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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 Santa Clara, the suburbs of Santa Clara, other nearby places such as Campbell, Sunnyvale, 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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make strides towards body-brain based healing through brainspotting, mindfulness, narrative, and other modalities. I offer a corrective emotional experience to those who have had attachment or other relationship struggles.

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I'm process-oriented, and enjoy when issues come up organically. We have a framework of goals of our work together but I enjoy to allow the time and space for issues to come up and address them as they come up.

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Together Ct and I will define the core issue at the center of the current challenge that is preventing the Ct from thriving. Gaining an awareness of ones current dilemma helps clear the Cts path towards the life they hope to lead.


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My goal during the intake process is to gain a greater understanding of the lens in which the client sees and interact with the world.

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Reconnect with the mind and body, learn and practice coping skills, discuss what happened to you, and finally move forward with peace and self-empowerment!


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Reconnect with the mind and body, learn and practice coping skills, discuss what happened to you, and finally move forward with peace and self-empowerment!

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I use mindfulness techniques to create a safe space in therapy and help clients feel safer in their bodies. I also teach cbt skills that help clients gain control of their intrusive and/or negative thinking.

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Develop a safe and secure relationship, get to the root of your feelings, and release beliefs that do not serve you. Allow trauma to be processed and healed. Get to know and love the deeper and authentic version of you.


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Develop a safe and secure relationship, get to the root of your feelings, and release beliefs that do not serve you. Allow trauma to be processed and healed. Get to know and love the deeper and authentic version of you.

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In therapy, I like to let my clients be in the driver's seat. We can go as deep as you want to, or keep our work solution-focused if that's where you feel more comfortable. I tailor our work to fit your personal needs, preferences, and goals.

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Léah Ferreira
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Together, we will explore behaviors and coping skills that just haven't gotten you where you want to be so we can unlearn them to make space for skills and behaviors that do get you there. It may not be easy; you are worth it.


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Together, we will explore behaviors and coping skills that just haven't gotten you where you want to be so we can unlearn them to make space for skills and behaviors that do get you there. It may not be easy; you are worth it.

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I'm a LGBTQIA-affirming therapist, fluent in ASL, with an eclectic, holistic therapeutic perspective. I consider each client to be an expert in their life. No one knows you better than yourself. Sometimes, we all just need a little guidance.

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  • Complex Trauma
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