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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 Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, 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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Dr. Tera Lensegrav-Benson
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Together, we will develop insight, self compassion, and skills to manage life pressures. Our work with include discovery of patterns from the past that show up in your approach to the world and relationships today, setting a new path for growth.


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Together, we will develop insight, self compassion, and skills to manage life pressures. Our work with include discovery of patterns from the past that show up in your approach to the world and relationships today, setting a new path for growth.

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Feeling worn out, constantly anxious, unsettled? I will partner with you to offer support and tools to help you understand yourself and start to feel better. We will collaborate on what is most important to you to start helping right away.

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Allison Battles
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We will explore the narratives that you hold about yourself and life. We will create a shared space of safety and will work to connect authentically to emotions. We will reflect on how life's experiences and systems impact understanding and healing.


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We will explore the narratives that you hold about yourself and life. We will create a shared space of safety and will work to connect authentically to emotions. We will reflect on how life's experiences and systems impact understanding and healing.

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I use games and storytelling to help build understanding, confidence, and connection. I offer culturally-humble care, providing individual therapy specialized in trauma work, and in therapeutically-applied role-playing game group therapy.

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  • Cultural Trauma
  • Identity
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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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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Kelsey Harper, Psy.D.
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Navigate trauma recovery with safety and ease. I’ll help you manage overwhelming emotion so you can feel safe and grounded while repairing trauma, build healthy relationships, and connect to self compassion to live a life worth living.


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Navigate trauma recovery with safety and ease. I’ll help you manage overwhelming emotion so you can feel safe and grounded while repairing trauma, build healthy relationships, and connect to self compassion to live a life worth living.

Something to know about my approach is:

Through trauma focused recovery, I help folx build safety, process the past, and connect to the life they want to live. With each client, we co-create an individualized plan that draws from EMDR and DBT.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Borderline Personality
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Kelsey Harper, Psy.D. remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New H...
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Savannah Landis
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get you out of your sport performance rut, create a sustainable recovery from your eating disorder, and get you in alignment with your values. We'll celebrate your victories, big and small, and tackle challenges head-on.


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get you out of your sport performance rut, create a sustainable recovery from your eating disorder, and get you in alignment with your values. We'll celebrate your victories, big and small, and tackle challenges head-on.

Something to know about my approach is:

I pride myself on creating a comfortable and open environment where my clients feel heard, understood, and valued. I believe in a collaborative approach, working together to achieve client goals and overcome challenges.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Body Image
  • Disordered Eating
  • Perfectionism
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