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
"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 ...
Have you had enough turmoil? Maybe you feel discouraged or upset, even bewildered. Your turmoil might involve your partner, child, parent, employer, friend or even an object like food. Perhaps your usual ways of coping just don't work anymore, and you're reeling. It doesn't feel good. There is hope for you to feel better. As a therapist, I am inspired to help people live more richly, deeply,...
I am excited to now be offering immediate TELEHEALTH services in Wisconsin! I have 19 years of working w/ teens, parents/families, couples, & individuals. I have developed a passion for today's modern-day struggles in teen addiction (social media, video games, phones, drugs) along w/ families needing help. Experiencing my own challenges in life has shaped me into a strong desire to help others....
Are you tired of feeling down, stressed, overwhelmed or just not yourself? Do you need help to address your obsessive thoughts, insomnia, or problems with eating, getting things done or your relationship? As a licensed PhD-level clinical psychologist trained at top-ranked universities, I help many adults in the Greater Philadelphia area feel better using individual and couples therapy approache...
My style is direct and collaborative. It has been my experience that most people try their best to work through feelings of being stuck and lost before contacting a therapist. I am here to offer you my expertise to supplement what you have tried and learned on your own. Together we can find the best strategies to give you relief from your distress and to help you gather the skills, knowledge an...
Behavioral Medicine is an interdisciplinary field that utilizes behavioral health techniques (CBT, relaxation, hypnosis, biofeedback, mindfulness meditation, and others) to treat various medical and behavioral health conditions. It primarily targets the treatment of medical conditions that are exacerbated by stress and other psychological factors, such as: hypertension, diabetes, IBS, migraine...
We are in uncertain times, and I understand how intense and traumatic this can be for you. Each of us are personally grieving, as well as grieving for humanity in some sense. I work with humans of all ages, including young children, which holds a special place in his heart (I work with Individuals, couples, and families as a whole) I am curious to learn more about what hurts, where you feel stu...
It can take real courage to choose to explore beliefs, attitudes or behaviors which may have become barriers to achieving one's full potential. My priority is to support a more meaningful engagement in life and more satisfying relationships. I believe that each of us has the capacity for wellness and growth, and I offer a warm, relaxed and non-judgmental therapy environment and an objective...
I am a "realistic optimist". I believe that when we work wisely and have opportunity many positive outcomes will happen. I'd like to use my experience in many contexts, e.g., academic, inpatient, outpatient clinics, community, prisons, and military settings to help people obtain their goals. I am nonjudgmental and I do not believe blaming is helpful. I hope to provide a positive, safe environme...
According to the great poet Rainer Maria Rilke, "The only journey is the journey within." We all need help sometimes and we all have room to grow. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy, whether it is to address a severe mental illness, to receive support through a rough season of life, or to gain greater self-knowledge and unleash your full potential. My professional interests includ...
