Body Image Therapists in Poynette, WI
Are you tired of feeling stuck in past trauma or anxiety? Have you spent your life being down on yourself or even blaming yourself for your problems? If so, I am so glad you are here and prioritizing your mental health! My name is Keri, and I am a therapist in-training in rural Wisconsin. I provide a judgement-free, welcoming space for teens and adults to work through life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and help people envision the next steps in their healing journey. Keri has experience in school counseling as well as working with law enforcement.
Are you tired of feeling stuck in past trauma or anxiety? Have you spent your life being down on yourself or even blaming yourself for your problems? If so, I am so glad you are here and prioritizing your mental health! My name is Keri, and I am a therapist in-training in rural Wisconsin. I provide a judgement-free, welcoming space for teens and adults to work through life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and help people envision the next steps in their healing journey. Keri has experience in school counseling as well as working with law enforcement.
I try and help people increase the "quality" of their lives which often means helping people whose thinking/behavior and feelings don't seem to connect.I use many different approaches to therapy and draw upon numerous orientations if helpful to the client's goal of change. I strongly advocate for the mind/body connection; healthy mind helps the body be healthier. Past issues are of importance but don't have to be the major focus. I can help you with depression, anxiety, relationship issues and PTSD. I am proud to be a Tricare provider.
I try and help people increase the "quality" of their lives which often means helping people whose thinking/behavior and feelings don't seem to connect.I use many different approaches to therapy and draw upon numerous orientations if helpful to the client's goal of change. I strongly advocate for the mind/body connection; healthy mind helps the body be healthier. Past issues are of importance but don't have to be the major focus. I can help you with depression, anxiety, relationship issues and PTSD. I am proud to be a Tricare provider.
I Have been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist providing psychotherapy at Moontree Psychotherapy since 2008, although, I have been working with adults, children and families in a variety of capacities for over 35 years. I am a Humanistic-Mindfulness based psychotherapist. Whether you are seeking treatment for mental illness or need help with managing the circumstances in your life, I pay attention to all the parts of the human system ( body, mind, emotion, spirituality, relationships) and help you bring them into balance. .
I Have been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist providing psychotherapy at Moontree Psychotherapy since 2008, although, I have been working with adults, children and families in a variety of capacities for over 35 years. I am a Humanistic-Mindfulness based psychotherapist. Whether you are seeking treatment for mental illness or need help with managing the circumstances in your life, I pay attention to all the parts of the human system ( body, mind, emotion, spirituality, relationships) and help you bring them into balance. .
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My ideal clients are people who’ve carried so much quietly and are ready for a space where they don’t have to be strong every moment. I offer a calm, culturally aware place to slow down, breathe, and feel truly understood. I support clients navigating stress, trauma, identity, and life changes, honoring the stories, roots, and experiences that shaped them. My hope is that each person feels seen, supported, and gently encouraged as they heal in a way that feels true to who they are becoming.
My ideal clients are people who’ve carried so much quietly and are ready for a space where they don’t have to be strong every moment. I offer a calm, culturally aware place to slow down, breathe, and feel truly understood. I support clients navigating stress, trauma, identity, and life changes, honoring the stories, roots, and experiences that shaped them. My hope is that each person feels seen, supported, and gently encouraged as they heal in a way that feels true to who they are becoming.
So you started building your family expecting joy and excitement - and instead found stress, anxiety, or sadness.
Maybe you're navigating fertility challenges.
Maybe pregnancy feels overwhelming or isolating.
Maybe postpartum life has brought exhaustion, anxiety, or a sense of losing yourself.
If you're struggling with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, pregnancy-related mood changes, birth trauma, or the transition to new parenthood, you are not alone, and you deserve support.
So you started building your family expecting joy and excitement - and instead found stress, anxiety, or sadness.
Maybe you're navigating fertility challenges.
Maybe pregnancy feels overwhelming or isolating.
Maybe postpartum life has brought exhaustion, anxiety, or a sense of losing yourself.
If you're struggling with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, pregnancy-related mood changes, birth trauma, or the transition to new parenthood, you are not alone, and you deserve support.
Amy McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Licensed in Oregon and Wisconsin. I offer telehealth services to clients located in both states
I’m a white, chronically ill queer LCSW offering trauma-informed, radically inclusive care. I center LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, fat, disabled, and neurodivergent clients. As someone living with chronic illness, I honor body-based wisdom, grief, and resistance. My work is grounded in accountability, humor, and the feeling that a real person who really cares is on the other end of the conversation.
