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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 Somerville, the suburbs of Somerville, other nearby places such as Boston, Malden, or anywhere else in Massachusetts, 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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Enhance your self-awareness and sense of satisfaction in life, increase self-confidence, reduce distress caused by painful past experiences, and increase fulfillment and comfort in relationships with yourself and others.

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My approach to psychotherapy is highly person-centered and collaborative, and I aim to provide a safe, supportive environment for my clients to deepen their understanding of themselves and learn new ways of coping with life's challenges.

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Explore some of things adding to your stress and help you to find new ways to manage them. My goal is to help you leave feeling less stressed and instead, feeling more empowered.


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Explore some of things adding to your stress and help you to find new ways to manage them. My goal is to help you leave feeling less stressed and instead, feeling more empowered.

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I strive to provide a sense of warmth and encouragement in all of my sessions. I focus on creating a space free from judgment and meeting people where they are at. I also incorporate coping skills so you have access to skills you can use right away.

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My goal is not to change who you are, but to help the you use your existing tools and build upon them to create change.. We will work together to discover the barriers hindering your ability to move forward and build a skillset to eliminate them


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My goal is not to change who you are, but to help the you use your existing tools and build upon them to create change.. We will work together to discover the barriers hindering your ability to move forward and build a skillset to eliminate them

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I am an experienced mental health counselor creating a safe space for individuals to explore their emotions. I am dedicated to support each person from their perspective and work with their strengths to help achieve growth.

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I'm the outsider looking in, I wont sugar coat and I will be real with you.

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Moving through a painful transition? Want to make changes in your life? Need to figure out where to go from here and how to get there? I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story, heal and grow.


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Moving through a painful transition? Want to make changes in your life? Need to figure out where to go from here and how to get there? I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story, heal and grow.

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We'll build a counseling experience unique as you- we can blend what works best for what you need in our time together. Each time we meet is a new opportunity for healing and growth. Trauma informed approach - no problem is too big or small.

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