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 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...
I work with clients facing a wide range of challenges who are motivated to make change. This could include couples or families seeking to resolve issues and improve communication, children and adolescents hoping to improve social skills or build self-esteem, individuals attempting to improve their mood or overcome some obstacle. I help to educate, support, and advocate for clients faced with...
Do you feel stuck? Unsure of who you are? Afraid to live your best life? We all feel emotions like grief, hopelessness, anger, anxiety, shame, aimlessness or isolation at some point - life happens, right? But if how you deal with your feelings hurts more than it helps, then maybe it’s time to try something new. I work with adults and teens to explore why they’re stuck and what changes to make s...
You may be wanting to address specific problems or develop a deeper understanding of yourself. As your therapist, I will provide you with a safe, supportive and compassionate environment. We will work on building self-confidence and awareness of your strengths, abilities and potential. And we will explore patterns of thoughts or behaviors that may be getting in your way. I will provide you with...
Certified Physicians Assistant, working in the private practice setting, located in the East Lakeview/Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. My goal is to work with individuals to develop plans and modifications that are holistic and realistic. I strongly believe that prescription medications are just one piece of the puzzle. My approach combines medication management, psychotherapy, and lifesty...
Accepting new patients via Telehealth (secured video chat) only starting 4/6/2020. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been a community social worker for 9 years. I have worked with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, tobacco and other substances, PTSD, general life stressors and other mental health and overall well-being concerns. I draw on mindfulness practices,...
Is it possible that one's problems can be solved through playing in the sand? Moving your eyes from side to side? Tapping meridian points? Walking? As a therapist who follows the Jungian theory, I believe that working deeply in the subconscious can get to the root of the many problems we face. As a therapist who has worked in the field for 15+ years, I know how hard it can be to change, especia...
