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'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with additional credentials in health education and fitness instruction. I use an integrative approach, blending wellness and health goals into therapy because I approach mental health as part of a larger system, consisting of mind, body and environment. My clients include those with mental health needs, as well as those managing chronic health conditions...
Most of my clients have reached a point at which their lives have become uncomfortable & maybe even untenable. They may be nervous about embarking on the therapeutic journey with a stranger. Often, this is their first experience with therapy. Or, perhaps, they have been in therapy on & off throughout their lives. Because this is new & anxiety-provoking, we move slowly at first. My clients do no...
Strong and positive relationships are crucial to living a rich and fulfilling life. I work with couples, families, and individual family-members who desire improved relationships including young men in middle and high school. Our relationships with others are always-changing and, often, complicated. Clarifying what we really desire and developing tools to achieve this together and separately ca...
Are you ready to see your counselor from the privacy of your own home or office? Do you want to save time, travel, or hassle? Are you ready to start investing in your life with no excuses? We have exceptional counselors that now offer TeleMental Health Counseling which is the delivery of psychotherapy services through the use of internet-based videoconferencing. This is the same service you wou...
I've been working in the field of Social Work in the Outpatient Setting for the past 6 years and have worked with a variety of issues and ages. My experience ranges from toddlers to adults and the treatment modality is selected based upon the individual. I have experience in play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and various other methods. I enjoy working wit...
"Life is Difficult." - M. Scott Peck My intention as a psychotherapist is to create a safe space for my clients to heal and grow. To accomplish this, I utilize a number of modalities including talk therapy, energy psychology, cognitive behavioral (CBT) and rational emotive therapy. I believe that each client deserves a relationship with their therapist that is safe, authentic and genuinely uniq...
I am an Osteopathic Physician board certified in Family Medicine with certification in Medical Acupuncture. I am very excited to offer Acupuncture in my private practice in historic downtown Lawrence, Kansas. I have a passion for integrating Western and Eastern traditions of healing, treating the whole person and designing Acupuncture treatment plans specifically tailored to the needs of each...
**Social distancing requires physical distance from others, but it does not mean you need must face the stressors and adjustments associated with COVID-19 alone. Ask me about video sessions and financial hardship rates, REGARDLESS of current income/employment status**. One thing all have in common as human beings is a natural drive to discover and hold on to a strong sense of self as we navigat...
Helping others has always been a passion of mine. Throughout the years I have truly enjoyed providing quality psychotherapy to children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals from all walks of life. I have worked with various populations and age demographics. I have experience working with various types of multicultural couples; victims of trauma, anxiety, depression, and many other...
Struggling with depression, weight gain, menopause, life transitions, and problems with your spouse and children can be overwhelming. However, these issues do not need to be faced alone. Working together with a collaborative, empathetic therapist can help you achieve the life you want, the relationships you desire, and optimum physical and mental health. My ideal client is engaged in his or her...
I am a bi-racial, bi-cultural psychotherapist who has extensive experience working with multiple marginalized states of otherness, including pansexual and gender non-conforming identities. I work psychodynamically, but more specifically from a trauma-based, attachment/ object relations modality. Within my training, I also integrate anti-racist, critical and feminist theories, as well as behavio...
*CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY, AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. Hello, and welcome! I’m so pleased you’ve found your way to my profile, and I look forward to providing you with a calming place to sit and talk. It is likely you’re looking for something important such as relief or insight. Or perhaps you would simply like to live a day that feels more beautiful than painful. I believe that therapy can...
I enjoy tailoring my approach and creating a warm, welcoming environment for work with clients who have a variety of concerns that may lead them to seek counseling including anxiety, depression, trauma,identity development, LGBTQ+ concerns, adjustment to new life stressors, stress management, grief and loss, body image concerns, and working with those who are going through the process for...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!!! My philosophy includes being committed to providing a safe and caring environment where people can share what they feel they need to share. I use a variety of techniques and philosophies that will help someone be confident in who they are so they can experience happiness and control within their life. Developing self-esteem and confidence is a pillar of success. I am a...
Are you living your best life? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, phobias, addiction, PTSD, ADHD, etc? Consider seeking therapy to treat the problem and/or learn healthy ways to cope. One way I determine the severity of an issue is to look at how much distress it causes the individual. Many people come to therapy looking for help with their relationships. Individual, couples or family...
