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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. Wherever you are located in Iowa from Ames to West Des Moines or even Des Moines, or anywhere else nearby, 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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Shelley Clayton
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I believe that we are a bundle of behaviors, beliefs, and patterns that we have learned a long the way. Once we can identify those patterns, we can then decide if we want to change or accept them.


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I believe that we are a bundle of behaviors, beliefs, and patterns that we have learned a long the way. Once we can identify those patterns, we can then decide if we want to change or accept them.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique, specific needs and view our interactions as a partnership. We are on a road trip. You pick the destination and the route. You are the driver and I'm simply riding shotgun with the map.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Acute Stress
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adult ADHD
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Adults
  • Anger
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Emerging Adults
  • Life Changes
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Narcissism
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sadness
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Violence
  • Young Adults
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Danielle Wayne
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Together we can help you dial down the anxiety and stress. While we're at it, we can ditch the perfectionism and people pleasing. We can even help you learn to accept yourself for who you are, instead of judging yourself based on your productivity.


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Together, we will:

Together we can help you dial down the anxiety and stress. While we're at it, we can ditch the perfectionism and people pleasing. We can even help you learn to accept yourself for who you are, instead of judging yourself based on your productivity.

Something to know about my approach is:

My goal is to work myself out of a job, by helping you perform at your best. More than that, I want to help you see your value outside of work, and that you don't have to be perfect to be good enough or to survive if shit hits the fan.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Burnout
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Perfectionism
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Danielle Wayne remote and phone therapy in Idaho, Iowa, South Carolina
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Shauna Huberty
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​We'll work together to name & understand your thoughts, feelings, & behavior while processing how your past connects to your present & figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so you can be kinder to yourself & live with meaning.


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Together, we will:

​We'll work together to name & understand your thoughts, feelings, & behavior while processing how your past connects to your present & figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so you can be kinder to yourself & live with meaning.

Something to know about my approach is:

Each person's needs are unique. With compassion & authenticity guiding my practice, I will work with you to develop insight into your core self, and learn unique effective coping tools by building on your personal strengths to accomplish your goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Stress
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Emotional Regulation
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Panic Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sports
  • Stress
  • Women
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Shauna Huberty remote and phone therapy in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin
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Jenny Bishop
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I’ll offer you the support you need to accomplish your therapeutic goals and get to know yourself better. A life where it’s easier to find joy in your everyday life is possible. You don’t have to keep feeing stuck and you don't have to do it alone!


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I’ll offer you the support you need to accomplish your therapeutic goals and get to know yourself better. A life where it’s easier to find joy in your everyday life is possible. You don’t have to keep feeing stuck and you don't have to do it alone!

Something to know about my approach is:

Clients come to me looking for a therapist who asks thoughtful questions, offers a different perspective, and finding tools that work best with your brain, while the top priority always being that you feel safe and supported throughout your journey.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Body Acceptance
  • Communication Skills
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Food Allergy Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Medical Trauma
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma
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Jenny Bishop remote and phone therapy in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota
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Sarah Kosiba
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find strategies to learn, heal, and grow. We will find interventions that fit your life in order to create meaningful and lasting change.


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find strategies to learn, heal, and grow. We will find interventions that fit your life in order to create meaningful and lasting change.

Something to know about my approach is:

My work is evidence-based, unique, and creative. It is grounded in behavioral change, mindfulness, and traditional talk therapy, which is proven to effectively reduce trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood behavioral disorders, and grief

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Middle Age
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Self-Worth
  • Trauma
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Sarah Kosiba remote and phone therapy in Iowa