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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 State College, the suburbs of State College, other nearby places such as Lancaster, Harrisburg, or anywhere else in Pennsylvania, 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'll build a relationship in which you experience compassion and recognition of your inherent worth. I’m excited for clients who are willing to be curious, explore their authenticity, and move toward the work that growth requires of them.


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Together we'll build a relationship in which you experience compassion and recognition of your inherent worth. I’m excited for clients who are willing to be curious, explore their authenticity, and move toward the work that growth requires of them.

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I am an interpersonal therapist, meaning that I believe our relationships are fundamental in shaping our past, present, and future, as well as how we experience ourselves in the world. In working with me, you will be seen as a unique holistic person.

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work towards uncovering any underlying concerns that may be inhibiting any individual/family from living a full life.


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work towards uncovering any underlying concerns that may be inhibiting any individual/family from living a full life.

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I generally utilize componest of various therapeutic styles to meet the individual/family needs at the moment.

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Ultimately, eating disorders serve a purpose, and my goal as a therapist is to help clients address the underlying issues that are driving the eating disorder thoughts and behaviors.


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Ultimately, eating disorders serve a purpose, and my goal as a therapist is to help clients address the underlying issues that are driving the eating disorder thoughts and behaviors.

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As an eating disorder therapist, I base my sessions in Health at Every Size and Intuitive eating, while building skills in emotional regulation and self-compassion.

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In theory the session will include a brief overview of pressing client difficulties, understanding how the client may relate emotionally and psychologically to assist them in effectively executing coping strategies to promote health and wellness.

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I implement a unique experience of mental health placing the client as the author of their destiny as I provide assistance in helping them understanding the power of their own will and how it relates to self fulfillment.

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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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You keep telling yourself things will get better soon, but deep down you feel so exhausted from trying to make things work that you aren’t sure you can muster up the energy to get through the day.

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  • Anxiety
  • Autoimmune Disorders
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  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • Healthcare Professionals
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  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Medical Trauma
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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
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  • Relationship Distress
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