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
( English | español ) As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Addiction Professional, I strive to help individuals gain knowledge in themselves and their strengths. Over the last 11 years, I have worked in private practice, residential substance abuse, and mental health settings & in a local clinic in Lee County. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. Please call for a free...
Relationship problems, depression, and anxiety are extremely painful and can threaten to overwhelm us. Work stressors can leave us feeling empty and without meaning or direction. Problems in school like bullying, lack of focus, and poor attention can cause self-doubt and prevent us from being successful. I've been a practicing Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist since 2012 and during that tim...
How exhausted are you after having negative thoughts? Then you start feeling guilty for having negative thoughts so you feel even worse than before? Often times you might look to avoid dealing with it by distracting or numbing yourself with substances. Does it ever feel like the pain or addictions are taking control over your life or at the very least making it difficult for you to enjoy curren...
We are a small group of Professional Therapists. Our Perspective counseling is to create a safe, caring, & confidential atmosphere where clients can work on anxiety, depression, anger, stress, addiction issues, grief and loss, elder management, domestic violence, trauma, etc.. We are centrally located in the Canterbury area with easy access to Plainfield, Lisbon, and Windham areas. Therapy can...
I am an experienced, licensed clinical psychologist who believes we are all doing the best we can AND we can do better. This approach to therapy allows one to be compassionate towards oneself regarding the past which opens the door to acceptance--the first step towards change. I use an integrative and collaborative approach as I assist others in making changes in their thinking and behavior tha...
I am a high energy, solution focused therapist that motivates and inspires my clients. I am strength based and help people find all the good within themselves. My ideal client is highly motivated and usually very frustrated with their inability to mange their self destructive behaviors. I have over 20 years of experience with all types of eating disorders. I especially enjoy working with Binge...
I believe that individuals are able to benefit from therapy once they experience the right connection. Connection allows for a safe, non-judgmental environment that allows the individual to focus on their therapeutic needs. My experience includes years of counseling experience, supervisor/supervisee, and continuing education to keep with current and ethical practices. As a therapist, I prefer t...
Reena comes with an extensive background working with both adults and adolescents. She has worked with a diverse population in the mental health field which incorporates families, couples, addictions, mental health (anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, etc.), dually diagnosed, and developmental disabilities including but not limited to autism and Asperger's Syndrome. She also has experience w...
Accepting new patients. Accepting most major insurances. Overwhelmed by this pandemic? Depressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? No insurance? $150 per virtual session for the first 6 sessions now through December 31. I help my clients to overcome fear in crisis, end toxic relationships, improve your personal and business relationships, gain better self-confidence, possess a better career or own a...
I am a licensed mental health counselor, certified Gestalt therapist, and a visiting faculty at a post-graduate psychotherapy training institute. I practice from a body-oriented relational and culturally sensitive approach, specializing in working with survivors of dysfunctional upbringing, acute and chronic trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. Working from embodied relational approach, I view my client’...
With a warm, down-to-earth, and supportive style, I help clients work through challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, academic and career concerns, gender and sexual orientation questions, addictions, and OCD. Whether we are working to help you become more mindful, flexible and aware; reflecting on patterns that may be getting in your way; identifyin...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist through the state of North Carolina. My previous counseling experiences include outpatient Substance Abuse and Mental Health counseling, Career and Personal Development counseling at Lenoir-Rhyne University, and working with evidence based children's programs through Smart Start Services. I enjoy working with...
I am a personal empowerment coach. My purpose and passion is to help my clients move forward in happiness and joy. Often, we must start by release things from the past such as limiting thought patterns / beliefs, phobias, unhealthy habits, trauma and grief. At the same time, we focus on implementing new and empowered routines, thoughts/beliefs, healthy boundaries, goals, action steps, improved...
I specialize in mental health issues unique to women, with a particular focus on maternal health. I treat women struggling with infertility, anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy and postpartum as well as perinatal loss and stillbirth. All of these issues can leave one feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, lonely and isolated, sometimes even if you already have a great support system in...
I strive to provide a private, informal and comfortable office setting where my clients can expect to be treated with respect and dignity while facing life's challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Some of my interests include: Self esteem, career/work, aging, stress and anger management, women's issues, eating disorders, addiction, conduct disorders,...
