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 have extensive experience in providing both brief counseling and longer term depth psychotherapy and have worked with patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, challenges of parenting, women's issues, professional/career issues, relationship and other life concerns. I see both individuals and couples ranging in age from late adolescence to early retirement. While formally...
Genuine Therapy is about having real conversations with real people. We us a practical approach to assist our clients in making change in a way that is meaningful to them. We believe that the client is the expert in his/her own life. We help our clients to identify how their expertise can be applied to make lasting change. Genuine Therapy Center's mission is two-fold. First, it is our goal to...
From struggling to THRIVING. Become more fully "yourself." Enjoy relationship satisfaction. Strengthen connection to something bigger that is meaningful. Get relief from depression and anxiety (really!). Improve effectiveness at work. Feel more at home in your body, content. Mindful and present. LAUGH. Choosing a therapist that is both really good AND a great fit is important. There is a...
Our mission statement at LPA Counseling is that we respond personally and immediately to families, couples, and individuals seeking counseling services, providing excellent, confidential, and affordable therapy, when and where our clients' need us, throughout Northwest Indiana. For more information on our services, please visit our website at www.lpacounseling.com We are a family oriented group...
We all have our histories, our challenges, our personal myths. Although we cannot change the past, by finding the meaning within we can change its impact in the here and now to become our best selves. By together examining a lifetime of experiences that have shaped you, we can work together to effect positive change. I believe that therapy is not just talking about what's wrong, but also about...
Months or even years after a life-threatening experience you may still find yourself watchful, on edge, and dreading the next disaster. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) allows you to shift out of this fight, flight or freeze mode. It allows you to put the past in the past and enjoy the present for what it has to offer. I learned EMDR in 2006 and, because I find it so effecti...
As a Registered Play Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, I focus on treating children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with diverse populations. Some examples include mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, social skills, grief, sports/athletes, school, coming of age/transitions, and incarceration. I offer coping, communication, and relaxation skills to...
Do you feel stuck, and can't get past something that's holding you back? Do you have panic attacks, flashbacks, or do you feel 'keyed up' much of the time? Are you suffering from the effects of trauma? Do you often feel anxious, and for no reason? Have your relationships suffered because of these symptoms? If so, I can help you. In fact, due to the treatment I offer, many of my clients who suff...
I specialize in working with Eating Disorders including Compulsive Overeating/Binge Eating, Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. My specialties also include, but are not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, Relationship/ Marital issues, Stress Management/Wellness, Grief & Loss and Parenting. I work with a variety of age groups ranging from children to adolescents to adults....
Since 1994 I have been in the helping profession. I have worked with individuals of various ages, from young adults to the elderly. My belief is that growth/change happens through relationship with another. Therefore, my approach to therapy is client-centered with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. I focus on providing a safe environment where each individual can risk, to experience...
Don't give up, you can heal and overcome traumas by adapting to new environments through healthy coping skills. Helping to cope with changes and finding ways to decrease or resolve experiences of distress can be vital for a person to grow in a healthy manner. I am committed to establishing a collaborative relationship and work toward assisting my clients to overcome and cope with significant...
I have worked with adults, couples, adolescents and children for over 18 years. I offer a free telephone consultation as you explore what your needs are in finding a therapist and whether you feel I might be of help to you. I offer a space to reflect on your experiences, thoughts and feelings as we work compassionately and collaboratively to find new opportunities for your life and relationship...
I believe that each person holds unique essence and recipe for happiness within. Feeling confused about a direction of your life, "stuck" in the same patterns, same "mistakes" in spite of the fact that you "know better"? You are not alone. It happens because we can't just think our way out of patterns, blocks, and imprints of traumas. My clients report significant, tangible improvements in the...
Hi there! I have been working in the field of therapy and wellness since 2008. I help people who are struggling with their relationship with food, body image, anxiety, panic, and identity in general. As a genuine wellness seeker, let’s go deep and figure out who you are and how to create a life worth living. I look at the whole person, as complicated and intricate as we all come. Over the years...
