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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 McAllen, the suburbs of McAllen, other nearby places such as Mission, Pharr, or anywhere else in Texas, 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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In the therapy room, I utilize an integrative approach which may include strengths-based, client-centered, somatically-focused and/or evidenced-based modalities. If you have more questions feel free to reach out or explore my website for more info.

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The relationship we develop with ourselves is the most crucial and influential in shaping how we experience our world. I am ready to support you through your journey to a more fulfilled life.

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Sessions include identifying negative thoughts and beliefs that may be impacting how you view yourself and others. I am a certified ADHD therapist who provides psycho-education to help with overall functioning and quality of life.

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Together we will process your experiences, explore your emotions, thought processes, limiting beliefs, relational patterns, and how to live more aligned with your core values and goals.

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I am very non-judgmental and collaborative. I strive to create a safe space for clients to process their experiences so we can explore their thoughts and emotions.

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work to find the balance of talk therapy + tools you can use outside of session. Let's work together to help you live your life from a place of value vs fear.

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I specialize in supporting people with anxiety and obsessive thoughts/doubts in learning and working through fear, but I am also trained in trauma & can offer this type of support when needed.

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Help you stop overthinking and comparing yourself so you can feel confident and “enough” in your sport or career. You already have the strengths and strategies to reach your goals; let’s discover and refine them together.

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I emphasize collaboration and tweak my approach using your feedback. In session we start with your strengths, acknowledge culture and systems, and practice skills in-the-moment.

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