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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 Mateo, the suburbs of San Mateo, other nearby places such as San Bruno, Daly City, 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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Meghan Arroyo
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Tackle emotional walls that keep others at distance, create greater connection with your partner/s, and loved ones. Most importantly, you can connect with your authentic Self and live life with self-compassion and ease.


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Tackle emotional walls that keep others at distance, create greater connection with your partner/s, and loved ones. Most importantly, you can connect with your authentic Self and live life with self-compassion and ease.

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I'm an AASECT certified sex therapist and I am passionate about helping clients find sexual vitality in their lives. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems and use this approach to heal trauma.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety Disorders
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Have a space dedicated to you and your parenthood experience and how it fits into your life. We can focus on the difficult things, things we rarely talk openly about, and most importantly, how to get through them.


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Have a space dedicated to you and your parenthood experience and how it fits into your life. We can focus on the difficult things, things we rarely talk openly about, and most importantly, how to get through them.

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Our sessions is to provide an experience for you. Meaning the experience of you being seen, processing and working through your emotions, beliefs and relationships, will be the key drivers to elicit healing and 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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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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Cate Parker
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gently bring awareness, curiosity and creative attention to the patterns and themes that show up in your relationships with others and the relationship you have with yourself so that you are empowered to live a more peaceful and enlivened life.


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gently bring awareness, curiosity and creative attention to the patterns and themes that show up in your relationships with others and the relationship you have with yourself so that you are empowered to live a more peaceful and enlivened life.

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I believe that the things on your mind, however troubling or confusing they may be, are on your mind for a reason. I use a relational and somatically informed approach to help you move through pain and confusion and grow your inner resiliency.

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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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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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  • Healthcare Professionals
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