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Let's work on who you were, who you are, and who you are becoming; talk about the narrative that has developed about your life and if that narrative aligns with your values; do you want to explore how the "isms" are affecting you and your mental health? I am passionate about using liberation, justice, healing, affirming and inclusive clinical work. We live our lives in groups – including families, friends, co-workers, or intimate relationships. When we go through emotional issues or pain, the relationships in our lives can become disconnected and then create even more emotional pain. Group therapy is an environment where we can develop our capacity to interact, connect, learn, work, play and be loving and caring. I run a fat liberation therapy group for people in Massachusetts and Vermont. My work builds community, challenges the idea that the problems are located in us and not in systemic issues, creates an environment where the pain can be shared and lessened, everyone knows how fatphobic doctors are, and raises a fist in solidarity with other forms of radical acceptance. I work with people individually and in group to challenge the thoughts and feelings we have developed in response to how we are treated in this world that places a literal monetary value difference on smaller bodies than fat bodies, and the impact that has on our emotional and physical well being. In addition to therapy, I provide local resources of all kinds for clients in larger bodies.