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
At Family Therapy & Assessment Clinic of South Florida we believe that every client is unique. We tailor treatment to build on the strengths of each individual and fit our treatment model to his or her specific treatment needs/goals. Using evidence based treatment approaches that are based on the current scientific literature, we offer individual, couples and group therapy, and state of the art...
Choosing a therapist for yourself or your family in NYC can be a daunting task. I specialize in work with children, teens, and adults and am here to help you with this process as all individuals can benefit from talking with someone who is honest, direct, and compassionate. Life can be demanding and the struggle of life is part of living. My practice focuses on using one's strengths to empower...
Throughout my many years serving a young adult/adult population, I have gained a great respect for working collaboratively with each client to understand the most effective approach for the individual. My approach involves providing a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment in which we can gain a greater awareness of the individual's unique concerns and work from this awareness to affect change i...
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unhappy? Are you and your partner having trouble communicating or getting along? Going through a difficult life transition? If so, I can help! My goal as a therapist is to offer connection and support. By talking about the challenges you're facing in a safe and non-judgmental space, I help my clients gain greater insight and awareness to the underlying caus...
My approach is active, supportive and collaborative. I enjoy working with people dealing with life transitions, relationship issues, career/academic, parenting, grief, chronic illness, disabilities, divorce, remarriage, and GLBT populations. I also like working with people who are creative and/or who have a sense of humor. I usually have day time appointments. I combine cognitive behavioral,...
We provide counseling and auxiliary services to seniors, the disabled, caregivers, and their families. ISS is committed to helping our clients develop the coping skills necessary to function at one's maximum ability by providing in-home counseling services. Through therapy, our counselors help clients find renewed enjoyment in life and increased emotional well-being. Counseling may also amelior...
You are at a point in your life where you're feeling off, feeling bad. Something isn't quite right. You might be depressed, lonely, unhappy about your relationships, dissatisfied about a job, or generally nervous and stressed. You may have been suffering for quite a while or maybe these feelings are newer, perhaps due to a recent event. Whatever the reason, you are here now and seeking help....
Are you looking to make a change in your life? Have you been struggling with painful emotions, difficult life transitions, addictive behaviors, or unhealthy patterns in relationships? Or maybe things seem okay, but you're feeling stagnant and unfulfilled - wishing you felt more passionate and excited about your life? For over 20 years I have had the privilege of working with clients like you, w...
Hello, and welcome. It takes courage to call and ask for a counseling appointment. If you come to see me you can expect professional, supportive counseling to help you along life's confusing path. I create an atmosphere that is caring, compassionate and not-judgmental, a place where your thoughts and feelings will be honored and understood. We will explore the difficulties you are facing and yo...
I invite you to move toward greater balance and participation in your life. Life can be challenging, now more than ever. As a psychotherapist, I work to help each patient with a caring, non-judgmental and solution focused approach. Using the skills and techniques of mindfulness, being fully present to all life offers - the joys, the pain, the grief - will give you a way to navigate your life....
I provide psychotherapy to individuals who want to experience lasting change. Be it growing a sturdier self, making better decisions, learning to navigate relationships or life in general, or finding a reason to live, I can help. Unresolved difficult past or present experiences can keep you anxious, confused, bored, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in defeating patterns, making a meaningful...
A job change. A new baby. A divorce. Depression and anxiety. Whether it's navigating life's transitions, or addressing a particular issue that has become a roadblock in your way, counseling can help you overcome the challenges, and get back on track. At Healing Path Counseling I help people on the journey to wholeness, peace and well-being. I approach therapy with an client-centered integrative...
Personal discovery and growth is one of life's greatest challenges but also provides one of life's greatest rewards. Through my own healing journey to address childhood trauma, I did many years traditional talk therapy. While I found this to be helpful, it wasn’t until I discovered somatic experiencing (SE) therapy that I began to experience a deep settling in my body and mind in a relatively...
Are you ready to change your life or maybe you just want some help getting un-stuck? I can assist you in making changes that just seem so hard to achieve on your own. You can stop smoking, lose weight or even change your outlook with hypnosis and it can happen quite fast. I help you make the change but I also teach you techniques you can use on your own when faced with life's challenges. Do you...
If you are a person of color (POC), in the LGBTQ community, and/or are non-monogamous/poly, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse populations for over 15 years. In working with a culturally competent therapist like me, you can focus on what brought you to therapy in the first place and not on explaining or “teaching” the nuances of your culture and...
