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
I bring a diverse background in education, business, and psychology to psychotherapy. My goal as a therapist is to help clients deal with parts of their personalities that disrupt their lives. These "parts" often have the power to make us behave in ways that we regret. With IFS therapy, these troublesome parts can stop playing their repetitive destructive roles. They are freed from the anger,...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience. I specialize in the areas of eating disorders, self image, relationship issues and marital/pre-marital counseling. For eating disorders, I will work to provide you with relief and freedom from body hatred, dieting, bulimia and anorexia. I also treat depression, anxiety, fears, relationship issues, grief and/or loss. The tools o...
My breath, energy and relaxation exercises give you in the moment relief from anxiety, emotional distress and deep tension in your body. I also coach and empower counselors, therapists and other helping professionals how to implement their intuitive gifts with clients and to discover the crux of their life work and purpose. Hands on work includes energy meridian tapping (EFT and Tong Ren Therap...
My name is Meghan Yarmak, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in Maternal and Perinatal Mental Health. I provide counseling and support for moms, dads, and families having difficulty within the childbearing/childrearing spectrum. I also work with parents who have suffered the loss of their little ones and with hopeful parents who are struggling with the heartbreak of...
*Currently offering telehealth appointments** My practice has primarily lended itself to the treatment of Eating disorders, and other co-occurring struggles that are commonly associated with this illness. Most recently, I was the Clinical Director of both an Inpatient Eating Disorder Unit and a Psychiatric Unit, and now have transitioned to working in a University setting with college students....
I have worked to improve lives which is my mission. I have work with almost every ethnic group. I encourage clients to engage in a dialogue with me about their clinical concerns. It is important that clients feel comfortable in sessions and safe to express their concerns. My specialties include individual, child, couples, lesbian and gay therapies; custody concerns, trauma issues, court issues,...
Dr. Kordansky treats individuals, couples, families, and runs therapy groups for patients of all ages. Her areas of clinical expertise include: Stress Management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Obesity & Weight Loss, Compulsive/Emotional Overeating, Health Psychology-- the specialty related to Promoting Health and Preventing Disease, Coping with Challenging Medical Issues (i.e., Canc...
We offer counseling in Blaine, Anoka, and Roseville for individuals, couples, and families. We journey with clients through their life struggle. We provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which we hear you through ears of empathy and understanding. We have experience working with individuals facing many issues and we believe in the power of effective and efficient care. We believe that...
Today is the perfect opportunity to begin moving forward. Seeking help is the first step toward a healthier and more balanced life. Begin to increase your self-esteem, boost your self-confidence, strengthen your relationships, decrease anxiety and empower yourself. We can work together toward breaking free from old habits, developing new, healthy coping skills and finding ways to respond to lif...
Do you feel stuck in your personal or professional life? Do the stresses of life's responsibilities become at times overwhelming----so much so that at times, it feels like it is hard to cope, or that everything is getting too hard to deal with? Remember it is perfectly normal to seek support from time to time. I can help you to become more aware of your conflicts and patterns of behavior that c...
My heart as a Life Coach/Hypnotist is to work with women and help them find their true voice and vision and live it! I help women love themselves and heal their lives. I work with the law of attraction, and I can help you create your best life from the inside out. You will leave my presence the first session with renewed hope and vision for your own life, no matter what your circumstances. It i...
Many people struggle with challenges and have the idea that "I should be able to handle this myself". This often leads to frustration and negative feelings. If this sounds familiar, I am happy to partner with you to help you learn more adaptive ways to deal with your concerns. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I can help offer a different perspective, other approaches, and new "tools" to...
ATTENTION COMMITTED COUPLES: Are you struggling in your relationship and having difficulty making things better? Are you often hurt by your partner and feel stuck? Do you wonder if you chose the wrong person? Do you feel like you’re in a hopeless situation? Are past hurts causing conflict in your current relationship? Do you wonder why you keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Do y...
I am here to assist you in realizing your potential. Everyone has tough transitions throughout life and I am experienced at maximizing your coping skills to get you to the other side. I have several specialties including: relationship concerns, trauma, abuse, grief & loss, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger management, limited coping skills, emotion regulation needs, obsessive compulsive...
I am here to help. Life brings on all kinds of challenges. I am a great listener, I'm supportive, discreet and skilled at helping people reach their potential. With over 25 years of experience, I have helped people face and overcome their most challenging and most intimate issues. I have specialized with helping people improve their performance as it relates to the job, relationship or one's...
