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
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...
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...
Recognizing that counseling may benefit you is the first step to finding the best counselor for you. Many of my clients have had to experience depression, trauma and anxiety. You may need someone who can push you out of your comfort zone one day or someone who can just sit and listen. I hope to be able to show you what we can accomplish together. I specialize in Trauma whether its something tha...
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...
