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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 Pasadena, the suburbs of Pasadena, other nearby places such as Monterey Park, Arcadia, 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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Gabriel Ruiz
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You are the expert in your life and lived experiences. My approach to therapy is focused on creating a safe, brave, and affirming space. My goal is to provide an affirming space where we can build on the strengths you already have.


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You are the expert in your life and lived experiences. My approach to therapy is focused on creating a safe, brave, and affirming space. My goal is to provide an affirming space where we can build on the strengths you already have.

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I use various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), relational, attachment-based, psychodynamic, strength-based, person-centered approaches, and social justice.

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Gently confront your deepest feelings, face what isn’t working, and embrace the discomfort of change. I am dedicated to helping you explore your past, undo long-standing behavioral patterns thus clearing a path back to your authentic self.


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Gently confront your deepest feelings, face what isn’t working, and embrace the discomfort of change. I am dedicated to helping you explore your past, undo long-standing behavioral patterns thus clearing a path back to your authentic self.

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With a compassionate heart and an emotion-focused approach, I am dedicated to guiding clients through their most challenging moments towards healing and transformation.

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We will deconstruct negative self beliefs, widen curiosity about body image, practice boundaries and self empowerment. Much of our work together consists of building awareness of patterns and challenging them.


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We will deconstruct negative self beliefs, widen curiosity about body image, practice boundaries and self empowerment. Much of our work together consists of building awareness of patterns and challenging them.

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Sometimes it's hard to be a human, have a body, and be in relationships. By healing ourselves we can heal in community. I practice a blend of Narrative, Relational-Cultural, and Feminist Therapies. Because context, language, and identity Matter!

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Alejandrina (Aly) Brambila
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Currently, I offer bilingual, telehealth services in Spanish/English to individuals that reside in California. My goal is to help you show up as your best self and live authentically even when life gets hard.

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I’ve had the opportunity to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and problems, such as anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, victims of crime, substance abuse, domestic violence and grief.

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Marirose Occhiogrosso
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Start with what you need right now to feel better and safe. Then, we'll focus on more sustainable strategies to go forward. We'll work to understand how the past influences the present, and what would make the future more fulfilling and satisfying.


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Start with what you need right now to feel better and safe. Then, we'll focus on more sustainable strategies to go forward. We'll work to understand how the past influences the present, and what would make the future more fulfilling and satisfying.

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Your current coping may have helped you survive, "a way out of no way." We start with self-compassion and curiosity about what's not working for you. We'll focus on small positive actions and consider new perspectives.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Eating Disorders
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  • Trauma
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