Body Image therapists in Thorold, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Body Image
Stacey Stemplowski
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, RP, CCPA, OAMHP
Challenging the internal narrative along with approaches o kindness.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Thorold, ON
Online in Thorold, Ontario
Body Image
Malika Chandra
Registered Psychotherapist, MPS, RP (Qualifying)
How you perceive and feel about yourself is a key indicator of how happy and emotionally stable you are. While I do not offer therapy related to body image, we do have several therapists at our clinic, Psychotherapy Collective, who offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if they are a good fit for your journey. Visit https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/areas-of-focus/body-image to book a consultation today.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Thorold, ON
Online in Thorold, Ontario
Body Image
Ryta Marie Peschka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
How you perceive and feel about yourself is a key indicator of how happy and emotionally stable you are. You may be feeling insecure, critical, helpless, incompetent or unlovable. While I do not offer therapy related to body image, we do have several therapists at our clinic, Psychotherapy Collective, who offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if they are a good fit for your journey. Visit https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/areas-of-focus/body-image to book a consultation today.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Thorold, ON
Online in Thorold, Ontario
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
In-Person Near Thorold, ON
Online in Thorold, Ontario
Body Image
Sharron Carson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Perceptions of one’s physical self is a very personal and individual experience. Sometimes we focus so intently on the image we see when we look in the mirror that we can forget all of the positive qualities we possess. We can start to devalue ourselves and place all of our worth on our physical appearance. When working with clients who are struggling with body image, I will ask them to focus on other qualities, abilities and strengths they possess separate from their physical self. Starting to see ourselves in a more balanced way can increase positive self-image. We will also try to determine where the negative thoughts and messages come from and use CBT to reframe those thoughts in a more self-accepting light. Please book a free consultation if this sounds like it may be helpful for you.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Thorold, ON
Online in Thorold, Ontario
Body Image
Stacy Kirkbride - Turnpage Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist
Accepting New Clients
I believe healing body image issues begins with understanding the root of how your relationship with your body developed—whether influenced by societal pressures, early experiences, or internalized beliefs. Together, we’ll explore these influences to uncover a deeper understanding of your journey. From this foundation, we’ll work to create a new narrative about your body, one rooted in acceptance, self-compassion, and values-based self-care. My approach emphasizes building self-esteem, enhancing self-awareness, and fostering loving kindness toward yourself. Whether you’re struggling with body dissatisfaction, the effects of diet culture, or the emotional toll of chronic illness or injury, I provide a safe and supportive space to help you cultivate a healthier, more compassionate relationship with your body.
3 Years Experience
Online in Thorold, Ontario (Online Only)
Body Image
Caitlin Marchand
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
It can be really difficult to have a great relationship with your body when we constantly receive messages from our families, society, and the media about how we are "supposed" to look. Not liking the way you look can negatively impact your daily life as well as your self-esteem. I am curious about the things you like about your body, and work collaboratively with clients to explore and challenge narratives of how bodies "should" look, while highlighting ways to invite more self-love and self-compassion into your life. Book a free consultation to learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Thorold, ON
Online in Thorold, Ontario
Body Image
Shauna Wallace (Equilibrium Psychotherapy)
Registered Psychotherapist, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Psychology: Brain & Cognition; Family and Child Studies), Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
I am passionate about working with folks experiencing body image concerns. With lived experience coping with body image issues in the fitness industry, as well as additional training in the field of eating disorders, I can help you make peace with your body by approaching it with acceptance and self-compassion instead of criticism and self-punishment.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Thorold, ON
Online in Thorold, Ontario
Body Image
Kennedy McLean Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
You may find you spend an excessive amount of time worrying about how you look. Maybe it affects your ability to be present and engage with others. You want to feel better about yourself and the body you live in. Get in touch today to speak with a therapist.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Thorold, ON
Online in Thorold, Ontario
Body Image
Whiteboard Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
One of he deepest beliefs which we carry about ourselves is our view of our body and appearance. Far from being a surface concern, these beliefs have the power to shape our emotional selves and deeply impact our personal happiness. We support clients as they face these concerns by unpacking he roots of their self-beliefs and discovering pathways to personal happiness which exist beyond their thoughts of acceptability and appearance.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Thorold, ON
Online in Thorold, Ontario