Online Body Image Therapy in New York and Florida

Private-pay therapy for teens and adults struggling with body dissatisfaction, comparison, and appearance anxiety.

You Feel So Uncomfortable in Your Own Body That You Just Want to Escape It.

Stephanie Van Schaick, LMHC, C-DBT, CIMHP

Eating Disorder and Trauma Therapist

You dread getting dressed in the morning.

You analyze every angle in the mirror.

You compare yourself constantly — online, in public, even with friends.

You’ve tried dieting.
You’ve tried “self-love.”
You’ve tried ignoring it.

But the thoughts don’t stop.

You may feel:

  • Preoccupied with perceived flaws

  • Embarrassed or ashamed of your body

  • Avoidant of photos, events, or intimacy

  • Trapped in cycles of dieting or body checking

  • Exhausted from constantly thinking about how you look

This isn’t vanity.
It’s distress.

And you don’t have to keep living this way.

Not Sure If This Is Body Image Distress?

You don’t need a diagnosis to begin therapy.

Body image struggles often look like:

  • Obsessive mirror checking or avoidance

  • Constant comparison to others

  • Fear of weight gain

  • Difficulty accepting compliments

  • Avoiding certain clothes or social situations

  • Feeling your worth is tied to your appearance

  • Thinking “I’ll feel better when I look different”

Many high-functioning teens and adults silently struggle with this.

You may look confident on the outside — but internally feel at war with yourself.

Early support can prevent these patterns from deepening into eating disorders, anxiety, or depression.

What Is Body Image Therapy?

Body image therapy focuses on healing your relationship with your body — not just changing how you look.

Unlike quick-fix confidence strategies, this work addresses:

  • Perfectionism

  • Anxiety

  • Control patterns

  • Trauma

  • Internalized societal pressure

  • Core beliefs about worth and identity

This is not about forcing yourself to “love your body.”

It’s about helping you feel safer, steadier, and more neutral in your own skin.

Structured, evidence-based therapy significantly improves long-term outcomes.

My Approach as a Body Image Therapist

My work goes deeper than surface-level affirmations.

In our sessions, we will:

  • Identify the root of your body dissatisfaction

  • Explore how anxiety and perfectionism are reinforcing the cycle

  • Reduce body-checking and avoidance behaviors

  • Build emotional regulation skills

  • Strengthen identity beyond appearance

  • Develop sustainable self-trust and body respect

My approach is:

  • Structured

  • Collaborative

  • Evidence-based

  • Trauma-informed

Sessions are typically held weekly to support steady progress.

I provide structured, online body image therapy for clients throughout New York and Florida.

This May Be a Good Fit If:

  • You feel mentally consumed by thoughts about your body

  • You want more than “just be confident” advice

  • You value privacy and individualized care

  • You are ready for consistent weekly therapy

  • You are willing to invest in private-pay treatment

This may not be the best fit if you’re looking for a quick mindset hack or short-term motivational boost.

Where I Provide Online Body Image Therapy

Ready to Feel More at Peace in Your Body?

You are not broken.

You are not dramatic.

And you are not shallow for struggling.

If you’re ready to stop living in constant tension with your body, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

Most clients feel relief even after the first conversation.

Body Image Therapy FAQs

  • Body image therapy helps individuals improve their relationship with their body by addressing underlying anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, and distorted beliefs about worth and appearance. The goal is not forced positivity, but sustainable emotional stability and self-trust.

  • Yes. Research shows virtual therapy is effective for anxiety, eating disorders, and body image concerns. Many clients feel more comfortable discussing sensitive appearance concerns from the privacy of their own home.

  • I am an out-of-network (private-pay) provider. I can provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement depending on your plan. Many clients choose private-pay care for greater privacy, flexibility, and specialized treatment.

  • Sessions are typically held weekly, especially in the beginning, to support steady progress and meaningful change. Frequency can be adjusted over time based on your needs.

 

It is time to call and get help to start feeling better in your body. Schedule your consultation call for online Body Image Therapy today.