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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 Manhattan, the suburbs of Manhattan, other nearby places such as Joliet, Elwood, 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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Together we will explore how your feelings of overwhelm & perfectionism show up in your body. We will learn new regulation techniques and develop tools to increase your communication of needs and boundaries in your relationships and work.

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I combine mind-body healing tools with practical strategies for navigating the overwhelming parts of life as an HSP. We'll create a tailored plan based on your needs that soothes your brain and creates new habits for you to enjoy the life you want.

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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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Help you gain more insight to yourself, your symptoms and why they may be happening, examining how larger influences around you may be negatively and/or positively impacting how you're feeling, and help you gain more skills for managing concerns.

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My approach is ideal for long-term health, preferring to do the deeper work often needed for holistic, lasting change rather than short fixes! I enjoy utilizing humor, and creative approaches to therapy, providing balance and support within our work.

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Rachel Miller
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explore how your family, social locations and life experiences impact your areas of concern because as a culturally sensitive, social justice focused, LGBTQIA/poly affirmative, and kink-aware therapist, I believe this is important to the work.


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explore how your family, social locations and life experiences impact your areas of concern because as a culturally sensitive, social justice focused, LGBTQIA/poly affirmative, and kink-aware therapist, I believe this is important to the work.

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If you’re wanting someone with a direct approach who is focused on digging in with you to help identify and change unhelpful patterns, beliefs, and behaviors in your life and relationships, then I’m your person.

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Dr. Tera Lensegrav-Benson
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Together, we will develop insight, self compassion, and skills to manage life pressures. Our work with include discovery of patterns from the past that show up in your approach to the world and relationships today, setting a new path for growth.


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Together, we will develop insight, self compassion, and skills to manage life pressures. Our work with include discovery of patterns from the past that show up in your approach to the world and relationships today, setting a new path for growth.

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Feeling worn out, constantly anxious, unsettled? I will partner with you to offer support and tools to help you understand yourself and start to feel better. We will collaborate on what is most important to you to start helping right away.

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