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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 Elwood, the suburbs of Elwood, other nearby places such as Joliet, Channahon, 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 run an adherent DBT program with all modes of DBT. We also do CBT, EMDR for Trauma and we are LGBTQIA+ affirming.

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I ask clients, “if you had a magic wand how would you use it to change your life?” Responses highlight the gap between what men want and what they have. I help you navigate this gap by identifying/addressing barriers to creating the life you want.


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I ask clients, “if you had a magic wand how would you use it to change your life?” Responses highlight the gap between what men want and what they have. I help you navigate this gap by identifying/addressing barriers to creating the life you want.

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I'm committed to the mental health and general wellness of Black men. This approach, along with my formal training and lived experience, arms me with the ability to meet Black men where they are and help navigate them toward their desired goals.

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Think of our sessions as a collaborative effort, where we unravel the intricacies of your experiences, connecting the dots between your past and present. This journey is about you, your narrative, and your resilience.

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I practice from a relational cultural lens, prioritizing your unique intersecting identities & outlook on life. I believe that to feel more deeply connected, we must first reconnect with our bodies and sense of self.

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Figure out what you need to be happier and more fulfilled, less weighed down by past events and by current stressors, more successful in relationships and your career, and more resilient and adaptive to life’s inevitable challenges.

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We'll start wherever you are and work together to get you to where you want to be, focusing on your own values and goals, not anyone else's. My focus as a therapist is on mental health, not mental illness.

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  • Anxiety
  • Buddhist Meditation and Spirituality
  • College Students
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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Changes
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  • Loneliness
  • Mid-Life Issues
  • Mild Depression
  • Personal Growth
  • Relationships
  • Retirement
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Actualization
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  • Self Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
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  • Sexual Orientation
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Walk towards healing & health. I'm passionate about my work with clients and truly believe that everyone possesses incredible strength within themselves - Taking the first step to reach out can be the most difficult but empowering step forward!


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Walk towards healing & health. I'm passionate about my work with clients and truly believe that everyone possesses incredible strength within themselves - Taking the first step to reach out can be the most difficult but empowering step forward!

Something to know about my approach is:

I have experience providing both traditional psychotherapy and art therapy in community mental health (in-home), inpatient hospitalization and group private practice settings. I view therapy as unique to the individual - there's no one size fits all.

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  • Caregivers
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  • Coping Skills
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
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  • Life Changes
  • Manic Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Panic Attacks
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