Find Fat Postive Therapists & Counselors in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

 

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 Rancho Santa Margarita, the suburbs of Rancho Santa Margarita, other nearby places such as Mission Viejo, Irvine, 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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I help people with anxiety and chronic pain experience a more joyful and connected life. I will help you develop a better relationship with your body and your inner self so you can live life with freedom and ease.


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I help people with anxiety and chronic pain experience a more joyful and connected life. I will help you develop a better relationship with your body and your inner self so you can live life with freedom and ease.

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You will find relief and joyfulness when the weights of anxiety and pain are lifted. I help you tune in to your body, your beliefs and your feelings through the use of mindfulness and EMDR.

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Specializing in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, women's issues, and trauma; think of me as your trusty navigator through life's unpredictable terrain. And here's the twist– I bring a powerful tool called EMDR to target issues at their core!


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Specializing in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, women's issues, and trauma; think of me as your trusty navigator through life's unpredictable terrain. And here's the twist– I bring a powerful tool called EMDR to target issues at their core!

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Imagine a therapy journey like embarking on a heartfelt road trip with a trusted companion who understands the bumps in the road. That's the environment I aim to create: warm, inviting, and accepting, with a healthy dose of humor!

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  • College Students
  • Complex Trauma
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Erin Powers
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Explore and dismantle your negative core beliefs, process stuck emotions, and tap into your unique inner strengths. We will work on freeing your mind and body of repetitive thought patterns keeping you stuck.


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Explore and dismantle your negative core beliefs, process stuck emotions, and tap into your unique inner strengths. We will work on freeing your mind and body of repetitive thought patterns keeping you stuck.

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My use of mindfulness and EMDR in sessions. I incorporate meditation, breathwork, and creative arts modalities when appropriate. I encourage exploration of self, challenging and supporting you in the process of finding new, positive core beliefs.

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Together, we unlock your inner strengths and rebuild your self-trust. Your story matters, heard without judgment. We build coping skills, understand the body's wisdom, and pave a path to self-discovery, hand in hand.


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Together, we unlock your inner strengths and rebuild your self-trust. Your story matters, heard without judgment. We build coping skills, understand the body's wisdom, and pave a path to self-discovery, hand in hand.

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We craft treatment unique to you, weaving your needs and goals into a personalized path to growth. My approach? Collaborative, empowering, and inclusive. I walk alongside you, nurturing autonomy and celebrating diversity.

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Melanie Dosen
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Focus on nervous system-focused work that helps you develop a deeper understanding of your own experiences, stories, and relationships. We work together to help alleviate burnout symptoms you are facing and navigate the ups and downs of life.


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Focus on nervous system-focused work that helps you develop a deeper understanding of your own experiences, stories, and relationships. We work together to help alleviate burnout symptoms you are facing and navigate the ups and downs of life.

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I am committed to providing a non-judgmental, neuroaffirming space. I take a brain-based approach to treatment, because the more we know about our brains, the more tools we have to support our own responses to the world and our experiences.

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
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  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
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  • Depressive Disorders
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