Therapy for Body Image and SElf esteem in Brooklyn and Virtual
A place to rebuild confidence and feel at home in your body again
Your relationship with your body can change dramatically through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early parenting years. You may notice new insecurities, frustration with how your body looks or feels, or a sense that you don’t recognize yourself anymore. Therapy offers a space to explore these feelings without judgment, understand where they come from, and rebuild a healthier, more compassionate relationship with your body and your self-worth.
Why women seek therapy for body image + self-esteem in virtually and in Brooklyn
Many women come to therapy when constant self-criticism, comparison, or body frustration starts to impact their mood, confidence, or daily life. Postpartum changes, weight fluctuations, and cultural pressure to “bounce back” can feel overwhelming. Some women are also wrestling with the decision of whether to try a GLP-1 medication or how they feel about themselves if they already have. We explore the emotional side of these choices, the internal conflicts they create, and what you truly need to feel grounded and supported.
Therapy can help you navigate…
Postpartum body changes and the identity shifts that come with them
Discomfort in your body after pregnancy or breastfeeding
Negative self-talk, shame, and harsh inner criticism
Comparison to other moms or your “old body”
Confusion or guilt around considering GLP-1 medications
Emotional reactions to using GLP-1s or struggling with whether it’s “okay” to want help
Pressure from social media or family to look a certain way
Feeling invisible, unattractive, or unappreciated
Cycles of restriction, emotional eating, or trying to regain a sense of control
The exhaustion of trying to do everything “right”
We can help if you…
You don’t feel like yourself in your body anymore
Your mood changes based on your weight, appearance, or what you ate
You feel torn, ashamed, or conflicted about GLP-1s
You’re working hard on self-acceptance but still feel stuck
You avoid photos, intimacy, or social events because of how you feel in your body
You feel pressure to “get your body back” but also guilty for wanting that
You’re overwhelmed by postpartum changes and expectations
Your inner critic is loud, relentless, or hard to turn off
You want to feel confident, grounded, and at peace in your body
What to expect in therapy for self esteem and body image?
Together, we’ll explore the beliefs, experiences, and pressures that shape how you see yourself. You’ll learn how to notice and shift self-critical patterns, regulate emotions tied to your appearance, and reconnect with your identity in a way that feels empowering—not punishing.
If you’re considering a GLP-1 medication or already using one, we’ll explore the emotional side of that journey: the hopes, fears, shame, relief, or confusion that often come with the decision. This is not about judgment or telling you what to do. It’s about helping you understand your relationship to your body and supporting you in making choices from a grounded, compassionate place.
Our goal is for you to feel seen, supported, and more connected to yourself as you build confidence rooted in who you are—not in perfection or external pressure.
We use Relational Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy to help you understand your emotional patterns, heal body-related shame, and create a sustainable, compassionate foundation for self-esteem and body trust.