Body Image, Eating Disorders & Self-Esteem in Women

In a culture where appearance often takes center stage, many women silently struggle with body image, eating patterns, and self-worth. Whether you're battling disordered eating or simply tired of the inner criticism, you're not alone. At the American Wellness Center in Dubai, we offer compassionate, culturally aware support to help women heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves.

Who This Is For

This service is ideal for women in Dubai who are:

  • Experiencing chronic dissatisfaction with their body or appearance
  • Struggling with restrictive eating, binge eating, or emotional eating
  • Affected by social media, peer pressure, or cultural ideals of beauty
  • Battling low self-esteem, perfectionism, or self-criticism
  • Recovering from an eating disorder or disordered eating habits

If these concerns are taking up emotional space in your life, support can help you find relief and reconnect with yourself in healthier ways.

What We Address

Our therapeutic care includes:

  • Body Dysmorphia & Negative Body Image: Obsessive thoughts about perceived flaws or appearance
  • Anorexia Nervosa: Severe food restriction, intense fear of weight gain, and control around eating
  • Bulimia & Binge Eating: Cycles of overeating and purging or shame-filled binge episodes
  • Emotional Eating & Food Guilt: Using food to cope with stress or difficult emotions
  • Low Self-Esteem & Identity Struggles: Feeling unworthy, invisible, or overly self-critical

Each condition is addressed with a mix of compassion and practical tools to foster emotional healing.

Our Approach

We use evidence-based and holistic methods, such as:

  • Individual Therapy (CBT, DBT, ACT): Rewiring negative thought patterns and emotional triggers
  • Self-Esteem & Empowerment Coaching: Rebuilding confidence, self-worth, and emotional independence
  • Mindful Eating Practices: Developing awareness, acceptance, and healthier eating habits
  • Family or Couples Support: Where appropriate, involving loved ones in recovery
  • Medical & Nutritional Collaboration: Close partnership with physicians or dietitians when needed

Your journey is never judged, and your care plan is created with your goals, preferences, and cultural background in mind.

Why Choose American Wellness Center

  • Experienced therapists trained in body image and eating disorder recovery
  • Multilingual, female-led team attuned to Dubai’s multicultural pressures
  • Integrated support: mental health, nutrition, medical monitoring, and coaching
  • Discreet, private sessions available in-person or online
  • Respectful care for women from all cultural, religious, and social backgrounds

We focus on progress, not perfection—empowering you to reclaim your voice, health, and self-respect.

How to Get Started

If you're struggling with body image or eating-related concerns, we’re here to help. Visit our Female Mental Health page to explore our full range of women’s care or contact us today for a confidential consultation.

FAQs

If your eating patterns are causing distress, guilt, or affecting your health or emotions, professional support can help clarify and support you.
Not at all. Eating disorders and body image issues affect people of all sizes and shapes.

Yes. With time, therapy can help reframe your thoughts, reduce comparison, and improve how you relate to your body.

Absolutely. We offer culturally sensitive care that respects your values while helping you find emotional freedom.

We support both, but this specific service focuses on adult and young adult women. We have parallel services for teens.

Not always. Our focus is on emotional healing and building a healthier mindset
Yes. We collaborate with dietitians when needed to ensure both emotional and physical health are supported.

Yes. Many women continue their daily routines while attending therapy. We work with your schedule.

Yes. All sessions are confidential, and you will be met with compassion

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