by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Sep 9, 2020 | Body Image
As a therapist specializing in eating disorders and sex, I know that relationships with our bodies are profoundly complicated. And in a culture that has a narrow definition of beauty and is fat-phobic, we can feel that our outward appearance reflects who we are. How...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | May 20, 2020 | Body Image, Relationships
We All Want to Be Wanted “I want you to want me,” sang the ’70s band Cheap Trick. We all want to be wanted, to be desired for the person we are and for the body we have. There’s nothing silly or shallow about that – chemistry is built on a mutual...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Nov 6, 2019 | Body Image, Sexuality
People who experience body dissatisfaction often suffer from sexual dissatisfaction, as well. The overlap is caused by many things. Sometimes it’s caused by a sexually traumatic experience, but often it’s purely shame. Our culture’s narrow and inflexible view of...
by Bahar Moheban, M.A | Oct 21, 2019 | Body Image, Wellness
We are constantly inundated with messages that tell us that unintentional weight gain is bad and unwanted. Think about the many times you were “warned” about the side effects of a medication. For instance, some of the side effects of a certain antidepressant include...
by Bahar Moheban, M.A | Sep 30, 2019 | Body Image, Eating Disorders
As a budding eating disorders therapist, I am always excited to see that other mental health providers offer treatment for disordered eating and body image concerns. Recently, I have noticed that some mental health clinicians will advertise that they treat obesity or...
by Bahar Moheban, M.A | Sep 9, 2019 | Body Image, Eating Disorders
One of the more recognized features of eating disorders and body dysmorphia is the individual’s inability to view themselves accurately. For instance, someone with anorexia may perceive their body to be much heavier or wider than it actually is, and an individual with...