Licensed in Oregon and Wisconsin. I offer telehealth services to clients located in both states
I’m a white, chronically ill queer LCSW offering trauma-informed, radically inclusive care. I center LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, fat, disabled, and neurodivergent clients. As someone living with chronic illness, I honor body-based wisdom, grief, and resistance. My work is grounded in accountability, humor, and the feeling that a real person who really cares is on the other end of the conversation.
As a counselor in training, I work with pre-teens, teens, and adults experiencing anxieties, trauma, and life transitions. Therapy with me is collaborative and person-centered, focused on building resilience, emotional regulation, and self-compassion. I strive to foster a safe, affirming space where you can explore your experiences, strengthen relationships, and move toward clarity and confidence.
As a counselor in training, I work with pre-teens, teens, and adults experiencing anxieties, trauma, and life transitions. Therapy with me is collaborative and person-centered, focused on building resilience, emotional regulation, and self-compassion. I strive to foster a safe, affirming space where you can explore your experiences, strengthen relationships, and move toward clarity and confidence.
Dr. Lori L
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LPC, ACS, BC-TMH
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I’m Lori, a unique counselor & healer! I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you are fully seen & supported. Entering 2026, you may be navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, identity transitions, & complex family dynamics, or noticing shame cycles, perfectionism, or self-doubt & long for clarity, relief & hope. Together we will help you grow healthier relationships, manage overwhelming emotions & feel more grounded, connected & free. I provide an LGBTQ+ affirming, compassionate space where healing & growth are always possible. You matter; being here reflects courage & readiness to begin your journey. Shall we begin?
Welcome! I’m Lori, a unique counselor & healer! I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you are fully seen & supported. Entering 2026, you may be navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, identity transitions, & complex family dynamics, or noticing shame cycles, perfectionism, or self-doubt & long for clarity, relief & hope. Together we will help you grow healthier relationships, manage overwhelming emotions & feel more grounded, connected & free. I provide an LGBTQ+ affirming, compassionate space where healing & growth are always possible. You matter; being here reflects courage & readiness to begin your journey. Shall we begin?
In my practice, I tailor my approach to each client's unique strengths and challenges. I work with anxiety, depression, PTSD, perinatal issues, ADHD, gender and sexuality exploration, and phase of life transitions. I work from a strengths-based perspective, and provide a nonjudgemental space for all my clients. In our sessions, we'll talk about what's working in your life and what's not, where you want to make changes, and create a roadmap for how to get there. It is my honor to equip my clients with the tools and support needed to heal, grow, and thrive. I look forward to meeting you!
In my practice, I tailor my approach to each client's unique strengths and challenges. I work with anxiety, depression, PTSD, perinatal issues, ADHD, gender and sexuality exploration, and phase of life transitions. I work from a strengths-based perspective, and provide a nonjudgemental space for all my clients. In our sessions, we'll talk about what's working in your life and what's not, where you want to make changes, and create a roadmap for how to get there. It is my honor to equip my clients with the tools and support needed to heal, grow, and thrive. I look forward to meeting you!
Many people I work with have done therapy before, yet still find themselves repeating the same patterns, struggling in relationships, feeling disconnected from themselves, or carrying the weight of past experiences that continue to impact their lives. I help adults navigate anxiety, trauma, substance use, disordered eating, life transitions, and the challenges that arise when old coping strategies no longer work. Together, we'll move beyond managing symptoms to understanding the deeper patterns driving them. I combine compassion with curiosity, helping you build a stronger relationship with yourself and create meaningful change.
Many people I work with have done therapy before, yet still find themselves repeating the same patterns, struggling in relationships, feeling disconnected from themselves, or carrying the weight of past experiences that continue to impact their lives. I help adults navigate anxiety, trauma, substance use, disordered eating, life transitions, and the challenges that arise when old coping strategies no longer work. Together, we'll move beyond managing symptoms to understanding the deeper patterns driving them. I combine compassion with curiosity, helping you build a stronger relationship with yourself and create meaningful change.
I specialize in improving body image and changing disordered eating behaviors.
When you meet with me, you will notice me listening attentively and empathically to both what you say and what you don’t say. Allowing you to tell your story and ask for what you need are important values in my practice. I provide a warm and compassionate atmosphere that encourages honesty and vulnerability. I am an LGBTQ+ welcoming, body positive, sex positive, and inclusive psychologist; my pronouns are she/her. I want to empower you to have the courage to explore your beliefs, make changes, and learn more about yourself. I offer a wide range of therapy services for teens and adults from eating disorders to gender identity issues.
