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Lacy Silas
Therapist / Art therapist
MIT Berlin – Schönhauser Allee 55
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View profileBody Image Therapy helps people understand and change the way they relate to their body, appearance, weight, shape or perceived flaws. It is not about forcing body positivity or pretending distress is not real. The aim is to reduce shame, avoidance, comparison and self-criticism, while building a more stable and respectful relationship with the body.
This therapy may be useful for people experiencing body image issues, eating disorders, low self-esteem, shame and guilt, emotional eating, body checking, avoidance of mirrors or photos, fear of judgment, or discomfort with intimacy, clothing, movement or social situations.
In sessions, the therapist may explore when the body image difficulty started, what triggers it, how it affects daily life, and what behaviours keep the distress going. Therapy can include psychoeducation, thought tracking, behavioural experiments, exposure to avoided situations, mirror work, self-compassion exercises, body neutrality practices and emotional regulation tools.
Body Image Therapy can be structured or exploratory depending on the person’s needs. Some therapists integrate CBT to work on thoughts and behaviours, ACT to reduce the power of painful thoughts, Compassion-Focused Therapy to address shame and self-criticism, or Somatic Therapy to reconnect with body sensations safely.
When body image concerns are linked to eating disorders, restriction, purging, compulsive exercise or medical risk, therapy may need to be coordinated with a doctor, psychiatrist, dietitian or specialised service. A responsible therapist will adapt the work to the person’s safety, history and goals.
Body Image Therapy may be a good fit when body-related thoughts take too much space, limit choices, affect relationships or make daily life feel smaller. Progress is not about perfect confidence; it is about more freedom, less shame and a healthier relationship with the body.
This information is educational and does not replace professional assessment, medical care or specialised eating-disorder treatment.
Whether you have just arrived in Berlin or have lived here for years, body image therapy can be organised around a busy schedule, especially with online sessions. The work looks at thoughts, comparisons and avoidance linked to the body, and at ways of treating it with more respect.
Sessions usually last 50 to 60 minutes, weekly or every two weeks, in person in Berlin when a therapist offers it or online by secure video. Statutory health insurance covers psychotherapy with licensed psychotherapists who have a contract with the insurance funds, but waiting times are often long, so many international residents see a private therapist and pay directly. On each profile you can check the approach, the languages, the session format and the fee before you book.
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Helps reduce body dissatisfaction and build a healthier relationship with your body.
Your therapist will adapt the pace and focus of sessions to your needs, goals, and current situation.
Body Image Therapy is often used for concerns such as Body image issues, Eating disorders, Self-esteem, and Shame & guilt.
The therapy page also shows which therapists on MIT currently offer this approach.
A first session usually focuses on understanding what brings you to therapy, what you want to change, and whether the therapist’s style feels like a good fit.
You do not need to prepare anything perfect in advance. It is normal to start with questions, uncertainty, or mixed feelings.
This depends on your goals, the complexity of what you are dealing with, and how structured the approach is. Some people use this therapy for short-term focused work, while others stay longer for deeper change.
Availability depends on the therapist. On MIT, you can check the therapist cards and profile pages to see whether online sessions are offered.
Fees vary by therapist. When no live therapist prices are available yet, the usual range for this therapy is around €80–€140 per session.
Start by reading the therapist’s profile, experience, languages, online/in-person availability, and approach. Then check whether the person works with the kind of issue you want help with.
A good fit is often about both expertise and how safe, understood, and comfortable you feel with the therapist.
Yes. MIT profiles can include direct messaging, and therapists can also activate online booking when available.
This helps patients ask practical questions before committing to a first session.
That is very common. You can start by contacting a therapist, explaining what you are struggling with, and asking whether this approach fits your goals.
If no therapist is listed yet for this therapy, you can still explore related approaches and pathologies on the site.
Both are possible, depending on the therapist. Some therapists on My International Therapy receive clients in person in Berlin, others work online by secure video, and many offer both. Each profile shows the formats offered. Online sessions are also a way to keep the same therapist if you move or travel.
Yes. Many therapists in the network work in English, and others in German, Russian, Ukrainian and further languages. You can browse English-speaking, German-speaking, Russian-speaking and Ukrainian-speaking therapists in Berlin, and every profile lists the languages spoken.
Statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) covers psychotherapy with licensed psychotherapists who have a contract with the insurance funds, but waiting times of several months are common. Many international residents therefore start with a private therapist and pay directly. Private health insurance and some supplementary or expat policies reimburse part of the sessions, depending on the therapist’s qualification: check your contract. Therapists provide invoices you can submit to your insurer.
Each therapist sets their own fee, which is shown on their profile. As a guide, most individual approaches on this site are listed between €80 and €180 per session, couples and family therapy between €120 and €220, and coaching, career counselling or parenting support between €70 and €130. Sessions usually last 50 to 60 minutes.
Therapy is not an emergency service. If you or someone close to you is in danger, call 112. The Telefonseelsorge offers free, anonymous support 24/7 on 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222.
The relationship with your therapist matters as much as the method. Compare profiles for the approach used, the topics they work with, the languages, the format and the fee. If you are unsure where to start, describe what you are going through and we will suggest therapists who suit your needs. The first session is also a chance to see whether the fit feels right.
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