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
Have you tried traditional "talk" therapy and find that insight alone is not enough to move you towards healing? Are you interested in the intersection of body, mind, soul? I believe that change can not come from the shifting thoughts alone. In fact, to make long-term changes, we must include the body. Research shows that the body illustrates our relational beliefs and is a key aspect in healin...
i have been in practice for 35 years at the same location serving a diverse client population including adults children, adolescents,teenagers,couples and the elderly. I am a forensic therapist who has testified in court. I have been identified as an expert witness. I specialize in anxiety disorders,learning disorders, bi-polar disorder,schizophrenia and forensics.I have testified in court as a...
During a first session, clients often comment how easy it is to talk to me. My priority is for you to get something out of our time together that impacts your daily life. This includes, but is not limited to: increased sense of security and self esteem; a more clear vision about your life (past, present, future); decreased symptoms related to anxiety/depression and past trauma; and an awareness...
Life calls to us through circumstances, symptoms, intuitions, hopes, and dreams - there is great power in acknowledging these cues. Our challenges are opportunities for even deeper healing and fulfillment. I work in modalities that listen for what is asking to heal and which believe in your ability to do so. Anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, purpose, and meaning are just a few things it can help...
Live your best version of YOU! Prenatal & postpartum mommas listen up. Elizabeth Z. McDonough, LMHC provides a compassionate & safe platform for a client to unfold their given potential while implementing a self-care regimen. She is motivated by her heart, her soul, and a desire to contribute to the betterment of peoples' existence. With this mission in mind, she successfully created "You FIRST...
My practice is limited, as I'm a full time Psychology Professor and Department Chair at a Florida State College. I have over two decades of experience providing psychotherapy and relationship counseling. My clients tell me the hardest thing about reaching out for help is not knowing where to start or who to call. I know I'm a stranger to you, but my hope is you feel comfortable enough to take a...
**UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO A SIGNIFICANT INFLUX OF NEW PATIENTS, AS OF AUGUST 2019 I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY. I WILL UPDATE WHEN MY AVAILABILITY CHANGES. THANK YOU!** I believe that successful therapy is a collaborative process between you and I, and one of my primary focuses is helping you better understand yourself by exploring thoughts and behaviors. Ultimatel...
There are new and ever changing stressors with the Stay At Home directives due to the Coronavirus. Now more than ever marriages and families are facing stress, anxiety, worry, and fights. So now is a perfect time to reach out for help to navigate the current crisis at hand. We have never faced something like this, so I can assure you, you aren't alone in feeling overwhelmed. For couples, I want...
Have you decided it's time make positive changes in your life? I provide a down to earth approach to sessions and draw upon cognitive behavioral therapy to help transform unhealthy thinking patterns. My background includes helping those who struggle with anxiety, stress and past trauma. I may ask you to complete homework assignments between our sessions to increase progress. I can help you...
In life there are always obstacles and challenges that come our way that need to be dealt with, sometimes we know how to navigate them and sometimes we don't. If we take on the challenges there can be healing and growth, when the challenges are laid aside is when there is hindrance. It is not often easy to over come our own challenges but with support and guidance there is hope. I am here to...
Hi I'm Elizabeth Howard and I'm a Nationally Certified Hypnotherapist. I help people change old unwanted habits, behaviors and beliefs that no longer serve them. I specialize in helping people lose weight, quit smoking, reduce stress and anxiety, improve motivation and self esteem, eating disorders, phobias and fears, sports enhancement, nail biting, addictions, etc., and more. Pretty much...
I am passionate about the work I do. Its my goal to help empower you to live a happier, healthier, and more successful life. I will provide a calm, safe, supportive, and judgement free space for you to express your thoughts, your feelings, yourself. Together we will identify the reason or reasons you are seeking counseling and set goals to meet your needs. I am extremely skilled in finding ways...
Sorry, I'm not currently accepting new clients. Tired of chasing happiness...trying to keep depression or anxiety at bay? Worn down by the battle of chronic pain, illness, or insomnia? You've tried everything to make things better, but you're still stuck and fed up. I can help you have a more fulfilling life. As a psychologist who specializes in depression, anxiety, chronic pain/illness, and...
Hello and welcome to New Balance Professional Counseling! I am very pleased that you are considering the services that I provide. I currently provide individual counseling for a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, grief and loss; as well as issues related to health and lifestyle management, interpersonal conflict, and trauma. I provide therapy in a judgement free environment and...
( English | español ) We offer counseling services and Immigration Evaluations to clients from age 5 years-Adult. My specialties include: trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, internet/video game addiction, behavioral problems and transitions into college. For young clients, I strongly believe that integrating parents into therapy, when appropriate, is essential to meeting their goals. ...
