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
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...
Sometimes we all need a little help in our roles as parents, family members, and in our own self development. For most of us asking for help isn't easy. Therapy should be a safe and comfortable process with an emphasis on self empowerment. Whether its the young adolescent struggling with learning disabilities or sexual identity, or the adult learning to adjust to a new set of circumstances,...
I have a heart for people, helping them to overcome obstacles in their individual lives are very rewarding. Often times life occurrences press upon a person from many different directions. All making one person feel overwhelmed, so much so to where it is difficult to make good sound decisions, regain traction in their lives. Or what has been years and years of stress and anxiety patterns our...
My goal in therapy is to show you compassion. I hope that through my compassionate example you will learn to be gentle with yourself as you go through life transitions that make you question your life decisions and how you cope with obstacles. As you make your way through changes that could include family disruptions and loss, learning how to end addictions to substances, or adjusting to health...
I have been providing Christian counseling since 2010. In 2014, I graduated from Logos University with a Master's of Arts in Christian Counseling. In 2018, I graduated from Wichita State University with a Master's of Education in Counseling, and became licensed with the State of Kansas. Life is hard. Yet, I do believe that we have everything available to us that we need to successfully naviga...
We all move from our first breath and this power can be harnessed to create meaningful experiences towards healing. If you are looking for a therapy experience that goes beyond talking and helps you connect to your whole self, Dance/movement therapy could be for you!! If you have tried traditional "talk" therapy and it has not produced the changes you are wanting, a Dance/Movement therapy sessi...
If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired and ready to transform your mental health and well-being, then you are in the perfect place. And, the good news is that you are not stuck with how you are today! You do have a say in how your life goes. Given the right tools and support you can quickly begin to move in the direction of what you want for yourself and your life. Without good menta...
I have been in clinical practice for more than 30 years. Over that time, I have worked with a wide variety of people experiencing different kinds of distress. That range of experience allows me to feel confident that I could work with many different types of problems. Over the years, I have received specific evaluations from many of my patients. They have described me as an excellent listener,...
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Everyone is capable of learning, changing, and healing, no matter what life stage they are in. Beginning therapy can be overwhelming and it is often hard to know where to start. I believe in a warm, compassionate, empathetic, nonjudgmental approach to therapy to help you to find your start point, work towards your personal goals, achieve success, and feel...
I am an open-minded, non-judgmental person who takes pride in creating fun and unique ways to help my clients. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience working with individuals and couples on a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+, marital, grief, and stress-related issues. As of late, my personal life journey has lead me to...
I specialize in helping people to heal from trauma, recover from addiction and resolve difficult life situations. I will listen carefully to what you want and need, and then, help you to make the positive changes you desire. I believe in your potential to create the life that you want for yourself. I’m a Licensed Therapist and a Registered Yoga Instructor with an undergraduate degree in Exercis...
**ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS**Are you feeling emotional pain and don't know what to do? Are you tired of feeling that way? Are you struggling with negative self-talk that impacts your relationships at home and at work, as well as self-esteem? You don't have to go through this alone. We at Darbouze, LLC are here to help you see and claim your GREATNESS. We work with individuals who are struggling w...
Dr. McQuinn is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marital and Family therapist. Dr. Anna McQuinn has been a Tenured Professor of Notre Dame de Namur University where she has been chair of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Department since 1987. She has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of San Francisco graduate Psychology program. Currently she is a Professor...
I provide a safe, welcoming space and want clients to feel at home. I provide continuous support for an array of issues pertaining to the adults. I believe the counseling relationship is the most important component to clients meeting their therapy goals. As a registered nurse of 16 years, I can relate to the emotional and mental stresses of the healthcare profession and provide support to...
I provide online therapy only for individuals and couples in all of Vermont. My practice reaches out to Vermonters who want participate in therapy and struggle to find appointment times that work for busy schedules. In practice, I provide integrated therapy, combining a variety of approaches to work toward goals together. My belief is that each individual needs the opportunity to be heard,...
