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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 Vancouver, the suburbs of Vancouver, other nearby places such as Portland, Tigard, or anywhere else in Washington, 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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Callie Hills
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I aim to help each client develop a “toolbox” of strategies/skills that can be used to decrease stress, improve communication in relationships, process emotions, combat intrusive thoughts, or target a variety of other common obstacles in their life.


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I aim to help each client develop a “toolbox” of strategies/skills that can be used to decrease stress, improve communication in relationships, process emotions, combat intrusive thoughts, or target a variety of other common obstacles in their life.

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I believe that therapy is a way for us to get to know who we are, and work towards living with authenticity as our favorite versions of ourselves. I work to empower my clients by establishing trust and challenging them to work towards their goals.

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  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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We'll create a space of safety in which you become able to look at all parts of yourself with compassion and understanding, and increase your ability to experience your feelings. This is the groundwork necessary for lasting, meaningful change.


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We'll create a space of safety in which you become able to look at all parts of yourself with compassion and understanding, and increase your ability to experience your feelings. This is the groundwork necessary for lasting, meaningful change.

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I work with clients who live in their head space. They're analytical and can explain their behavior, but they're still stuck. I help them drop from their head into their heart and body. This takes courage, gentleness, and patience from us both!

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  • Body Image
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We will help you grow. Clinical growth typically reflects intentional efforts at changing our cognitive approach to numerous situations. If we can think differently, we'll both feel and act differently.


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We will help you grow. Clinical growth typically reflects intentional efforts at changing our cognitive approach to numerous situations. If we can think differently, we'll both feel and act differently.

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I work from an evidence-based treatment approach and am trained and proficient in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I'm able to provide remote therapy in Georgia and 37 additional states (please reference: https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap).

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explore ways your past may have created recurring patterns in your relationships and experiences while helping you reconnect with your strengths. We'll work together to develop new tools and skills to manage emotional highs and lows along the way.


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explore ways your past may have created recurring patterns in your relationships and experiences while helping you reconnect with your strengths. We'll work together to develop new tools and skills to manage emotional highs and lows along the way.

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I treat trauma and anxiety by combining mind and body approaches, including EMDR, mindfulness, and various somatic (body-based) techniques. I'll also focus on helping you to better understand yourself and your reactions with curiosity, not judgement.

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We'll work to build a safe relationship in therapy so that you can experiment with new ways of handling difficult emotions, articulating boundaries, exploring vulnerability, understanding internal thought patterns and regulating body reactions.


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We'll work to build a safe relationship in therapy so that you can experiment with new ways of handling difficult emotions, articulating boundaries, exploring vulnerability, understanding internal thought patterns and regulating body reactions.

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I personalize my integrative approach, using Attachment-Focused EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Interpersonal Process as my primary approaches. I respect and incorporate many intersections of clients' identities and strengths.

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  • Caregivers
  • Faith and Spirituality
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Miriam Gerber remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nort...