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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 Steger, the suburbs of Steger, other nearby places such as Chicago Heights, Crete, 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 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.

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Together with comprehensive DBT therapy, I’ll help you manage overwhelming emotion so you can feel safe and grounded. I’ll help you practice relationship skills so you can connect closely and feel secure in them.

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I provide ongoing feedback and support to highlight my client's strengths, motivate change toward their goals, and support their recovery each step of the way. I call upon science backed methods and a collaborative approach to work 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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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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Kim Zimmerman
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work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.


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work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.

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My goal is to provide a safe, authentic, and collaborative space for you to better understand yourself and your goals, determine what is working for you and what may not be, and for you to feel emboldened to approach life in new and meaningful ways!

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My aim is to help understand where folx are, as well as what their hopes and goals may be. We work together to find growth and change in the ways that works best for you.


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My aim is to help understand where folx are, as well as what their hopes and goals may be. We work together to find growth and change in the ways that works best for you.

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I operate from a feminist, abolitionist lens and adapt evidence-based modalities, including TF-CBT, DBT and CPT to fit each individual as needed.

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  • Acute Grief
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