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
You constantly think about food and dieting and want the cycle to end. You emotionally eat or binge/purge to escape. You struggle getting dressed because you hate your body. You're dating or married and wonder if your relationship is healthy but don't know the red flags or how to set boundaries. You're pregnant or a new mom and struggling with constant worries and feel like you're going crazy....
Do you crave a change? Is anxiety, depression or grief taking over your days? Are you looking to move past an obstacle to you living YOUR best life? Therapy can be the tool that helps you move forward and unlock the future you want. Over the past 5 years, I have been working with individuals, families and children using creative and innovative interventions to assist them in reaching their goal...
EMDR Specialty Therapist. Treatment to Heal Stress, Trauma, Addictions, And Relationship Issues. Take charge, be self-empowering, You have choices. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specialized in Sex Addiction, Stress, Chemical/Gambling Addiction, Trauma Couple/Intimacy attachment injury. Trained in EMDR, Gottman L3, EFT, CBT and Imago/Attachment Therapy. More than ever Couples Issues an...
Feeling overwhelmed by uncomfortable emotions like anxiety, sadness, grief or stress? If you are ready to experience compassionate support, personal growth, and meaningful change, you’ve found the right place. For over 10 years, I've been using collaborative evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients develop coping skills for managing stress and emotions. I also...
I work with children, adults and families. Individual experiences as well as experiences in a family system are unique.There are times in our lives that difficulties arise and unexpected life changes can leave us with feelings of hurt, stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and more. Counseling is a powerful tool that can help us understand, cope, and move forward in ways that are productive,...
You are NOT broken. You are hurting and you are tired of being so tired. I think sometimes we believe that we have to FEEL confident before we can show action. My very favorite saying is " show up, even when you are scared. Show up. " Do you feel like you or your partner are wondering how you ever fell in love to begin with? Does it feel like you are silently screaming and no one hears you whil...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and received my Master’s degree from Eastern Washington University in 2001. I have experience with a wide variety of issues such as, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, child abuse and neglect, sexual orientation, grief, and life issues. I work with children, starting at age 10, adults and families. I have special...
Now accepting new clients. Are you completely stressed out? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? Feeling down and wondering how you will ever feel better? Are you discouraged by what feels like a lack of progress toward your goals despite what feels like a huge effort on your part to change? I offer strength-based psychotherapy using a client-centered, compassionate approach in a judgment-free, confidential...
As Maya Angelou, the Poet, stated "people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This quote embodies my therapeutic approach where we will work together to build a safe, genuine relationship that highlights your strengths, and provides clarity about your struggles so we can use them as opportunities for growth. My style ...
Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center was founded on the principle that all individuals will face challenges in life, and we all posses the ability to overcome them. However, sometimes circumstances can feel overwhelming and we struggle to manage the realities of everyday life. This is when feelings of depression, anxiety and hopelessness can begin to dominate our daily reality. The good...
***UPDATE 12/3/20*** I am not currently accepting new patients. However, David Akva LMSW, Amber Gray LGPC and Fern Cohen LMSW (listed at the bottom of my page) works within my group and are accepting new patients and DO have evening/weekend openings. Marriage/family conflict, substance use, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety... Many of us feel these burdens at some point in our lives. ...
Have you found yourself in a place you never thought that you would be? Feeling alone perhaps? Overwhelmed with life? Has your addiction taken over and left you feeling hopeless? Do you feel like your marriage/family is falling apart? If so you are not alone. Many people around you are experiencing these things, and you may not even know it. Through life we all have many struggles, myself...
If you are wrestling with the demands of a chronic disease or other emotional, mental or behavioral concern, then you are certainly not alone. Many people struggle with balancing the demands of family, friends, work, and a chronic disease and I would appreciate the opportunity to help you. I am a clinical psychologist with a specialty in clinical health psychology. I assist adults with chronic...
The clients I have seen in my practice typically live in a stressful and ever-changing world where life can be demanding, confusing, and overwhelming. You do your best to cope but nothing seems to work out. Maybe what you need is a break from the vicious cycle so you can think more clearly. Maybe having someone to listen and validate your experience is what you need. Maybe you are looking for n...
"Unleash your potential, learn new skills to take strides in creating the life you deserve and desire." Therapy reflects growth. It starts with courage and a desire for change. Seeking help from a Psychologist begins with a decision to move beyond barriers and the confines of the past. It's about the desire to move forward and grow in order to reach your goals and fullest potential. I will help...
