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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 Darien, the suburbs of Darien, other nearby places such as Lemont, Clarendon Hills, 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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I have a special focus on ADHD and Autism presentations in mid-life adults, especially women. I use a neurodiversity-affirming and comprehensive approach. I offer a variety of psychological testing services; please email me your referral question(s).


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I have a special focus on ADHD and Autism presentations in mid-life adults, especially women. I use a neurodiversity-affirming and comprehensive approach. I offer a variety of psychological testing services; please email me your referral question(s).

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This practice conducts psychological testing and performs a variety of assessments. Please email directly with your referral question. Many evaluations can be done remotely, and because I'm part of PSYPACT, I can offer evaluations in member states.

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I enjoy supporting other through self-discovery. I strive to help others feel whole and balanced despite any adversities that are dealing with or have dealt with in the past.

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Explore family dynamics/interpersonal relationships, life goals/skills development, personal identity goals, behavioral management techniques, as well as parent skills training. We will get you and/or your family feeling your best!

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I enjoy getting to know you/your child, and discovering unique ways to challenge and empower you/your child. My goal is to help make you comfortable with change, and achieve the life goals that you have for yourself or your child/family.

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Meghan Hansen
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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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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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Help you understand and cope with your emotions. Work through trauma or adverse experiences. Explore how family and social history has influenced your well-being. Improve your relationships and quality of life.

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I'm integrative, meaning I utilize a number of different approaches. I like to take a collaborative approach with clients so that therapy is personalized and as effective as possible.

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