Obesity is a medical term health professionals use to determine a person’s risk factors for health-related issues. Some experts believe obesity also has to do with genes and inheritance. Obesity can also be related to certain medical conditions or medications.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions for managing obesity include behavioral modification strategies, like planning for reduced calorie intake and forms of exercise.
But, often, the stigma that comes with being obese in a fat-phobic world can cause more mental distress than the weight itself. Therapists and counselors who specialize in eating disorders, body neutrality, and fat positivity can help people cope with discrimination and judgment from the outside world.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Obesity
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Fiorella Castillo is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Miami, FL. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida International University and Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Fiorella has been in the mental health field since 2011 and has experience in a variety of settings. She has worked with various people o...
We believe that addressing mental health is more than a diagnosis. Many people are often boxed in by labels and miss out on living a more fulfilled and limitless life. People should not be the challenges and battles that they face; rather, their identity should be found in the perseverance, maturity, and strength that those battles produce. Our experienced and compassionate Christian therapists...
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