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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 Hackensack, the suburbs of Hackensack, other nearby places such as Passaic, Yonkers, or anywhere else in New Jersey, 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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Navigate trauma recovery with safety and ease. I’ll help you manage overwhelming emotion so you can feel safe and grounded while repairing trauma, build healthy relationships, and connect to self compassion to live a life worth living.

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Through trauma focused recovery, I help folx build safety, process the past, and connect to the life they want to live. With each client, we co-create an individualized plan that draws from EMDR and DBT.

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Look at the systems that keep us disconnected from our bodies and work to find that connection again. We will also look at what makes you feel most authentic and alive and explore how to pursue it.


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Look at the systems that keep us disconnected from our bodies and work to find that connection again. We will also look at what makes you feel most authentic and alive and explore how to pursue it.

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I utilize an approach called ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and I also utilize an approach called Body Trust® in my work. I also practice from a harm reduction perspective.

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  • Body Acceptance
  • Chronic Illness
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Break through that feeling of being stuck. If you've been tirelessly analyzing your issues without seeing progress, we'll uncover pathways to move forward, ensuring you experience tangible and meaningful progress.

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Rooted in positive psychology and tailored to each individual's unique needs, I incorporate various techniques including clinical hypnosis. I focus on utilizing clients' strengths and resources to overcome challenges and move toward valued living.

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Explore ways of understanding your thoughts and emotions and focus on your ability to make changes.

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I use techniques from Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet you where you are and guide you to develop action to promote healthy change.

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  • Adjustment Issues
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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  • High-Functioning Depression
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  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
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Explore your history, dissect messages, and rewrite narratives. Consider cultural, social and systemic factors. Explore how you relate to others, your values, and your self. We will find ways to navigate the world with intention and self-compassion.


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Explore your history, dissect messages, and rewrite narratives. Consider cultural, social and systemic factors. Explore how you relate to others, your values, and your self. We will find ways to navigate the world with intention and self-compassion.

Something to know about my approach is:

As a therapist, I practice from a compassion focused, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed systemic lens, utilizing acceptance-based modalities. I respect the client as an expert of their experiences, valuing your consent and autonomy in this process.

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  • Adult Children of Immigrants
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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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