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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 Long Beach, Airport Area, Alamitos Heights, Bellmont Heights, or even Belmont Park, 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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Khatya Albano
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Address the roots of issues in real time, learn and practice tools to manage stress and difficult emotions, and improve your relationships with yourself and others.

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I help you connect with yourself on a deep level and change long-standing patterns and beliefs that are no longer serving you. My approach is gentle and stable, and I provide a safe and supportive space.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Overwhelm
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
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Mish Lowery
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Together we will, explore your strengths & identify mindful, powerful ways to make positive changes in your life to reach any goal. I'm passionate about riding alongside & supporting you on your therapy journey.


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Together we will, explore your strengths & identify mindful, powerful ways to make positive changes in your life to reach any goal. I'm passionate about riding alongside & supporting you on your therapy journey.

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I utilize EMDR, narrative & Solution Focused Therapy, my goal for you is to address & explore how trauma, family & social narratives are impacting your lived experience.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Functional Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mild Depression
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Personal Growth
  • Political Anxiety
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Self Care
  • Self-Expression
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Justice
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Teen Depression
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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Loreine Callejas
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unpack and process past trauma (childhood, intergenerational, racial), inner child healing, learn coping strategies, how to set healthy boundaries, improve relationship with yourself and with others, prevent burnout, gain self-compassion/acceptance


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unpack and process past trauma (childhood, intergenerational, racial), inner child healing, learn coping strategies, how to set healthy boundaries, improve relationship with yourself and with others, prevent burnout, gain self-compassion/acceptance

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I work from the inside out: learn to slow down, listen to your body's intuition, allow yourself to experience and express emotions, and become aware of your triggers and unhealthy patterns so you can come to a place of self-acceptance and compassion.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acculturation Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxiety Management
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Inner Child
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Women
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Sarah Finch
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Tend to parts of yourself that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences.


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Tend to parts of yourself that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences.

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I have a strong passion for healing. I believe in the power of restorative relationships, that everyone has the ability to rewrite unhelpful life narratives, the strength to transform their life, and break generational cycles of trauma.

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Body Image
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Grief
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Motherhood
  • Neurodivergence
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma From Abuse
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Samantha Grimes
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Explore and identify patterns in attachment, your strategies and ways of coping, and avoidance. We will work together to find joy again.


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Explore and identify patterns in attachment, your strategies and ways of coping, and avoidance. We will work together to find joy again.

Something to know about my approach is:

I integrate the felt sense with the known sense. We will explore your relationships with self, others, and the stories you tell. I use EMDR and Brainspotting to help process the parts of your story that are hard to put words to.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Eating Disorders
  • Families
  • Grief
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • Panic Disorders
  • Relationships
  • Sexuality
  • Trauma
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