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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 Waterloo, the suburbs of Waterloo, other nearby places such as Ankeny, Ames, 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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find strategies to learn, heal, and grow. We will find interventions that fit your life in order to create meaningful and lasting change.

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My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which is proven to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Middle Age
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Self-Worth
  • Trauma
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Clients who work with me typically will experience improvements in their body image and a greater mind-body connection. I truly believe in bodily and treatment autonomy and I will help guide you along the way to the goals you hope to achieve.


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Clients who work with me typically will experience improvements in their body image and a greater mind-body connection. I truly believe in bodily and treatment autonomy and I will help guide you along the way to the goals you hope to achieve.

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My approach is based on a foundation of creating safety and a Health at Every Size© philosophy. From there, I will work with you to identify the evidenced-based approaches that make sense for the symptoms you are currently experiencing.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Disordered Eating
  • Mood Regulation
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Explore ways that you feel stuck or overwhelmed and be curious together about patterns that may be happening that you haven't noticed. You will learn new ways of approaching your challenges so that you can feel confident in yourself.


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Explore ways that you feel stuck or overwhelmed and be curious together about patterns that may be happening that you haven't noticed. You will learn new ways of approaching your challenges so that you can feel confident in yourself.

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When I meet with someone, we make a plan to help things feel manageable. Then, I help you learn to shift your thoughts and take the power away from your fears. Finally, you can focus on enjoying your life and feel more connected to others.

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  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Healthcare Professionals
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  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
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Help you overcome OCD and anxiety, using research-based techniques to help you feel better and build the life you envision for yourself.

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Facing your fears can be tough. Incorporating self-compassion into our work makes it just a bit easier to nurture kindness and resilience to confront whatever challenge you are facing.

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  • Agoraphobia
  • Anxiety
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • College Students
  • Confidence
  • Cutting
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Sadness
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Image
  • Stress
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Your session time is your time to work through anything you want, at your own pace. We all walk a unique path in this life and I will always support your individuality and what you want your life to look like.


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Your session time is your time to work through anything you want, at your own pace. We all walk a unique path in this life and I will always support your individuality and what you want your life to look like.

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I am here for you to support but also challenge and help you grow into the best version of yourself, navigating all of the pain and judgement that life might have thrown, or is still currently throwing your way.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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