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 am a trained ART Therapist. Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies. Which has shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly usually within few sessions? Clients with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, (PTSD) substance abuse, sexual abuse and many other physical conditions. My ideal client is one who is striving to make a change...
I look forward to working with you to create a more rewarding and satisfying life for yourself. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed clinical social worker with nearly 20 years experience. I am also Adjunct Assistant Professor at USC Graduate School of Social Work. I have a compassionate yet direct approach, and will tailor therapy to your unique needs and circumstances. I can hel...
Are you looking to make a change? Would you like to reach your goals and dreams? I am a licensed clinical social worker with a Master's Degree from Fordham University. Over the last 18 years, I have had the pleasure to work with a diverse group of clients. In my work I apply an integrative approach to treatment, combining talk therapy, hypnosis, meditation, and energy psychology. You will have ...
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - My work has encompassed a diverse group of clientele across the lifespan ranging from the chronically mentally ill to those with situational depression/anxiety. In my practice a variety of issues are addressed: self-esteem, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management, communication, boundary work, etc. I have specialized experience working in...
I have been an active member of my community for most of my life. I began caring for others at age 15 by working as a nursing assistant in a local nursing home. I have volunteered as an Emergency Medical Technician and was a foster parent for nearly 100 children over a 13 year time span. I am passionate about helping people of all ages reach their personal or professional goals. I specialize in...
*Now Accepting: United Health Care & Blue Cross Blue Shield* Do you feel like you spend all your energy managing your fear or depression, trying to prevent panic attacks, and hiding your anxiety from those around you? You're here because you're unsure if you can overcome what's holding you back and it feels like nothing helps. From our first session together I will give you concrete tools and...
The most important thing a therapist can do is to help clients feel valued, accepted, and understood. It is my responsibility to listen, support, empathize, and provide a safe and comfortable environment for clients to express themselves. At the same time, I encourage clients to explore different ways of thinking and practice new behaviors that can help them live more peaceful lives. I feel...
I treat individuals, couples and families with a variety of struggles. Whether you are in need of help navigating present relationships, life transitions, or are struggling with lifelong issues, my education and experience can help you achieve your goals. I use a variety of approaches throughout the therapeutic process to meet the needs of the clients I see as they progress and work towards...
I am a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, hypnoanalyst, coach, marriage/couple and sex therapist, and systemic family constellations therapist. I have ca. 25 years of professional experience in various techniques of psychotherapy, couples counseling, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, relaxation, and body-mind techniques. Having a large international clientele, I am a well-establis...
Tim Horn is a consulting hypnotist practicing in Northern Virginia since 1993. He runs a successful hypnosis and training center in Manassas. Tim is the only National Guild of Hypnotist's (NGH) Board Certified and Certified Instructor in Prince William County. In the past twenty years, Tim has completed additional certifications in Pain Management, Sleep Improvement, Smoking Cessation, Pediatri...
My approach is highly personalized tailored to an individual's needs in a warm and supportive atmosphere. I work with individuals who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, women’s issues, or a range of medical issues. I also have additional training in working with sports and work performance related issues. I am down to earth and direct, yet compassionate,...
( English | español ) Bienvenidos! I have provided mental health services to diverse populations since 2009 in a variety of settings from school-based to residential. I support individuals struggling with the impact of trauma and immigration. Often traumatic and stressful experiences can leave a person feeling ‘different’, anxious, fearful, and hopeless. I am here to support those individuals h...
Making an informed choice in selection of your therapist is your first step in achieving your goals. In the field for 25+ years, I am licensed both as a Clinical Social Worker and a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with post-graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, I am flexible and work with persons seeking abstinence as well as those working toward harm...
LIFE CAN CHANGE IN AN INSTANT! Death, Trauma, Infidelity, Betrayal, Sudden Loss or Death by Suicide can destroy your sense of safety and ability to cope. Has Sexual Addiction/Pornography use impacted your life or your relationship with your partner ? Are you an adult child of an alcoholic (ACOA) or drug addict? Have you experienced childhood trauma, abuse or neglect? Do you need to heal a past ...
