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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 Carlsbad, the suburbs of Carlsbad, other nearby places such as Escondido, Vista, or anywhere else in California, 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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Melissa Nefalar
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make strides towards body-brain based healing through brainspotting, mindfulness, narrative, and other modalities. I offer a corrective emotional experience to those who have had attachment or other relationship struggles.


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make strides towards body-brain based healing through brainspotting, mindfulness, narrative, and other modalities. I offer a corrective emotional experience to those who have had attachment or other relationship struggles.

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I'm process-oriented, and enjoy when issues come up organically. We have a framework of goals of our work together but I enjoy to allow the time and space for issues to come up and address them as they come up.

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  • Anxiety
  • Complicated Grief
  • Financial Stress
  • First Generation Issues
  • Grief
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Anxiety
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  • Teen Anxiety
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I believe we are all resilient and can overcome obstacles to achieve the fulfillment we wish for ourselves. By searching this site, you have already taken the hardest step in this process which is to actively seek relief.


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I believe we are all resilient and can overcome obstacles to achieve the fulfillment we wish for ourselves. By searching this site, you have already taken the hardest step in this process which is to actively seek relief.

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My approach utilizes several evidence-based therapies and interventions from a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic-based therapy, Trauma-Induced therapy, Strength-Based therapy, Solution Focused

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  • Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Fear
  • Chronic Illness
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Racism
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  • Women
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People can discuss anything but I specifically focus on mental health, postpartum, and intimacy coaching.


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People can discuss anything but I specifically focus on mental health, postpartum, and intimacy coaching.

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As a coach I want to focus most on your present compared to your past. I think that goal setting and accountability are an important part of the coaching process.

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In our therapy room, we'll go beyond just "how does that make you feel?" We'll dive into your inner landscape, exploring the hidden forces shaping your life. Think Jungian spelunking, but with laughter, tears, and the occasional existential scream.


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In our therapy room, we'll go beyond just "how does that make you feel?" We'll dive into your inner landscape, exploring the hidden forces shaping your life. Think Jungian spelunking, but with laughter, tears, and the occasional existential scream.

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my therapy isn't just a chat with a shrink. We dive deep into your psyche, uncovering the hidden "why" behind your behaviors. Sessions can entail anything between insight-oriented talk to dream analysis to deep somatic work.

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Julie Lenhardt, LCSW
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Together we'll explore your hopes & challenges. We'll create treatment goals, explore approaches & techniques & discuss the expected length of therapy. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are & help you break away from stuck feelings & patterns.


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Together we'll explore your hopes & challenges. We'll create treatment goals, explore approaches & techniques & discuss the expected length of therapy. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are & help you break away from stuck feelings & patterns.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach to therapy is collaborative, results-focused, and customized. You can expect that I will take a thoughtfully tailored approach to your treatment based on a variety of evidence-based modalities. Your care will be as unique as your needs.

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  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Health Anxiety
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Parenting Children with Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
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