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
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...
I am a seasoned therapist, and have been in practice for many years. I see persons in all stages of life. Thus, I can help you face important issues, such as marital concerns, separation or divorce, challenges of raising your children, work conflicts, relationship issues, and major illness and death of loved-ones. I can assist you with problems related to the use of alcohol and other drugs....
Chances are if you are reading this you are curious to make changes in your life. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed? Searching for meaning/purpose in your life? Struggling in your relationships? Maybe you are wanting to learn more about mindfulness practices or simply wanting a safe place to talk and be heard. Whatever it may be that brings you to therapy, I know it takes courage to reach out a...
Do you feel alone, unable to move, anxious, or keyed-up? Are you torn between not liking yourself and feeling like the world is against you? Are you ready for something to be different - anything? I am here to support you. I truly believe in our innate instincts and abilities to heal and I want to help you find that healing space. I am an experienced therapist who specializes in building skills...
I help people learn to stop sabotaging their happiness, by identifying negative patterns in relationships, behavior, and thinking. As a Holistically trained therapist, I offer a variety of therapeutic techniques. I believe individuals are experts on themselves and emphasize the importance of the individual choosing what approach seems most beneficial for them. I work with adults struggling with...
If you have tried over and over to change a habit such as smoking or over-eating, still it seems as though you always end up going back to your old ways and feeling discouraged, then I may be the person for you. The reason my clients are so successful is that I gear the session around their needs, desires and triggers. My practice is client centered, which means I listen to you and address your...
Are you or a loved one feeling anxious, depressed, struggling in a relationship,...and you are in need of hope, encouragement, and direction? I consider it an honor to counsel children through adults as I get to share biblical truth as well as pray with those whom I counsel. For over ten years, I served children, adolescents, parents, and adults as a licensed counselor. Through the truth of God...
