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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 Evanston, the suburbs of Evanston, other nearby places such as Glenview, Des Plaines, 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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Olivia Falcone
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Process overarching themes in your life, establish healthy coping tools, and work on acceptance.


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Process overarching themes in your life, establish healthy coping tools, and work on acceptance.

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I utilize a psychodynamic approach, with a person-centered focus. As your therapist my priority will always be to create a safe environment that encourages your autonomy and wellness.

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  • Anxiety
  • Body Acceptance
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Queer
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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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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Grief
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Life Transitions
  • Panic Attacks
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Harm
  • Trauma
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Alyssa Zajdel
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help you stop overthinking and comparing yourself so you can feel confident and “enough” in your sport or career. You already have the strengths and strategies to reach your goals; let’s discover and refine them together.


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help you stop overthinking and comparing yourself so you can feel confident and “enough” in your sport or career. You already have the strengths and strategies to reach your goals; let’s discover and refine them together.

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I emphasize collaboration and tweak my approach using your feedback. In session we start with your strengths, acknowledge culture and systems, and practice skills in-the-moment.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Self-Esteem
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Kerry Stephens
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Explore experiences and relationships that have impacted your current life and how they have shaped you. We will also discuss strategies to improve areas of functioning that you feel need work.


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Explore experiences and relationships that have impacted your current life and how they have shaped you. We will also discuss strategies to improve areas of functioning that you feel need work.

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I work from a place of meeting individuals where they're at and then helping them to grow from that place. Often times, people feel shame or guilt when seeking help. I create the space where you can let those guards down in order to make connections.

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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Sushma Cheturvedula
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Together, we will cover topics such as emotional control, effective communication, setting boundaries, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. I also offer techniques for mindfulness, relaxation, resilience building, and fostering a growth mindset.


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Together, we will cover topics such as emotional control, effective communication, setting boundaries, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. I also offer techniques for mindfulness, relaxation, resilience building, and fostering a growth mindset.

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During therapy, I offer client-centered counseling, where clients are welcomed to express their thoughts and emotions to delve into and comprehend current life stressors.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Caregivers
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Chronic Stress
  • Coaching
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
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  • Fitness Goals
  • Grief
  • Grief Due to Addiction
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
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  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Job Loss
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Love Addiction
  • Mild Depression
  • Mood Regulation
  • Mood Swings
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Skills
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Stress
  • Stress Eating
  • Suicide loss
  • Surgery
  • Teen Depression
  • Weight Management
  • Work-Life Balance
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