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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.