CBT for Body Image Issues

CBT for Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Given the pressure that society puts on appearance and attractiveness, it makes sense that many people struggle with accepting themselves and their bodies as they are. Although many people feel dissatisfied with some aspect of their appearance, this dissatisfaction doesn’t consume them.

Body Image – Body dysmorphic disorder, however, is characterized by an excessive preoccupation and concern with a perceived defect in yourself and your body. If you struggle with body dysmorphic disorder, you may engage in excessive grooming behaviors including skin picking, dieting, cosmetic surgeries, plucking, or combing. Underlying the symptoms of this disorder is a strong feeling that you are defective, broken, not good enough, and feelings of deep-rooted shame. This concern leads to significant impairment in daily functioning and impacts your level of satisfaction with life.

If you’re feeling insecure about the way that you look, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for body image issues can teach you the skills you need to start feeling better about yourself and rebuild confidence. You will learn tools to start loving you’re body and accepting yourself as you are. CBT for body image issues is scientifically proven and offers experiential exercises to help you relate to your body in a positive way.