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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 Durham, Campus Hill, Duke Forest, Duke Homestead, or even Duke University, 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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Claire Sanguedolce
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Throughout our work together, we will nurture curiosity and self-compassion toward challenging thoughts and feelings, enabling you to lead a more flexible and values-based life.


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Throughout our work together, we will nurture curiosity and self-compassion toward challenging thoughts and feelings, enabling you to lead a more flexible and values-based life.

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I'm an integrative psychotherapist with a background in clinical social work. My therapeutic style is active, collaborative, and respectful. I draw from various evidence-based, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and social justice-oriented approaches.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Della S. Lusk, Ph.D.
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Address almost any issue you wish to make changes in. I'm trained as a Bilingual Clinical Psychologist; my training and experience allows me to work with the widest range of issues possible.


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Address almost any issue you wish to make changes in. I'm trained as a Bilingual Clinical Psychologist; my training and experience allows me to work with the widest range of issues possible.

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I generally use a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach with most clients. Together, we will craft a personalized approach using proven methods to help you create a healthier you.

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Deja Buckner, M.A., LPA, HSP-PA
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Explore and overcome maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors that prevent you from living your ideal life, so we examine lifestyle. The goal is to encourage, empower, inspire -and sometimes, challenge clients to grow and rewrite their stories.


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Explore and overcome maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors that prevent you from living your ideal life, so we examine lifestyle. The goal is to encourage, empower, inspire -and sometimes, challenge clients to grow and rewrite their stories.

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It is integrative, creative, dynamic, and tailored to YOU in order to meet your specific needs. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and strengths-based to account for each person's unique life experiences and journey.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Executive Functioning
  • Holistic Wellness
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  • Situational Stress
  • Women’s Health
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Navigate your journey of infertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, career decisions, depression, anxiety, women's issues, parenting, and/or relationship changes, I am here to support you through the whole journey.


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Navigate your journey of infertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, career decisions, depression, anxiety, women's issues, parenting, and/or relationship changes, I am here to support you through the whole journey.

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I value collaborative relationships with clients and draw from evidence-based modalities including CBT, EMDR, Solutions-Focused, Mindfulness, and DBT to help clients come up with tools to navigate difficult moments and adjust to their new life.

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  • Birth Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Fertility Challenges
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Parenting
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Deeariah King
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Explore harmful and healthy patterns that show up in your relationships, both past and present. We will work to reduce negative thought patterns that are associated with self. Lastly, we will learn new tools to create meaningful relationships.


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Explore harmful and healthy patterns that show up in your relationships, both past and present. We will work to reduce negative thought patterns that are associated with self. Lastly, we will learn new tools to create meaningful relationships.

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I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment for clients to process, learn, and heal. I use a collection of treatment modalities to help you get in touch with your emotional needs and have healthier relationships.

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  • Anxiety
  • BIPOC
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Psychosomatic Issues
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