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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 Gardena, the suburbs of Gardena, other nearby places such as Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, 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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Alison Murphey
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Combat the negative thought patterns that are holding you back from owning your true value. We will develop coping skills to face future challenges and empower you to regain control of your emotions, past experiences, and future direction.


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Combat the negative thought patterns that are holding you back from owning your true value. We will develop coping skills to face future challenges and empower you to regain control of your emotions, past experiences, and future direction.

Something to know about my approach is:

Clients come to me looking for someone who isn’t clinical and cold, but instead creates a safe space where they are able to open up about some of the most raw parts of their lives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictive behaviors
  • Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Trauma
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Kelsey Harper
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Together we will repair traumatic experiences that are creating barriers for you, build and reinforce helpful skills to make change right now, and reclaim the life you want to be living.


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Together we will repair traumatic experiences that are creating barriers for you, build and reinforce helpful skills to make change right now, and reclaim the life you want to be living.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide ongoing feedback and support to highlight my client's strengths, motivate change toward their goals, and support their recovery each step of the way. I call upon science backed methods and a collaborative approach to work together.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Emotion Dysregulation
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Self-acceptance
  • Social Justice
  • Trauma Recovery
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Acacia Quaintance
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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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  • African American Women
  • Childbirth
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Expatriates
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Intimacy
  • LGBTQ+
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  • Life Transitions
  • Motherhood
  • New Parent
  • Perinatal
  • Postpartum
  • Relationship Coaching
  • Reproductive health
  • Sexual Attraction to Partner
  • Sexual Health Coaching
  • Sexuality
  • Teen Girls
  • Teen/young pregnancy and motherhood
  • transition to motherhood
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Acacia Quaintance  remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia
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Ursula Steck
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Find best strategies to help you heal and recover from OCD, anxiety and relationship struggles. We will work together to help you lead a life where you feel the freedom to thrive.


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Find best strategies to help you heal and recover from OCD, anxiety and relationship struggles. We will work together to help you lead a life where you feel the freedom to thrive.

Something to know about my approach is:

that it is strength focused and centered on your personal experience and inner narratives. I look forward to supporting you to creatively address your struggles and find ways forward.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
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Léah Ferreira
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Together, we will explore behaviors and coping skills that just haven't gotten you where you want to be so we can unlearn them to make space for skills and behaviors that do get you there.


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Together, we will explore behaviors and coping skills that just haven't gotten you where you want to be so we can unlearn them to make space for skills and behaviors that do get you there.

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm an LGBTQIA-affirming therapist, fluent in ASL, with an eclectic, holistic therapeutic perspective. I consider each client to be an expert in their life. No one knows you better than yourself. Sometimes, we all just need a little guidance.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Complex Trauma
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gender Identity and Affirmation
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • High anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma Recovery
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Léah Ferreira remote and phone therapy in California, Oregon