Healing Body Image: Your Body Deserves Compassion, Not Criticism

Struggling with body image can feel like an invisible battle—one that shapes how you move through the world, how you care for yourself, and even how you relate to others. In a culture that often promotes unrealistic beauty standards and equates worth with appearance, it's easy to internalize harmful messages that leave you feeling disconnected from your body or even at war with it. If you’re finding it hard to feel at peace in your body, you are not alone—and your feelings are valid.

At our trauma-informed therapy practice in Dallas-Fort Worth, and virtually for Texas residents, we offer a supportive space where you can explore your relationship with your body without shame or judgment. We understand that negative body image often has deep roots—whether from trauma, disordered eating, medical fatphobia, or societal pressures—and healing requires more than just surface-level affirmations. It takes a compassionate, personalized approach that honors both your lived experiences and your nervous system.

Our work is rooted in Health at Every Size® (HAES) principles, which means we reject weight-based assumptions and instead focus on your overall well-being, autonomy, and healing. We welcome all bodies and honor the diversity of body shapes, sizes, races, genders, and abilities. Your body is not a problem to be fixed—it is a part of your story that deserves care, connection, and respect.

Reaching out for help with body image isn’t vanity—it’s an act of courage and self-care. Whether you’re dealing with body shame, recovering from trauma, navigating disordered eating, or simply longing to feel more at home in your body, support is available. If you’re in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, or are a Texas resident, and searching for a trauma-informed therapist who understands the complexity of body image issues, we’re here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing.