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
My passion is to collaborate with clients to help them improve their lives, gain insight and new perspectives, and assist them in removing unwanted barriers so they can confidently make desired life changes. I provide treatment and counseling for emotional eating and binge eating, anxiety, trauma resolution, borderline personality disorder, psychology of weight loss, improving self esteem,...
How healthy and joyful are your relationship and/or your sex life? Do you know what you like and what you don't like in your sexual relationship? Do you and your partner communicate in an open manner about most things that matter to you, such as likes and dislikes about sex, or, do you expect him/her to "just know" how to please you? Without Judgment or embarrassment, do you talk openly and...
I'm Olga Harris, a bilingual Profesional Christian Counselor since 1998. I use a holistic approach that address body, mind and spirit. Im passionate about helping people overcome anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflitcs among other issues. Effective counseling requires your full commitment in the process. Soy una consejera profesional cristiana, desde 1998. Me gusta trabajar con familias,...
I am a clinical psychologist who graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2013. I completed my internship working in an inpatient facility and my residency working in community mental health. I work closely with my clients to identify their needs and target specialized treatment modalities to meet those needs. I particularly enjoying working with adolescents and adults. However, wh...
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I strive to enhance each individuals sense of self-worth and be a support in developing healthy methods to effectively cope with challenging situations and/or triggers. My approach to treatment is always client-centered. I value the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance, and see the therapeutic relationship as a key component to outcome. This begins wi...
I was 12 when my father died and I quickly learned to accept responsibility and challenges beyond my age. I developed a keen sensitivity to the emotional hurts and needs of other's and became a social worker long before receiving a professional license in March 2002. I have a heart for the hurting - for the struggles of adolescence, marriage, divorce, parenting, caring for the elderly and all...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist located in the Ocean Beach and Palm Desert area. I provide individual and couples therapy as well as empowerment support groups. My approach is non-judgmental and compassionate. I believe we can all use support at various times throughout our lives. Change can be difficult. Even positive changes can bring about uncertainties. My focus is on the whole person...
Stories have always fascinated me. They have the power to move us emotionally, to educate and instruct, to entertain us, and to cultivate true compassion and empathy through the act of sharing a story with another. They are also a powerful vehicle for how we perceive, interpret, define and live our lives, yet sometimes it can be easy to forget that we can be the authors of our story, not just a...
I have been working with kids, teens, adults and families in some role for over 30 years. Having worked as direct care staff while in grad-school, church staff, teaching, and as a therapist, I have had many opportunities to help individuals and families to build on their strengths, and overcome their weaknesses. In addition to my work, I am a parent. In fact I have been a parent in a wonderfull...
Experienced, effective therapist, focusing on sexuality, relationships & intimacy issues in individuals and couples. Embracing a wide range of ages, backgrounds and multi cultures and work with sexual dysfunction in men and women and all emotional themes involving intimacy. It's important and imperative to find the uniqueness of everyone's story and find healing ways to make the present...
Are you haunted by your past? Do you struggle with anxiety and stress? You can heal and thrive: I believe that change is possible, even in the most challenging circumstances. You can move past old wounds and into your present for a full and fulfilling life. You will learn to embrace change and growth without unnecessary fear, and find your passions and gifts in life. If you are ready to start t...
Welcome to Denver Family Counseling Services. I'm here to walk along side people who are struggling through life's challenges and heart aches. I work with people who suffer from complex PTSD, Eating disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship issues as well as chronic pain and substance abuse. I am certified in EMDR therapy and am passionate about helping people process through their trauma. O...
I provide empirically supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to adolescents and adults who suffer from symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, bereavement, and substance use. Setting clear goals and assessing progress toward these goals are an important part of the process. I feel successful when people walk away with concrete tools for managing their symptoms and increased...
I am a seasoned therapist that has worked with individuals, families and couples for fifteen years. I have helped them cope with a number of stressful obstacles that must be dealt with in life. I use an integrated approach that I tailor to the individual needs of each client, couple or family. My goal as a practitioner is to teach the skills that will create loving healthy relationships with se...
Are you living the life you want? Recovery is a choice and I am here to help. Getting help is not a sign of weakness; it is the empowerment of one's internal strength. I have a passion for creating a therapeutic alliance with clients to help them achieve their goals and to become their best self. Utilizing evidence based therapies, I am able to peel back the layers and get to the heart of one's...
