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
When you work with me, we work together. I listen with compassion, and using a large toolkit of integrative psychology, help you navigate out of anxiety, depression, or physical pain in a holistic way. Often our work will begin with determining and understanding your needs. Many people aren't aware they even have unmet needs, and healing often comes after identifying those needs and ultimately...
I'm a Licensed Counselor that enjoys working with Individuals, Families, Couples and other Counselors. I specialize in helping develop coping skills and communication skills at home and in the workplace. I love to work with anyone struggling with anxiety including racing thoughts, panic attacks, social anxiety, and chronic pessimism. Couples struggling with communication, intimacy, finances, an...
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At times we all need help sorting out life's complexities. At the Marina Counseling Center we offer professional, skilled, affordable, psychotherapy to address the challanges that life can bring. The Marina Counseling Center is a non-profit community counseling center and training institute in the heart of San Francisco's Marina district. We provide counseling to adults, couples, and families o...
Do you frequently ask yourself "Why do I keep doing this?!" If so, we are likely to be a good fit. I seek to help my clients better understand their emotional needs and respond to them in healthy ways so that they feel better at work, at play, in relationships, and in their own skin. My particular interest is with those seeking to lose weight. After working with over 100 weight loss surgery...
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I am a registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern eager to guide and work alongside you as you begin the journey to resolve the obstacles you are currently facing. I demonstrate a passionate devotion to helping you build an enriching life; one in which you are able to accept and love yourself, as well as connect emotionally with your loved ones. I strive to provide a safe and secure...
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I believe we all have the ability to change and create the life we desire. I am known for taking a more active approach, and yet I understand each person needs to go at their own pace. Providing a warm, safe environment is essential for building trust. It is my goal to build that trust and help guide you to achieve your goals and dreams. It is never too late to discover your authentic self. I h...
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As an MA, LPC, I help individuals explore their thoughts, feelings and behavior to reach a more clear self-understanding and change long-standing patterns of behavior that may be disrupting relationships, work and study. The nonjudgemental and accepting nature of clinical mental health counseling makes it possible to face painful experiences. My client utilizes their capacity to change, seeking...
I am a clinical psychologist and have over 25 years of experience treating children, adolescent and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD and behavioral issues. My patients benefit from learning more rational ways of thinking that help them deal more effectively with their stressors and other life challenges. I work with children and their parents to create a more positive environment wit...
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The clients that I have had the opportunity to work with are among the bravest people I have met. It is that courage that leads people to reach out and ask for help with what they are unable to do themselves. I am humbled to be a part of that process. Using a combination of cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, empathy and levity, we can work through issues of anxiety, depression, and...
