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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 Jacksonville, Avondale, Beauclerc, Deerwood, or even Jacksonville Beach, 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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Kate Ringwood
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Ultimately, eating disorders serve a purpose, and my goal as a therapist is to help clients address the underlying issues that are driving the eating disorder thoughts and behaviors.


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Ultimately, eating disorders serve a purpose, and my goal as a therapist is to help clients address the underlying issues that are driving the eating disorder thoughts and behaviors.

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As an eating disorder therapist, I base my sessions in Health at Every Size and Intuitive eating, while building skills in emotional regulation and self-compassion.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Disordered Eating
  • Eating Disorders
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Sport Injuries
  • Sports
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Kate Ringwood remote and phone therapy in Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
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Carla Siri
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help you navigate stress management and resilience; emotional impact of chronic illness; family of origin issues; & enhance fulfillment in all sorts of relationships through increased self-knowledge, communication, & collaboration.


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help you navigate stress management and resilience; emotional impact of chronic illness; family of origin issues; & enhance fulfillment in all sorts of relationships through increased self-knowledge, communication, & collaboration.

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I use a blend of interventions that allow us to access the deep healing potential of brain, body and mind. so that you can have a more satisfying life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Polyamory
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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Carla Siri remote and phone therapy in Colorado, Florida, New York
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Jacklyn Byrd
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Explore how you got here and where you would like to go. We'll make use of your unique strengths to support you in thriving! Together we will relieve your distress and develop new ways of being, existing, and connecting in the world.


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Explore how you got here and where you would like to go. We'll make use of your unique strengths to support you in thriving! Together we will relieve your distress and develop new ways of being, existing, and connecting in the world.

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My belief in the mind-body connection. This approach is called somatics and we can explore sensations and physical experiences as well as your emotions and relationships.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Gender Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Neurodivergence
  • Polyamory
  • Transgender
  • Trauma
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Heather Hunnicutt
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Put simply: We will work together to understand why you do the things you don't want to do and change them so you feel calm, content, and, probably for the first time in your life, the age you really are--not older or younger.


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Put simply: We will work together to understand why you do the things you don't want to do and change them so you feel calm, content, and, probably for the first time in your life, the age you really are--not older or younger.

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I will absolutely meet you where you're at. Small steps, over time, equal big progress. If you want to work hard over a short time, slowly over a long time, or somewhere in between, I will be there to help you meet your goals. I have a big toolbox!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Neurodivergence
  • Religious Trauma
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Trauma
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Heather Hunnicutt remote and phone therapy in Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania
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Mental health challenges, relationship issues, love, loss, success and so much more


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Mental health challenges, relationship issues, love, loss, success and so much more

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My approach is one of great empathy and an ability to empower my patients to fly above the problem and find joy in the tools given to have a healthy happy life.

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  • Addictions
  • Moving and Relocation
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Lynn Stravecky remote and phone therapy in Florida, Puerto Rico,