while meeting my clients where they are to create an atmosphere that allows clients the freedom & comfort to explore & process their thoughts, feelings, & behaviors. I offer counseling for adults struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, & communication difficulties.
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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.