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 am an experienced clinician that works primarily with adolescents and adults. Treatment is individualized and collaborative so that we can best meet your particular needs. I am seeking clients that are motivated to make changes in their life. Ultimately I want to help you live a meaningful life in which you feel confident in your unique abilities and strengths. I hope our work together will h...
You've decided to try therapy. Good for you! It takes courage and insight to recognize when you need help and to ask for it. How do you choose among the many therapists? Consider making a list of your preferences: gender, age, experience, location, cost. If you have insurance, it makes sense to use an in-network provider but you may also have out of network benefits which a call to your insuran...
Every person experiences his or her own journey to healing and self-discovery. My role is to provide a safe space for individuals to get in touch with their own hidden potential and uncover what internal barriers hold them back from living their lives with joy and ease. Sessions are approached from a traditional counseling perspective as well as a holistic perspective, giving consideration to t...
The ability to be reflective and resilient is a cornerstone of mental fitness and a predictor of life long mental health. For the last 25 years, I have worked with adults, adolescents and children to help them cultivate a greater understanding of feelings, thoughts and experiences. In collaborative partnership, I work with clients to develop greater responsiveness to the complexity of emotional...
Since 2017, Columbus Women's Wellness (CWW) has provided specialized mental health services and been dedicated to supporting the unique needs of women of all ages and girls twelve years of age and older. CWW is comprised of providers who are specialists in their fields. This makes CWW a premier resource for Central Ohio women and girls. CWW provides individual, couples, and group support therap...
**CURRENTLY providing quarantine sensitive therapy - video or phone sessions** Does every day seem like a struggle? Do you have a head full of racing thoughts and self-doubt? Experiencing sleepless nights? It can feel like the pain of your emotions overshadows the moments of joy in your life. We are told we have to have goals and have to work hard to achieve those goals. But what if it takes al...
Whether you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression, psychotherapy can help you discover new perspectives and approaches for problems that are keeping you stuck. Exploring emotions and beliefs underlying self-defeating patterns of behavior creates opportunities for positive change and growth. Over 20 years of clinical experience combined with extensive training in specialized treatmen...
Reaching out can be the hardest step in making a change, but you are not alone. Times in our lives can be painful, confusing, and difficult to navigate, which can leave us feeling conflicted, anxious, grieving, and having an overwhelming sense of being stuck. Know there is hope. I will journey with you to help find relief from inner turmoil while also incorporating practical solutions. Being...
I provide psychotherapy as well as personalized meditation facilitation to adults & older adolescents (18+). My approach is influenced by Buddhist psychology & a mind/body perspective. It is also shaped by the three elements of self-compassion: common humanity, mindful awareness & kindness (working with the inner critic). I believe that well-being is a skill & my approach is holistic, emphasizi...
Mike is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. Mike’s clinical experience includes working with adolescents and their families; counseling in an acute detox and crisis stabilization unit; providing counseling and support to individuals and families in hospital, hospice, and retirement community environments; facilitating group and individual counseling in a...
I am a warm and inviting therapist that has created a sacred space with your healing in mind. I offer my clients the elements that I find most valuable in any therapeutic relationship; support, encouragement, empathic listening, non-judgement, interaction, collaboration, and trust. With a varied toolbox and skill set that we can draw upon, I enjoy blending evidence based practices with more...
It is difficult to enjoy life or gain traction on life goals when it is a struggle to just keep up. Many of my clients come feeling anxious, unsettled, and worried about meeting expectations - expectations they set for themselves or expectations placed on them at work, at school, at home, or in their relationships. Often they feel unproductive and say they have difficulty with time management...
David Martin, MA, LPC, EMDR-T, is a psychotherapist with a private practice in Boise, Idaho who works with individuals and couples, specializing in EMDR therapy. David is a graduate of Boise State University with a Masters degree in Counseling, Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies, and a Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology. David is a cognitive behavioral therapist who uses a practic...
Depression, anxiety and addiction are often compatriots. They feed off each other and create a sense of hopelessness. Your struggle may be with substances (drugs/food), compulsive acts or obsessive thinking. However, they are often slightly different-shaped pieces to the same puzzle. Additionally, if you experienced trauma in your lifetime, you are even more susceptible to these disorders....
I use several counseling approaches to help clients cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, struggling relationships, faulty communication, behavioral issues, eating disorders, and navigating difficult life transitions (divorce, moving, death of a parent). I work with clients to help them gain power back over their circumstances and make positive changes in perspective. I strive to provid...