I specialize in improving body image and changing disordered eating behaviors.
When you meet with me, you will notice me listening attentively and empathically to both what you say and what you don’t say. Allowing you to tell your story and ask for what you need are important values in my practice. I provide a warm and compassionate atmosphere that encourages honesty and vulnerability. I am an LGBTQ+ welcoming, body positive, sex positive, and inclusive psychologist; my pronouns are she/her. I want to empower you to have the courage to explore your beliefs, make changes, and learn more about yourself. I offer a wide range of therapy services for teens and adults from eating disorders to gender identity issues.
You’re successful, responsible, and capable, but your mind won’t give you a break. If you’re constantly overthinking, second-guessing, replaying conversations, or needing reassurance just to feel settled, you may be dealing with high-functioning anxiety. I specialize in helping driven adults step out of relentless mental loops and build real cognitive flexibility.
Many of my clients struggle with intrusive thoughts, rumination, mental checking, perfectionism, or a strong need for certainty. They’ve often tried to “think their way out” of anxiety, only to find that more thinking makes it worse.
You’re successful, responsible, and capable, but your mind won’t give you a break. If you’re constantly overthinking, second-guessing, replaying conversations, or needing reassurance just to feel settled, you may be dealing with high-functioning anxiety. I specialize in helping driven adults step out of relentless mental loops and build real cognitive flexibility.
Many of my clients struggle with intrusive thoughts, rumination, mental checking, perfectionism, or a strong need for certainty. They’ve often tried to “think their way out” of anxiety, only to find that more thinking makes it worse.
I enjoy working with individuals interested in experiencing a change in their life. Perhaps you want to have greater insight and understanding or perhaps you want to make some really focused changes in your life; I would love to join you in that process and offer support in the journey. I also recognize that pretty much everyone right now is working hard to stay afloat so I am eager to offer a wide array of hours including evenings and weekends as well as telehealth services. Please email to inquire about openings or establishing care.
I enjoy working with individuals interested in experiencing a change in their life. Perhaps you want to have greater insight and understanding or perhaps you want to make some really focused changes in your life; I would love to join you in that process and offer support in the journey. I also recognize that pretty much everyone right now is working hard to stay afloat so I am eager to offer a wide array of hours including evenings and weekends as well as telehealth services. Please email to inquire about openings or establishing care.
Whether it’s food, body image, anxiety, trauma, or the pressure to have everything “figured out,” you deserve support that actually gets it.
You’ve spent so long trying to be “the strong one” that no one sees how overwhelmed you really feel. Maybe you’re replaying every interaction, mentally tracking food all day, or scanning every room to see how your body measures up. Maybe you’ve hit the point where the rules, the guilt, the pressure, & the self-criticism feel impossible to keep up with.
Underneath it all, you just want peace. Peace with food, peace with your body, & peace with yourself. You want to feel more connected, to your relationships, to your goals, to joy, without constantly being pulled back into old patterns.
Whether it’s food, body image, anxiety, trauma, or the pressure to have everything “figured out,” you deserve support that actually gets it.
You’ve spent so long trying to be “the strong one” that no one sees how overwhelmed you really feel. Maybe you’re replaying every interaction, mentally tracking food all day, or scanning every room to see how your body measures up. Maybe you’ve hit the point where the rules, the guilt, the pressure, & the self-criticism feel impossible to keep up with.
Underneath it all, you just want peace. Peace with food, peace with your body, & peace with yourself. You want to feel more connected, to your relationships, to your goals, to joy, without constantly being pulled back into old patterns.
As a licensed psychologist, I offer counseling and assessment services for adults, children, couples, and families. I believe it is critical to recognize each person's diverse needs and unique background. I aim to foster an environment of understanding by guiding clients to gain awareness and develop coping skills. Together, we explore how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected. As clients begin to recognize patterns in thinking, feeling, and behavior, they practice effective coping skills. When clients apply the skills they have learned, they build confidence, overcome personal obstacles, and thrive.
As a licensed psychologist, I offer counseling and assessment services for adults, children, couples, and families. I believe it is critical to recognize each person's diverse needs and unique background. I aim to foster an environment of understanding by guiding clients to gain awareness and develop coping skills. Together, we explore how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected. As clients begin to recognize patterns in thinking, feeling, and behavior, they practice effective coping skills. When clients apply the skills they have learned, they build confidence, overcome personal obstacles, and thrive.
