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
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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,...
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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...
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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,...
You may feel difficult emotions such as anxiety, stress, depression, irritability, anger, moodiness, unhappiness, or just plain "stuck." Perhaps you are struggling with a traumatic event. You know that something needs to change or even tried changing, but did not get the results you hoped for or know where to start. I believe all of us has a unique life story that influence the person we are...
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I am a counseling psychologist who treats a wide range of issues and specializes in the treatment of eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and obesity, as well as self-harming behavior, depression and trauma. I help clients gain insight while practicing healthier behaviors to participate in life, cope with feelings, decrease isolation and build relationships. I appreciate t...
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Seeking help in the form of therapy takes courage. My highly trained years of professional experience with children, adolescents, and adults have helped improve the mental and emotional well being of my clients in a safe, and nurturing environment. I compassionately help explore circumstances, develop insight, and ultimately, assist individuals heal from their emotional wounds. As a multicultur...
I'm a clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. My approach to therapy is centered on building a trusting, friendly, open and accepting environment where individuals and families feel safe to collaboratively work to create positive change in their lives. I'm experienced in working with those struggling with anxiety, depression,...
