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
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...
I have the most incredible clients. They are bright teens, brilliant young adults, and some of the most loving parents and passionate professionals I know In fact, many of my clients are therapists nurses, or other "helpers" themselves. Some people start therapy seeking relief from anxiety or depression, recovery from an eating disorder, healing from a past hurt, or guidance for a specific issu...
Affective Counseling provides tailored counseling for adults, children, adolescents, couples and families. Our compassionate and knowledgeable staff realize that you face unique life challenges and it is our goal to understand how you see the world, yourself and others so that we can better help you navigate life’s journey. Building on personal strengths, recognizing and challenging negative...
My treatment approach is validating and understanding while at the same time sincere and direct. I use an integrative approach to help my clients to find balance in their personal, academic and professional lives. I work collaboratively with clients to help them to explore their next steps towards reaching their goals and finding a sense of peace and clarity. I am experienced at working with...
Welcome to Transformative Counseling & Wellness Solutions! We believe in renewing the mind and dealing with the total person! Healing starts with being transparent, and opening up about your life’s journey to your therapist, who responds with compassion, empathy, and wisdom. Our therapeutic relationship can be the building block and the catalyst towards your new life! We provide affordable...
COURAGE & RECOVERY - Choosing to seek treatment, be vulnerable, and make changes takes enormous courage. As a clinical psychologist, I have been amazed by the courage and resilience of those I’ve had the privilege to work with. My residential, partial hospitalization, and intense outpatient experience has shown me that recovery is always possible. I value collaboration, transparency, and honest...
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process where the client and the therapist work together to facilitate positive change. People come into therapy for many reasons. Some need to respond to unexpected changes in their lives, while others seek self-exploration and personal growth. Psychotherapy can help when coping skills are overwhelmed by guilt, doubt, anxiety, or despair. Therapy can provide...
There are times in life when we encounter pressures and difficulties that not only challenge our ability to cope and adapt in healthy and effective ways, but that also leave us feeling either out of touch with, and/or out of alignment with our truest, most authentic selves. Our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-being can often suffer as a result. As a licensed clinical...
I help clients get past their life dissatisfaction and realize their potential for the life they imagine for themselves, while getting to the root of underlying fears and core beliefs that are causing significant distress. My approach includes holistic factors and believe the road to healing requires addressing the whole person. I am also a certified Functional Nutritional Therapist and utilize...
( English | español ) If you are struggling in your day to day life with difficulty focusing on your work, if you no longer find pleasure in the things that used to bring you joy, if you can’t seem to find the energy you used to have, if life just seems dull and you find yourself turning to alcohol or drugs – you may find therapy helpful. Your emotional well-being is our priority. Our competent...
