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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 Bakersfield, Bakersfield Country Club, Csu Bakersfield, Downtown Bakersfield, or even Haggin Oaks, 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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We will venture out together to tackle the obstacles in our ways to overcome setbacks and mistakes and to engage with the world in a healthy way to make future more brighter and safer.

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My clients will experience a sense of therapeutic alliance, and they will have more opportunities to discover their own sense of who they are, hidden strength, and there will be some adjustment and amendment as needed to achieve therapy goal.

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tackle emotional and physical symptoms such as difficulty focusing, increased irritability, decreased energy and motivation, disruptions in sleep or appetite, and a persistent sense of nervousness or tension & breakdowns in communication and conflict

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My promise to you is a safe, non-judgmental space, with you as the expert on your journey and me walking alongside offering concrete research-backed strategies (CBT, DBT, ACT, MI SFT, etc.). I am also trained in EMDR and also Gottman couples method.

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Grief Counseling helps you move through your grief and towards a life with more calm & peace. You will get you the new mindset you need to find your way through difficult feelings and situations that come up in grieving.


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Grief Counseling helps you move through your grief and towards a life with more calm & peace. You will get you the new mindset you need to find your way through difficult feelings and situations that come up in grieving.

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Sessions will provide you with the space to feel what you need to feel in a a way that is safe and comfortable. You'll be able to feel what you need to feel and focus on yourself without feeling selfish.

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briefly explore your past to see how it is impacting your present, then dive into tools and techniques that can heal wounds and open opportunities for a more authentic and passionate life.

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My approach is collaborative and rooted in seeking connection. Clients who work with me can expect to learn engaging communication skills, a better understanding of their inner world (as well as their partners), and methods for healing relationships.

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Often individuals I work with seek therapy to address: depression, anxiety, ADHD (executive functioning), LGBTQ identity, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and communication skills.


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Often individuals I work with seek therapy to address: depression, anxiety, ADHD (executive functioning), LGBTQ identity, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and communication skills.

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I am a relational therapist. I utilize an attachment and development based framework and adapt to the individualized needs of each individual. I take a collaborative approach and emphasis client autonomy.

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