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
Recovery is a journey, not a destination. Addiction is not the problem, but a true symptom of the problem. Is the problem from childhood? To find this out we must work on these issues. I have been a substance abuse counselor for 27 years and have been an interventionist for 22 years. I specialize in using hypnotherapy to help with addictions. I have had great success with weight loss and helpin...
I see therapy as a safe place where growth, change, and healing can happen within the context of a trusting relationship. I work with children, adolescents, college students and adults, using a collaborative approach to address and work through challenges including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship difficulties, learning differences, and other issues. I use an eclectic approa...
Are you feeling anxious, sad, disappointed or overwhelmed? Do you need support in overcoming a significant obstacle in your personal or professional life or in making a major life decision? By providing a safe, caring and understanding therapeutic relationship, I will assist you in this journey. We will openly explore your difficulties, discuss techniques for coping with feelings, reach new...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in working with adolescents and adults. My approach with clients is collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I utilize both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques to assist clients in identifying patterns of thinking that interfere with their ability to achieve healthy goals. My areas of expertise include the treatment of...
I work with individuals and families suffering from trauma, eating disorders, mood disorders, and relationship/family conflict. I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Expressive Arts in my practice. My office is located in West La on Barrington just north of Olympic Blvd conveniently accessible from Santa Monica, Brentwood, Culver City, Beverly Hills and Westwood. There is a...
I have worked with individuals across the life span, as well as with families and couples. I specialize in working with clients who are in crisis, and those who suffer from Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, ADHD, Adjustment Disorders, and familial and relational issues. Self- esteem, body image issues, anger management, and parenting skill development are also area of...
I believe that people entering into a therapeutic relationship have made an empowering decision to invest and promote healthy and meaningful changes in their lives. Successful therapy requires honesty, transparency, trust, and collaboratively working towards goals that promote healthy living and optimal well-being. I employ a variety of evidence-based counseling practices, with the intent of...
"I have over 30 years of experience, and have been in private practice since 2001, providing counseling for individuals, couples and groups." I enjoy working with older teens and adults providing counseling for issues related to depression, anxiety, abuse, bulimia, COE, trauma and relationship issues." I received my certification as a Sexual Addictions Treatment Provider. I work with addicts,...
Finding help shouldn't be difficult, but it is, and I want to make that process easy for you, from the first contact. I have more than twenty years experience in behavioral medicine, and more than 30 years in helping professions. Using a wide range of expertise and training I treat diverse concerns of pre-teen through older adult clients. By varying treatment with a number of approaches, I stri...
Are you living the best version of "you"? Is what you are doing each day working to build a better life? What's holding you back from changing? These are questions I might ask during our first session. I approach therapy from a collaborative viewpoint. Together the client and therapist will build a therapeutic relationship that will produce positive solutions. I also encourage the client to bec...
Answering the essential question of "Who am I?", can be difficult in today's world. Even as the world gets "smaller", supposedly more connected, many of us still wander without passion for self-discovery. I would propose a strong sense of identity is essential to good mental health. Satisfying that question of "Who am I" must include physical and emotional presence in each moment and a strong...
Melinda Perales, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist received her master’s degree in holistic counseling psychology with a transpersonal specialization at John F. Kennedy University. Melinda provides treatment for porn addiction and sex & love addiction and works with individuals, couples, and leads group therapy. In addition to her extensive knowledge of treating addiction, she...
I am a Clincial Social Worker with twenty years experience suppporting those with life struggles. These struggles encompass depression, anxiety, stress, grief/loss, chronic pain, trauma, substance use, and relationship issues. During my professional practice I have utilized cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and have worked with individuals, couples and...
I believe the root cause of many mental and physical health problems relate to chronic disregulation of the nervous system. I help clients balance and re-regulate their bodies through nutrition, lifestyle, and stress release. The body is innately capable of healing if given the right foundational supports. I provide holistic counseling to address potential nutritional deficiencies, sleep...
Accepting New Clients. Do you desire a life of meaning, connection and joy? As a therapist I can help you heal from an array of issues including self-esteem, life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, eating disorders (Binge Eating), substance use and addiction, grief, and painful life experiences and trauma. Life is imperfect, messy, and complicated. There's no roadmap. Along ...
