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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 Sumter, the suburbs of Sumter, other nearby places such as Columbia, Florence, or anywhere else in South Carolina, 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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Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.


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Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.

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It is my responsibility to pay attention to the big picture- noting common themes that come up. Often concerns that we have present differently across different domains (work, home, etc.) but the emotional underpinnings and impact can be similar.

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In therapy, we will work collaboratively to help you reach your goals and improve your situation. Through therapy you can create meaningful change in your life. Let’s work together to get you to where you want to be.


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In therapy, we will work collaboratively to help you reach your goals and improve your situation. Through therapy you can create meaningful change in your life. Let’s work together to get you to where you want to be.

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I’ll help you explore your concerns and create solutions that will help you improve your life. It's important that you feel there is a trusting, cooperative relationship where we can create hope for a better future and find purpose for your life.

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I emphasize self-compassion. I focus on challenging unhelpful thoughts, learning to experience and process your emotions in a healthy way, and building meaningful connections. You will also learn concrete skills on how to cope with your emotions.


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I emphasize self-compassion. I focus on challenging unhelpful thoughts, learning to experience and process your emotions in a healthy way, and building meaningful connections. You will also learn concrete skills on how to cope with your emotions.

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I use a variety of approaches that have research supported effectiveness. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based interventions and therapies that help you learn skills to achieve your goals and feel mentally and emotionally healthier

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Natalie Rhodes
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Work collaboratively to re-write your story and internal narratives to align better with who you intrinsically are and who you hope to become. We will also make room for you to process your worries in a validating and judgement-free environment.


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Work collaboratively to re-write your story and internal narratives to align better with who you intrinsically are and who you hope to become. We will also make room for you to process your worries in a validating and judgement-free environment.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a Health at Every Size and trauma informed lens with each client and primarily work from a Narrative Therapy and Structural Feminist approach. In session, I like to hold space for you to explore your stories and grow from what you learn.

FOCUS AREAS:
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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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