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
Taking the first step to receive counseling can be the most daunting one. My goal is to work with you to overcome obstacles or issues that are interfering with your progress and passion in life. Resolving conflict, repairing relationships, healing from past trauma, building self-esteem, reversing dysfunctional patterns all assist in reaching this goal. Change is not easy, but it is attainable a...
To experience life fully is to fully experience a wide range of balanced emotions. However, when sadness, anger, guilt and shame, depressed or anxious emotions infringe on our physical, mental, and relational well being, psychotherapy will help to restore a balanced life that can lead to healing and growth. I believe that having a trusted and meaningful relationship with my client is the...
The goal of psychotherapy is to make important positive changes in your life. Research demonstrates that Evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy can successfully reduce stress, anxiety, worry, anger, and depression. Positive behavioral change increases optimism by adding healthy activities and people to your life. Evidence-based treatment allows you to understand and manage how your...
*Certified CBT Therapist* My approach to therapy allows me to conduct solution-focused therapy; meaning that together we will work towards solving whatever questions you may have through changing thoughts and/or behaviors. I also perform Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) where my work focuses on helping people change problematic behaviors. With a teaching style heavily rooted in behavior...
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist practicing in midtown Manhattan. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and usually incorporate mindfulness training along with CBT. I tailor my approach to meet the specific and unique needs of each individual I work with and I work collaboratively with each individual to identify highly personalized goals for our work...
I have been in practice since 1981 and particularly enjoy working with clients experiencing life transitions as a result of life events such as divorce, death of a loved one, retirement, career transitions, midlife, etc.and with folks who identify as feeling anxious and depressed, experiencing multiple losses and trying to forge new identities. I work with individuals, couples and families with...
Are you feeling stuck in some area of your life? Do you need help understanding why certain things keep happening? Are you struggling in relationships, feeling depressed or uncertain about your future? If you agreed with any of these questions, therapy can help guide you to the answers you need to move forward in life. My role as a therapist is to support your personal journey of self discovery...
Therapy is a great opportunity for individuals to improve their overall quality of life. With a therapist you have an unconditional listener. I ensure a relaxed, therapeutic environment to help patients feel as comfortable as possible. I work with a variety of age groups and conduct individual, couples and family therapy sessions. Some of the issues I specialize in treating are anxiety disorder...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I hold a master's and a doctorate degree in psychology. I have worked in diverse settings and with individuals, couples, and families, and online therapy. This includes private practice, children's psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric wards, and rehabilitation. I use cognitive behavioral and interpersonal therapy, and sometimes mind-body (clinical hypnosis,...
Twenty five years of experience has enabled me to zero in on crucial issues and dynamics that need to be worked on and resolved for change to occur. Revealing our painful, frustrating, and disappointing experiences, to ourselves and to our therapist/ally, leads the way to a deeper understanding of how our characters developed, and of what has gotten in the way of having a calmer and more enjoya...
Providing telehealth sessions, I strive to provide my clients with a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for self-exploration. I believe in a collaborative approach where we join together to understand the sources of pain, fear, and unhappiness and to make changes that will create a more empowered, meaningful and fulfilling life. While "symptom relief" is a priority early in...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I utilize a variety of methods including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, meditation, psychodynamic, yoga and others. We will explore and define present areas of unhappiness and feeling stuck. We will develop positive skills that will allow you to create the life you desire. I believe every individual is capable of healing from within. We will work on...
Being a psychologist allows me the privilege to participate in and witness the inspiring process of my clients as they journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life. Therapy is not just for those individuals in deep despair or experiencing serious mental illness. If you are human, have a family of origin, and life experience up until this point, you qualify! Our unique pasts come with...
Let's talk about whatever you may need help with. I offer a free Initial Consultation to discuss your issues and provide support immediately. I also enjoy providing support via e-mail, texting, and by phone at no cost to you between sessions. I provide safety and warmth with a psychodynamic approach to increase awareness and facilitate healing. Call or e-mail today so we can connect and I can...
We are all impacted by COVID-19. For many of us, life has been turned upside down in terms of employment, living situation, lifestyle, self-care and overall well-being. Goals have had to change, and we have been forced into transitions we have never imagined. And some of us are grieving. Social distancing, while necessary to prevent spread, has only increased feelings of isolation and lonelines...
