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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. Wherever you are located in Illinois from Chicago to Zion or even Lindenhurst, or anywhere else nearby, 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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My goal is to help folks gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and increase their self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. We will discuss your concerns through the lens of your identities, lived experiences, and unique contexts.


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My goal is to help folks gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and increase their self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. We will discuss your concerns through the lens of your identities, lived experiences, and unique contexts.

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We will begin by building a solid foundation of trust and safety. From there, we will collaboratively set therapy goals which will guide the interventions and approaches utilized. I utilize an integrative and flexible approach to therapy.

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  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Self-Compassion
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Women
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My goal in our therapy or coaching sessions is to help you tap into your own resilience as you deepen insight, foster personal empowerment, and create meaningful, lasting changes in your life and relationships.


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My goal in our therapy or coaching sessions is to help you tap into your own resilience as you deepen insight, foster personal empowerment, and create meaningful, lasting changes in your life and relationships.

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My experience as a wilderness therapist has taught me the immense power of relationships- relationships with ourselves, our significant others, and with nature- for personal growth and self-actualization. Relationships are everything!

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  • Confidence
  • Couples
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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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Unpack, critique, and become more resilient to the systemic forces that have led us to feel inadequate, make sense of relational patterns, develop more self compassion, strengthen the mind/body connection, and use art as a means of processing.


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Unpack, critique, and become more resilient to the systemic forces that have led us to feel inadequate, make sense of relational patterns, develop more self compassion, strengthen the mind/body connection, and use art as a means of processing.

Something to know about my approach is:

More than anything, my highest goal as a therapist is to build a strong rapport with each client. From this trusting relationship, I offer unconditional warmth and thoughtful clinical perspectives rooted in ACT, art therapy, and trauma-informed care.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Complex Trauma
  • Disability
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Achieving
  • Medical Trauma
  • Neurodivergence
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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I am overwhelmingly passionate about helping find the change in life that radiates and reflects what we want and who we want to be. Sometimes we get stuck within our own head, our past, our traumas or wants and we can change that.


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I am overwhelmingly passionate about helping find the change in life that radiates and reflects what we want and who we want to be. Sometimes we get stuck within our own head, our past, our traumas or wants and we can change that.

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When working with me, individuals can anticipate a supportive and collaborative partnership with a touch of individuality and quirkiness.

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  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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