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've been a Nutrition Therapist in private practice for over 10 years and recently completed a second Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy to better serve my clients' emotional and relational needs. Recognizing there is a problem is the first step; my role is to help individuals, couples, and families make the changes that will enable growth, functioning, and a better quality of life. I...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years' experience working with adults of all ages. I collaborate with each client to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship within which the individual can explore and clarify difficulties, come to a deeper understanding, and make changes that lead to a more fulfilling life. I integrate aspects of psychodynamic, interpersonal,...
I look forward to meeting new clients and working with them to find healing from anxiety and depression. I have over 20 years of experience and enjoy working with marriage concerns, parenting challenges, finding creative solutions to family conflict, and helping individuals increase their confidence and faith in themselves. I am a person of faith and open to hearing how your sense of spirituali...
Most people who seek counseling do so because something in their life is just not quite right. Perhaps you have already identified what is off in your life - depression, anxiety, a negative relationship. Or perhaps you just know something is off. I work with each of my clients to get to the core of their struggles. Then I help my clients experiment with new solutions, new perspectives, and new...
Kristen earned a BA cum laude from Smith College in Latin American Studies and a MEd in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts. She has been a licensed mental health counselor since 2004. Additionally, she holds a certificate in Biblical Counseling from Bob Jones University and is also a Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts. Kristen utilizes a holistic approach to...
Prophetic Solutions Professional Counseling, offers holistic health counseling. Most people desire to have a balance state of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health. This is where passion and purpose intersect. Our mission is to assist you in reclaiming your life, health, and/or your peace of mind. We do not solely focus on the problems at hand, however, we analyze all areas of life;...
I am a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice for 38 years. You may be reluctant to consult a psychologist even though you feel overwhelmed and stressed. You might think that it is a weakness to talk to a professional about your situations or problems. Being willing to open up and share your concerns is an important step in finding solutions and is a sign of strength. You might...
SANDSTONE THERAPISTS ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS for TELETHERAPY. At Sandstone Psychological Practice, our therapists understand that being a therapist is a true privilege. We work with adults and adolescents on a wide variety of concerns and have particular expertise and interest in the following areas: Anxiety, Mood, Trauma, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Career Counseling, Grief, Relations...
Do you want to live more fully in the present moment making choices based on your life values and goals, rather than a life of negative thoughts and maladaptive behavior leading to anxiety, depression or conflict in your intimate, work, and family relationships? I offer Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) combined with other research validated therapeutic modalities to help you resolve issu...
"To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly". The therapeutic relationship is a partnership between two people who endeavor to co-create change. I have helped clients examine a wide range of issues (relational conflict, workplace difficulties, eating disorders, body image distress, addictions, trauma, spirituality, gender identity, aging, gri...
People are compassionate beings and I treat each with care, support and respect. Over the years, I have learned to treat the whole mind and whole body. I have learned you can not treat one without the other. Understanding the interconnectedness of the mind and body has been my life's passion. In the 22 years of providing clinical treatment, I take a multidisciplinary approach to therapy. I use ...
I believe that kindness, respect and a little humor help us to achieve goals in life, and this goes double for therapy. Research indicates that the therapeutic relationship is the most important component of therapy, that across all types of therapy, the greatest predictor of successful therapy is an excellent therapeutic relationship. So, finding the right fit is crucial. When asked, I advise...
If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, I am the therapist for you. If you are: having difficulties at work and need assistance in working through a solution, experiencing problems in your relationship or maybe your child is having problems in school, I can help you navigate your way to a plausible solution. In an effort to be the best boss that you can possibly be, the best partner the...
Life certainly isn’t easy. Every one of us—no matter who we are—needs help at one time or another. Whether we are faced with an unexpected tragedy, terrible unforeseen circumstances, trouble coping with the stresses of daily life, grief following the death of someone you love, trauma past or present, or handling a tumultuous relationship, the truth is we’ve all been there. Why? Because we are a...
IN PERSON OR TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE The times are changing and we all need more resiliency to get through the current challenges. Stressors are at an all-time high level, leaving many people unprepared for the situations they are experiencing. Under stress, our behavior can fall back to our default settings that were shaped in our early childhood. These patterns may not serve us or ...
