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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 Dubuque, the suburbs of Dubuque, other nearby places such as Rock Island, Cedar Rapids, or anywhere else in Iowa, 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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Your session time is your time to work through anything you want, at your own pace. We all walk a unique path in this life and I will always support your individuality and what you want your life to look like.

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I am here for you to support but also challenge and help you grow into the best version of yourself, navigating all of the pain and judgement that life might have thrown, or is still currently throwing your way.

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  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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  • LGBTQ+
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I am a queer therapist who provides queer and gender-affirming mental health care, WPATH-based assessments for letters of support, &/or trauma-informed mental health support so that you can move forward in the way that works best for you.


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I am a queer therapist who provides queer and gender-affirming mental health care, WPATH-based assessments for letters of support, &/or trauma-informed mental health support so that you can move forward in the way that works best for you.

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As a queer person, I know queer clients often have trauma and have historically been harmed by the mental health field. That's why I use transparent and collaborative postmodern models to provide affirming, trauma-informed, strength-based care.

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  • Gender Transition
  • Gender Transition in Families
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work together to help you find relief from distressing symptoms. We will find your strengths and use them. We will explore the coping skills and communication skills that work for you, and where changes might be beneficial.


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work together to help you find relief from distressing symptoms. We will find your strengths and use them. We will explore the coping skills and communication skills that work for you, and where changes might be beneficial.

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I utilize a person-centered, integrative therapy approach to help you explore and process challenging experiences and emotions. I have a conversational, inquisitive style to facilitate collaboration with my clients to explore presenting concerns.

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Together, we'll cultivate your capacity for courage, compassion, and lasting change. You'll walk away with a better understanding of yourself and new tools and strategies for navigating your relationships and stressors with resilience and purpose.

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I use an eclectic style of theories and modalities to develop client-centered, realistic treatment plans. I never recommend unrealistic or unachievable treatments that don't align with your goals and vision for your ideal future.

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  • Incest
  • Military Life Transition
  • Military Service
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Parent of Sexual Abuse Survivor
  • Polyamory
  • Professional Women
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Skills
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
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  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Violence
  • Women
  • Women’s Health
  • Women Veterans
  • Young Women
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Our work together will help you build on your strengths, while identifying thought patterns or behaviors that may be keeping you from truly LIVING your life. Please feel free to reach out by email or phone. I look forward to working with you!


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Our work together will help you build on your strengths, while identifying thought patterns or behaviors that may be keeping you from truly LIVING your life. Please feel free to reach out by email or phone. I look forward to working with you!

Something to know about my approach is:

I aim to create a safe, collaborative and judgement-free space to address your needs. Therapeutic approaches utilized are based on your journey and may include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR and ACT.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Mood Regulation
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