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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 Visalia, the suburbs of Visalia, other nearby places such as Tulare, Porterville, 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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Danielle Saliman
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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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  • Abusive Relationships
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Melissa Murren
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We'll work on finding solutions and strategies to problems you're facing today, but we'll also look at patterns that recur and keep you locked into repeating problems again & again. This way, you'll finally be able to make changes that last!


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We'll work on finding solutions and strategies to problems you're facing today, but we'll also look at patterns that recur and keep you locked into repeating problems again & again. This way, you'll finally be able to make changes that last!

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I have a lot of experience working with all different types of people, and I love learning from my clients. I hope you'll find our work together to be collaborative, empowering, and meaningful. I'm here to help you hear your voice more clearly.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
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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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Find a solution, an answer, a way for them to move forward, caring support, and being held accountable for their actions and behavior.

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helping them to explore options and solutions to their problem

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Chantel Bryson
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Work toward healing attachment wounds, trauma from childhood, grief, and other painful formative life events. We will create a space where emotions can be experienced safely. With your input, we’ll make a plan for your healing!


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Work toward healing attachment wounds, trauma from childhood, grief, and other painful formative life events. We will create a space where emotions can be experienced safely. With your input, we’ll make a plan for your healing!

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I love helping people to process and work through painful and traumatic events from the past and achieve peace and closure in their lives. I use cognitive behavioral techniques and EMDR to identify and work with unproductive core beliefs and trauma.

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  • Childhood Trauma
  • Family Trauma
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