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
Are you ready to make a change but not sure how to do it on your own? Whether your relationship is struggling or you are suffering yourself with depressed mood, anxiety, stress, an eating disorder, or ADHD, together, we can develop and implement a plan to help you cope more effectively, feel better, and enjoy your relationships. With a primary focus on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I...
Congratulations on taking the first step in your quest for a more fulfilling life. According to Dr. Oz, 60% of women feel lonely or isolated, which leads to depression and anxiety. My practice aims to reduce this number through individual group counseling combined with holistic yoga and meditation. Together we will help you feel empowered while connecting with others. I believe life is a series...
Welcome, I am a compassionate therapist, ready to help you overcome any life difficulties that you may be experiencing. I offer early morning and daytime/ afternoon appointments as well as have an on site certified therapy dog available during session. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and anxiety, to self esteem...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the field. I graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Master's of Science in Social Work. In my Practice I see children, adolescents, and adults. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have particular interest in all areas of mental health, including grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders,...
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of experience working with trauma, anxiety and relationship issues. I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, boundaries and emotion regulation with a goal to attain individual wellness and meaningful connection. My specialization in relationship trauma extends to family, marriage, adoption, family of...
What I consider most important is the care and maintenance of my relationship with you. Your ability to connect with me and our relationship building will be major factors in determining how well we work together. I attend carefully to how we regard each other and strive to provide warm acceptance and genuine caring in a safe place. My main priority is for you to achieve your goals, so if you a...
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have worked with adults and children from diverse cultural backgrounds, gender differences, and mental health disorders such as Major Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and various other mental health conditions. I am also a nationally certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and an American Association of Marriage...
If you are reading this then you are taking the first step to self-care and self-compassion. I know this is not an easy task and so I welcome you, and commend you. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with training and practice in community mental health, university counseling, inpatient treatment, corrections, and bariatric psychology. I have specialties in addressing weight concerns/body ima...
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. After earning my degree from the University of Vermont I spent over two years working as a mental health and substance abuse clinician at a medication assisted treatment center in Burlington Vermont. While there I worked with individuals with co-occuring disorders that were seeking medication assisted treatment for Opioid-related disorders. I specialize in...
Sometimes we experience unexpected moments/traumas in our life. We may feel traumatized, shocked, or unsure how to take something. These can be big events like an accident or abuse, or they could be small events which can feel like we got bulldozed over and caught off guard. When this happens, it can be difficult to know how to cope with what happened. While there is no right or wrong answer as...
My ideal client is a person who is willing and ready to create profound change in their life. Through hypnosis, hypnotherapy techniques, and NLP, I assist clients with improving relationships, changing unwanted habits, weight loss, letting go of fears, phobias and anxious feelings, increasing their self-esteem, and helping them create a happy and fulfilling life. I am honored to help those who ...
People usually come to therapy seeking relief from problems that have become intrusive, limiting or painful. Through talking in session, you will start to become aware of thoughts and feelings you didn't know you had, of desires hovering below consciousness. My job is to help you connect to your inner experience, and to provide an atmosphere of tolerance and curiosity where we explore it togeth...
Are you struggling with eating appropriately? Has your physician and/or dietitian expressed concern regarding your lifestyle habits, such as weight-management and healthy exercise? Does being physically AND mentally healthy feel impossible? If you have an eating disorder or just struggle to maintain a healthy weight, I am committed to helping you become the best version of yourself. In a safe,...
Does your teen or young adult take an excessive amount of time to complete a task cause it's not “perfect” Have they seemed unwilling or uninterested in things that used to make them happy Would you call your teen or young adult a perfectionist? This unrealistic expectation and need for approval can make your child feel like they are living in a prison sometimes. Perfectionism and this constant...
I believe in five distinct ideas: 1) every person is unique with their own perspectives and ideas, 2) we all struggle at some point, 3) as human beings, we all have within our power the ability to help others, 4) therapy is a powerful and useful tool, and 5) happiness is limitless. Whether I meet you in person or in an online session, the space becomes yours. It's about your wants, your needs,...
