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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 Poway, the suburbs of Poway, other nearby places such as Escondido, San Marcos, 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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Together, we'll explore strengths, understand your relationship goals, and develop tools for improved connections. Our shared focus is on personal growth, navigating obstacles, and fostering your journey to self-discovery and well-being.

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I use a holistic perspective and recognizing the mind-body connection, I craft a unique plan for lasting positive change, actively engaging in your journey. We will work on plan that will be sustainable.

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Work toward healing attachment wounds, trauma from childhood, grief, and other painful formative life events. We will create a space where emotions can be experienced safely. With your input, we’ll make a plan for your healing!


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Work toward healing attachment wounds, trauma from childhood, grief, and other painful formative life events. We will create a space where emotions can be experienced safely. With your input, we’ll make a plan for your healing!

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I love helping people to process and work through painful and traumatic events from the past and achieve peace and closure in their lives. I use cognitive behavioral techniques and EMDR to identify and work with unproductive core beliefs and trauma.

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support you in reconnecting with yourself, your values, the people, relationships, and communities that are most important to you! My approach is centered on social justice principles. We will define your goals and grow your motivation for change.

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Strengths-based and collaborative. Instead of reframing problems, we will REFLECT on your life and expand on the meaning of your experiences. Together, we will expose your strengths and tap your skills that help make changes towards your goals.

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explore thinking patterns, process an array of emotions, discuss healthier way to manage difficult situations, and continue to grow and heal in this life journey.

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I specialize in treating trauma (including PTSD), depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them find healthy ways to feel better. My approach is person center with positive psychology.

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explore the family dynamics that are causing conflict in the home. We will develop a plan that improves communication, normalizes boundary setting, and eases tension in the home. We will create a plan where everyone can feel heard and respected


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explore the family dynamics that are causing conflict in the home. We will develop a plan that improves communication, normalizes boundary setting, and eases tension in the home. We will create a plan where everyone can feel heard and respected

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that I treat trauma and family issues with a combination of Brainspotting, an approach that focuses on retraining the brain, and family sessions to help find the root of an issue and improve communication and autonomy in families.

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