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
Sara McClelland is a therapist at Fresh Start Life Solutions, a coaching & therapy private practice located in South Florida. Sara has worked with a variety of clients at different stages and phases of life, and specializes in working with parents, children, new parents, and groups. Sara uses a systemic approach to help clients create family cohesion and reduce stress, behavior issues, and...
It is a courageous step to reach out for help. Seeking a supportive, non-judgmental, and objective listener to assist with daily life struggles is part of becoming the best version of yourself. There is not a right way to be in therapy. I invite you to come in as you are, into a space of acceptance and compassion, in order to grow and learn about yourself. I offer an honest and collaborative...
Regardless of what you are experiencing, I am here to help you in a safe, and non-judgmental environment. If you find that you are lashing out, avoiding being around people, are shutting down, or your anxiety is too high, it is important to ask for help and guidance. Contact, me; let's see if we are a good fit for your counseling needs. I specialize in trauma, anxiety (including social anxiety)...
Are you struggling in your marriage? Are you thinking about getting married and need some guidance? Has your spouse or significant other cheated? Are you feeling down and you just don't know why? Do you often feel just not good enough? Feel not worthy? Have you experienced a trauma such as abuse, rape, natural disasters or car wrecks? Your goals for your life are important to me and getting to...
It can be scary and intimidating when entering therapy. It is quite common that people can feel very vulnerable with the idea of sharing intimate details of their life. As a therapist, I believe it is a privilege to be invited into another person’s life. My philosophy is that I do not believe that people are broken, but rather each person is a unique individual who has, at some point, encounter...
I began my career working with chronic pain patients in a multidisciplinary setting. My career has included helping clients with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and adult children issues including emotional, psychological, physical, and sexual abuse. Most recently, I worked with veterans with PTSD from combat, sexual trauma, and other military related trauma issues. I have extensive...
My clients come to me when they're experiencing emotional and/or mental distress and just want the pain to stop...now. They are sleep-deprived (or the opposite), stressed over college, depressed about work, angry or indifferent to everyone, anxious, frustrated by everything! Their stomachs hurt and heads ache. The problems may stem from unmet needs (love, belonging, self-esteem), various issues...
Cassandra specializes in working with eating disorders and perfectionism with a focus on teens and young adults. She is specially trained in Family Based Treatment (FBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Cassandra is a solution focused therapist, for clients in search of specific behavior change and active goal setting. She is also passionate about women’s health and helping women acces...
Are you seeking a therapist to not only listen carefully and respectfully, but who will also offer active help including feedback? Are you going through a significant life change and do you need some support? We all feel stuck, confused, restless, unhappy or anxious at times. It can be helpful to have a safe space to reconnect to yourself and to find or rediscover your strengths. I work with an...
Hi, my name is Brian. Welcome to Pathway to Recovery from Addiction site. If you are feeling alone and struggling with substance use or have co-occurring mental health challenges and feel that you have no one to talk to, or no one you can trust please consider talking with me. I have been working for the past 30 years providing addiction counseling services for clients' in conjunction with smok...
If you feel lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, or ridden by anxiety, or are struggling with overeating or physical ailments, then you can benefit from the knowledge, experience and guidance of a professional therapeutic coach. I provide an integrative and holistic approach to wellness that includes a tool-box of practices and techniques, using cognitive behavior therapy, EMDR, mindfulness and...
***Currently doing teletherapy*** I have extensive experience working with a wide variety of mental health struggles. I work with adolescents/teens . Having worked in a variety of mental health settings, I have a wealth of knowledge of a wide range of mental health struggles as well as depth of knowledge about medications, assessments, risk factors, and the most up to date research on the brain...
Tahoe Youth and Family Services provides counseling and support programs to promote healthy development of families, children and individuals. We envision resilient communities that achieve healthy outcomes through affordable behavioral services. We are an inclusive supportive ally to anyone in crisis. Download an intake packet at tahoeyouth.org or call our office to pick up an intake packet....
I believe that it is important to be heard and understood in our most important relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I help individuals, couples, teens, children and their families to communicate and connect around stressful challenges and changes in life. I will help you figure out your feelings, talk about hard things and connect around difficult topics so that increasing...
First, I believe it is my duty to be able to actively listen to my client, obtain a good understanding of where they are and where they want to go. Together, we will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals. As a young man growing up in North Chicago, I quickly learned that life is full of rewards and upsets, if I allowed it to happen. At 3 months o...
