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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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Whether you're confronting anxiety, trauma, questions about sex, or other intimate concerns, I'm here to collaboratively work with you to map out a plan that meets your goals. I believe in giving you autonomy to your care.


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Whether you're confronting anxiety, trauma, questions about sex, or other intimate concerns, I'm here to collaboratively work with you to map out a plan that meets your goals. I believe in giving you autonomy to your care.

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It’s about you. My approach begins by seeing and acknowledging you, by using person-centered, and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. I aim to create an environment tailored to your specific needs whether it's trauma, anxiety, sex, or something else.

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Explore your unique journey towards healing. I am committed to tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs, ensuring that our work together is effective. Recovery is within reach, and we can work together to reclaim control of your life.


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Explore your unique journey towards healing. I am committed to tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs, ensuring that our work together is effective. Recovery is within reach, and we can work together to reclaim control of your life.

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I utilize evidence-based practices like CBT, to guide you in altering negative thinking patterns and understanding your emotions. Specifically for those struggling with eating disorders, I integrate Intuitive Eating, HAES, and All Foods Fit models.

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that I blend styles and treatment modalities. Our sessions will likely combine "going with the flow" of what you would like to talk about, with how to acquire additional tools and perspectives to help you achieve your goals.

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My goal is to learn as much about you as possible so that together we can find and devise ways to meet your goals. I also like to laugh with my clients. We are able to humanize our interactions by seeing the good and the challenges faced.

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We'll work together to understand how and why painful thoughts and emotions show up for you, and if there are ways you can respond differently when they do.

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My approach is science-based, compassionate, and collaborative. I want to understand you as a whole person, including what you're struggling with, what you enjoy, and what matters most to you.

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