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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 San Diego, Black Mountain Ranch, Carmel Mountain Ranch, La Jolla, or even Miramar Ranch North, 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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Tovah Krokoszynski
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With over 15 years of experience, I am committed to providing expert guidance and support. My goal is to empower you with the tools and strategies needed to overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth.


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With over 15 years of experience, I am committed to providing expert guidance and support. My goal is to empower you with the tools and strategies needed to overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth.

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I use a combination of psychodynamic therapy to reflect and process on patterns of behavior and utilize skill development to help manage presenting symptoms.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Career
  • Depression
  • Relationship Skills
  • Social Media Use
  • Tech Workers
  • Working Professionals
  • Young Adults
  • Young Professionals
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Rachel Mitchell
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work together to build the tools, confidence, and compassion you need to enjoy the healthy, fulfilling relationships you deserve. Whether you are participating as an individual or with a partner, you can make the changes you need.


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work together to build the tools, confidence, and compassion you need to enjoy the healthy, fulfilling relationships you deserve. Whether you are participating as an individual or with a partner, you can make the changes you need.

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Our sessions will be tailored to your goal so that you walk away with not only skills to apply, but new insight into yourself. I will encourage you to question assumptions you never thought you had, while providing a safe space for growth.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Open Relationships
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Sexual Issues
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  • Sexual Trauma
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Gabrielle Azmy
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We'll help you get out of that state of stress and survival mode and back to being present and engaged in your life. We will give you skills to regulate your nervous system and respond to yourself and your triggers differently.


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We'll help you get out of that state of stress and survival mode and back to being present and engaged in your life. We will give you skills to regulate your nervous system and respond to yourself and your triggers differently.

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I use an integrative approach, meaning that we'll do more than just talk about things. I use techniques like Brainspotting to allow you to process difficult emotions and past experiences more deeply. We'll customize your treatment for your needs.

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  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
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Help you live your one precious life with purpose and meaning, even when you are faced with big stressors, losses and pain (physical and emotional).


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Help you live your one precious life with purpose and meaning, even when you are faced with big stressors, losses and pain (physical and emotional).

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I've been a psychologist for 20+ years. Prior to 2023, I worked in hospitals - providing care & training hundreds of young professionals to do the same. I am proud to report that the folks I trained are my biggest referral source. They trust me.

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  • Grief from Losing a Pet
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  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Job Loss
  • Job Stress
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Memory Loss
  • Menopause
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Mindfulness
  • Moving and Relocation
  • New Job Transition
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Retirement
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Situational Grief
  • Situational Stress
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Suicide loss
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Work Stress
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Red Galura
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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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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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