Body Image Therapists in Riverside, RI
As a psychotherapist and a success coach, my approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. By creating a brave space and turning roadblocks into stepping stones, you are set on a path to discovery and self-acceptance. I help individuals actualize their full potential by developing a healthy self-conception. In addition to 12+ years as a licensed psychotherapist. I am passionate about the work with my clients. I promote safety, honesty, transparency, and tools to empower you in all areas of your life. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and 2 kids. In my free time, I enjoy working out and eating a good meal.
As a psychotherapist and a success coach, my approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. By creating a brave space and turning roadblocks into stepping stones, you are set on a path to discovery and self-acceptance. I help individuals actualize their full potential by developing a healthy self-conception. In addition to 12+ years as a licensed psychotherapist. I am passionate about the work with my clients. I promote safety, honesty, transparency, and tools to empower you in all areas of your life. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and 2 kids. In my free time, I enjoy working out and eating a good meal.
Women (including trans and nonbinary individuals) face unique challenges across the lifespan, particularly during times of transition. Overwhelming emotions, irritability, anxiety, or low mood are all signs that a change is needed, quite possibly in the form of a skilled, compassionate therapist to help you navigate these experiences. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and perinatal mental health. I love working with college-aged folks (particularly the Brown University community) and couples as well.
Women (including trans and nonbinary individuals) face unique challenges across the lifespan, particularly during times of transition. Overwhelming emotions, irritability, anxiety, or low mood are all signs that a change is needed, quite possibly in the form of a skilled, compassionate therapist to help you navigate these experiences. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and perinatal mental health. I love working with college-aged folks (particularly the Brown University community) and couples as well.
I approach psychotherapy from a person-centered and collaborative lens, putting the control in clients' hands to actualize their goals. I aim to compassionately help clients develop a better understanding of themselves and what they can do to reach the next step in their personal growth journey within their set of circumstances. As a woman of mixed identities, I work towards an affirming therapeutic relationship with clients with a range of identity issues to encourage clarity, healing, and self-acceptance.
I approach psychotherapy from a person-centered and collaborative lens, putting the control in clients' hands to actualize their goals. I aim to compassionately help clients develop a better understanding of themselves and what they can do to reach the next step in their personal growth journey within their set of circumstances. As a woman of mixed identities, I work towards an affirming therapeutic relationship with clients with a range of identity issues to encourage clarity, healing, and self-acceptance.
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I believe that we can use the information from our past to shape how we live now. I know that you are the expert on yourself. My role as your therapist is to provide space where you can make sense of and learn from the past to help you deepen your insight and knowledge of yourself. I also offer tools and resources that support coping with current issues in a healthy way.
I believe that we can use the information from our past to shape how we live now. I know that you are the expert on yourself. My role as your therapist is to provide space where you can make sense of and learn from the past to help you deepen your insight and knowledge of yourself. I also offer tools and resources that support coping with current issues in a healthy way.
Connecting with a therapist can feel like a challenge. I hope to provide a safe and inclusive space for my clients to feel heard and understood. I believe in exploring each person’s individual strengths while also challenging them to work towards their goals to make positive changes in their lives. My areas of interest and expertise include treating and managing life with ADHD, late diagnosed/identified Autism, women's issues, anxiety, and issues related to cultural identity and intergenerational trauma.
Connecting with a therapist can feel like a challenge. I hope to provide a safe and inclusive space for my clients to feel heard and understood. I believe in exploring each person’s individual strengths while also challenging them to work towards their goals to make positive changes in their lives. My areas of interest and expertise include treating and managing life with ADHD, late diagnosed/identified Autism, women's issues, anxiety, and issues related to cultural identity and intergenerational trauma.
I am passionate about helping others to reconnect to their essential nature, and to live more fully from a place of inner truth. I view my job as helping you to navigate back to your own Truest self and inner guidance system. I draw from the foundations of Hakomi, somatic awareness, attachment work, and mindfulness based approaches to support you on your journey. I hold a compassionate container where all of the emotions are honored and welcomed, and where we can lean into what is causing distress to mine for inner wisdom. We will use creativity to find new ways of navigating with self and all those we come into contact with.
