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
For the past 28 years, I have truly enjoyed helping individuals who really want to get well and are willing to work hard to achieve full recovery. I Have a Heart for helping Trauma Victims of all ages get to the root of the pain that keeps them stuck in their lives and relationships. Victims of Trauma often spend a lifetime reenacting their trauma in one relationship after another, until they...
I am a licensed clinical counselor and I have experience in helping adults and adolescents with a variety of mental health and substance abuse concerns. I enjoy working with individuals in establishing goals to increase their well being and developing an effective plan to get those goals met. I am currently providing telehealth services. My experience includes addressing concerns with issues...
Personal fulfillment is within your reach, and I believe that potential exists within every individual no matter the context or circumstance. You are the master of your own destiny, and with guidance and support you can live and love in the brilliance that is you. As you explore and engage in a process of self-discovery, you can discover your unlimited personal power to overcome life's challeng...
I'm not currently taking new clients, but I'm so glad you are looking for a therapist! Deciding you want to do something differently is a powerful step. Together we will help you identify and master the tools and strategies that will help you live your best life despite whatever challenges life has given you. Call me and we can talk a bit about what you are looking for, and if I would be a good...
As an LMFT, I inspire to help others navigate the murky waters of life. Life is messy and hard with many complicated relationships. Through dedication, honesty, trust, and compassion I will help you understand yourself and your emotions to improve the relationships that connect you. I consider myself a late bloomer in life, as a childhood trauma had a hold of me, and I stopped progressing...
I am a bilingual (Spanish-English) Clinical Psychologist that specializes in the impact of medical conditions (diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, chronic pain, endocrine problems, STD's, cancer, liver transplant, kidney transplant, among others) in the psychological, social and emotional wellbeing of the patients and families. I also specialize in depression, anxiety, adjustment process, life...
We are right here to help with convenient, confidential e-counseling sessions. Most major insurances accepted. We are a group of over 20 therapists committed to reaching underserved populations throughout the State of Maryland. Teletherapy is covered by most insurances with equal benefits as in-person treatment. Research has demonstrated that videotherapy is just as effective as face-to-face...
Lori A. Richards is a graduate of Liberty University with her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling. She has been involved with counseling for over 20 years, leading groups for caregiver support, eating disorders, sexual assault, grief and loss, self-esteem, behavior modification and substance abuse, Lori interned with the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail, where she worked with the...
Continued growth and wellness are issues central to quality living and happiness. Furthermore, potential actualization and wellness, to a large degree, are functions of the individual's ability to effectively deal with stress and stressors. These are the areas of human development training that Dr. Johnson has been involved with for many years. He is fully committed to supporting you to not onl...
**Now Accepting New Clients** Hello and thank you for taking the time to review my profile closer! I have a strong passion and desire to help everyone recover and discover their true happiness. I am a licensed professional with experience in eating disorders, substance addiction, mental health, mindfulness, meditation, yoga and process addictions. I also enjoy helping people learn to thrive and...
My passion in life is to help others break free from eating disorders and disordered eating so that they can live fuller lives. I am an Art Therapist and Licensed Practicing Counselor with many years in the field. I believe each person's needs are different and unique. Part of recovery is becoming more connected to the self and ultimately more aware of your needs so that symptoms become less...
Brightside Behavioral Health is here to help you shine through! We offer individual, couples, family, child and parenting therapy in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Our therapists have years of experience working with a broad spectrum of issues. Extensive training in EMDR, Shaping Behavior, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. We specialize in...
At the Catalyst Center, we believe in delivering the highest quality of care. Our founder, Dr. Erin Jacklin, hand-selected our team of therapists and created a supportive working environment. This means that we can be at our best in order to help you achieve your best. We work hard to match you with the therapist most equipped to support your specific needs because we know that the relationship...
Life often comes with unexpected challenges and obstacles that can be difficult to face on your own. I have been working with individuals, couples, families and groups for over 9 years as a teacher, case manager, skills trainer and counselor to help others learn to cope with these challenges and obstacles. I want to work with you to help you overcome struggles and live a tranquil life through...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) I begin each therapeutic connection with getting to know you and the areas of your life, and together we will conceptualize your life through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens and how these elements interact with each other and affect your overall wellbeing. I use a personal style that blends humor, creativity, sensitivity, sensibility, and...
