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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 North Port, the suburbs of North Port, other nearby places such as Fort Myers, Sarasota, or anywhere else in Florida, 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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Therapy is all about you and I am honored to accompany you on the journey. We will begin our work by getting to know one another and working collaboratively to develop your plan for healing.

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I strive to provide a safe, caring, supportive and healing space for each individual to pursue their goals. Therapy is conducted utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Gottman Couples Therapy and EMDR.

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I am very open-minded and flexible as well as very curious. This allows me the interest to explore almost any topic.

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You are looking for empathy and compassion, while enduring your trials. It can be debilitating when you can’t find the right person to connect with. The validation you crave!

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We won’t just focus on changing your thoughts. Instead, we'll explore your experiences and automatic survival responses, and use the wisdom of your body’s feelings to help understand your unwanted behaviors so you can make changes that actually last.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a trauma-informed, integrative approach to therapy, which means I don’t tie myself to one way of doing things. I collaborate with my clients to plan treatment that feels safe, comfortable, and most of all -- helpful.

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always give therapy our best efforts, reflect and grow in areas that need improvement, build strong rapport and know that I strive to create a safe and brave space throughout our therapeutic journey together

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I will work with you to become the best version of yourself. I work very hard for my clients.

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