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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 Highland Park, the suburbs of Highland Park, other nearby places such as Deerfield, Glencoe, 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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Whether you’re wanting to embrace your authentic self more fully, explore new ways to affirm and care for your queer/trans-ness, heal internalized trans/homophobia, or simply just want to be “seen” in your identities by a therapist, I’m here for you.


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Whether you’re wanting to embrace your authentic self more fully, explore new ways to affirm and care for your queer/trans-ness, heal internalized trans/homophobia, or simply just want to be “seen” in your identities by a therapist, I’m here for you.

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My warm approach emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure, self-compassion, and is rooted in mindfulness. I'm affirming of all identities, relationship structures, and am kink-aware. I commonly work topics such as relieving minority stress and resilience.

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  • Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • People Pleasing
  • Perfectionism
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  • Sexual Issues
  • Transgender
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Figure out where your symptoms are coming from, and how your past has influenced your reactions to situations. We will use tools you have within yourself to get you where you need to be.


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Figure out where your symptoms are coming from, and how your past has influenced your reactions to situations. We will use tools you have within yourself to get you where you need to be.

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I like to know everything, no detail is too much for me. I like to know about hobbies, traditions, and beliefs to incorporate into treatment.

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  • Adult Children of Immigrants
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Grief
  • Immigrants
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
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Find new ways to address the suffering that brings a child & their family or an adult to speak with me, talking about what can't be talked about elsewhere and pursuing what gives you life, what allows for the next steps to be taken on your pathway.


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Find new ways to address the suffering that brings a child & their family or an adult to speak with me, talking about what can't be talked about elsewhere and pursuing what gives you life, what allows for the next steps to be taken on your pathway.

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I am interested in the unique way children & adults express their troubles: in bodily expressions, turns of phrase, slips of the tongue & dreams, exploring how they build relationships with others and those important endeavors in their lives.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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My therapuetic approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy and family-oriented practices.


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My therapuetic approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy and family-oriented practices.

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My services includes family therapy, working with children & adolescents, and adults with crisis, reducing stress & preventing burnout, anxiety & depression management, developing healthy coping skills, working through traumatic experiences

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Michael Alexander
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Converssate about what it means to be you and how to navigate various life struggles. Having discussions about family, relationships, work, and personal challenges that are negatively and positively impacting your life.


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Converssate about what it means to be you and how to navigate various life struggles. Having discussions about family, relationships, work, and personal challenges that are negatively and positively impacting your life.

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I approach therapy with you as the expert in your life. You know what it means to live your truth, I am just here to help guide you to where you want to be. I approach therapy utilizing conversational aspects and guidance.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Complicated Grief
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Sex Anxiety
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality
  • Social Anxiety
  • Symbolic Grief
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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