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
( English | español ) Dr. Keiko Miller is a neuropsychologist located in Walnut Creek and is the owner/exec. director of Aspire Neuropsychological Services. She has worked in the field of Autism since 2003 and has worked in the field of neuropsychology since 2009. She conducts a variety of evaluations of adults and children ages 12 months+. She earned her Psy.D. degree in 2011 and Masters of...
Trained in Germany and in the United States I have been able to learn from both academic and cultural traditions. Psycho-dynamic, Gestalt, Solution-focused and other approaches in Psychology led me to understand our emotional life as a strong and resilient force. This force is leading us - sometimes unnoticed - to new beginnings; we resist what is destructive and we heal at the same time. We ar...
My goal is to provide premier counseling services to you, your partner, and/or your child. My specialty areas include men's issues, stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, child and adolescent wellness, school related issues, and am an LGBTQ affirmative counselor. Counseling can be an incredible resource to help build resiliency, develop coping skills, and increase confidence. I offer a...
We partner with clients to work toward life balance. We offer solution-focused therapy, tailored to meet client goals and communication strengths. Our practice offers experience, compassion and support....
Working in the field of chemical dependency and eating disorders has taught me that recovery is possible and it's different for everyone. My "happy place" as a therapist is when I get to work alongside motivated, adult clients who are looking to reduce & relieve distress in their lives caused by substance use, eating disorders and/or postpartum difficulties. I am no stranger to mood and anxiety...
Are you struggling to have a healthy relationship with yourself or with others? Does it often feel like happiness comes more easily to other people than it does to you? Or that somewhere along the way, you stumbled or lost your way, and are fighting to find it again? Let me assure you that you deserve and are capable of joy and growth. My work has shown me that happiness does not mean feeling...
I specialize in serving teenagers and young adults who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, intense relationships, codependency and substance use. I am certified in EMDR therapy and have completed Level III of Gottman Method couple's therapy. My passion is to assist people uncover their core selves and purpose while maintaining acceptance, intimacy, and connection in relationships. I thin...
Greetings! I am a NYS Licensed Psychologist, providing psychotherapy, consultation, workshops, and supervision. I earned my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Fordham University, and have over 10 years of professional experience. Psychotherapy is my passion, and my approach is a blending of solution-focused Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness. I have completed formal training in Mindfulness-Base...
I have a deep and convicted belief in the power of therapy. I have learned it is a privilege and beautiful honor, to sit with people and hear their painful stories. Everyone's story is important and meaningful. I have learned the connection between therapist and client is essential and can be life altering to someone who may be, or may feel, alone. The need for connection is paramount in our hu...
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed or anxious that you find yourself losing patience, snapping at your partner or yelling at your children? Does the thought of getting up in the morning and managing the tasks of another day seem so exhausting that you'd rather stay in bed? Is your self-esteem and body-image so poor it seems nearly impossible to put yourself together and go out? Often in our darkes...
Are you struggling with painful emotions, troubling thoughts, unwanted behaviors, relationship difficulties, or disabling physical conditions like chronic pain? Therapy can help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified-Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Social Worker, with decades of counseling experience. I offer individual and group therapy, psycho-education and consulting ...
It is my pleasure and privilege to meet one-to-one with a client or couple on a regular basis to explore patterns and identify desired changes. Typical areas of concern are emotional well-being, managing stress, relationship or family issues, and making desired changes in behavior. My goals are to assist individuals in the areas of 1) Decision-making 2) Developing and implementing coping skills...
Although my clinical experience is diverse, I am currently accepting clients whose needs align with my current passion and area of research expertise. I welcome clients who are seeking to make changes in the area of lifestyle, exercise, attitude and nutrition. I am also seeing client's and couples who have been impacted by infidelity and are looking for support to navigate this difficult terrai...
Hello and welcome. My name is Jaclyne Smith and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work from a trauma informed perspective to help clients gain insight and control over their symptoms and behaviors. I treat maladaptive coping behaviors, such as addiction or binge eating, as symptoms of underlying emotional content that is too painful to tolerate on our own. My goal is to create a space...
I have a holistic approach to therapy, primarily trained in working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety and traumatic stress - especially as it relates to issues from childhood. When you can get to the root of the problem(s) and know better, you will feel better. I am open to working with youth, adults, couples and families. I am trained in EMDR through EMDRIA and use it as a prim...
