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
We are wired with an affinity toward healing. Therapy is a powerful tool in attaining mental and physical health. But what if we went beyond talk therapy by also integrating meditation and biofeedback in order to address trauma, depression, inattention and other areas of mental health functioning. We will explore your intrinsic ability to harness the power of breath work to reduce chronic pain,...
At times, the stresses of life can slow you down and you may find that you're not as confident as you want to be in making decisions and coping with adversity. Finding that confidence often requires the courage to share your story with a person who respects you, challenges you, and wants you to value yourself. I'm interested in hearing your story and I will provide you with skills and...
Sometimes, despite best intentions and attempts, making change is not successful. It can be hard to get to where you want to go: less depression or anxiety, better relationships with others, a healthier relationship with yourself, with food, with your body. Maybe the past keeps intruding upon the present, even though it seems like it should be resolved by now. Maybe you don’t feel quite like th...
Distinctive husband and wife clinical team with unique male and female perspective in individual and marital issues. Not just clinical experience, almost 20 years married and 18 as parents. Experienced in working with clients facing adversity, challenges and difficulties. Passion for empowering clients to achieve desired goals. Turning towards wellness step by step. Get ready to turn your life!...
I have been in practice in the area for over 40 years, working with a very diverse population, including individual's, adults, adolescents, and couples with a wide variety of concerns and complex life challenges. I taught for 28 years, first as an associate professor of psychology at Marymount College, and have taught graduate courses at Loyola Marymount University and Pepperdine University....
Emily is passionate about positive psychology, human resilience, and personal growth. Since 2012 she has been working with a diverse group of clients and crafting a specialty for individuals with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Emily graduated from William James College in 2014 with a Masters in Counseling Psychology and, in 2017, she received her license to be a Mental Health Counselor in ...
I work with clients holistically, meaning that when someone comes to me with a psychological problem, I help create change by formulating interventions targeted at important life domains (e.g., nutrition, sleep, social relationships, stress, thinking style, & daily structure.) For example, I am interested in how you think and feel about yourself and others, how your family relationships influen...
My clients are everyday people who are struggling with stress, not satisfied with how life is turning out, or suffering from depression and anxiety. I enjoy working with people who are looking to make improvements in their lives, and need help deciding how to do it. Whether you are troubled by the stressors of day-to-day life or a major negative event, and I want to help you cope with it and...
YOU JUST WANT TO FEEL BETTER. Trauma has turned you into someone you don’t even recognize. You’re constantly on edge and can’t sleep. If sleep does come, it’s often restless and filled with nightmares. You lash out at the people you love most and then feel tremendous guilt and shame; no one understands what’s going on with you. Or maybe you stuff the hurt, pain, and disappointment down deep ins...
For 50 years, Canvas Health has been dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and recovery to the lives of people we serve. Our compassionate clinicians help children, adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with mental illness and substance use disorders through exceptional care. Our services and programs: 1) Early childhood therapy, ages 5 and under. 2) Child and adolescent therapy, ages 6...
I have been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and have been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. As a specially trained eating disorder therapist, I help clients navigate through the more complex issues that are being covered up by the adaptive functioning of the eating disorder behaviors. I am committed to supporting clients and their fam...
Please Note: I presently have limited availability. If you are managing a recent loss, coping with anxiety, depression or physical illness, it can be helpful to talk to a therapist. I enjoy working with people from adolescent to elder, and with couples of any age. Sometimes anxiety can keep us from accomplishing what we want to in life, or insomnia makes it difficult to engage with the world as...
Whether you have struggles with anxiety, depression, work/family stress, life transitions, or other mental health concerns you will find a sensitive, caring and respectful environment to meet your treatment need I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twelve years of experience working in mental health counseling. My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented utilizing strategies from...
Any client can work through the process of change, it just depends on the their readiness for change and ability to accept help. With this I feel that I can help people work through any issue, however my primary focus is in couples counseling, pre-marital counseling, divorce, and family counseling. I have extensive experience also working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, spirit...
Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health...
