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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 Palos Hills, the suburbs of Palos Hills, other nearby places such as Chicago Ridge, Hickory Hills, 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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Kim Koehler
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I believe in empowering individuals to reflect on barriers in their lives, and uplifting the strengths they currently possess to overcome these barriers. Together we will analyze the changes you want to make, and the possible paths to get there!


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I believe in empowering individuals to reflect on barriers in their lives, and uplifting the strengths they currently possess to overcome these barriers. Together we will analyze the changes you want to make, and the possible paths to get there!

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I believe there is no one perfect approach towards therapy. We will collaborate to find the best path for you by highlighting your strengths, honoring the things you have survived, and creating realistic goals and steps for you to go out and try!

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  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Adjustment
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress-Related Disorders
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Sierra Waller
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Get curious around our stories, behaviors, and reactions to get to know ourselves better and make informed decisions about how we want to show up in the world and our relationships. We'll probably do some laughing together as well :)


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Get curious around our stories, behaviors, and reactions to get to know ourselves better and make informed decisions about how we want to show up in the world and our relationships. We'll probably do some laughing together as well :)

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I take a very conversational, collaborative approach. I try to stitch together things that already work for you with my knowledge on specific interventions/skills. This helps create strategies that are more likely to stick for you!

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  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
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Cut through all the noise in your head and find your inner empathy and self-compassion. I know they exist because you give that caring voice to everyone else in your life. You deserve to experience kindness from within. Let’s start your journey…


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Cut through all the noise in your head and find your inner empathy and self-compassion. I know they exist because you give that caring voice to everyone else in your life. You deserve to experience kindness from within. Let’s start your journey…

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I am open-minded and progressive, intent on helping all clients feel comfortable and get the most out of the therapy process. Therapy should be a safe, non-judgmental space for all and I strive to make that a priority in our therapeutic relationship.

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  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Communication Skills
  • Complex Trauma
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  • Emotional Regulation
  • Feelings of Not Being Good Enough
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  • Gender Transition
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  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Skills
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Dr. Kelly McAleer remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North ...
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Kelly Meyering
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Assess where your difficulties come from, what's keeping you stuck, and learn new strategies to break old patterns. We'll focus on the issues that matter to you, whether they be relationships, trauma, anxiety, whatever, we will manage them together.


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Assess where your difficulties come from, what's keeping you stuck, and learn new strategies to break old patterns. We'll focus on the issues that matter to you, whether they be relationships, trauma, anxiety, whatever, we will manage them together.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach integrates client-focused care with research-backed strategies. I get to know each individual and their struggles, and then pull from the various evidence-based techniques I'm trained in to meet their specific needs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Changes
  • Relationships
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Kelly Meyering remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Car...
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Michelle Constantino
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Explore family dynamics/interpersonal relationships, life goals/skills development, personal identity goals, behavioral management techniques, as well as parent skills training. We will get you and/or your family feeling your best!


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Explore family dynamics/interpersonal relationships, life goals/skills development, personal identity goals, behavioral management techniques, as well as parent skills training. We will get you and/or your family feeling your best!

Something to know about my approach is:

I enjoy getting to know you/your child, and discovering unique ways to challenge and empower you/your child. My goal is to help make you comfortable with change, and achieve the life goals that you have for yourself or your child/family.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Body Acceptance
  • Depressive Disorders
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  • Trauma
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Michelle Constantino remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina,...