I am passionate about helping others to reconnect to their essential nature, and to live more fully from a place of inner truth. I view my job as helping you to navigate back to your own Truest self and inner guidance system. I draw from the foundations of Hakomi, somatic awareness, attachment work, and mindfulness based approaches to support you on your journey. I hold a compassionate container where all of the emotions are honored and welcomed, and where we can lean into what is causing distress to mine for inner wisdom. We will use creativity to find new ways of navigating with self and all those we come into contact with.
Hi, friend. I'm Kelly. I'm a certified life coach helping you make hard decisions and do hard things.
Like you, I spent decades putting others' needs before my own—at work, in my family of origin, and in my own home.
After almost 20 years of leadership roles and a lifetime’s worth of plot twists in my personal life (religious and work trauma, chronic illness, late-identified neurodivergence, coming out as queer, and supporting both my spouse and child through gender transitions), I made the decision in 2018 to help others discover the joy, peace, and clarity that comes with finally identifying and prioritizing your own needs.
Hi, friend. I'm Kelly. I'm a certified life coach helping you make hard decisions and do hard things.
Like you, I spent decades putting others' needs before my own—at work, in my family of origin, and in my own home.
After almost 20 years of leadership roles and a lifetime’s worth of plot twists in my personal life (religious and work trauma, chronic illness, late-identified neurodivergence, coming out as queer, and supporting both my spouse and child through gender transitions), I made the decision in 2018 to help others discover the joy, peace, and clarity that comes with finally identifying and prioritizing your own needs.
Using a three step approach that I designed to get to the root of tough issues-including a specialized version for Eating Disorders; I also specialize in complex trauma, body image and social anxiety.
All mixed up? Let’s untangle it together.
You’re not just a floating head—even if life has trained you to live that way. If you feel stuck in negative cycles, anxious in your own skin, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll go beyond “just talking” to create real shifts in your body, mind, and sense of self. Using parts work such as IFS and EMDR informed skills, I’ll help you in becoming more whole, alive, and unapologetically you. With over 20+ years in integrative approaches, I offer a collaborative; playful and creative space.
Using a three step approach that I designed to get to the root of tough issues-including a specialized version for Eating Disorders; I also specialize in complex trauma, body image and social anxiety.
All mixed up? Let’s untangle it together.
You’re not just a floating head—even if life has trained you to live that way. If you feel stuck in negative cycles, anxious in your own skin, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll go beyond “just talking” to create real shifts in your body, mind, and sense of self. Using parts work such as IFS and EMDR informed skills, I’ll help you in becoming more whole, alive, and unapologetically you. With over 20+ years in integrative approaches, I offer a collaborative; playful and creative space.
My goal as a social worker is to help people live their lives authentically as they heal from trauma, anxiety, oppression, problematic substance use, and eating disorders. I have been practicing since 2019, and use a range of practices such as Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy through through a feminist and health at every size lens. I am a level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I also enjoy working with clients who are queer, neurodiverse, kinky and or polyamorous/non-monogamous.
My goal as a social worker is to help people live their lives authentically as they heal from trauma, anxiety, oppression, problematic substance use, and eating disorders. I have been practicing since 2019, and use a range of practices such as Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy through through a feminist and health at every size lens. I am a level 2 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I also enjoy working with clients who are queer, neurodiverse, kinky and or polyamorous/non-monogamous.
Are you noticing eating or body image concerns, disordered eating, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, ADHD/neurodivergence, or anxiety or depression?
I've spent the last decade working in a variety of settings, like nonprofits, outpatient offices, schools, research labs, and residential programs. I'm a member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and the National Association of Social Workers, and hold certificates in Trauma and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Are you noticing eating or body image concerns, disordered eating, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, ADHD/neurodivergence, or anxiety or depression?
