Therapy for Body Image & Body Dysmorphia
Heal the relationship with your reflection. Work with a therapist for body image.
Your looks are the least interesting thing about you.
It’s hard to trust your reflection.
You can't stop checking.
The mirror, the camera, the reflection in the storefront window.
You always find something wrong. A bulge, a shadow, an angle.
Even on good days, it doesn't last long.
There's a moment where you almost believe you're okay.
And then it hits again.
"I just want to feel normal in my body."
Body dysmorphic thoughts aren't vanity.
They're not just insecurity.
They're obsessive, exhausting, and isolating.
You know logically that your friends don't see what you see. You've been told you're beautiful. But it doesn't matter.
The discomfort feels physical. The urge to fix, hide, compare, and analyze is all-consuming.
You might spend hours getting ready or picking apart a photo. You might avoid going out entirely.
You might ask for reassurance constantly or never tell anyone what's really going on.
You're not shallow.
You're suffering.
Underneath all of the agony and panic is someone who is desperate to feel seen.
To feel loved.
Someone who is good enough, beautiful, whole - just as she is.
If you’re ready to feel seen and understood, reach out today.
I’m right here.
What is Body Dysmorphia?
Reclaim your body, your voice, and your life with a therapist for body image concerns who is grounded in
validation, compassion, authenticity, and lived experience.
What is Body Dysmorphia?
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition where a person becomes obsessively focused on one or more perceived flaws in their appearance. These flaws are often invisible or minor to others, but they feel enormous and unacceptable to the person experiencing them.
Common features of BDD include:
Obsessive thoughts about appearance
Frequent mirror checking or avoidance
Constant comparison to others
Seeking reassurance about looks
Excessive grooming, makeup, or changes in clothing
Avoidance of social situations
Feeling disgust, shame, or distress about your body or face
BDD often overlaps with other concerns like anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and eating disorders. It is deeply tied to identity, self-worth, and safety.
Body Image Issues (Without BDD)
You don’t need to have full-blown BDD to struggle with body image. Many people experience:
Preoccupation with size, shape, or features
Comparing yourself to friends, influencers, or past versions of yourself
Feeling ashamed in photos or public spaces
Letting how you feel about your body dictate your mood, day, or choices
You might have grown up in a home or culture where weight and beauty were praised or punished. Maybe you learned early that being attractive kept you safe. Or maybe you just feel like your body has never really felt like yours.
Body image issues often start young and linger long after we realize how much they impact our confidence, relationships, and joy.
Working with a Certified ED Specialist on Body Image
Signs You Might Benefit from Body Image Therapy:
You obsess over specific features (nose, skin, stomach, legs, etc.)
You avoid mirrors—or can't stop looking
You can't relax or enjoy yourself because of how you look
You avoid photos, social events, or sex because of body shame
You engage in rituals (checking, pinching, measuring, changing clothes)
You find yourself consumed with appearance, even when it doesn't make sense
You want to stop thinking about your body all the time
What Body Image Therapy Looks Like:
We work together to gently untangle the thoughts, beliefs, and systems that keep you stuck. This isn’t just about "body positivity" or learning to love yourself in the mirror. It’s about:
Understanding what your body image issues are protecting you from
Exploring the roots of your shame and perfectionism
Practicing exposure techniques to reduce distress
Identifying compulsive behaviors and learning new responses
Learning to hold space for your full range of feelings
Building a deeper sense of self beyond appearance
If you have BDD, we may also integrate evidence-based approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), CBT, and parts work.
Body Image Support for All Genders, Sizes, and Identities
You deserve support that affirms your identity, culture, and lived experience. We work from a size-inclusive, HAES-aligned, LGBTQ+ affirming lens. Whether you're trans, neurodivergent, a college student, postpartum, or someone who’s never felt at home in your skin, you’re welcome here.
“Recovery is not about being in control of your body. It’s about being in relationship with it.”
- Anita Johnston
A Weight-Inclusive, HAES-Aligned Approach
Bloom is firmly rooted in the principles of
Health at Every Size® (HAES).
That means:
We do not use weight as a proxy for health.
We affirm all bodies — all sizes, all shapes, all lived experiences.
We do not push weight loss as a treatment goal.
We challenge the internalized and systemic weight stigma that often fuels eating disorder behaviors.
Our goal is not to “fix” your body — it's to help you heal your relationship with it. We work with clients in thin bodies, fat bodies, disabled bodies, queer bodies, neurodivergent bodies, and bodies that have felt at war with themselves for years.
Eating disorders do not discriminate — and neither do we.