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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 Bridgeport, the suburbs of Bridgeport, other nearby places such as West Haven, Norwalk, or anywhere else in Connecticut, 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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Whether we're addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, or sleep challenges (or a combination!), we'll start with unpacking those pesky unconscious thoughts, feelings, and narratives. We cannot genuinely let go of what we resist.


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Whether we're addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, or sleep challenges (or a combination!), we'll start with unpacking those pesky unconscious thoughts, feelings, and narratives. We cannot genuinely let go of what we resist.

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I use a blend of Mindfulness, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. We'll focus on developing insight and being more self compassionate as a means to grow and enable sustainable change. We'll work together to create your therapy goals.

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I like to take an active, collaborative approach. We will work together to re-connect you to your strengths and find patterns and associations that may be causing you to feel stuck and preventing you from thriving.

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I will discuss with you a variety of coping skills and interventions that are helpful in regaining balance, mental health or sobriety.

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I will always remind you of your potential and encourages you when you feel overwhelmed. I want you to leave my office feeling peaceful with a greater sense of confidence and well being.

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Therapeutically, I utilize models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I am also experienced in Equine Therapy and faith base therapy.

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Kim Zimmerman
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work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.


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work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.

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My goal is to provide a safe, authentic, and collaborative space for you to better understand yourself and your goals, determine what is working for you and what may not be, and for you to feel emboldened to approach life in new and meaningful ways!

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