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
*Saturday morning availability coming soon! To bring my best expertise to our work together, I've dedicated a career (and a whole lot of bookshelf space) towards cultivating a deep and specialized understanding of the experiences of anxiety, depression, and grief. During this uncertain time, you may notice a decline in your mental health. You may find yourself wanting someone to process with. Y...
If you struggle with chronic issues and have tried other therapists and are still struggling, I may be the therapist for you. Many chronic conditions are coming from significant early trauma that is difficult to access because the memory is not stored verbally in the brain. I am a specialist in accessing early trauma and clearing it through the use of brain-based therapies such as EMDR and...
We all want a more permanent sense of happiness and well being. I'm here to help you overcome anxiety, replace bad habits, develop healthier relationships (especially with your children) and live the life you want to live. Often times our struggles in one area of our life impacts other areas. I take a comprehensive approach and work with you to improve all areas of your life. Online therapy...
Counseling: As a holistic counselor, I work with individuals and couples using a strength-based and client-centered approach. Together, we will develop working goals, highlighting strengths and interests, and create a toolbox of personal and unique gifts. Assessment: Psychological assessments are often conducted to guide treatment and inform educational, medical, and legal professionals as they...
I have been working with families and couples in various configurations and locations since 1972. In addition to being a Licensed Family Therapist, I am also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I have taught courses in Ethics, Substance Abuse, Sexuality, and other subjects in the Graduate School Of Counseling at...
Suffering with stress, anxiety or grief? If you want to feel better, please feel free to contact me, if I can not help you, I will help you with finding someone who can. Life is too short to suffer. I am a holistically oriented psychotherapist, presenter, mindfulness based meditation teacher and integrative nutritional health coach with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and couple...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Kansas and Missouri and have been practicing for 18+ years in a variety of settings which include Community Mental Health, Private Practice and The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). I welcome teens, adults, and seniors for therapy and work with each individual on their own unique reasons for being in services. I believe in a holistic,...
My approach to therapy is diverse and eclectic. Through counseling, individuals can increase their quality of life; achieve a healthy balance in life through enhancing self-awareness, personal growth, empowerment, and emotional healing. I use a variety of theoretical approaches to meet the unique needs of each client. Some of these theories include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical...
One thing we can all count on in life is change. The focus of my practice is assisting women who are experiencing transitions-whether these transitions are being initiated by your own goals and desires or coming at you in unexpected ways. I can provide support and guidance to help you work through all types of change: relationships, health, professional and personal. I strive to make sure my...
At Flourish, we believe in the power of self-care. We believe when women flourish: communities & families prosper. We are committed to inspiring in every woman's heart the fundamental life value that she is love-able, worthy, & significant. Esteeming & encouraging women is at the heart of our mission. Allison Loftus, the owner of Flourish, and her team of therapists are dedicated to meeting the...
I have a practical approach and do insight and emotionally based psychotherapy. I like a variety of issues and personalities. My work frequently includes self-esteem and relationship issues, transitions, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, gender and sexual issues, multicultural issues, acute and chronic trauma issues, and loss. I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and see it as the...
At each moment we are in a process of evolving from whom we have been to who we are becoming. I work using an experiential, dialogical and integrative approach to self-discovery and personal growth. Through compassionate understanding, confirmation of each persons' uniqueness, attention to present-moment experience and heightened awareness, we can complete what is unfinished from the past, givi...
There is more to life than just coping! I work with adults and couples who want to feel more vibrancy and optimism in their life, but are just feeling kind of stuck and frustrated. It may surface as a boring job, a flat relationship, not enough relationships, feelings of hopelessness, or a sense of not really choosing the life you have. Humans are not built to solve everything by themselves, an...
I believe that the decision to engage in psychotherapy can be characterized as a committment to an inward journey. I view my work as a collaborative endeavor to help individuals improve their understanding of themselves and to support their ability to effect change in their personal lives. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with several years of experience. I primarily work from an...
I will commit to you the space to question, process, feeI vulnerable and ultimately grow. I recognize the potential of your pain and your challenges. From this, I believe we can nurture the strength and wisdom you have and that you can heal and be wonderful. With a background in Marriage and Family Therapy, my approach to therapy is through a systemic lens. I will help you identify your barrier...
