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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 Tampa, Carver City Lincoln Gardens, Courier City Oscawana, Drew Park, or even East Ybor, 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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Dr. Amary Alcide
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We will thoroughly examine your unique strengths while evaluating limitations to determine practical approaches to resolutions. I teach you how to think in order to always feel empowered to independently address issues with confidence and clarity.


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We will thoroughly examine your unique strengths while evaluating limitations to determine practical approaches to resolutions. I teach you how to think in order to always feel empowered to independently address issues with confidence and clarity.

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My approach is very fluid and practical. I help you feel comfortable to delve into a problem to examine areas of improvement and will guide you through each step so that you can familiarize yourself with navigating your own thoughts and behaviors .

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Couples
  • Empowering Women
  • Grief
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  • Racial Trauma
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Together we will learn more about your relationship with yourself and others, and find ways to deepen those connections. We will identify your treatment goals and actively help you move towards them in and outside of therapy.


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Together we will learn more about your relationship with yourself and others, and find ways to deepen those connections. We will identify your treatment goals and actively help you move towards them in and outside of therapy.

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I am flexible and use a variety of approaches tailored to each individual; we are all different and that's what makes us unique. I value collaboration, authenticity, and being human with you in the therapeutic space.

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  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Couples
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  • Eating Disorders
  • Food and Eating Concerns
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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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Sarah Novak
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Explore connections & patterns from the past to address present concerns and examine the role that control and perfection play. We will work together to restore balance and embrace imperfection


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Explore connections & patterns from the past to address present concerns and examine the role that control and perfection play. We will work together to restore balance and embrace imperfection

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It is warm, casual, and conversational. We will build trust and connection all while diving into concerns and learning new skills and strategies. It is my goal to work with you to make sure that you feel heard and valued throughout the entire process

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
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  • Relationship Conflict
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  • Trauma
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Mariah Plociniak
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Life is hard and sometimes even our best efforts leave us feeling unworthy, frustrated, and anxious. Asking for help can be the last thing we want to do. With me, you can be your whole self—you can bring every part of you without fear of judgment.


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Life is hard and sometimes even our best efforts leave us feeling unworthy, frustrated, and anxious. Asking for help can be the last thing we want to do. With me, you can be your whole self—you can bring every part of you without fear of judgment.

Something to know about my approach is:

I bring my true self to the therapy room: blunt, honest, slightly crude, and very funny (as I said…honest). My approach builds authenticity and connection with my clients, giving them the space to find who they are and to embrace it wholeheartedly.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxious Attachment
  • Boundaries
  • Career
  • Career Counseling
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Financial Stress
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Intimacy
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Understanding
  • Self-Worth
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Mariah Plociniak remote and phone therapy in Florida, South Carolina