Body Image Therapists in Reston, VA
I am motivated and dedicated to helping clients work through their struggles with eating, body image, depression, and anxiety.
Thank you for taking the time to view my page! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Reston, VA. I specialize in the field of eating disorders, and have been working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders for 20 years. I have worked in all levels of care settings, and fully appreciate how challenging recovery from an eating disorder can be! With the new crisis in mental health accessibility, I applaud you for reaching out to find help, and I encourage you to keep searching until you find the right fit!
I am motivated and dedicated to helping clients work through their struggles with eating, body image, depression, and anxiety.
Thank you for taking the time to view my page! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Reston, VA. I specialize in the field of eating disorders, and have been working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders for 20 years. I have worked in all levels of care settings, and fully appreciate how challenging recovery from an eating disorder can be! With the new crisis in mental health accessibility, I applaud you for reaching out to find help, and I encourage you to keep searching until you find the right fit!
Hello! I’m Tammy Christman, LPC (VA) and LCPC (MD). I'm so happy to get to know you! I work with clients who have traumas in their past, and want to resolve them, so as to live their best lives in the present! I also work with couples from an EFT perspective. It is important to me to help you realize your goals for a formidable future where you can finally realize wellness, self-compassion, and care, and most importantly-self trust! I work with individuals and couples utilizing a compassionate, but direct approach to help clients realize they are far more powerful than they realize.
Hello! I’m Tammy Christman, LPC (VA) and LCPC (MD). I'm so happy to get to know you! I work with clients who have traumas in their past, and want to resolve them, so as to live their best lives in the present! I also work with couples from an EFT perspective. It is important to me to help you realize your goals for a formidable future where you can finally realize wellness, self-compassion, and care, and most importantly-self trust! I work with individuals and couples utilizing a compassionate, but direct approach to help clients realize they are far more powerful than they realize.
Do you struggle with trauma, relationship issues, and low self-esteem? Do you feel insecure, or unsure of who you are as a result of your past? As a board-certified therapist, I help women with a history of trauma/codependency build confidence; reduce self-harming behaviors; and heal their relationship with themselves. I use strengths-based approaches to help you leverage your unique qualities and reach your goals. I also use relational therapy to help you identify patterns, address attachment wounds, and safely practice vulnerability and boundaries.
Do you struggle with trauma, relationship issues, and low self-esteem? Do you feel insecure, or unsure of who you are as a result of your past? As a board-certified therapist, I help women with a history of trauma/codependency build confidence; reduce self-harming behaviors; and heal their relationship with themselves. I use strengths-based approaches to help you leverage your unique qualities and reach your goals. I also use relational therapy to help you identify patterns, address attachment wounds, and safely practice vulnerability and boundaries.
Life is hard. Navigating life’s challenges alone can make it feel harder. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed or discouraged when you experience set-backs. Whether you are experiencing a life transition, such as a divorce or career change, or overcoming a personal trauma, I am here to help.
Life is hard. Navigating life’s challenges alone can make it feel harder. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed or discouraged when you experience set-backs. Whether you are experiencing a life transition, such as a divorce or career change, or overcoming a personal trauma, I am here to help.
Hi, my name is Sharon. I’m a military spouse of 26 years and counting, with 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Traveling the country and meeting people from all walks of life helped solidify my passion and desire to help others achieve their personal self-care goals and become the best versions of themselves. Caring for others is my small way of helping to make a difference in the lives of others during these challenges times. I believe in treating the whole person, the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects.
Hi, my name is Sharon. I’m a military spouse of 26 years and counting, with 17 years of experience in the mental health field. Traveling the country and meeting people from all walks of life helped solidify my passion and desire to help others achieve their personal self-care goals and become the best versions of themselves. Caring for others is my small way of helping to make a difference in the lives of others during these challenges times. I believe in treating the whole person, the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected form yourself, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Are you having increased difficulty navigating daily life and relationships because of your marginalized identity and/or body? As a queer and nonbinary therapist, I both specialize in and relate to these issues, and I have several years of experience with children and adults alike. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, attachment wounds, religious trauma, identity issues, or chronic overwhelm, I support clients in working WITH their bodies - not against them - so that healing can happen from the inside out.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected form yourself, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Are you having increased difficulty navigating daily life and relationships because of your marginalized identity and/or body? As a queer and nonbinary therapist, I both specialize in and relate to these issues, and I have several years of experience with children and adults alike. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, attachment wounds, religious trauma, identity issues, or chronic overwhelm, I support clients in working WITH their bodies - not against them - so that healing can happen from the inside out.
On the outside, you seem like you’ve got it all together. But inside? It’s a different story. You feel lost, second-guessing yourself at every turn. The overthinking, the self-doubt, the worry; it’s exhausting. You keep ending up in the same frustrating situations, making the same choices that don’t serve you, and you don’t know why.
Maybe you’re struggling with a breakup, buried under imposter syndrome, stuck in chronic people pleasing, or carrying the weight of past trauma. Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I help women untangle the overwhelm, break the patterns, and finally find relief.
