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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 Palm Desert, the suburbs of Palm Desert, other nearby places such as Indio, Coachella, 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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Mannya Sharma
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I aim to create a non-judgmental, empathetic, authentic, and validating safe space where clients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings without fear of criticism or judgment.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
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  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
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Lauren Cook
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build insight, get curious, and help you grow outside of our sessions to see real changes in your life. We'll focus on the future and help you make positive changes that impact your life in the direction you intentionally want to go.


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build insight, get curious, and help you grow outside of our sessions to see real changes in your life. We'll focus on the future and help you make positive changes that impact your life in the direction you intentionally want to go.

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I'm not a therapist who sits back and expects you to talk the entire time. Of course, if that's what you need--then I'm here to listen! But if you're looking for a collaborative and engaging therapist, then we'll be a great fit.

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  • Adolescent Anxiety
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  • Anxious Attachment
  • Attachment Styles
  • Fears and Phobias
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  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Karyn Noel
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learn how to quiet the inner monologue that says you aren't "_____" enough and help you find some peace. Judgmental voices often seem like they come from EVERY direction! Let's work together to carve out some space and time for you.


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learn how to quiet the inner monologue that says you aren't "_____" enough and help you find some peace. Judgmental voices often seem like they come from EVERY direction! Let's work together to carve out some space and time for you.

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I'm here to help you move at your own pace and focus on the work that matters most. Therapy is challenging, but it doesn't have to be something you dread doing. You can do this, and I want to help.

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Dr. Michael Grey
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Explore and address past hurts, and traumas and how we can improve the relationships most important to you. We will also work together to develop insight into how these impact your intersecting identities, creating more functional pattens in life.


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Explore and address past hurts, and traumas and how we can improve the relationships most important to you. We will also work together to develop insight into how these impact your intersecting identities, creating more functional pattens in life.

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I am psychoanalytic in my approach bringing your unconscious to your conscious mind. Incorporating Brainspotting, and Biofeedback into sessions help combine both the mind and body allowing you to develop skills to help you regulate your body.

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Farah Zerehi
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Find the thing or things that work for you. As a therapist with OCD myself, I get what it can feel like to want therapy that fits my individual needs, and that is what we are going to find together. If you think I might be of help, reach out today!


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Find the thing or things that work for you. As a therapist with OCD myself, I get what it can feel like to want therapy that fits my individual needs, and that is what we are going to find together. If you think I might be of help, reach out today!

Something to know about my approach is:

I am very invested in the individual needs of my clients. I work hard to make sure that we are not just taking some cookie-cutter approach, but instead are exploring and collaborating to find approaches that work for you as a unique person.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Codependency
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Healing From Relationships
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