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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 Cruz, the suburbs of Santa Cruz, other nearby places such as Campbell, Morgan Hill, 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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Edgar Perez
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Identify stressors, process emotional pain, ease anxieties and/or sadness caused by experiences, work through attachment issues and relationship problems that may come from trauma. Gain awareness, learn supportive coping tools, healing emotionally.


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Identify stressors, process emotional pain, ease anxieties and/or sadness caused by experiences, work through attachment issues and relationship problems that may come from trauma. Gain awareness, learn supportive coping tools, healing emotionally.

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I begin with a less directive & structured approach because I want you to feel seen and heard. Together we will dig deeper through your stress/anxiety molded by your past. The way it has stored in your mind and body. Teach you coping & find serenity.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Auto Accidents
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Violence
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Amanda "Mandy" Barnes
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identify areas you want to change; get you tools to make healthier choices, cope with life's ups and downs, become more self-aware, engage in behaviors that reflect a new improved relationship with self and create a better quality of life.


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identify areas you want to change; get you tools to make healthier choices, cope with life's ups and downs, become more self-aware, engage in behaviors that reflect a new improved relationship with self and create a better quality of life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am a strength-based therapist which means we will elicit your strengths and use them to your advantage. I am collaborative, meaning we will work together as a team. Once in therapy with me you are no longer on your own; I am your "person" :)

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  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Depression
  • Manic Depression
  • Trauma
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Lauren Matern
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Work on unpacking your childhood, family, culture, education, relationships, friendships, inner dialogue & begin to explore. Where do you want to be & how do you get there? What are we doing in session to help you feel more grounded, safe, & seen?


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Work on unpacking your childhood, family, culture, education, relationships, friendships, inner dialogue & begin to explore. Where do you want to be & how do you get there? What are we doing in session to help you feel more grounded, safe, & seen?

Something to know about my approach is:

Most of us didn't grow up in perfect families or a perfect culture & it has lasting impacts. In my clients, it often presents as perfectionism which can be an exhausting place to live in every day. Clients feel burnt-out, irritable, lonely & anxious.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Asexuality
  • Bisexuality
  • College Students
  • Couples
  • Eco-Anxiety
  • Fat Liberation
  • Feminism
  • Friendships
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Graduate Students
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Loneliness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Political Anxiety
  • Polyamory
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Trauma
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Janelle Webster
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briefly explore your past to see how it is impacting your present, then dive into tools and techniques that can heal wounds and open opportunities for a more authentic and passionate life.


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briefly explore your past to see how it is impacting your present, then dive into tools and techniques that can heal wounds and open opportunities for a more authentic and passionate life.

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My approach is collaborative and rooted in seeking connection. Clients who work with me can expect to learn engaging communication skills, a better understanding of their inner world (as well as their partners), and methods for healing relationships.

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  • Codependency
  • Engagement
  • Faith Transition
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Parenting
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Amanda Hagos
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I partner with clients and families to rekindle joy and peace in their lives by increasing coping skills. For those struggling with disordered eating, I partner to support them in developing body acceptance and a return to nourishment.


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I partner with clients and families to rekindle joy and peace in their lives by increasing coping skills. For those struggling with disordered eating, I partner to support them in developing body acceptance and a return to nourishment.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is warm and I strive to partner with youth and families to provide additional support and tools in my in-person and virtual sessions. I invite my families and clients to try something new in a safe, supported, and nonjudgmental setting.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Eating Disorders
  • Teen Depression
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