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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 Los Angeles, Artesia, Baldwin Hills, Cerritos, or even Culver City, 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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Dr. Joseph Lancaster
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Being able to help individuals identify a lack of direction in life enables them to address issues of depression, anxiety, grief, and suffering. Many people feel lost and in need of guidance; my goal is to help them discover a successful path.


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Being able to help individuals identify a lack of direction in life enables them to address issues of depression, anxiety, grief, and suffering. Many people feel lost and in need of guidance; my goal is to help them discover a successful path.

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I had the privilege to be under the wing of mentorship of Dr. Stephan A. Hoeller, the renowned Gnostic-Jungian scholar. With this background, I have created my own method of therapy over the last 18 years; I call it “Gnostic Pneumatherapy”.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Depression
  • Fear of Failure
  • Guilt
  • High Anxiety
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shame
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Elyssa Hays
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help you to feel empowered to make lasting changes for the life you would like to live.


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help you to feel empowered to make lasting changes for the life you would like to live.

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I pull from attachment theory, mindfulness, gestalt, and CBT approaches along with neuroscience research to help you to manage stress and experience deep emotional change.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Infertility
  • Life Changes
  • Mismatched Sex Drives
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Pregnancy
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Skills
  • Sex Anxiety
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexual Pain
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Stacey Bayer
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I firmly believe that each individual has the inner strength and power to heal fully, and my role is to help empower you in that process. I am looking forward to supporting you in your journey toward personal growth and wholeness.


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I firmly believe that each individual has the inner strength and power to heal fully, and my role is to help empower you in that process. I am looking forward to supporting you in your journey toward personal growth and wholeness.

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My therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion-focused, person-centered, and strength’s-based perspectives. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where you are the leader of your treatment, as you are the expert of your own life.

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  • Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Identity
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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come up with a personalized plan to address your mental health needs. It’s a collaborative approach with the goal of you navigating life from a grounded and confident place.


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come up with a personalized plan to address your mental health needs. It’s a collaborative approach with the goal of you navigating life from a grounded and confident place.

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I deeply believe in the mind-body-spirit connection. I use my psychology background to help equip you with effective coping strategies and help you to deepen your relationship with yourself, increase self-esteem and decrease anxiety and stress.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
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  • Identity
  • Life Transitions
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  • Substance Use Disorders
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  • Young Adults
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Sam Naimi
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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.

Something to know about my approach is:

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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Issues
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Children
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • LGBTQ+
  • Millenials
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Ideation
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  • Young Adults
  • Young Professionals
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