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 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...
I am a passionate therapist and healer who believes in being the vehicle for change for the families, individuals and groups I work with. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. Family involvement is crucial in implementing long term change. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who struggle with eating disorders, substance abuse, relational problems, mood disorders and anxiety...
I am a warm, genuine, and compassionate therapists who work with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in a nurturing and non-judgmental environment. With patience, and understanding, I will help clients and families overcome obstacles and make positive, lasting changes. Together we will strive to understand troublesome behavioral patterns that interfere with the capacity to lead a mo...
Many individuals do not reach their optimal potential due to fear. Fear is the one factor that holds so many back from living their dreams. I will help you to live your dreams and overcome your fears. Do you want change jobs? Are you considering marriage? Are you thinking about ending a relationship? Previous traumatic events holding you back?The goal of Optimal Living Center is inspire you to...
Life is full of transitions and sometimes those transitions can get tough to navigate. If you are reading this, then it is likely that you are ready for a change in your life. Whether you are stuck, overwhelmed, tired of the same patterns year after year, or just so stressed out that you can't see straight any longer, know that there is a better way to navigate. It is possible to thrive in life...
“IMAGINE A PLACE ONLY YOUR SOUL CAN VISION THE HEART OF A CHILD WHO LOOKS, SEES AND LISTENS SHE PAINTS A PICTURE USING EVERY COLOR AND WHAT SHE SEES, SHE SEES IS LIKE NO OTHER ONE WORD, A VOICE UNHEARD YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD WITH EVERYTHING I KNOW YOU'RE MADE OF” P.O.D.............At Eternal Strength Therapeutic Youth Center, we have one core purpose and mission, to tune each youth that enter...
The relationship you form with your therapist is the key to getting better. I work at making sure that relationship is secure and stable. In the context of a good working relationship, I use strategies that can help you feel better by looking at your thinking, understand how your childhood history impacts your current life, apply spiritual/faith-oriented strategies for managing life's challenge...
