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
Are you struggling with sadness, excessive worry, job stress, or concern with your relationships? With 25 years of experience, UPC provides traditional psychotherapy and psychiatric services for adults & children. We have 6 therapists and 3 psychiatrists. We bring an array of skills and areas of specializations allowing us to match you with the best clinician. Our services are highly...
Since 2006, I've been helping individuals with myriad challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, behavioral challenges, stress reduction, mood stabilization/regulation, crisis intervention, grief and loss, relationship problems, and resolving feelings and experiences from the past. In order to affect deep change, I integrate a number of approaches, including traditional talk...
Are you feeling depressed, lonely, anxious, or irritable? Are you and your partner having the same argument over and over again? I have been helping individuals create positive changes in their lives for over 20 years. I provide a relaxed, strength-based, and solution-focused atmosphere to empower individuals to meet and exceed their goals. As a licensed therapist and a certified school counsel...
I believe that it is a privilege to work alongside those seeking healing and growth. I have more than 16 years of experience working with women and adolescents struggling with eating disorders, as well as symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse and other co-occurring issues. I've worked extensively with teens and their families to improve quality of life by increasing insight i...
Leiza Stanley believes in the power of relationship. Through the use of the therapeutic relationship she aims to achieve what is referred to as a corrective experience. A positive corrective experience is achieved when the therapist and client together resolve emotional pain. Leiza's treatment approach is rooted in the philosophy that therapy is about claiming or reclaiming your authentic self,...
It IS possible to feel better, and the great news is that you already have what's needed inside of you to heal and change your life. I believe we all need help navigating life at times, whether that means healing from childhood wounds, or understanding why we continue to behave in ways that are self-destructive or impede our progress. Often our decisions and behaviors are driven by assumptions ...
Tracy Grant M.A. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, families, children, & teens in the Castle Rock, Parker, & Monument, Colorado area. She received her graduate degree in Counseling & Psychotherapy with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from the Adler Graduate School in Richfield, Minnesota. She is a member of the American Association for Marri...
If you feel depressed, anxious, suffer from low self-esteem, or seem disconnected from your life, it can be hard just to start the day. You might struggle to find motivation in all areas of your life, have difficulty building or enjoying relationships, or have a hard time imagining a brighter future. Depression, anxiety, and trauma make it hard to connect to your strengths and cope with life. I...
I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified relational psychoanalyst. Whether we are struggling inside of ourselves, with a loved one, or our children, it is helpful to understand why we may be struggling, and what we can do to change things in our lives. Anxiety and /or depression can leave us feeling lost and confused at times. Finding our way back through understanding can be reward...
As a Holistic Therapist and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and a PhD Candidate, with an M.A. In Transpersonal Counseling and a B.A. In Psychology, (with a minor in Women's Studies), I have worked with a variety of individuals and families, including domestic violence survivors, survivors of childhood and adult trauma, motherhood, relationship addiction, depression, anxiety, soul communicatio...
Are depression, anxiety, chronic health issues, or the impact of past traumas preventing you from living life to the fullest? Maybe you spent a good part of your life taking care of others and putting yourself last. Maybe you've come to believe there’s no way you could live a life that is joyful, low-stress, and a reflection of who you are. What if you could live your life in a different way - ...
I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help people improve their mental health. I believe that each person deserves treatment tailored to their experience and needs. In session, I help people change patterns of unhealthy thoughts or behaviors and examine meaning of life experiences. As a counselor, I am open-minded, analytical, and casual while allowing space for challenging clients to improve...
I enjoy helping people find solutions to their problems! In a warm and accepting environment I like to guide people to discover solutions for themselves. I have extensive experience with mood disorders, family and couples therapy, substance abuse, spiritual concerns and chronic illness....
Hello, my name is Maureen, welcome. You have taken a courageous step to find a therapist who will be a good match. My expertise includes managing difficult transitions, grieving a loss, resolving symptoms of depression, anxiety, healing from trauma, strengthening communication and conflict resolution skills or generally striving for increased personal growth. I am interested in what my client's...
I love people and hearing their stories. Walk with me as I conduct therapy sessions outside (or in office if requested) as I believe putting our body in motion is connected to putting our mind in motion. I see individuals for one-on-one counseling sessions with the goal of guiding you to live your best life through listening, empathizing, and offering techniques to help you understand and reach...
