Finding Peace with Our Bodies
Therapy for Body Image in West Hollywood.
In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with images of “perfect” bodies and flawless appearances, it’s hard not to feel the weight of it all. Everywhere we look—magazines, movies, social media—there’s this unspoken pressure to be a certain thing, to look a certain way.
Body Dysmorphia
Therapy for Body Dysmorphia in West Hollywood
Many of us find ourselves avoiding mirrors, not because we’re vain, but because looking at our reflection brings up anxiety.
We might obsess over our appearance to the point where it consumes our thoughts. Simple things like picking out clothes can become overwhelming tasks. It’s not just about vanity; it’s about a deep discomfort in our own skin that affects our daily lives
Maybe we spend too much time nit-picking every little detail we see, wishing we could change parts of ourselves. This constant pursuit of an ideal look can leave us feeling drained, miserable, and hopeless.
our size, our Gender
Ourselves
Therapy for Gender Dysphoria in West Hollywood
For those of us in the LGBTQ+ community, these feelings can be even more complicated. We feel the expectations to fit in. Society hasn’t always been kind or accepting, and that can amplify our struggles with body image. We might face additional pressures to look or act a certain way, and the fear of rejection can make these feelings more intense.
But here’s the thing: we’re not alone in this. Many people share these struggles, even if they don’t talk about it openly.
In therapy, we can explore where these feelings come from. Often, they tie back to past experiences—things we’ve internalized from our families, friends, or society at large. We might have taken in negative messages about ourselves without even realizing it.
By working together, we can start to challenge that harsh inner critic. We can learn to see ourselves through loving eyes and break free from the patterns that keep us stuck. It’s about finding a sense of peace and confidence in who we are, not just how we look.
Your Harsh critic doesn’t lead to success,
it keeps you from it.
Therapy for Eating Disorders in West Hollywood
Each day can feel like an uphill battle when we’re fighting in our relationship with food. It’s more than just meals and calories—it’s a constant tug-of-war filled with tension, stress, and a constant sense of dread. Sometimes, food becomes our way of coping with overwhelming emotions. We might restrict what we eat to feel some control over our anxiety, or we might turn to binge eating to numb feelings we’d rather not face.
The part of us that struggles is often angry and critical and becomes itself a source of pain. Sadly, we listen to our most painful voices because we often think we need them to succeed, even when they hurt us every single day.
But here’s the good news: help is available, and healing is possible.
In our work together, we won’t just focus on the symptoms—we’ll delve deeper to understand the underlying emotions and thoughts that drive them. It’s about more than managing behaviors; it’s about healing the parts of ourselves that fuel these patterns. How have your early life experiences shaped the way you see yourself? What hidden emotions might be influencing your relationship with food? By piecing together these parts of your past, we can make sense of the present and pave the way for a healthier future.
Therapy will help by finding practical ways to change, but also by reflecting on important aspects of your past and how they surface in the present. Our relationship is a window into understanding how you relate to others and yourself. Together, we’ll navigate the complexities of your emotional world that trigger the desire to use food to cope—feelings like shame, fear, or desires that might have been left unspoken.