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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 Joplin, the suburbs of Joplin, other nearby places such as Rogers, Bentonville, or anywhere else in Missouri, 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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help you find new ways to relate to the world and to enable you to embrace your experiences more fully and bravely. We will explore the experiences that have made you who you are, both the good and the difficult, and work toward who you want to be.


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help you find new ways to relate to the world and to enable you to embrace your experiences more fully and bravely. We will explore the experiences that have made you who you are, both the good and the difficult, and work toward who you want to be.

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I practice from an ACT perspective to help clients connect with their emotions, learn to cope with life's difficulties, and lead value-driven lives. I am a strong believer of 'Health at Every Size' in my work with disordered eating and body image.

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  • Body Acceptance
  • Eating Disorders
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Grief
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Dive deep into the root causes of your concerns, and collaboratively make a plan to help you see lasting changes.

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I take a whole-person approach to empower you in living an authentic, rewarding, and meaningful life. I use evidence-based strategies to tailor therapy to your individual needs and strengths, and take your insight and experiences seriously.

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  • Anxiety
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Image
  • Depression
  • Food and Eating Concerns
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Together we will explore how your feelings of overwhelm & perfectionism show up in your body. We will learn new regulation techniques and develop tools to increase your communication of needs and boundaries in your relationships and work.

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I combine mind-body healing tools with practical strategies for navigating the overwhelming parts of life as an HSP. We'll create a tailored plan based on your needs that soothes your brain and creates new habits for you to enjoy the life you want.

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As a life coach I work with clients on a lot of different issues such as life transitions, relationships, faith and spirituality. I also enjoy working with new parents and parents of young children.


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As a life coach I work with clients on a lot of different issues such as life transitions, relationships, faith and spirituality. I also enjoy working with new parents and parents of young children.

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My coaching approach centers around creating a supportive environment that respects and embraces conservative values, while also addressing the unique challenges my clients face.

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  • Christian Women
  • Life Adjustment
  • Military Life Transition
  • Political Anxiety
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Veterans/Military Families
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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.

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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.

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  • Abuse
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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adult ADHD
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
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  • Anger
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Emerging Adults
  • Life Changes
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  • Narcissism
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sadness
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  • Teenagers
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  • Violence
  • Young Adults
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