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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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Our work together will you help you understand how past pain affects present relationships. Then we will work at unpacking that baggage, organize it, and put it away in a safe place. Although it may never truly go away, you can confront it safely.


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Our work together will you help you understand how past pain affects present relationships. Then we will work at unpacking that baggage, organize it, and put it away in a safe place. Although it may never truly go away, you can confront it safely.

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My goal is to get to know you and the issues that bring you to counseling. We will work together to help you establish a baseline of calm, good self-care, and coping skills. Journaling and reflection are an important part of the healing process.

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Explore what's stopping you from being the fullest version of yourself and work towards understanding yourself better, decreasing stress and anxiety, protecting your peace, improving your relationships, and building confidence in who you are.


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Explore what's stopping you from being the fullest version of yourself and work towards understanding yourself better, decreasing stress and anxiety, protecting your peace, improving your relationships, and building confidence in who you are.

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I value being fully human with my clients, and I want to empower you to take charge of your own healing. I'll help you understand more about yourself, unlearn unhelpful ways of thinking, and work towards making real, lasting change in your life.

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Through the process of therapy, we will work together to help you increase awareness of your own emotions and help you learn safe and effective ways to express your thoughts., navigate transitions and become the best version of yourself.


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Through the process of therapy, we will work together to help you increase awareness of your own emotions and help you learn safe and effective ways to express your thoughts., navigate transitions and become the best version of yourself.

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Starting therapy can be a vulnerable and sometimes intimidating experience, which is why I work to create a safe space where you can work to explore your concerns and get "unstuck". I can help you find meaning and connection.

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persevere through this crazy thing called, "Life"


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persevere through this crazy thing called, "Life"

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In our work together, I will assist you in learning the emotional skills necessary to relieve difficult emotions and conditions such as panic, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. I will empower you to identify and challenge negative behaviors.

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My therapy experience focuses on many concerns, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-worth, and parenting, working with a wide range of clients but specializing in working with adolescents through adulthood.


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My therapy experience focuses on many concerns, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-worth, and parenting, working with a wide range of clients but specializing in working with adolescents through adulthood.

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My treatment approach is rooted in evidenced based practice and individualized care focusing on client empowerment. I specialize in using cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance, commitment therapy, and strategic and structural family therapy.

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