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
Summit Psychotherapy and Wellness Center LLC houses a unique combination of specialists supporting a holistic level of care through group and individual counseling sessions. We are comprised of two Licensed Doctoral Level professionals, a Registered Nurse, and a behaviorist. We look beyond the medical model and focus on positive psychological factors and strength based perspectives to assist in...
I have had the privilege of working with people for the past 20 plus years in a variety of settings. I love getting to know people and having the opportunity to help them move past the difficulties in their lives so that they can live a happier and healthier life. I work to encourage and find the good in people and help them learn to do this for themselves. I love seeing people make changes in...
Joni specializes in & is most passionate about bringing awareness to & healing the underlying foundation of disordered eating as well as other addictions. Joni is skilled in serving those in the process of grief, be it through a death or the shifting of life circumstances. Through her own life experience, 25 + years of personal recovery & education, Joni has garnered the ability to guide client...
Taking a step towards healing can be difficult. I hope to make this process a bit easier for you. Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time, currently in crisis, need help for something specific that has recently happened, or just value having space to talk through what is on your mind, my intention is to create a safe space for you to do so. Together, we will develop a curiosity abo...
My approach to therapy begins with developing a strong, supportive, collaborative working relationship with you. Although you have many responsibilities and demands in your life, your therapy experience should be a time to focus on becoming the person you want to be. Together we will explore your concerns in a safe, non-judgmental environment in order to reach your goals. We will also pay close...
Being vulnerable and transparent about who we are isn't always easy. It takes a deep sense of self reflection to tune into our own mind, our needs, our wants, but what about what we deserve? Often times, as individuals, we don't always think about what we are deserving of or what fulfills us. Developing a deeper connection to your self is where it begins to help explore these thoughts. It is...
A quiet space to talk about feelings and life experiences can help when we are overwhelmed or stuck. The desire for inner peace and hope during turmoil often brings people to therapy. Traumatic experiences coupled with current life stress often take our energy and hope away. These need to be gently addressed in order to feel more comfortable in life. I respect that each person does this in his ...
It is important to me that I offer a safe, respectful and confidential environment for clients as they process challenges in their lives. I believe that every individual has the ability to recognize their internal self-worth, which external factors often impede. I believe in focusing on the person as a whole, with attention to the emotional, physical, and spiritual components of wellness. I hav...
Imagine actually enjoying therapy. Imagine looking forward to therapy each week because your therapist "gets" you and works with you in a down-to-earth way to address your goals. Since therapy is an intense process that tackles intense issues, I believe it should also include authenticity, humor, and flexibility. I focus my Cambridge practice on adolescents, college students, and young adults i...
People seek therapy for many different reasons, whether in times of transition or to address more long-standing issues. I offer warm, insightful, and collaborative psychotherapy to help individuals change behaviors and patterns to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. I have extensive training and experience in the treatment of stress and anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and...
Owner & Therapist at BRILLIANT TELETHERAPY SERVICES. Proudly serving DC & VA for your teletherapy needs via my private practice as well as through other industry known providers such as BetterHelp, SpringHealth EAP & Teladoc. I pull from a wide knowledge base and have helped diverse clients, including those with mental health diagnoses, those with addictions or dual diagnoses, those with LGBTQ+...
My goal in working with clients is to help them shift their relationships with success, failure, fear, and change in an effort to experience more a more meaningful life. As an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)- and EMDR-oriented professional, I strive to help my clients face their less pleasant private events in the service of committing to valued action. As we work together, my clients a...
My practice specializes in the treatment of trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I am trained in EMDR, a technique used to alleviate the distress associated with trauma (conscious or subconscious). I will draw from my knowledge and experience to assist you in meeting your goals and will adapt my approach to meet your individual and relational needs. I want to help you better understand yourse...
My client-centered approach allows for freedom and encourages you to explore your own internal-self in your own way and in your own time. My approach provides unconditional positive regard, appreciation, as well as the absence of judgment, and can allow for the reparation of suffering from a wide range of illnesses. My clinical experience focuses on integrating psychotherapy, visual arts practi...
Thank you for Inquiring about my services and treatment specialties. I have and continue to successfully assist many individuals, youth and elderly, couples and families who are courageous enough to seek professional therapeutic counseling services. In my experience, I have learned that life will inevitably bring changes. Some of which are hard to cope with and endure. These times for many prod...
