In a culture that often promotes unrealistic beauty standards, many individuals struggle with body image, self-worth, and the relationship they have with their bodies. At The Summit Counseling Center, we offer body positivity counseling to support clients in developing a healthier, more compassionate view of themselves — one rooted in respect, not shame.
Is Body Image Affecting Your Well-Being?
You may benefit from body positivity counseling if you:
- Struggle with negative thoughts about your body or appearance
- Feel pressured to meet certain weight or beauty standards
- Avoid activities, clothes, or social situations because of body image concerns
- Have a history of disordered eating or chronic dieting
- Criticize your body or feel unworthy based on appearance
- Want to build confidence, self-acceptance, and emotional wellness
Our Approach
We provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your relationship with your body, challenge harmful messages, and learn to care for yourself with kindness. Our therapists use an inclusive, holistic approach that may include:
Types of Therapy
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Adlerian Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavior (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Creative & Expressive Art
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dance Movement Therapy
- Existential
- Experiential
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Family Therapy
- Gestalt
- Humanistic Therapy
- Integrative Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Relational Therapy
- Sand Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Structural Family Therapy
- Transpersonal Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Therapy is personalized to your unique experiences and goals — whether you’re navigating recovery, building self-confidence, or seeking freedom from shame.
Your Worth Isn’t Defined by Your Appearance
Healing your relationship with your body takes time, but it is possible. You deserve to feel at home in your body and empowered in your life.
Take the First Step Toward Body Confidence
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