On the outside, you seem like you’ve got it all together. But inside? It’s a different story. You feel lost, second-guessing yourself at every turn. The overthinking, the self-doubt, the worry; it’s exhausting. You keep ending up in the same frustrating situations, making the same choices that don’t serve you, and you don’t know why.
Maybe you’re struggling with a breakup, buried under imposter syndrome, stuck in chronic people pleasing, or carrying the weight of past trauma. Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I help women untangle the overwhelm, break the patterns, and finally find relief.
The modern world we live in is difficult to navigate especially on our own. For most of us, the relationships we have during our lifespan will be the most important and difficult challenges we face. The relationship not only with others, but the relationship we have with ourselves, and we are expected to navigate these experiences with little to no support. I believe we are the experts of our own being. Our body, mind and spirit are all connected and if we learn to listen to ourselves, we can figure out what is missing and what we need to heal. I enjoy working with clients with varying cultural backgrounds to establish a safe bond.
The modern world we live in is difficult to navigate especially on our own. For most of us, the relationships we have during our lifespan will be the most important and difficult challenges we face. The relationship not only with others, but the relationship we have with ourselves, and we are expected to navigate these experiences with little to no support. I believe we are the experts of our own being. Our body, mind and spirit are all connected and if we learn to listen to ourselves, we can figure out what is missing and what we need to heal. I enjoy working with clients with varying cultural backgrounds to establish a safe bond.
You’ve accomplished a lot, but lately you feel anxious, drained, or disconnected from yourself. You may carry invisible burdens or the pressure to always be “strong.” You want to feel grounded, confident, and at peace in your body, your relationships, and decisions. My clients are often ambitious women, including Black women, women of color, or immigrants who are ready to heal and grow on their own terms. I look forward to working with you.
You’ve accomplished a lot, but lately you feel anxious, drained, or disconnected from yourself. You may carry invisible burdens or the pressure to always be “strong.” You want to feel grounded, confident, and at peace in your body, your relationships, and decisions. My clients are often ambitious women, including Black women, women of color, or immigrants who are ready to heal and grow on their own terms. I look forward to working with you.
My clients typically have a history of childhood trauma, including spiritual-religious abuse, and need to learn to stabilize their troubling symptoms first. They are tired of the constant pull of trauma on their minds, hearts, and bodies, and want to feel more in control of themselves. Other people have experienced trauma later in life. They all want, more than anything, to put the trauma in the past. I am here to facilitate the process of recovery in a holistic way.
My clients typically have a history of childhood trauma, including spiritual-religious abuse, and need to learn to stabilize their troubling symptoms first. They are tired of the constant pull of trauma on their minds, hearts, and bodies, and want to feel more in control of themselves. Other people have experienced trauma later in life. They all want, more than anything, to put the trauma in the past. I am here to facilitate the process of recovery in a holistic way.
Living with a chronic illness can affect every part of your life. You may feel frustrated, exhausted, isolated, or overwhelmed by a system that doesn’t always understand what you are going through. Therapy can be a space where your experience is taken seriously and where you do not have to minimize your pain to be understood. I work with adults navigating the emotional and psychological impact of chronic illness, including autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, long-term medical diagnoses, and invisible illnesses.
Living with a chronic illness can affect every part of your life. You may feel frustrated, exhausted, isolated, or overwhelmed by a system that doesn’t always understand what you are going through. Therapy can be a space where your experience is taken seriously and where you do not have to minimize your pain to be understood. I work with adults navigating the emotional and psychological impact of chronic illness, including autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, long-term medical diagnoses, and invisible illnesses.
I specialize in girls and women with ADHD and the overlap of other neurodivergent life experiences, particularly comorbid challenges with body image, disordered eating, and anxiety.
If you’re here, you might be feeling burnt out, overwhelmed or longing to be understood. Maybe you’re juggling ADHD, trying to be true to yourself but feeling stuck in the past, or have complicated relationships with family members that feel like they take up too much energy. These experiences can feel isolating or confusing, especially if no one has ever helped you make sense of how your unique brain and body work. As a therapist with lived experience, I offer collaborative, compassionate support to help you explore your inner world and create practices that genuinely fit your life so that you leave therapy feeling empowered.
I specialize in girls and women with ADHD and the overlap of other neurodivergent life experiences, particularly comorbid challenges with body image, disordered eating, and anxiety.
If you’re here, you might be feeling burnt out, overwhelmed or longing to be understood. Maybe you’re juggling ADHD, trying to be true to yourself but feeling stuck in the past, or have complicated relationships with family members that feel like they take up too much energy. These experiences can feel isolating or confusing, especially if no one has ever helped you make sense of how your unique brain and body work. As a therapist with lived experience, I offer collaborative, compassionate support to help you explore your inner world and create practices that genuinely fit your life so that you leave therapy feeling empowered.
My adult and teen clients gain the ability to understand and use strategies to limit self-incrimination, break down overwhelming tasks into small, actionable steps; tolerate emotional discomfort without acting on compulsions or seeking reassurance; challenge negative beliefs that cause distress; interrupt rumination and replace it with productive thinking. These long-term and short term strategies have been helpful to diverse individuals, living with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, trauma related disorders, mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, spectrum disorder, and OCD tendencies.
