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
John is mental health counselor that has been working with clients for over 10 years. His professional experience includes: bereavement, divorce issues, trauma work, bullying, depression, anxiety and group work with adults, adolescents and youth. John uses a non-judgmental approach to create a comfortable environment to work through the difficult challenges life brings. Specific interventions s...
Distress? Growth? Transition? Insight? Conflict? Support? These are among the reasons many seek out a therapist. I work primarily with adults in individual and group settings to address issues like these. I bring to our therapeutic relationship experience with nutrition, anthropology, spiritual formation, psychology, cross cultural work and experience with sexual orientation and gender issues. ...
Each of us has been challenged by significant life events or a major life transition. Deciding to seek professional help and support to understand how these events and transitions have impacted you is a process, a partnership and unique to each person. I enjoy working with individuals through all stages of the therapy process. My style is educational, collaborative and supportive. My goal is to...
Welcome. Sometimes you need to Talk it out and sometimes you might need to Clear things out; they are different processes. There is HOPE. At times in our lives when we feel stuck from small 'traumas' and big traumas and unhappy with where we are, it is invaluable to have someone to assist you, to listen to you, to remind you who you really are and that you are not alone. Remember: Every problem...
I specialize in helping patients with issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, trauma, and anxiety. For Children and Adolescents I use Trauma Focus Therapy. With adults I use Cognitive Processing Therapy. Also, I specialize in couples counseling, and blended family issues....
My name is Dr. Deginesh Worku or Dr. Dee. I’m a licensed mental health therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, communication problems, trauma and life transitions ( e.g., adoption, immigration, divorce, loss, etc.) which can all cause overwhelming feelings leaving you unbalanced. I also...
Through exploration of your daily rituals and future desires, you'll better understand how your uniqueness and skills can bring personal transformation. I'll challenge you to look within. Through self-awareness and personal responsibility, you can know yourself as a profound, unique being. My expertise includes sexuality, alternative relationship styles, and depression, with deep experience in...
As we all continue to navigate life's transitions and changes, we eventually find ourselves needing guidance and support along the way. Whether you or someone you know is currently thriving or struggling in life, deciding to seek therapy can often be a helpful, rewarding, and life-changing experience. Finding and choosing a therapist, however, could be challenging and overwhelming. Not only mus...
Sensitivity and compassion, based on acceptance of any of life's painful circumstances, is my passionate aproach to therapy. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Whatever pain you are experiencing; depression, anxiety, substance abuse, grief, relationship issues in families or couples, divorce, family of origin issues, unhealthy communication, work issues, alcololism, or any...
Life at times can be challenging. If you are feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, and/or overwhelmed you may need to speak to a therapist. I believe therapy could help alleviate many symtoms we may experience. I specialize in individual, family, and couples counseling. I am also fluent in Spanish. My office is handicapped accessible. I...
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues that include depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. I specialize in helping individuals overcome the challenges that occur on a daily basis. I have found that everyday stress can become overwhelming and can result in self-destructive behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. I offer support and...
Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. Helping adults find overall balance and wellness is a primary focus of my practice. I have 20+ years of experience helping people with relationship/family issues, eating concerns, mood/anxiety disorders, interpersonal vulnerabilities and general work/life stress. I offer a therapy relationship that provides a focus on psychological wellness an...
Compassionate Care and Real Results. Our professional counselors, coaches and consultants will work with you to identify the root of your concerns, resolve underlying issues, create attainable goals, and put a practical plan of action in place to restore hope and provide healing. This streamlined approach to success leads to positive change and lasting results....
CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Let me assist you on your therapeutic and healing journey. I can help with finding your pathway to freedom in expression and helping to resolve patterns that keep us from living the life we deserve and desire. I am a person centered therapist that pulls from many different approaches to meet you where you need to be met. I do believe that the relationship we...
I work with individuals, couples and families. I have a specialty in short-term couple counseling and relationship dilemmas, with a particular focus on communication skills. I also do co-parenting counseling in order to help keep the peace and raise happy children. My goal is for us to work together in a concrete and expedient fashion in order to seek rapid change from confusion to clarity....
