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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 Virginia Beach, Ashville Park, Bay Colony, Christopher Farms, or even Fairfield, 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 the root causes of your struggles, explore patterns of behavior to identify possible triggers, build coping mechanisms that meet your underlying needs, and develop a plan for growth.

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I combine techniques from various theories to meet each client where they are at and use the skills that will best meet their needs. Therapy is not one size fits all, and I work to match my approach to each individual within my office.

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Treatment is highly personalized and tailored to your goals and needs. My goal is to provide a place to define and work toward these goals while providing support and skills along the way.


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Treatment is highly personalized and tailored to your goals and needs. My goal is to provide a place to define and work toward these goals while providing support and skills along the way.

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I utilize CBT, DBT, mindfulness based stress reduction, and Motivational Interviewing modalities and weave these skills in to my practice. I consider you to be the expert on you; my job is to offer skills, a sounding board and unwavering support.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Binge Eating
  • Depression
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Substance Abuse Intervention
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help you reach your goals no matter how big they feel.


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help you reach your goals no matter how big they feel.

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that I use IFS, narrative therapy, and expressive arts therapy to do a trauma informed approach to therapy to help address trauma gently.

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Assault
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Coaching
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Eating Disorders
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  • Gender Affirmative Surgery Letters
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Gender Fluid
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Non-Conforming
  • Gender Transition in Families
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Parental Burnout
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Parenting Children With Autism
  • Parenting Skills
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Religious Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Transgender (FTM)
  • Transgender (MTF)
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  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Vicarious Trauma
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Camille Nahas
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In our therapeutic journey together, we will embark on a collaborative and empowering process aimed at fostering healing, growth, and resilience. We will work together to understand how parts of you can come together to create self-healing and joy!


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In our therapeutic journey together, we will embark on a collaborative and empowering process aimed at fostering healing, growth, and resilience. We will work together to understand how parts of you can come together to create self-healing and joy!

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Clients often find that my integration of Internal Family Systems, strength-based, and solution-oriented techniques creates a dynamic and engaging therapeutic experience, centered around prioritizing our therapeutic connection.

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  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Personality Disorders
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Use
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Health
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My approach is to empower individuals by identifying their own valuable skills that will aid them in overcoming life’s everyday challenges. I promise to support my clients in discovering their full potential and leading a life worth living.


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My approach is to empower individuals by identifying their own valuable skills that will aid them in overcoming life’s everyday challenges. I promise to support my clients in discovering their full potential and leading a life worth living.

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I use evidenced based methods to help clients find solutions to problems, get in touch with their feelings and make positive changes that will reduce stress.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adults
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Breakups
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Empowering Women
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Life Changes
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Parenting Skills
  • Resilience
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teenagers
  • Young Adults
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