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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 Petaluma, the suburbs of Petaluma, other nearby places such as Napa, Novato, 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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My clients report feeling relieved to finally have a safe space to work through difficult feelings. I am responsive and engaged and provide feedback when needed. I don't leave my clients wondering what I am thinking.

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Figure out tangible ways to feel more regulated inside so that you can bring your true self forward. We will use mindfulness skills to grow presence, learn ways to be deeply compassionate with yourself, and embody your inner authority.

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I am drawn to help clarify what is being said, from what desires to be said. My in depth orientation helps us to explore your inner landscape of self, especially the parts that are unseen and unspoken about.

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Explore the negative messages you've received in life that are holding you back. We will release what no longer serves you and develop new narratives to help you live a more grounded and authentic life.

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that it is culturally informed and social justice oriented. Through therapy, we will acknowledge how oppression and intergenerational trauma has impacted you. We will incorporate cultural and ancestral practice as desired.

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Working together, we can identify core wounds, sabotaging patterns, and faulty coping mechanisms that disrupt your goals and happiness. By gaining deeper insights, moving stagnant energy, and building confidence and self-compassion.

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I use evidence-based tools like IFS, CBT, EMDR, somatic/mindfulness to promote self-growth by gaining insights both mentally and physically, creating a strong mind-body connection to rewrite unhelpful narratives.

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