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If you’ve previously struggled with social norms about weight and body-image, a fat-positive therapist can help. The Fat Acceptance Movement, founded on body positivity, inspires others to accept and even celebrate their fatness. However, seeing others love themselves is not always enough.

It could take help from a licensed, professional fat-positive therapist to help you improve your self-esteem and empower you to fully embrace and love your body just as it is. Whether you are located in downtown Suffolk, the suburbs of Suffolk, other nearby places such as Newport News, Chesapeake, or anywhere else in Virginia, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Benefits of a Fat-Positive Therapist

Most therapists are equipped to help you sort through common problems like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. But when you’re fat, there’s a possible element of shame and social anxiety that can take over and effect your therapy experience.

In addition to providing traditional behavioral health treatment, a fat-positive therapist can provide:

  • A non-judgemental haven for you to articulate your feelings and problems.
  • Encouragement to improve your self-esteem and love yourself the way you are.
  • Practical methods and tips to help you cope with social stigma and anxiety.

For an example of how a fat-positive therapist can help, read licensed therapist Brianna Ramon’s tips for fighting back against fat-shaming culture.

Love Yourself with a Fat-Positive Therapist

Don’t let shame, low self-esteem, or social expectations drive you. Instead, see a fat-positive therapist to help you love yourself and your body. With Mental Health Match, finding a qualified fat-positive counselor or therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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✔ Identify the real force that is holding you back ✔ Elicit new perspectives on the problems that you are stuck on ✔Release whatever has been weighing on you to feel some much-needed relief ✔ Cultivate a stronger connection with self and other.

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I adapt the therapy to you rather than expecting you to adapt to the therapy. My therapy style is collaborative. I see myself as a fellow traveler walking alongside you, assisting you in discovering and developing your inner expertise and strengths.

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My goal in our therapy or coaching sessions is to help you tap into your own resilience as you deepen insight, foster personal empowerment, and create meaningful, lasting changes in your life and relationships.


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My goal in our therapy or coaching sessions is to help you tap into your own resilience as you deepen insight, foster personal empowerment, and create meaningful, lasting changes in your life and relationships.

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My experience as a wilderness therapist has taught me the immense power of relationships- relationships with ourselves, our significant others, and with nature- for personal growth and self-actualization. Relationships are everything!

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We will explore the reasons for which you're in therapy and develop a deep understanding of them all. Then, we'll work together to solve the issues you'd like to solve. Once we're done solving what you'd like to solve, you'll be done!


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I ground my approach in TEAM-CBT. It's a compassionate, powerful approach of tools and techniques. These tools and techniques will serve you for the rest of your life - not just when you're in therapy with me.

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Work together to cultivate the skills needed to improve all aspects of life. My goal is to help you feel heard and understood, help you understand and accept yourself, and help you develop the tools you need to move through life's messy moments.


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Work together to cultivate the skills needed to improve all aspects of life. My goal is to help you feel heard and understood, help you understand and accept yourself, and help you develop the tools you need to move through life's messy moments.

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I'm rooted in a holistic, humanistic approach that allows clients to navigate anxiety, depression, life adjustments, and past trauma. I am also a certified PCIT therapist and can help your family improve relationships and work through challenges.

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My approach is to empower individuals by identifying their own valuable skills that will aid them in overcoming life’s everyday challenges. I promise to support my clients in discovering their full potential and leading a life worth living.


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My approach is to empower individuals by identifying their own valuable skills that will aid them in overcoming life’s everyday challenges. I promise to support my clients in discovering their full potential and leading a life worth living.

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I use evidenced based methods to help clients find solutions to problems, get in touch with their feelings and make positive changes that will reduce stress.

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