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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 Merced, the suburbs of Merced, other nearby places such as Modesto, Ceres, 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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Elizabeth Kearney
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Together we will help you learn what is blocking you from a successful future and work on removing those difficulties, so you can be free to live the life you want.

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My primary type of therapy is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing which is a process for helping people move forward from past hurts, abuse, trauma, and overall life difficulties.

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  • Addictive behaviors
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Grief and Loss due to addiction
  • Grief counseling
  • High anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Partners & Family of Addiction
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  • Postpartum
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Colleen Hennessy
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Find out what is getting in your way (past or present), and how you want to move through it. We will help you to rediscover skills and things you already know but may not realize you are capable of to grow and live your best life!


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Find out what is getting in your way (past or present), and how you want to move through it. We will help you to rediscover skills and things you already know but may not realize you are capable of to grow and live your best life!

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I can take things seriously while also seeing lightness and humor in the human experience, so therapy doesn't have to be heavy. I want you to be able to find joy in life, even as you may be grappling with something difficult.

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  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
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Heidi Montague
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Foster a spirit of honest sharing in the room, a space where you can express what is important and genuine, be it pain or joy. Together, we will bring into focus associations and patterns and how they limit and/or enrich your life.


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Foster a spirit of honest sharing in the room, a space where you can express what is important and genuine, be it pain or joy. Together, we will bring into focus associations and patterns and how they limit and/or enrich your life.

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I’m committed to helping creative individuals overcome periods of stagnation. I work with you to find what fits best in your life given your individual knowledge as you are the expert of your own experience.

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  • Artists & Creative Personalities
  • High-functioning anxiety
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Working together, you can expect to find more ease with yourself, learn new ways to cope, and engage with more of the good stuff in daily life—whatever that looks like for you.

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What works for you is what matters. My general approach is to help you find the tools you need to resolve pressing issues, then work on building out supports for continued wellbeing. I also love bringing creative, playful elements into therapy!

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Kambria Caldwell
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Work together to explore realistic goals that make life worth living. I’m happy to be a listening ear, sounding board for you or to be more directive with recommendations and solutions that best fit your individual needs. Can’t wait to chat!


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Work together to explore realistic goals that make life worth living. I’m happy to be a listening ear, sounding board for you or to be more directive with recommendations and solutions that best fit your individual needs. Can’t wait to chat!

Something to know about my approach is:

Life throws so many twists and turns. It’s great to have someone you can talk to in order help sort out all the problems in a nonjudgmental platform. I incorporate trauma informed practices, using elements of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Child Abuse
  • Chronic stress
  • College Students
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Emotional abuse
  • Family trauma
  • Highly Sensitive People
  • Job related issues/stress
  • Love Addiction
  • Past Abuse
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-love
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Teen issues
  • Trauma Related Disorders
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