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
My philosophy of therapy is that individuals heal through the relationship they develop with an experienced therapist in a warm, accepting environment. Life can be difficult and we all develop ways to help us cope. Often the ways that we learn to cope can do more damage than good, over time. In these instances, it’s important to learn new ways of managing oneself in tough times. Therapy can hel...
People go to therapy for many different reasons. It may be your only place you can go where somebody actually listens to what you have to say, where the feedback is constructive not destructive, where guidance and support builds a self assured self confident you. Therapy allows you to have NEW BEGINNINGS. All of us in life have some challenges which prevents us from moving forward. Some are...
Emily is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Registered Expressive Arts Therapist. She provides telehealth sessions for adults and adolescent clients (ages 12 and up). She is a Master Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapist and has specific training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and expressive art therapy techniques. Utilizing a variety of therapeutic...
It is breathtaking how resilient we all are. I have lost count of the many phoenix I have witnessed rising from the ashes. I specialize in assisting you toward your goals with an integrated focus on body, mind, and spirit. I am a Qualified Mental Health Professional with an extensive educational background. My approach is a conscientious balance of kindness and honesty. Have you had the experie...
People come into therapy at a time when they need support and clinical guidance. I value the opportunity to help you in your time of need. When we speak in person we can talk about ways that I may be able to be of assistance to you. I am a native Vermonter and understand the needs of fellow Vermonters. I have over 35 years of mental health and addiction experience working from a strengths based...
My emphasis is working with women of all ages who are facing a variety of challenges such as anxiety/depression, disordered eating, unresolved trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship issues, and addictive behaviors. Our work together may include self-compassion, building healthy boundaries, using mindfulness techniques and identifying unhelpful ways of thinking so you can create ...
We serve a wide range of clients, individuals, couples families who present with a wide range of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, sexual issues, body symptoms. Our staff is trained to work with the whole person, mind, body and spirit, believing that within each person is the power to grow and heal from their issues if we can follow their process and within our issues li...
Isolation is hard. Being a Teen is hard. School pressure to perform well is high. Liking your body often seems impossible. Socializing has challenges. Past bullying can be traumatic. Do you want to learn knew coping skills? Do you need to heal from past events that are painful? Do you want to reduce your stress? Parenting a teen is hard, there is no manual and not as much parent contact as in...
Healthy Life 3 Wellness is a professional faith-based counseling center founded in 1998 by Effie Jean Weir PhD. HL3W provide spiritual support services to individuals, families, marriages, youth and group support. Our vision is clear desiring to consult, counsel and comfort in emotional spiritual health. We are body, soul and spirit and a healthy balance should be maintained. Counseling seeks t...
No matter who you are, life has its challenges. Finding a safe, judgement-free space to address your needs can be a challenge in itself. Take solace in knowing that this space exists and know that regaining hope in your life is possible. In fact, you are taking the first steps in doing that today. As a mother, daughter, significant other, sister and clinician, I understand the need to be able t...
Are you tired of feeling anxious and depressed? Do you have intrusive and/or brooding thoughts that may be connected to an old memory or issue that is hard to quiet? Are you tired of feeling miserable and would like to learn tangible and useful techniques that will help take the edge and, in some instances, eliminate these thoughts and feelings? If you are ready to make that change, are open...
Making change takes courage and strength. I am here to help navigate and continue to guide you through the process of change. Do you struggle with binge eating or restrictive behaviors? How about struggling with liking yourself, inside or out? Have you recently had a big change in your life, school? work? separation or divorce? A normal part of life is the anxiety that comes with change and...
I believe in partnering with individuals to help them achieve their mental health goals. My practice utilizes Cognitive Behavioral techniques which focus on changing how we think in a way that changes our emotions and behaviors. I work with clients from a strengths-based perspective on a wide range of issues, including: Depression, anxiety, trauma and other mental health disorders. Together, we...
“We can choose courage, or we can choose comfort, but you can’t choose both,” states one of my favorite authors, Brene Brown. It is my passion to help individuals/couples/families to navigate through the often muddy waters they find themselves in when making this choice. I offer clients a blend of working with the mind, body and soul as a path to finding the right balance in their emotional,...
Hi and welcome! I'm Dr. Jessica Klement, and my practice specializes in pediatric psychology. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults. I take a holistic approach to understand the current problem, including biological, psychological and social impacts. Together, we can work on making changes for a healthy lifestyle, creating positive relationships, and coping with anxiety ...
