The relationship people have with their bodies is rarely just about their bodies. It is shaped by years of cultural messaging, family dynamics, relational experiences, and internalized standards that were never theirs to begin with. For many people, dissatisfaction with their body has become so habitual that it feels like a fixed fact about themselves rather than something that can be examined and changed.
At Quandary Peak Counseling, we work with clients navigating body image concerns, weight stigma, and the deeper questions of self-worth that often underlie them. This work takes seriously both the personal and the cultural dimensions of these experiences — recognizing that the pressures people feel about their bodies don’t arise in a vacuum, and that genuine change requires more than just reframing negative thoughts.
Mya Holzshu brings particular depth to this area, with a background in advocacy and research that informs a social justice perspective on body image and self-worth. She works with clients to examine and move beyond internalized societal pressures — not toward a different set of external standards, but toward a relationship with themselves that reflects their actual values and allows them to live more freely.
This work is appropriate for clients navigating a wide range of experiences — from mild dissatisfaction and self-criticism to more significant struggles with self-worth and identity. It is also well-suited to clients who have found that standard approaches to body image haven’t addressed what feels most fundamental about their experience.
We offer in-person appointments in Denver and telehealth throughout Colorado. Call 720-675-7918 or request an appointment online to get started.