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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 Bensenville, the suburbs of Bensenville, other nearby places such as Elmhurst, Addison, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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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Identify uncomfortable emotions like anxiety, guilt, shame, disappointment. Learn how these emotions are impacting your behaviors. Build skills to regulate these emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and move towards your values and goals.

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I used evidenced based approaches including CBT and DBT to increase tolerance of difficult or uncomfortable emotions, learn skills to better regulate these emotions, identify unhelpful thinking patterns, and work towards your therapy goals

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Together we will explore the challenges you face today. We will create a safe space to better understand you as a whole person and we will find a path for meeting your goals. I work to be attentive to you and hope you will feel energized in return.


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Together we will explore the challenges you face today. We will create a safe space to better understand you as a whole person and we will find a path for meeting your goals. I work to be attentive to you and hope you will feel energized in return.

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I work with you to create a conversation that feels supportive and goal oriented. Together, you and I will find tools that fit your life.

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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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Together we'll build a relationship in which you experience compassion and recognition of your inherent worth. I’m excited for clients who are willing to be curious, explore their authenticity, and move toward the work that growth requires of them.

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I am an interpersonal therapist, meaning that I believe our relationships are fundamental in shaping our past, present, and future, as well as how we experience ourselves in the world. In working with me, you will be seen as a unique holistic person.

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