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
As a military spouse, Lauren has a passion to treat active duty members and their families as they deal with the stressors of the ever-changing landscape that comes with the military lifestyle. She has experience working with a diverse population seeking treatment for anything from anxiety and depression to existential quandaries and childhood trauma. Lauren utilizes Rogerian, Systemic, Object...
Many of the women and men I see want a compassionate ear and competent guidance relative to the challenges they are facing – and this is what I have provided to countless individuals of all ages (from teens to adults). I have lived long enough to know life simply does not go as planned, and we all have to navigate complications or heartaches we did not see coming. I work from a place of deep...
Hi. My name is Phil and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky and West Virginia. I offer therapy for people of all ages and all mental health and substance use difficulties; in whatever combination they occur. I have also helped couples and families work out their problems. As a social worker I look at every area of life, believing that where we live, our physical...
***I am accepting New TeleheaIth Clients in Kentucky*** I work with clients to treat a broad spectrum of disorders including anxiety, substance abuse, marriage and relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, personality disorders and LBGQT+. My goal is to assist clients in identifying triggers and stressors to their current life stressors as well as processing past trauma to assist in...
I am a Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitione specializing in working with those seeking a better physical and emotional life and overall well-being. I use empirically sound evidenced-based interventions to assist with your healing process. Over the past 22 years, I have been honored to work with those with Substance Use, Co-Occurring Disorders in sustained recovery. I hold a Master’s...
Are you struggling with mental health symptoms - anxiety, depression, relationship or family issues, intrusive thoughts, isolation, loneliness, grief or general "stress"? The discomfort may be the result of a short-term situational experience. Or it could be something you have struggled with for years. Counseling or psychotherapy can help you reduce or eliminate the discomfort you are...
Finding a therapist you will be able to trust with your feelings, thoughts, and goals can be a difficult process. To ensure that therapy leads to an improvement in your overall health and wellness, it is critically important for you to bond comfortably with your therapist. My work centers around building a relationship with you by creating a safe, comfortable, and non-judgemental space for you ...
The focus of my work is helping individuals with sexual addiction, relationship issues, and trauma. I will help you uncover your relationship patterns and how it might be impacting all aspects of your life. Issues of sexuality and relationships can bring about feelings of shame and self-blame. I provide a safe and empathetic environment without judgement. In addition, I will work with you on...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I consider myself to be an eclectic counselor. I use different therapeutic approaches depending on the need of the client. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential, Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I treat each client as unique and help them set and meet treatment goals. My formal training in the counseling field ranges from working with...
I have worked with a broad range of clients with different mental health concerns. I enjoy helping those that feel they are stuck in how they think and process the world by assisting them in learning coping skills to change the thought patterns that keep them cycling through all the negativity. I am someone that will listen, never judge, and give you an outside perspective on what is causing yo...
You are a unique, inherently worthy and capable human. Therapy is often a space to reawaken that awareness, to strengthen it when storms crash around it, and to recover and celebrate when you do. I am there to support you, which will range from listening with compassion, re-direction, and crisis intervention. Navigating emotions is an ongoing work that, with the right tools, can become easier a...
As a therapist I deeply value the journey of gaining self-knowledge. Through a collaborative effort we can improve your self-awareness by identifying blind spots, relational patterns, and automatic thoughts. Unhelpful behaviors can cause you to feel stuck and may interfere with your ability to experience joy. My therapeutic approach is warm, open, and supportive. During sessions I pay careful...
The Monster Under the Bed Is Real! When you become an adult, the monster moves out from under the bed and into your head. Its name? Some call it Anxiety, others call it Depression. I call it a miserable way to live. Anxiety and Depression can cripple your life. You need to go to sleep but your brain will not shut off. The mind becomes a prisoner on the hamster wheel of shame, recounting all the...
The bravest thing you can do is begin to understand your own story. Finding help and healing through therapy is a process that I find hopeful, energizing, and sacred. I love helping clients identify their challenges, discover their needs and wants, and implement solutions to build a better life. Sometimes we get trapped in one chapter of our story and need help to understand, turn the page, and...