I've spent the last decade working in a variety of settings, like nonprofits, outpatient offices, schools, research labs, and residential programs. I'm a member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and the National Association of Social Workers, and hold certificates in Trauma and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
The most meaningful part of my work—whether with individuals or couples—is building a shared relationship where it feels safe to explore the unspoken, the uncomfortable, and the unknown. I believe it’s essential to understand each person’s history, needs, and reasons for seeking therapy, especially knowing the commitment it requires in our fast-paced world. My goal is for our time together to never feel like a task, but rather a space to honor your voice and reflect your needs.
Expertise includes major life transitions, chronic anxiety, relationship processing, conflict navigation, and complex family dynamics.
The most meaningful part of my work—whether with individuals or couples—is building a shared relationship where it feels safe to explore the unspoken, the uncomfortable, and the unknown. I believe it’s essential to understand each person’s history, needs, and reasons for seeking therapy, especially knowing the commitment it requires in our fast-paced world. My goal is for our time together to never feel like a task, but rather a space to honor your voice and reflect your needs.
Expertise includes major life transitions, chronic anxiety, relationship processing, conflict navigation, and complex family dynamics.
Life rarely goes as planned. When you've been hit with a major life event, such as the loss of a loved one, an affair, or the birth of a child, you may experience fear, isolation, sadness, or anger. Although life changes can be a source of excitement and growth, they often bring up unresolved issues, including perfectionism, shame, and past trauma. If you want to be able to cope effectively with life's biggest transitions, you need a compassionate therapist who specializes in your area of need, so that you can find peace and joy in your life again.
Life rarely goes as planned. When you've been hit with a major life event, such as the loss of a loved one, an affair, or the birth of a child, you may experience fear, isolation, sadness, or anger. Although life changes can be a source of excitement and growth, they often bring up unresolved issues, including perfectionism, shame, and past trauma. If you want to be able to cope effectively with life's biggest transitions, you need a compassionate therapist who specializes in your area of need, so that you can find peace and joy in your life again.
Hi there! My name is Emersyn (they/them). I am a white, queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent human who is committed to lifelong learning and presently engaged in their own healing. I love working with trans and queer folks around identity exploration, relationships, and experiences of erasure or invalidation within the community. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals to identify strengths, needs, and ways to implement accommodations.
Hi there! My name is Emersyn (they/them). I am a white, queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent human who is committed to lifelong learning and presently engaged in their own healing. I love working with trans and queer folks around identity exploration, relationships, and experiences of erasure or invalidation within the community. I also enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals to identify strengths, needs, and ways to implement accommodations.
Taking the first step toward feeling more empowered, at ease or centered in your life is a brave one. I am here to walk alongside you as we identify your goals and work together to achieve them. I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of clinical experience and am licensed to practice in MA, NH, CT, RI, ME, VT and DC. My practice focus is in the provision of care to adults and couples, with particular emphasis on serving the LGBTQIA+ community, those navigating transition and poly/cnm relationships. I have an office located in Westford, MA but use a telehealth platform for most visits.
Taking the first step toward feeling more empowered, at ease or centered in your life is a brave one. I am here to walk alongside you as we identify your goals and work together to achieve them. I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of clinical experience and am licensed to practice in MA, NH, CT, RI, ME, VT and DC. My practice focus is in the provision of care to adults and couples, with particular emphasis on serving the LGBTQIA+ community, those navigating transition and poly/cnm relationships. I have an office located in Westford, MA but use a telehealth platform for most visits.
I enjoy working with teens and adults, especially those struggling to navigate some of the tougher moments of life. I have a lot of experience working with folks on emotional management - especially anger and anxiety - as well as exploring relationships and their impact on a person's life. I seek to help people find the best way forward and to overcome the stumbling blocks on their way. As a therapist, I also try to help challenge people's thoughts and help them gain new perspectives on the issues they're facing.
