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
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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 ...
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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,...
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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,...
Teletherapy appointments available! We tailor specialized psychological therapies and/ or assessments to meet your goals as quickly as possible. Our strength is in the holistic care and broad range of expertise we provide to our patients. Our practitioners provide supportive and evidenced based in-office therapy, advanced assessment strategies, and tele-therapy for teens and adults. Lokahi Life...
Hi, I'm Dr. Andreas Michaelides (Michael-eye-des), PhD. I am a practicing Psychologist and Chief of Psychology at Noom, which creates apps that help people make healthier lifestyle choices. I work primarily with adult clients in my private practice. A majority of them reach out to me when they are feeling uncertain about the direction of their professional life, relationships, or personal healt...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. I use a therapeutic inclusive approach believing there is no "one size fits all" theory. I see my primary role in the therapeutic relationship as providing a safe environment where a client can explore life issues that might be problematic, then collaborate with each client and empower them to reach their full potentia...
Its hard being a women and no one tells you All The Things that come with it. I work primarily with women to help you manage all that life throws at you. Everyone has a story: yours is what makes you who you are, but it does not define you. I work with each of my clients to examine these stories and create an individual plan to help them live their best life. I provide counseling primarily to...
As a caring, compassionate, intuitive trained professional, it’s my honor and life’s work to help you live your best life. I work with individuals and families (couples, adolescents and children.) My clients always feel welcome and valued as we work together. My goal is that you leave sessions with hope and acceptance, coupled with inspiration and energy heading you in the direction of your...
My therapeutic philosophy is dedicated to helping individuals achieve maximum emotional and physical well-being through personal mastery. My focus is both preventative and remedial. I teach body self-regulation to reduce stress, control autonomic functions, eliminate self-defeating thoughts, behaviors, and habits, and enhance communication and coping skills. I use three main modalities -...
Every life has its own obstacles. Finding a healthy way to move through or past these obstacles ultimately determines our happiness. I utilize a skills based approach to treatment, with my goal being to work with my clients to decrease their symptoms, restore balance and improve overall quality of life. Integrating complementary techniques, I offer an eclectic and highly personalized approach,...
Drawing on my experience as a clinician, supervisor, and educator, I engage my clients holistically. I am committed to supporting self discovery and insight through a collaborative, supportive, and respectful relationship. My specialties include working with couples, families, and individuals wanting to improve and deepen their relationships. I also have a strong background in eating disorders ...
Clarity Counseling was created with the patient in mind. We are a group of Clinical Social Workers specializing in many different areas including trauma, mood disorders, major mental illness, severe persistent mental illness, family conflicts, couples' counseling, life adjustments and child and adolescent behavioral concerns. We work together with you to explore the identified issues and highli...
