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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 Dayton, the suburbs of Dayton, other nearby places such as Kettering, Huber Heights, or anywhere else in Ohio, 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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Together, we will create the life you want to live with the relationships you need. Together we can understand your relationships, identities, needs, and desires. I am queer and neurodivergent CELEBRATING and informed, all parts of you are welcome.


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Together, we will create the life you want to live with the relationships you need. Together we can understand your relationships, identities, needs, and desires. I am queer and neurodivergent CELEBRATING and informed, all parts of you are welcome.

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In our work together you will come to understand who you are and how that came to be. You can then understand your relationship with yourself, the world, and others more deeply. We will get to the "root" of your pain and enable you to truly heal.

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My goal is to help folks gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and increase their self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. We will discuss your concerns through the lens of your identities, lived experiences, and unique contexts.


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My goal is to help folks gain insight, learn new coping strategies, and increase their self-confidence, self-compassion, and self-advocacy. We will discuss your concerns through the lens of your identities, lived experiences, and unique contexts.

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We will begin by building a solid foundation of trust and safety. From there, we will collaboratively set therapy goals which will guide the interventions and approaches utilized. I utilize an integrative and flexible approach to therapy.

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Together we will change unhealthy thoughts and unhealthy behaviors that are causing your unhappiness.

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My primary approach is cognitive-behavioral therapy, which means I will help you change thought patterns and behavior choices, so you can meet your goals. I also use the Gottman Method, to help clients improve their relationships.

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The choice to enter therapy takes courage. I am confident that we can find a path through the difficulties that you are facing, even if you are unsure of the way forward. Through your own unique strengths, together we can get you to optimum health an

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I work with a client-centered approach I believe therapy is a collaborative process between myself and my clients. I uses a warm, directive and authentic approach to create a safe and supportive environment that encourages clients to build insight an

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Feeling alone? Confused with how you got here, or even where to go from here? Frustrated with not feeling authentic? Or maybe you’re stuck in the same pattern. Together, we will work to make intentional and sustainable changes.


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Feeling alone? Confused with how you got here, or even where to go from here? Frustrated with not feeling authentic? Or maybe you’re stuck in the same pattern. Together, we will work to make intentional and sustainable changes.

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I pull from a myriad of therapeutic techniques that aim to empower and ground. I have extensive experience with college and graduate students, young adults, LGBTQ+ folx, and those who are navigating their various identities and life transitions.

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