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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 Albany, the suburbs of Albany, other nearby places such as Schenectady, Troy, or anywhere else in New York, 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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Clients who work with me explore gender and sexuality, attachment and relationship styles, parts of self, dreams, shadow work, meditation practice building, and other emotional wellness skills.


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I am a trans therapist committed to being part of the cultural, behavioral, and epistemological shift around healing practices. I am informed by Marxist Leninism, dialectical behavioral therapy Jungian theories, and trauma informed care.

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Depending on what your goals are, we will work to overcome your challenges with the areas that are holding you back from who and where you want to be. With 12+ years in psychotherapy, I am skilled at developing a plan of care that will help you heal.


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I will explore your past, present and future goals, we work collaboratively in session to uncover and process issues keeping you stuck. I will give you tools to keep the work going between sessions. I honor the courage it takes to engage in therapy.

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explore your current thoughts, feelings, emotions, and past experiences. Working collaboratively we will focus on building self understanding, improving your life, overcoming challenges, and have a few laughs on the way.

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We will identify your specific strengths, challenges, needs, and goals. No matter what you are going through, I am here to help you gain practical skills, grow in self compassion, and live your best life.

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Build self-awareness and emotional flexibility to create space for positive changes. Together, we'll gain insight into how the past shaped you, shift whatever isn't working, and release what isn't serving you so you can get what you want in life.

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Together, we can process difficult experiences, explore what is holding you back, and help you relate to yourself and the world in a way that feels more gratifying. I work integratively, honoring how our emotional experience shows up in the body.

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have meaningful sessions to explore and process your fears, thoughts, and experiences. We will gain clarity and celebrate as you create a stronger and more fulfilling connection to yourself and relationships with others.

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individualized and holistic, offering both exploration and practical tools to navigate life. I cultivate a safe space where you can feel deeply understood. I utilize therapeutic methods such as IFS, CBT, CPT, and brief strategic therapy.

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