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
If you are struggling to make changes in your life or feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety and depression. I have the skills and experience to help you discover your strengths and learn better ways to cope and adapt. I use a combination of well tested modalities to assist you in an effective manner so you can be happy and successful. I have extensive experience working with people who have...
Are you stressed by life's challenges? Left unchecked, stress can lead to emotional and even physical problems. It is estimated that 70% of medical complaints are caused or made worse by stress. For 30 years, I have helped individuals, couples, and families develop strategies for coping with stress, minimizing obstacles to successful living. I'd like to help you. I have daytime, evening, and...
Leslie brings a compassionate, open, and direct approach to her work with teens, families, and individuals. Her primary modalities include cognitive behavior therapy, Gestalt therapy and art therapy. Leslie's areas of expertise include attachment issues, grief and loss, anxiety and depression and their relationship to eating disorders. Her desire is to provide a safe, nurturing space where her...
I am a clinical psychologist and certified health coach in private practice for over 20 years. My area of expertise is the treatment of anxiety, depression and weight and health issues. My philosophy is to help clients become healthy both physically and mentally. I believe when one has a strong physical foundation, it is much easier to handle life's challenges. Many clients who seek treatment w...
*I currently have a waitlist. Email is best for quicker response.* Life is a series of steps we take, shifting from one level to another, but this journey is not always lateral or forward-moving. This is true throughout our lives, through transitions of all kinds, whether they be emotional, spiritual, mental, or physical in nature. It can be surprising and daunting when life's blueprints don't...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Therapy does not need to be dark or mysterious. In fact, it can be invigorating and empowering. You and I will create a partnership, which focuses on healing. As a team, we will establish clear goals and immediately begin working to achieve them. My approach is to identify your personal strengths and support you in utilizing these strengths to overcome life's challenges. ...
Life can be overwhelming and quite challenging at times. Having a willingness to make a change is the first step in creating a life you would like to participate in. My approach is collaborative and unique to each person I meet. Whether you would like to develop interpersonal skills to improve relationships, regulate emotions, manage symptoms of depression and anxiety, address history of trauma...
*Not accepting new clients at this time.* You can be anywhere in NJ & get the help you need. Are you unsure of how to deal with stress at work, at home, or that your life isn't what you expected? Feeling down, anxious, anger or out of control? Together we can work on anxiety, negative thoughts, stress coping, self-esteem, grief, overreactions, actions that you feel do not work for you, & anythi...
Life can be overwhelming at times. No one is immune to struggles and hardship. The pain of these struggles can cause an imbalance in our lives and leave us feeling anxious, fearful and sometimes "stuck" . There is no shame in asking for help. It takes courage to change. I am here to help. Throughout my life working in helping professions I have developed a passion for those who have survived ea...
Are you going through a major life shift or transition? This could be anything to include a new medical diagnosis, chronic health condition, smoking cessation, weight loss surgery, and/or LGBTQ issues. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, or fear of the unknown, I teach people how to assert and advocate for themselves. As you confront the issues that are holding you back I wi...
I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings (private practice, community mental health, university counseling center, state hospital, and in-home services). My services include individual, family, and couples/marital therapy. I primarily work with adults and couples. My role is to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of having 100% of your...
The treatment of people with a variety of symptoms. If it is something I am not qualified to treat we can discuss that as well as other options. Skilled at treating families and people, starting the journey or struggling with the new and various roles of CAREGIVING, adults or aging parents. There are a number of reasons why people seek therapy or avoid it. I can help decide if this is the right...
Deadlines, demands, sickness. It feels like you can’t keep up. Everyone wants a piece of you and there is not enough to go around. You are exhausted and your mind won't shut off. The What if's overwhelm you... "What if I am not good enough? What if I let everyone down?" Your family, your job, your friends are counting on you. You may wonder, "When is it about what I need?" only to feel selfish ...
I enjoy helping people with a variety of problems. I appreciate a collaborative approach so we can target issues together. I utilize integrative counseling methodologies such as DBT, CBT, ACT, behavior change, feelings-based and thought-based approaches. I also offer deeper work looking at past influences as well. California License 102197....
Call me and we can talk about increasing your well-being and overall satisfaction with life. Often we get stuck in patterns and could benefit from professional help. I love my work and feel honored to provide effective evidenced-based therapy. Please check my website....
