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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 Bellingham, the suburbs of Bellingham, other nearby places such as Marysville, Shoreline, or anywhere else in Washington, 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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Brian Polis
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Create a safe and non-judgmental space, where vulnerability is embraced and your voice is truly heard. We will work on developing insight to overcome the barriers that are preventing you from fully living life.

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Brainspotting & EMDR-trained, I approach therapy honoring your needs balancing empathic listening, validation, challenges, and psychoeducation, always holding your best intentions at heart to set you up for long-term success.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief
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  • Self-Harm
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  • Trauma
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Heal old wounds, improve holistic health, and develop healthy ways of coping and caring for yourself. Through therapy you will reconnect with your authentic self, creating a more fulfilling life, and will come away with real change.

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I approach counseling with deep insight, a dash of humor, and commitment to your healing path. With my experience, intuitive nature, and training I partner with you as you navigate toward your chosen life direction.

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  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Career Burnout
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Life Balance
  • Life Transitions
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  • Relationship Distress
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Bevin Katira
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Together we will work on being in tune with your emotions and bodily sensations to live in accordance with your values and to achieve your goals. Your needs will lead our work and influence what methods I use.


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Together we will work on being in tune with your emotions and bodily sensations to live in accordance with your values and to achieve your goals. Your needs will lead our work and influence what methods I use.

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I will focus on your goals and individualize care to your needs. I have some techniques that my therapy is rooted in but I will match styles to your goals and needs.

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Develop and expand your coping skills for navigating significant life changes i.e. gender identity; physical, social and emotional transition. relationships, adulting, coming out, trauma recovery, depression/anxiety etc. to help you shine and grow!


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Develop and expand your coping skills for navigating significant life changes i.e. gender identity; physical, social and emotional transition. relationships, adulting, coming out, trauma recovery, depression/anxiety etc. to help you shine and grow!

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I help clients find the tools they need to thrive. I connect with my clients on a human level and though therapy can bring up difficult things there is a lot of laughter and a sense of hopefulness when clients leave their sessions.

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Chelsea Kramer
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We will understand what you've already done to tackle your challenges so you don't try the same thing over and over. We will focus on your values, how you want to spend your time, energy and focus. We will become more adaptable and resilient to life.


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We will understand what you've already done to tackle your challenges so you don't try the same thing over and over. We will focus on your values, how you want to spend your time, energy and focus. We will become more adaptable and resilient to life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I see clients as part of greater systems that inform how they interact with the world. You can't run away from suffering, but have to learn how to ride the wave of life during the good and challenging times. I focus on building resiliency.

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  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • Illness and Disease
  • Life Transitions
  • Medical Trauma
  • Reproductive Health
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