I enjoy working with teens and adults, especially those struggling to navigate some of the tougher moments of life. I have a lot of experience working with folks on emotional management - especially anger and anxiety - as well as exploring relationships and their impact on a person's life. I seek to help people find the best way forward and to overcome the stumbling blocks on their way. As a therapist, I also try to help challenge people's thoughts and help them gain new perspectives on the issues they're facing.
I am an LMHC providing telehealth therapy to adults in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
You don’t have to have the “right” words to start therapy.
You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or easily triggered without fully understanding why. Anxiety, depression, or past experiences continue to show up in your thoughts, body, or relationships. You want relief and clarity, but more than anything, you want to feel understood without judgment. You are looking for a space where you can slow down, be honest, and begin making sense of what you have been carrying, without pressure to have the right words or everything figured out.
I am an LMHC providing telehealth therapy to adults in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
You don’t have to have the “right” words to start therapy.
You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or easily triggered without fully understanding why. Anxiety, depression, or past experiences continue to show up in your thoughts, body, or relationships. You want relief and clarity, but more than anything, you want to feel understood without judgment. You are looking for a space where you can slow down, be honest, and begin making sense of what you have been carrying, without pressure to have the right words or everything figured out.
While I enjoy working with a wide range of individuals, my true passion lies in supporting those navigating disordered eating and body image concerns, trauma, abuse, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring disorders.
In sessions, I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy (TFT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Gestalt Therapy, Choice Therapy, and psychoeducation. Together, we’ll take meaningful steps—sometimes outside of our comfort zones, toward healing.
While I enjoy working with a wide range of individuals, my true passion lies in supporting those navigating disordered eating and body image concerns, trauma, abuse, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring disorders.
In sessions, I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy (TFT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Gestalt Therapy, Choice Therapy, and psychoeducation. Together, we’ll take meaningful steps—sometimes outside of our comfort zones, toward healing.
My specialties include working with clients with chronic illness/disabilities, trauma and PTSD, and eating/ body image concerns.
Therapy is a major undertaking. It is a fantastic tool to use to feel better, and it takes a lot to utilize this tool. I am here to work with the clients who are ready to take on therapy with me, and those who are ambivalent about it. I will always meet clients where they are in life and on this therapy journey. We can work together to discuss and process ongoing and past concerns.
My specialties include working with clients with chronic illness/disabilities, trauma and PTSD, and eating/ body image concerns.
Therapy is a major undertaking. It is a fantastic tool to use to feel better, and it takes a lot to utilize this tool. I am here to work with the clients who are ready to take on therapy with me, and those who are ambivalent about it. I will always meet clients where they are in life and on this therapy journey. We can work together to discuss and process ongoing and past concerns.
People seek counseling / therapy for many reasons - to gain understanding and insights, make changes, process experiences, for support and encouragement, and many others. Whether you are looking for a safe place to discuss whatever is on your mind, are interested in making life changes, or just want to give therapy a try, I welcome the opportunity to meet with you and see how I may be able to help.
People seek counseling / therapy for many reasons - to gain understanding and insights, make changes, process experiences, for support and encouragement, and many others. Whether you are looking for a safe place to discuss whatever is on your mind, are interested in making life changes, or just want to give therapy a try, I welcome the opportunity to meet with you and see how I may be able to help.
I believe that the primary goal of a therapy relationship is for people to feel better about where they in their lives. It's as simple as that. You are valid and worthy just as you are. The purpose of therapy isn't to make you conform, to meet other's expectations, or to be someone or something other than who you are. Therapy encourages healing, reflection, and should help you become the version of you that makes YOU happy. Life is a complex journey, and along the path people may experience trauma, anxiety, depression and other symptoms as they grow through each phase of life.
I believe that the primary goal of a therapy relationship is for people to feel better about where they in their lives. It's as simple as that. You are valid and worthy just as you are. The purpose of therapy isn't to make you conform, to meet other's expectations, or to be someone or something other than who you are. Therapy encourages healing, reflection, and should help you become the version of you that makes YOU happy. Life is a complex journey, and along the path people may experience trauma, anxiety, depression and other symptoms as they grow through each phase of life.
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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.