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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 Chicago, Ashburn, Austin, Belmont Craigin, or even Bucktown, 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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Jennifer Nudo
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Whether you are managing life stressors, healing from trauma, or navigating challenging relationships, therapy can provide a non-judgemental and supportive space to understand your emotions, learn new coping skills, and foster self-compassion.


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Whether you are managing life stressors, healing from trauma, or navigating challenging relationships, therapy can provide a non-judgemental and supportive space to understand your emotions, learn new coping skills, and foster self-compassion.

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I believe positive change occurs from a combination of new insights, shifts in thoughts and perspectives, changes in behaviors, and healing experiences. My clinical approach fosters changes in each of these areas to help you reach your goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Infertility
  • Postpartum
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
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Welcome the full range of human experiences and emotions into the counseling space. By exploring your inner world, your past, and the outer systems that shaped them, we can gently begin to create understanding and change.


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Welcome the full range of human experiences and emotions into the counseling space. By exploring your inner world, your past, and the outer systems that shaped them, we can gently begin to create understanding and change.

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I value a collaborative, interactive approach and utilize a range of modalities to best fit a person’s unique needs and interests. This can include internal family systems, cognitive approaches, and experiential modalities.

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  • Adults
  • Anger
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Women’s Health
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Stephanie Haugen
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Develop coping skills that can be useful both now and in the future. We will also work to identify negative thoughts, practice new skills, problem solve, and set goals so that you can fully live in the present moment.


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Develop coping skills that can be useful both now and in the future. We will also work to identify negative thoughts, practice new skills, problem solve, and set goals so that you can fully live in the present moment.

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An Integrative approach uses multiple approaches to help clients. In most cases, this means a combination of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and humanistic therapies. The approach is flexible and based on the needs of the client.

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  • Learning Disabilities
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  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Harm
  • Trauma
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I want to help you write your story, as you have always imagined it. Incorporating your dreams and letting go things that no longer serve you today.


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I want to help you write your story, as you have always imagined it. Incorporating your dreams and letting go things that no longer serve you today.

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I don’t believe therapy is one size fits all, I want to tailor it to your life and your vision! If that means sharing memes and laugh, I’m here for it!

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  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Substance Use
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My therapeutic aim is to help you understand yourself more deeply, and to develop genuine compassion for your unique human expression.


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My therapeutic aim is to help you understand yourself more deeply, and to develop genuine compassion for your unique human expression.

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I work from a relational lens that honors the therapeutic alliance and focuses on emotional attunement. My work is grounded in psychodynamic theory, Self-psychology, and the humanistic tradition.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Disorders
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurodivergence
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Image
  • Social Anxiety
  • Young Adults
  • Young Women
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