Body Image Therapy in Chicago

Struggling with how you feel about your body can affect so many parts of your life, from your self-esteem to your overall well-being. You might spend a lot of time comparing your appearance to others, avoiding photos or certain clothes, or feeling that your worth depends on your weight or shape. You deserve support without pressure to change how your body looks.

At Embodied Wellness Center, we offer virtual body image therapy for adults in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Together, we can explore the beliefs, experiences, and expectations shaping your relationship with your body.

Therapy may help you:

- Recognize and respond to harsh thoughts about your appearance
- Explore how comparison, social media, and cultural expectations affect you
- Reduce the hold that appearance concerns have on everyday choices
- Build awareness of your body’s needs and boundaries
- Develop a more compassionate relationship with your body, even on difficult days

Depending on your needs and preferences, sessions may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic practices. Our approach draws on Health at Every Size (HAES) principles and makes space for body acceptance without requiring you to feel positive about your appearance all the time.

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Meet Our Therapists For Body Image Concerns

Each therapist brings a different style to the work. Explore their approach and choose the person who feels like the best fit.

Amanda Jonikaitis-King

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Frequently Asked Questions About Body Image Therapy

Do I need an eating disorder diagnosis to seek body image therapy?

No. You can seek support when concerns about your appearance affect your confidence, relationships, or daily life, whether or not you have a diagnosis. We’ll explore what you’re experiencing and discuss the support that fits your needs.

Do I have to learn to love how my body looks?

No. You don’t have to feel positive about your appearance every day. Therapy can help you build a relationship with your body that involves less judgment, more respect, and greater freedom to participate in your life, even when you feel uncomfortable with how you look. Rather than aiming for body positivity, we may focus on body acceptance: acknowledging your body as it is and treating it with care, without requiring yourself to love its appearance.

Do you offer online body image therapy in Illinois?

Yes. Embodied Wellness Center offers virtual body image therapy for adults in Chicago and throughout Illinois. You’ll meet online from a private space and must be physically located in a state where your therapist is authorized to practice during each session.