As a seasoned therapist and social worker I support adults navigating trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, depression, women’s health concerns, and the many transitions that come with life and aging. Drawing on my own lived experience with ADHD and anxiety, I help people understand and harness their own neurodivergent strengths so they can move through the world with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. I also have expertise in caregiver burnout and extensive experience working with parents of children with medical complexity/special needs, as well as those caring for aging parents.
As a seasoned therapist and social worker I support adults navigating trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, depression, women’s health concerns, and the many transitions that come with life and aging. Drawing on my own lived experience with ADHD and anxiety, I help people understand and harness their own neurodivergent strengths so they can move through the world with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. I also have expertise in caregiver burnout and extensive experience working with parents of children with medical complexity/special needs, as well as those caring for aging parents.
I help the people I work with explore and identify thought and behavior patterns to help them take control of what they do and how they react. I love helping people learn more about themselves and why they think and do the things they do. I work with individuals, children, and families to help them address their needs and learn more about themselves. Everyone can benefit from learning more about their emotions, new coping skills and communication skills. Expanding these areas allows you to feel more safe, connected and understood. I love helping people explore and find their true self, including gender and sexual identity.
I help the people I work with explore and identify thought and behavior patterns to help them take control of what they do and how they react. I love helping people learn more about themselves and why they think and do the things they do. I work with individuals, children, and families to help them address their needs and learn more about themselves. Everyone can benefit from learning more about their emotions, new coping skills and communication skills. Expanding these areas allows you to feel more safe, connected and understood. I love helping people explore and find their true self, including gender and sexual identity.
You’re carrying a lot and you don’t have to carry it alone. I work with adults at all stages of life with a special focus on older adults and women navigating fertility, pregnancy/postpartum, pregnancy loss, grief, anxiety, and depression. Therapy with me is a space to feel truly listened to and valued, make sense of what’s happening, and build tools that help you feel more grounded, connected, and like yourself again.
You’re carrying a lot and you don’t have to carry it alone. I work with adults at all stages of life with a special focus on older adults and women navigating fertility, pregnancy/postpartum, pregnancy loss, grief, anxiety, and depression. Therapy with me is a space to feel truly listened to and valued, make sense of what’s happening, and build tools that help you feel more grounded, connected, and like yourself again.
Feeling anxious, uncertain, and experiencing nonstop worry can make daily tasks and decisions overwhelming. Impeding on your confidence, anxiety can take a toll on your relationships, physical wellbeing, sleep quality, or the ability to perform your best. You may find yourself avoiding more, even when you’re goal oriented and driven. I use evidence-based interventions to help those living with anxiety, OCD, phobias, panic disorder, athlete mental health concerns, & BFRBs. Guided by your personal values, I help clients overcome rumination and obsessive worry. Breaking the avoidance, overthinking, and self-doubt cycle is possible.
Feeling anxious, uncertain, and experiencing nonstop worry can make daily tasks and decisions overwhelming. Impeding on your confidence, anxiety can take a toll on your relationships, physical wellbeing, sleep quality, or the ability to perform your best. You may find yourself avoiding more, even when you’re goal oriented and driven. I use evidence-based interventions to help those living with anxiety, OCD, phobias, panic disorder, athlete mental health concerns, & BFRBs. Guided by your personal values, I help clients overcome rumination and obsessive worry. Breaking the avoidance, overthinking, and self-doubt cycle is possible.
Patient, compassionate, validating, and observant. I seek to offer you companionship on your journey to a more fulfilling experience of life. You can show up with me, new to therapy, or highly experienced. I will always seek to share with you new skills and perspectives to consider as you sort out your past, your present, and your future choices.
I intend to assist you in finding your own direction. My approach offers tools from somatic experiencing, narrative therapy, attachment skills, and more to help you improve your own ability to feel regulated and connected to yourself, and others in your world.
Patient, compassionate, validating, and observant. I seek to offer you companionship on your journey to a more fulfilling experience of life. You can show up with me, new to therapy, or highly experienced. I will always seek to share with you new skills and perspectives to consider as you sort out your past, your present, and your future choices.
I intend to assist you in finding your own direction. My approach offers tools from somatic experiencing, narrative therapy, attachment skills, and more to help you improve your own ability to feel regulated and connected to yourself, and others in your world.
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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.