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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 Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, 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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Alex Winnicki
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My mission is to help clients transform their pain into an opportunity for self-discovery, healing and empowerment, to ultimately reclaim their voice, purpose, and self-worth. I strive to assist you in finding your inner wisdom.


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My mission is to help clients transform their pain into an opportunity for self-discovery, healing and empowerment, to ultimately reclaim their voice, purpose, and self-worth. I strive to assist you in finding your inner wisdom.

Something to know about my approach is:

My role as a therapist is also as a collaborator, offering a partnership with a person centered approach. Thus I allow therapy to move at a pace you feel comfortable with, addressing issues as they arise.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Family Conflict
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Self-Esteem
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Nick Nordberg
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Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. We'll explore the rich tapestry of your life experiences, uncovering the threads that weave through your relationships, work, and sense of self.


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Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. We'll explore the rich tapestry of your life experiences, uncovering the threads that weave through your relationships, work, and sense of self.

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I believe that healing happens in the context of a trusting, collaborative relationship. My approach is to create a non-judgmental space where clients can show up authentically and explore the patterns and experiences that shape their lives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Child Behavior Issues
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Children
  • Depression
  • Trauma
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Natalie Goobes
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Together, we will collaborate on goals for your dream life and will work on the stepping stones to get you to where you want to go. Anxiety, couple distress, life adjustment, ADHD, and illness are some of the general themes that I have worked with.


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Together, we will collaborate on goals for your dream life and will work on the stepping stones to get you to where you want to go. Anxiety, couple distress, life adjustment, ADHD, and illness are some of the general themes that I have worked with.

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I am a client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed therapist trained to bring openness, curiosity, respect, and accountability into therapy. I am trained in various therapy models which I uniquely tailor to each of my clients.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Children of Immigrants
  • Chronic Illness
  • Couples
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationships
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Dr. Olivia Painter
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Be curious and wonder together as you build insight and lower distress. I believe people are resilient, strong, and relational; and I am strongly influenced by justice and equity.


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Be curious and wonder together as you build insight and lower distress. I believe people are resilient, strong, and relational; and I am strongly influenced by justice and equity.

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I am relationally focused and utilize a strengths-based lens to empower, increase resilience, and promote positive well-being. I believe therapy is a healing, safe space; a place to increase awareness and insight about the self.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • ADHD Testing
  • Adoption
  • Adult ADHD
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Asexuality
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Autism Testing
  • Bisexuality
  • Body Acceptance
  • Children of Divorce
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Family Trauma
  • First Responders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Interfaith Relationships
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Medical Trauma
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Sibling Relationships
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Stress
  • Traumatic Loss
  • Women’s Health
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Joseph Henry
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Work to reduce negative symptoms that create distress and increase self awareness, as well as improve communication skills.


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Work to reduce negative symptoms that create distress and increase self awareness, as well as improve communication skills.

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I am curious how the past is being reinterpreted in the present and believe that being more mindful can help increase feelings of personal agency.

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  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
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