Body Image therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Body Image
Monika Georgieva
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
We are constantly exposed to messages about the way our bodies “should” look, which inevitably impacts how we feel and perceive ourselves. Trying to live up to others’ expectations is exhausting as is living in the shadow of shame, fear, and criticism. Within therapy, I will work with you to identify the messages and expectations that do not serve you and I will support you in discovering ways to resist their influence. I will also provide you with a safe space in which we can explore how you can build a relationship with your body that is rooted in authenticity, compassion, and respect toward the uniqueness that you hold. Contact me or book a free consultation if you wish to learn more.
5 Years Experience
Body Image
Maryam Moazzami
Pre-Licensed Professional, Bsc. MPH.
Struggling with body image can have a profound impact on your mental and emotional well-being, but healing is possible. I provide a compassionate and supportive space to explore your relationship with your body and cultivate self-acceptance. Using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques, we'll work together to challenge negative beliefs, address underlying factors contributing to body dissatisfaction, and develop a more positive and empowering view of yourself. Whether you're dealing with disordered eating patterns, dissatisfaction with physical appearance, or other body image concerns, I'm here to offer guidance and support as you embark on the journey towards greater self-love and body acceptance. You deserve to feel comfortable and confident in your own skin, and I'm committed to helping you achieve that goal.
1 Years Experience
Body Image
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you struggling with your self-image? Our clinicians will work with you by applying modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotion Focused Therapy to understand and challenge these beliefs about yourself.
10 Years Experience
Body Image
Samantha Cervino
Life Coach, Life Coach | Yoga Teacher | Personal Development Mentor | Published Author | Reiki Master, EFT Meridian Tapping Pract.
As a Life Coach and personal development mentor, I help people that have low self-esteem and are unhappy with their body image, improve their results by giving them strategies and tips to help them.
7 Years Experience
Body Image
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
I have borrowed Andrew Seuber's approach to working with a negative body image, that is from the inside out.
He suggests that "The negative image is understood as a dissociated and shame-based “part” of the personality in need of understanding and compassion, achieved via mindful awareness, “parts” dialogue and trauma processing.
The first step is to create healthy separation between the "observing" or aware Self and the part(s) absorbed in the eating disorder via mindful awareness.
Once this separation between the "whole" self and part of self is established, the Gestalt polarity tradition (empty chairs) is utilized to develop understanding of the shame-based part.
Understanding leads to compassion for the eating disordered part from a non-enmeshed state of consciousness, aka the aware self, the experiencing self, the observing self.
Healing of the eating disordered part occurs when that part no longer feels exiled as a "not-I" and is assisted in processing the traumatic roots of the disorder."
11 Years Experience
Body Image
Nisrine Maktabi
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Psychology
So many messages tell us how our bodies and faces should look to be accepted, valued, validated, and fit in. In fact our bodies and faces are beautiful and work so hard to help us function and experience the world. Together we will discover the messages received that have lead to feeling disconnected from your true self, and reclaim it and honour it.
16 Years Experience
Body Image
Stacy Kirkbride - Turnpage Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist
I believe the path to healing body image issues involves understanding the root of how our current relationship with our bodies developed, as well as setting a new foundation based in a new narrative about our bodies that is firmly planted in acceptance and values-based self-knowledge, self-care, enhanced self-esteem, and loving kindness.
3 Years Experience
Body Image
Grounded Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Moonsun Jang is a therapist with Grounded Minds who specializes in body image, self-esteem and eating disorders. Please reach out today to schedule a free 15 minute consultation call with Moonsun to learn how she can support you.
6 Years Experience
Body Image
Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Our therapist help clients explore their body image issues by identifying their negative thought patterns and challenging their maladaptive thoughts with the use of art therapy interventions and CBT.
14 Years Experience
Body Image
Brian Baumal
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Body Image issues often go hand-in-hand with eating disorders and obesity and weight issues. People can judge their body harshly or have a negative relationship with it. Body image issues are often one of the latter topics that get discussed in therapy, because they are often so personal, and in some cases they may even be unknown to the client. There are a significant number of ways to address body image issues, but one that always is effective somewhat is to say to clients "Your body doesn't have a mouth. If it did, what would it say, and how would it say it?" Putting these words to one's body is a great and refreshing start to dealing with these important issues.
