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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 Davenport, the suburbs of Davenport, other nearby places such as Rock Island, Dubuque, or anywhere else in Iowa, 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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Kalen Zeiger
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I am a queer therapist who provides queer and gender-affirming mental health care, WPATH-based assessments for letters of support, &/or trauma-informed mental health support so that you can move forward in the way that works best for you.


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I am a queer therapist who provides queer and gender-affirming mental health care, WPATH-based assessments for letters of support, &/or trauma-informed mental health support so that you can move forward in the way that works best for you.

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As a queer person, I know queer clients often have trauma and have historically been harmed by the mental health field. That's why I use transparent and collaborative postmodern models to provide affirming, trauma-informed, strength-based care.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
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  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Gender Fluid
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Non-Conforming
  • Gender Transition
  • Gender Transition in Families
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma
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Danielle Wayne
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Together we can help you dial down the anxiety and stress. While we're at it, we can ditch the perfectionism and people pleasing. We can even help you learn to accept yourself for who you are, instead of judging yourself based on your productivity.


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Together we can help you dial down the anxiety and stress. While we're at it, we can ditch the perfectionism and people pleasing. We can even help you learn to accept yourself for who you are, instead of judging yourself based on your productivity.

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My goal is to work myself out of a job, by helping you perform at your best. More than that, I want to help you see your value outside of work, and that you don't have to be perfect to be good enough or to survive if shit hits the fan.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Dr. Desiree Howell
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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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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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  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
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Collaborate as a team to unravel what is causing your symptoms of anxiety and depression. Our mental health is a complex result of our genes, biology, environment, and experiences. We will work together to locate and treat the actual core problems.


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Collaborate as a team to unravel what is causing your symptoms of anxiety and depression. Our mental health is a complex result of our genes, biology, environment, and experiences. We will work together to locate and treat the actual core problems.

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We have an simple relaxing time getting to know each other. I am very easy to talk to and have a great compassion for my clients. Our work together can be a very healing experience where living is relearned and worries are re-perceived

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  • Anxiety Management
  • Anxiety Medication
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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We'll find movement in the stuck places, process trauma, and build self compassion. Getting started is the second hardest part of therapy. I'll be there with skilled support!


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We'll find movement in the stuck places, process trauma, and build self compassion. Getting started is the second hardest part of therapy. I'll be there with skilled support!

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I am a Health at Every Size clinician.⁠⁠ My practice is culturally affirming and anti-oppressive. I bring a decade of experience, training, and research in trauma, depression, and anxiety. With skilled support, you can find relief.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Grief
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  • Transgender
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