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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 Ocala, the suburbs of Ocala, other nearby places such as Apopka, Deltona, 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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improve your overall well being! My goal is to support you and help you navigate current stressors or challenges. Together we will discover and understand what you want to experience in life and get you there!

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I am trained to provide you with a safe environment where you can freely be your true self! I use several approaches that can help create new insight about your feelings and behaviors. Client Centered & Driven Care! No cookie cutter therapy here!

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We'll work to build a safe relationship in therapy so that you can experiment with new ways of handling difficult emotions, articulating boundaries, exploring vulnerability, understanding internal thought patterns and regulating body reactions.

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I personalize my integrative approach, using Attachment-Focused EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Interpersonal Process as my primary approaches. I respect and incorporate many intersections of clients' identities and strengths.

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Integrate talk therapy to aid with processing of life events, coupled with coping skills to treat the distress felt from these events. Clients work in session to improve their quality of life.

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Jenn uses a variety of evidence-based interventions including motivational interviewing, cognitive, behavioral, relational based therapies, Intuitive Eating, etc. She considers herself an engaging therapist and direct in approach.

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Together, we will practice skills to better manage your emotions and your reactions. We will learn and use skills to increase your trust in yourself and your ability to stay grounded, centered, and in control of how you respond to your world.

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My approach to therapy is holistic, integrative and empowering. I understand how important it is to have healthy coping skills. I work with clients to help them explore their needs and develop a personalized plan for healing.

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Explore your goals and curate a plan to figure what is holding you back from showing up as the best version of yourself.

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You will discover the transformative power of compassionate therapy, uniting EMDR, Brainspotting, & TF-CBT approaches. Embrace nonjudgmental support, heal from past traumas, and create a future of positive change and holistic well-being.

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