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
With over 35 years experience I am able to successfully treat numerous diagnoses and life problems, from bipolar disorder, alcohol and other addictive problems to marital counseling. I work with adolescents and adults to help them to remove obstacles from their lives so they can enjoy the most fulfilling life. I love to engage with patients who are interested in the benefits of psychotherapy. A...
Are you facing a new medical diagnosis or grieving the loss of a loved one? These massive changes can leave you feeling isolated, anxious, and unsure of where to turn. You might also feel overwhelmed by all that there is to do now: How do I talk to my children and family? What if work finds out? How will I ever get through this? If you have recently received a chronic, acute, or terminal medica...
I'm here to help you where you are and help you get to a place you want to be. Therapy can seem a little bit intimidating at first, but I'll help you identify issues you are having and break the issues down into manageable parts. I love the saying, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." I work with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem,...
When we experience trauma or stress, it is not uncommon to feel like life is falling apart. Jamie's clinical experience is in helping clients navigate through traumatic or painful memories, stressful experiences, and depression. Jamie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence based treatment aiding in the integration and processing of distressing memori...
Taking care of ourselves physically, emotionally and socially is my top priority. I've been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2004, helping my clients throughout all stages of their life. The essence of my work is to facilitate self-growth by helping you identify the core challenges and setbacks in your life, so that you can overcome them with confidence. I specialize in creating...
Hello and welcome to the first day of self-discovery! Together we will create your roadmap to assist you with understanding how to get your needs met. Your privacy and confidentiality are always honored. The steps to create a trusting/congruent relationship will be developed by using Motivational Interviewing as my modality which promotes empowerment and hope. I'm here to meet you where you are...
I am. I can. I will. What is keeping you from being you? That person who can be, who is, and who will. Where is that "You" who wakes up every morning feeling light, energized, positive, and excited about life? Sometimes there's that one thing in life that takes away who we are and sometimes even prevents us from getting to know who we truly are. Sometimes its hard to learn how to live with ment...
My focus is to assist individuals, couples, families, and children with navigating everyday life stressors in order to find renewed pleasure and enjoyment in their relationships. Life can be tough and stressors sometimes interfere in our most meaningful relationships. No matter how overwhelming these stressors can feel, there are healthy coping strategies that can not only restore hope, but can...
Feeling lost? Craving change? In the midst of a difficult transition? My practice is focused on helping you thrive as you navigate these challenges. Using a compassionate, evidence-based approach, I will help you make real, meaningful changes, and I consider it an honor to be a part of that journey. Other areas of specialty include working with generalized anxiety, panic attacks, health-anxiety...
I love what I do and it shows! You will feel how much I care about you. I listen and find out what is important to you and then we collaborate together to best meet your goals. I use evidence based treatments as those are shown to work best. My years of experience also help to guide working with you and your care. I look forward to connecting with you to help you reach your goals! I offer early...
Are you experiencing anxiety, stress, sadness or frustration related to these trying and unprecedented times? Are you concerned about returning to your "regularly scheduled" life, the future of your relationships, parenting or maybe going through all of this solo - let's talk therapy! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who supports individuals to improve their quality of life, and be the be...
All of my clients are the best! They come to see me with all types of issues and I enjoy treating each client as an individual. I treat many different types of clients with mutual respect and empathy. I feel blessed to be with clients on their journey whatever that may be....
Stefanie Whalen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She has worked in Women's and Children Services at Anne Arundel Medical Center. There she worked with new mothers, parents of preemie babies and with at-risk youth. She has worked with children and adolescents with ADHD, anxiety, anger, depression and behavioral issues. She held several support groups for children of divorce and...
I am a warm and empathetic therapist in clinical practice for over 25 years, I appreciate how difficult it is to talk to someone about very personal and challenging issues. I believe that a person can grow and empower oneself via talk therapy and building a therapeutic alliance. My specialties include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, issues of cancer survivors, grief...
I do home visits! I see all my clients in the their own home, apartment, or where ever they call home such as in Independent and Assisted Living communities. I provide counseling/psychotherapy treatment for clients who are suffering with depression, anxiety, or who are struggling with transitioning to a new life stage. Some of my clients are caretakers of a family member and are experiencing...
