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
Welcome! You may be seeking support and aid in handling issues in a variety of areas in your life. I believe that each person holds a well of knowledge inside themselves; counseling and psychotherapy can help you to access this inner knowing and can lead to a greater understanding of the self and others - and can bring about profound change in your life. Stepping onto the path to self-discovery...
**Offering TELETHERAPY and in-office visits.** Life can be very challenging. Finding the right support and guidance during difficult times is essential to your emotional, physical and spiritual well being. At my practice, there is an emphasis on providing personalized, compassionate, effective care including individual therapy for adults, teens and children, family therapy and therapy for coupl...
Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute's specialty is spiritually integrated psychotherapy. All therapists are trained to respond with respect and sensitivity to the client's spiritual viewpoint and welcome discussions of spiritual realities in the therapy room. This makes us uniquely suited to walk with clients through questions such as "why am I here," "how could God allow this," and others that may h...
I am a therapist with over 13 years of experience in the Mental Health field. I provide individual, family, and couples counseling and enjoy working with children, teens, and adults. I have experience working with various mental health diagnoses including, but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Autism, Eating Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, and Personality Disorders. I am also trained in...
I strive to empower my clients to be their most amazing, vibrant, and truest selves. It is normal to struggle and can also be exciting when you recognize you want to create something new in your life. We are not hard wired for change but we ARE innately predisposed to search for possibilities that support our values, goals, and dreams. I see my clients as creative, capable and whole. We live in...
We provide excellent psychological and holistic care for patients struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, weight loss, infertility, and other psychological and medical problems. We prioritize medication-free approaches to treat patients' psychological and physical ailments. With collaborative efforts of psychologists, chiropractors, and a naturopathic physician, we get to the...
Are you stuck in a pattern that disrupts your happiness? Do you feel hurt, confused, or overwhelmed? I provide a safe environment where we can explore blocks, fears, & struggles. I'll work with you to understand unhealthy patterns, focus on your strengths, persevere through personal obstacles, & develop alternative choices. If you are looking to make changes in your life please consider my...
Each person has their own vital, meaningful life, and I join clients on this journey. Using a warm, empathic approach coupled with a healthy and gentle dose of directness, I guide clients in working through the areas of their lives that keep them stuck in their suffering. I work with couples and families to identify strengths and address problematic issues in relationships so that they may be m...
My name is Darlise Baron, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience specializing in psychotherapy for mental health, hypnosis, anger management, substance abuse, domestic violence,parenting, family issues, relationship concerns,gender identity, grief counseling and struggles with every day living. I provide services to Children, Adults, Families, Couples,Veterans,...
I have been working with individuals, couples, and families for over 15 years. I see my role as helping to alleviate distress by promoting positive change. My treatment style combines techniques from Mindfulness Practice with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I specialize in Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Eating Disorders. I provide a safe environment to promote greater insigh...
I approach counseling with the fundamental belief that we are all whole individuals - each of us unique; equally deserving of love, understanding, and compassion; and capable of making positive changes to achieve wellness, contentment, and meaningful connection. While there are many factors that may interrupt your ability to live life fully, my goal is to help you identify, understand, and reso...
Please note I am not taking new clients at this time. My approach to therapy includes working with clients in a respectful and collaborative manner to help them achieve their full potential and reach their personal and relational goals. I work with clients to help them understand and gain insight into the psychological or relational patterns that may be causing them distress and help alter thos...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Reality Counseling LLC. I strive to create an environment where I facilitate personal empowerment that opens possibilities for my clients to live more fulfilling lives. This is accomplished through the safe therapeutic space I create to support healing and growth. This safe space allows me to work with clients to identify tools that support increased...
I'm not currently accepting new clients. I earned my Ph.D from Penn State and M.A. from Boston College. In addition to my clinical training I have an extensive research background in "over-thinking", relationships, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. My approach to therapy is strength-based and results oriented. I adapt the work I do in psychotherapy to each individual client as I've fou...