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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 Wilmington, the suburbs of Wilmington, other nearby places such as Channahon, Coal City, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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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Stephanie Haugen
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Develop coping skills that can be useful both now and in the future. We will also work to identify negative thoughts, practice new skills, problem solve, and set goals so that you can fully live in the present moment.


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Develop coping skills that can be useful both now and in the future. We will also work to identify negative thoughts, practice new skills, problem solve, and set goals so that you can fully live in the present moment.

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An Integrative approach uses multiple approaches to help clients. In most cases, this means a combination of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and humanistic therapies. The approach is flexible and based on the needs of the client.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Grief
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Life Transitions
  • Panic Attacks
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Harm
  • Trauma
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My goal as a therapist is to provide a comfortable, collaborative space that will meet you wherever you are in your journey. We will work together to build self-awareness to promote lasting change and growth. .


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My goal as a therapist is to provide a comfortable, collaborative space that will meet you wherever you are in your journey. We will work together to build self-awareness to promote lasting change and growth. .

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I utilize an eclectic approach focusing on using tools that best serve the needs of each client with an emphasis on cultural humility and LGBTQ+ affirming care.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Expression
  • Trauma
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Maddy Seabrook
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Work toward cultivating self-compassion and empowerment, especially when life experiences have made them feel distant. Understand the influence of your past and honor all you have done in order to survive. Find space for joy and play.


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Work toward cultivating self-compassion and empowerment, especially when life experiences have made them feel distant. Understand the influence of your past and honor all you have done in order to survive. Find space for joy and play.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe that healing happens in relationships, so I work with my clients to collaboratively create a space that allows each of us to show up authentically. All parts of you are invited in, even the parts you aren't sure about yet.

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  • Artists and Creative Personalities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Neurodivergence
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
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We'll create a space to safely get to know the different parts of you involved in the struggles bringing you into therapy. We'll explore how these parts evolved over your history, and support you in finding and building on your strengths.


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We'll create a space to safely get to know the different parts of you involved in the struggles bringing you into therapy. We'll explore how these parts evolved over your history, and support you in finding and building on your strengths.

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It's important to me to build a genuine relationship with my clients because healthy relationships heal! I practice IFS and often use the language of "parts" to support clients in navigating their internal experience.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Social Anxiety
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SAMANTHA VANDERPLOW
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I am overwhelmingly passionate about helping find the change in life that radiates and reflects what we want and who we want to be. Sometimes we get stuck in our own thoughts or patterns and we can change that working together.


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I am overwhelmingly passionate about helping find the change in life that radiates and reflects what we want and who we want to be. Sometimes we get stuck in our own thoughts or patterns and we can change that working together.

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When working with me, individuals can anticipate a supportive and collaborative partnership with a touch of individuality and quirkiness.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
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