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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. Wherever you are located in Ohio from Akron to Youngstown or even Huber Heights, or anywhere else nearby, 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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Figure out what is causing your current difficulties, craft a plan for you to get better, and get you there. Change is possible, with the right guide.

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I run an adherent DBT program with all modes of DBT. We also do CBT, EMDR for Trauma and we are LGBTQIA+ affirming.

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Partner to identify and work through the struggles while building on the strengths that make you uniquely you. We will collaborate to join your expertise on yourself and your experiences with my knowledge of trauma recovery.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in the treatment of trauma and work through a trauma-informed lens to help gain understanding and growth. I use a combination of DBT, EMDR, and Psychodynamic therapies with a little bit of humor to create an individualized approach.

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I focus on building the relationship before going into all of the details. If you can't trust me, we likely won't do good work. I will be honest with you and not just tell you what you want to hear, but also have empathy and be a support you need.

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Learn and practice safe, healthy ways to improve emotional wellness with a plan that developed with you and specifically for you. Our sessions can be place of safety for you to move toward healing.

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I often use a mindful, strength based approach when working toward healing. During sessions, I'll help you learn ways to neutralize negative thought patterns that keep you feeling stuck and overwhelmed.

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✔ Identify the real force that is holding you back ✔ Elicit new perspectives on the problems that you are stuck on ✔Release whatever has been weighing on you to feel some much-needed relief ✔ Cultivate a stronger connection with self and other.

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I adapt the therapy to you rather than expecting you to adapt to the therapy. My therapy style is collaborative. I see myself as a fellow traveler walking alongside you, assisting you in discovering and developing your inner expertise and strengths.

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