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
Has stress, anxiety, depression or anger been problematic for you? Has your ability to cope affected your daily living and/or relationships? Have you been diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenia or any other illness and has had difficulty accepting and managing your symptoms? Untreated mental illness can easily affect your health and well-being and often cause strain on important relationships. He...
Over the past fifteen years as a therapist, one frequent obstacle I have come across is the commute people make for sessions. Having to take an extra hour (or more) of the day to commute, having to find child care, pick up kids from school, or find transportation in the first place often becomes a reason people don’t pursue therapy. Over the past year I began working with telehealth and moved...
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Northwestern and Rush University adjunct faculty member. Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, depression and anxiety disorders. In addition, I frequently work with patients struggling with relationship issues, pregnancy, infertility and trauma. I am the Founder of an IL treatment center specializing in eating, mood and anxiety disorders. I have been practicing for over 25 years an...
I believe that healing happens within a supportive, authentic relationship that creates space for repair. My practice as a clinical psychologist is grounded in the field of interpersonal neurobiology and I specialize in the treatment of trauma, attachment wounds, mood disorders and eating disorders with adult clients. Personally and professionally, I work to embody the beliefs that boundaries a...
I love working with adults and adolescents who feel stuck for any number of reasons. My approach to therapy is informed by two main ideas: first, that people are innately wired to heal, and second, that these healing capacities emerge when we feel safe. I’d aim to co-create a safe environment with you, so that you can feel your deepest emotions without being overwhelmed by them. Emotions revea...
( English | español ) No new clients now. Trust. Acceptance. Safety. Room to grow. Encouragement. Hope. Compassion. Respect. **Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Looking for someone who can help you understand yourself better, like and trust yourself more, or be more confident in your decisions? Facing the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, a sense of normalcy?...
As an experienced, licensed counselor, I understand what steps are needed to make real healing possible. Just like the physical body, healing for the mind and spirit requires time and it is important to know at the onset that the counseling process will be a journey, rather than a sprint. I provide my clients with a safe, non-judgmental space in which to share their story, helping them take the...
At High Lakes Health Care we are offering integrated primary care behavioral health, which means that if you receive care here, you will work with a team that includes your therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist and a primary care physician, PA, or nurse practitioner who will work you on whole-person health. We offer evidence-based care in a patient friendly format, customizing services to me...
Life is a journey without a clear roadmap. We hit bumps, wrong turns, and flat tires along the way. Worry, sadness, and confusion can be a natural response to these problems we encounter. Sometimes it is difficult to know which direction is the best or even if we want to continue the journey. I am here to help you find your way, to find acceptance, and feel strong enough to face the obstacles t...
Dedicated and committed to help those in the community achieve their optimal selves through positive behavior change. With years of experience in the weight loss, body image, and behavioral health industry, I navigate individuals to a healthier version of themselves. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor with a specialization in health, wellness, and...
Is fear, worry or nerves a problem for you? This can change. If you are an adolescent or adult, I will teach you how to eliminate anxiety that causes you distress. I am a licensed clinical social worker, who is passionate about helping adolescents and adults remove internal distress, so they can achieve mental wellness. I have over 20 years of experience helping others apply tools that empower...
Welcome to my practice! Thank you for considering working together with me. I am a licensed Marriage Family and Child Therapist, with over thirty years of experience. I have experience, working with people of all ages, from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I have successfully helped many people overcome anxiety issues, depression, relationship issues, and issues related to trauma. It is both ...
I strive to work collaboratively with my clients and discover how each individual, couple, or family views themselves and their world. I believe it's rare for someone to being struggling with only one thing, coming from only one catalyst, and it's more common peoples’ many life experiences and relationships have worked together to contribute to the people they become and the difficulties they...
Reaching out for guidance and therapy can be difficult and scary, but it is a brave first step toward receiving help. I strive to create a warm, genuine, open, supportive, safe, and empathetic therapeutic environment. My goal is to create hope in the client. This type of environment allows me to hear your story and work alongside you to create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs ...
