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
Cass (he/him/his) is a licensed social worker who specializes in providing queer-affirming mental health and substance use treatment for the LGBTQQIA+ community and their loved ones and allies. During therapy sessions, Cass pulls from trauma-informed approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction to empower clients to embrace authentic...
Your psychologist will help you clarify the path you want to be on, and what steps you need to get there. Do you want to better manage anxiety or depression? Make lifestyle changes to improve your physical and mental health? Better cope with a new or chronic medical condition? Improve your relationships with loved ones? Receive support and tools to help you reach your goals. Health Psychology...
I am a seasoned professional with corporate and military experience, which has helped me lay the foundation of my counseling approach. These experiences have taught me to balance gentleness with discipline and structure with flexibility, while working individually with each person to determine how to best address their needs. I enjoy working with diverse clients who struggle with trauma,...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in individual therapy and parent guidance work. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, parents, and adults who want to feel more connected to themselves and their loved ones, but are struggling with patterns of fear, avoidance, rumination, or reactivity. I support my clients in growing their ability for self-awareness,...
Hi! I use a very honest, warm and strength based approach with my clients. I invite my clients to build on both internal and external strengths. I also encourage open and honest conversations, to support my clients while tapping into those feelings both in the past and now. My approach is collaborative, and my goal is to play a part in helping you improve all aspects of your life whether in...
"Be what you are becoming, without clinging to what you might have been, what you might yet be." It is easy for us to view our lives like a piece of sheet music. We get caught up in the notes, time signature, key changes. As a result, we end up missing the beautiful symphony inside of us and all around us. I want you to be able to hear the music while still appreciating the music theory. Our...
I specialize in using mindfulness, meditation, movement, nutrition, supplementation, and holistic modalities. I enjoy working with people seeking to make a change in their health and discover their inner-potential. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, elderly, couples and families. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! The approach I take in my treatment is building a working relationship with clients to enable trust between client and counselor. My theoretical orientation is a combination of Person-Centered/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and am a strong believer in empowering people to make their own choices. I encourage people to look at their thoughts and feelings because a lot can b...
I graduated with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. I have experience working with individuals and families having a wide range of symptoms related to loss and life transitions. I also have experience treating addictions, depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorders. I enjoy taking an evidence based approach to treating mental...
Hello! My name is Amy Hurwitz, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialty interest in women’s issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, wellness, and stress management. I attended University of Pittsburgh for my graduate degree and have been practicing psychotherapy for more than 10 years. I look forward to supporting you obtain wellness in mind, body, and spirit....
I work with a variety of issues that include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. I have experience in many different settings that include outpatient, homebased, and school settings. I greatly enjoy the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with individuals. I have been to the Beck Institute...
As people our day to day life changes. But what happens if we are unable to meet the expectations of change? I provide counseling for those dealing with a variety of issues from anxiety to depression to even PTSD. My goal is to help you set and achieve what you desire in therapy whether it is a safe place or a place to work through difficult issues. I am there for you. I provide a variety of...
TRUE Counseling & Psychological Services, LLC was established to assist clients in navigating through difficult times by offering beneficial counseling, problem-solving strategies, and prompt appointments whenever possible. With so much going on in the world (e.g. COVID-19, civil unrest, etc.), these goals have become ever-important and above all else, a reminder that maintaining our mental hea...
For many years my Clients come with diverse needs. Many issues folks have come from communication with others to having mental health concerns. Most have never attempted counseling or therapy. That's fine, but if you want a person to listen and with your collaboration start moving you forward to more healthy relationships and start feeling better about yourself, you are invited to give me a cal...
As people our day to day life changes. But what happens if we are unable to meet the expectations of change? I provide counseling for those dealing with a variety of issues from anxiety to depression to even PTSD. My goal is to help you set and achieve what you desire in therapy whether it is a safe place or a place to work through difficult issues. I am there for you. I provide a variety of...