14 Years Experience
Body Image
Magdalena Karakehayova
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
It is my belief that in the modern day and age, it is nearly impossible to not feel down about one’s self and one’s body image. We are constantly bombarded with unrealistic images and ideals that can impact our sense of self-worth. My approach to working with clients who may be experiencing decreased self-worth due to body image is to emphasize self-love and self-compassion by bringing awareness to the ways in which our bodies help us every day. I also draw on other aspects of one’s life, outside of physical appearance, where meaning and fulfillment can be derived. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we are a good fit.
5 Years Experience
Body Image
Synergetic Healing Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
We recognize that body image issues can be complex and intertwined with various factors, such as societal pressures, self-esteem, and past experiences. Using a person-centered approach, we tailor our therapeutic interventions to meet your specific needs. We work collaboratively to explore the underlying beliefs and narratives that contribute to your body image concerns, helping you develop a healthier and more compassionate relationship with your body.
In addition to talk therapy, we may incorporate evidence-based techniques and tools to promote self-acceptance and body positivity. These may include mindfulness exercises, body-focused journaling, and cognitive restructuring. Our goal is to empower you to challenge negative self-perceptions and cultivate a greater sense of self-worth and self-care.
Throughout the therapeutic process, we strive to be personable, understanding, and supportive. We are here to walk alongside you, providing guidance and encouragement as you navigate your journey towards a more positive body image and enhanced self-esteem.
3 Years Experience
Body Image
Emilee Burgess
Psychologist, PhD, C.Psych.
Dr. Burgess has experience providing therapy for body image concerns. She has extensive experience providing evidence-based treatment for body image concerns using therapy modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness and self-compassion approaches, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
13 Years Experience
Body Image
Andrea Rowell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Do you have a part of you that consistently checks if you're acceptable in the eyes of others? Learning what this part of you is trying to do for you can often support this part of you to ease up with it's hold on you. There is often a benefit of the IFS (internal family systems) approach for healing from the profound impact of body image and self-esteem issues.
5 Years Experience
Body Image
Forouz Salari
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Diet culture is everywhere and affects our body image, especially for women, queer, gender-diverse and trans folks, particularly those who identify as BIPOC or live with some type of visible or invisible disability.
Let's work together to explore and improve your relationship with your body by disentangling from unrealistic, oppressive and exclusionary societal expectations, norms and body standards.
9 Years Experience
Body Image
Gwen Schauerte
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, M.Ed.
We are bombarded daily with ideals and opinions about ideal body shapes. We need to uncover an acceptance of who we are as we are. I work with clients to develop a healthier mindset and self-image.
31 Years Experience
Body Image
Vanessa Marie Life Coach
Life Coach, BA (Soc.)Honors, Cert. PT, Mindfulness Cert.
I bring over 12 years of experience working exclusively with women to foster a deeper understanding and acceptance of their bodies. My approach blends various therapeutic techniques to develop tailored strategies that support women in overcoming self-doubt and embracing their individual beauty. I am dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that promotes personal growth and a positive self-image.
13 Years Experience
Body Image
Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health
Psychologist
Our team includes several therapists who specialize in body image issues. In individual therapy, we will help you deal with difficult, painful, and/or vulnerable emotions and issues, and skillfully work with you to transform them in lasting ways.
21 Years Experience
Body Image
Redbird Therapy Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists
Liana Weinberg, Rahwa Gebredingle, Myroslava Tyzkyj and Terri Roberton are all skilled in working with body image concerns. Contact our Intake Worker to help determine who will be the best fit for you.
29 Years Experience
Body Image
Susanna Damiani di Vergada
Registered Social Worker
We all want to look good, in one way or another. But when we become very concerned with our appearance or bothered by a physical defect it can take up so much time and energy out of our life, it just gets too much to handle!
I provide a welcoming and safe environment where we can work together to identify, understand and improve your body image.
3 Years Experience