My adult and teen clients gain the ability to understand and use strategies to limit self-incrimination, break down overwhelming tasks into small, actionable steps; tolerate emotional discomfort without acting on compulsions or seeking reassurance; challenge negative beliefs that cause distress; interrupt rumination and replace it with productive thinking. These long-term and short term strategies have been helpful to diverse individuals, living with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, trauma related disorders, mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, spectrum disorder, and OCD tendencies.
Finding a therapist is daunting; I value the work you've done so far and am honored you're here. You may feel stuck, unsure, doubtful that much can improve your way of thinking and relating to yourself, others, and the world around you. What I've found is that people attempt to change behaviors instead of the roots of how they came to be; I want to help attend to your attachment wounds, heal your inner critic, explore self-compassion, acknowledge your values, and improve your relationships. I hold the therapeutic relationship in highest regard and hope our work together can be a place where you feel safe to heal.
Finding a therapist is daunting; I value the work you've done so far and am honored you're here. You may feel stuck, unsure, doubtful that much can improve your way of thinking and relating to yourself, others, and the world around you. What I've found is that people attempt to change behaviors instead of the roots of how they came to be; I want to help attend to your attachment wounds, heal your inner critic, explore self-compassion, acknowledge your values, and improve your relationships. I hold the therapeutic relationship in highest regard and hope our work together can be a place where you feel safe to heal.
Life happens and sometimes we need more support than our friends, significant others, and family can provide us. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I am here to help motivated clients work towards change in their lives whatever that may look like for them. I provide a client-centered, non-judgmental and empathetic presence in therapy to promote healing within the therapeutic relationship. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, identity related concerns, relationship difficulties, and stress.
Life happens and sometimes we need more support than our friends, significant others, and family can provide us. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I am here to help motivated clients work towards change in their lives whatever that may look like for them. I provide a client-centered, non-judgmental and empathetic presence in therapy to promote healing within the therapeutic relationship. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, identity related concerns, relationship difficulties, and stress.
I provide therapy for teens and adults dealing with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, and EMDR. If you feel like you are white-knuckling your way through life, you don't need more willpower- you need support that will help you build emotional and mental tools to handle life’s challenges. Are you pretending everything is alright, but you are falling apart inside? You are probably noticing how this is affecting all areas of your life, your health, and your relationships suffer. You may be wondering if life can be any different. If you feel like you can’t get away from feelings of anxiety, guilt, and shame-there is hope.
I provide therapy for teens and adults dealing with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, and EMDR. If you feel like you are white-knuckling your way through life, you don't need more willpower- you need support that will help you build emotional and mental tools to handle life’s challenges. Are you pretending everything is alright, but you are falling apart inside? You are probably noticing how this is affecting all areas of your life, your health, and your relationships suffer. You may be wondering if life can be any different. If you feel like you can’t get away from feelings of anxiety, guilt, and shame-there is hope.
You're the one who keeps things together on the surface, but underneath is a lonelier experience where anxiety, depression, the effects of complex trauma, and a persistent sense of dread quietly shape your days. You find yourself feeling stuck, repeating the same patterns, while quietly wishing someone would notice your pain. If you can relate, this space is for you.
You're the one who keeps things together on the surface, but underneath is a lonelier experience where anxiety, depression, the effects of complex trauma, and a persistent sense of dread quietly shape your days. You find yourself feeling stuck, repeating the same patterns, while quietly wishing someone would notice your pain. If you can relate, this space is for you.
My ideal clients are the ones that are navigating life through trauma, grief and hard transitions. I specialize in trauma, and I am EMDR and Brainspotting trained, which are great modalities for healing trauma. I have personal and professional experience with the LGBTQi community and people with ADHD and autism. My goal is to empower others as they heal.
In addition, I work with clients that are struggling with depression, anxiety, body dysphoria, and suicidal ideation.
My ideal clients are the ones that are navigating life through trauma, grief and hard transitions. I specialize in trauma, and I am EMDR and Brainspotting trained, which are great modalities for healing trauma. I have personal and professional experience with the LGBTQi community and people with ADHD and autism. My goal is to empower others as they heal.
In addition, I work with clients that are struggling with depression, anxiety, body dysphoria, and suicidal ideation.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. I believe that just like our bodies require regular check-ups, so do our minds. I understand that the process of selecting a counselor can be difficult and that relationship matters. Its important to find someone that is open to meeting you where you are, in a non-judgemental and honest manner. You are looking for someone that can handle the ugly thoughts and feelings but also be there to celebrate the good. I hope to be there for that.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. I believe that just like our bodies require regular check-ups, so do our minds. I understand that the process of selecting a counselor can be difficult and that relationship matters. Its important to find someone that is open to meeting you where you are, in a non-judgemental and honest manner. You are looking for someone that can handle the ugly thoughts and feelings but also be there to celebrate the good. I hope to be there for that.
I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, sadness, anxiety, grief, and relationship pain. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish. My approach is direct and warm. You don't have to figure this out alone.
I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, sadness, anxiety, grief, and relationship pain. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish. My approach is direct and warm. You don't have to figure this out alone.
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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.