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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 Boston, Allston, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, or even Brighton, 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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Rachael Lastoff
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Find ways to achieve the life you want to live. Whether that is healing from past trauma or changing your current direction, we will explore what is holding you back. No topic is off limits in sessions, I encourage people to be fully authentic.


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Find ways to achieve the life you want to live. Whether that is healing from past trauma or changing your current direction, we will explore what is holding you back. No topic is off limits in sessions, I encourage people to be fully authentic.

Something to know about my approach is:

I want people to grow when they come to therapy. I am not one to just sit and listen, I will ask a lot of questions, give feedback, and assignments to work on outside of therapy. I also swear, make jokes, and encourage you to do the same.

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  • Boundaries
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Gender Identity
  • Open Relationships
  • Polyamory
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Orientation
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Sarah Levy
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We will develop skills and techniques for managing challenging emotions and behaviors. Together we will process through difficult feelings and experiences so that you may feel more grounded and connected with your sense of self outside of therapy.


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We will develop skills and techniques for managing challenging emotions and behaviors. Together we will process through difficult feelings and experiences so that you may feel more grounded and connected with your sense of self outside of therapy.

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I bring a holistic approach to navigating mental health. We'll start with a focus on getting comfortable in the therapy space and explore the physical, mental, and emotional impacts on your well-being.

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  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • Relationship Distress
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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Jay White
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We will work to identify underlying issues and to rationalize a plan that will allow you to navigate that in a healthy and successful way. Goals will be realistic and feasible. You will feel valued and your strengths will be highlighted.


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We will work to identify underlying issues and to rationalize a plan that will allow you to navigate that in a healthy and successful way. Goals will be realistic and feasible. You will feel valued and your strengths will be highlighted.

Something to know about my approach is:

You will own your experience. We will discuss what brought you here and, when you are ready, I will challenge you to look deeper. You may experience feelings of validation, acknowledgment, relief, and self-understanding.

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  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Men
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Mackenzie Stocum
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create real change through cultivating insight around your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the context of your life, relationships, and the world around you. I can also support you in developing healthier, more effective coping skills.


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create real change through cultivating insight around your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the context of your life, relationships, and the world around you. I can also support you in developing healthier, more effective coping skills.

Something to know about my approach is:

I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative process between the therapist and the client that cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach, as each client brings a unique experience and set of wants and needs to therapy. You know you best!

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  • Anxiety
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Sexuality
  • Stress
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Mackenzie Stocum remote and phone therapy in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania
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Kay Schwader
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attune to your values and highlight your strengths to support growth and self-discovery. We'll make space for emotional pain and enhance awareness of bodily sensations, thoughts, and behavioral urges — approaching these with gentle curiosity.


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Together, we will:

attune to your values and highlight your strengths to support growth and self-discovery. We'll make space for emotional pain and enhance awareness of bodily sensations, thoughts, and behavioral urges — approaching these with gentle curiosity.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am committed to helping patients connect with their intuitive wisdom to enhance their felt sense of safety and self-trust. Clients can expect to develop skills that foster growth, new emotional learning, and healthy attachment bonds.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Women’s Health
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Kay Schwader remote and phone therapy in Massachusetts, New York