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 am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in pediatric health psychology. In my therapy approach, I draw from evidence-based practice, while collaboratively tailoring therapy to individual needs and symptoms. The goal is always to improve daily functioning and each person's quality of life regardless of their disease status. I have extensive experience working with a varie...
I believe we are all our own expert; therefore, my job as a therapist is not to advise you on what to do, but to help you come to terms with what you are willing to do. We all have the power to make our lives better, and more often than not, even when we feel lost or stuck, we have some idea of the direction in which we need to travel. Together, we can explore the roadblocks to your living the...
Life happens, and sometimes it can hit hard. Sometimes thing get too difficult. We change jobs, find new relationships, have changes to our family dynamics, move to a new city, or never feel like we really nipped that one situation in the bud. Sometimes we just need an extra pair of ears. It would be a pleasure to walk with you through your journey to redefining a new you. I have experience...
At East End Mental Health, we believe in the integrative approach to behavioral health and psychiatric care. We offer our clients comprehensive array of treatment options which include individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, psychotherapy groups, psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacotherapies, and laboratory diagnostic/genetic testing services. My role as your psychiatric nurse...
Do you feel like your friends and family just don't understand you or what you've been through? Are you feeling stressed or find it hard to turn your mind off or keep your thoughts from racing? These are common symptoms when we feel stressed. When your stress level exceeds your coping skills, symptoms of anxiety or depression pop up. I can help. I am skilled in creating a safe and nurturing...
If you find yourself struggling with feeling overwhelmed by so many life demands that you are unable to tend to your own needs, I can help you to recognize what is contributing to getting stuck and learn ways to get your life back. You may be immobilized by old, self-defeating habits, being driven by "shoulds", fears of being judged by others, or a general sense that taking time to take care of...
Therapy is an opportunity to not only find symptom relief but to gain a better understanding of yourself. Together we would explore your anxiety, depression, relationship, career or self-esteem struggles to learn what is keeping you stuck. You don't have to do this alone anymore. We'll embark on this journey so that you have a greater sense of ease and ability to handle challenges in your life....
Dr. Patel specializes in treating eating disorders and OCD. She also treats adolescent behavioral issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, low self-esteem, and self-injury. Dr. Patel is specialized in working with adolescents to decrease their maladaptive behaviors, learn and implement adaptive coping skills and increase positive interactions between the adolescent and...
Individuals experiencing distress, and a spectrum of symptoms such as: Anxiety, panic, test & performance anxiety; behavior addictions; health-related anxiety; stress and pain related symptoms, including headaches, GI disorders and other forms of psychosomatic illnesses. We create an individualized plan for recovery from stress-driven illness, and help clients to rapidly return to independently...
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Have you ever felt like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Like everybody else seems to be managing just fine, and to the rest of the world maybe it looks like you are too, but in fact you're struggling to cope with stress and anxiety that just seems to be part of your everyday life? Does it seem like COVID-19 turned everything upside down? You feel ...
I am a behaviorist at heart but that does not mean that my compassion, my irreverent style, or my humor are lost in my sessions. My goal is to join with my clients and pair an evidence based treatment with empathy and compassion for the most successful outcomes. I work with adolescents and adults specializing in feeding and food issues, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and parent coaching. I...
Do you ever miss out because your thoughts or emotions get in the way? Do you feel sad, tired, or even just numb? Would you like to cope better with unhelpful thoughts and feelings? As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I can work with you to create a safe space to explore the habits that stop you from meeting your full potential. I believe that the strength of the relationship we create together...
"All of us are much more human than otherwise," are words that have stuck with me since I first heard them in graduate school (care of Harry Stack Sullivan). Since then, every single one of the adults and children who have come through my therapy door have turned out to be human. Sometimes as a great surprise to themselves. My stance, as your fellow human, is to welcome you into my space and...
