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
I have success in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and challenging children. My clients often appreciate how we create a safe space where they can easily share their experiences. Clients typically enjoy learning and developing practical tools for living a better life. I get to know my clients in order to build a deeper connection so that we can take a look at the tools you...
Have you ever had a therapist sit silently the entire session while you recounted your earliest childhood memories or what you did that week? This is not what you will get with me. As a behavioral scientist and licensed clinical psychologist, I rely on evidence-based, solution-focused approaches for improving well-being. I work collaboratively with you by asking questions, offering practical...
Do you feel like Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh? Your outlook on life is gloomy at best. When your mood and energy are low, it’s hard to get excited to show up for your life. Maybe you’re attracted to risk, and as such, using drugs/alcohol to the point where it's derailing your life? Does food control you or do you use food to control your life? There’s also the worrier. Does your stomach ache, yo...
Anxiety, Depression, anything related to trauma / history of mistreatment (you may experience specific symptoms of trauma without knowing it). Symptoms: irritability; can't sleep well; feeling isolated/disconnected/on-edge; overwhelmed; don't trust people; fear the worst; confused as to why you can't be happy or even relaxed. I am on a level playing field with clients, counseling is literal...
Marisol is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. Born and raised in the RGV, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley. Marisol then went on to receive her Master’s in Guidance and Counseling at Texas A&M University – Kingsville. Throughout her internship, Marisol has had the...
There are many reasons people seek out counseling, but the underlying reasons are that we are looking for change, meaning, or healing. Whatever your individual needs may be, I commend you for taking the first steps in addressing your situation head-on. Each client is unique, and therefore, there is no one right approach that may work best for everyone. Because of this, I use a trauma-informed...
Everyone brings beauty & meaning to the world, but some people have trouble discovering it. I work with children, pre-teens, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Frequent mental health challenges for clients that I often work with include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, shame, stress, pornography addiction, & boundaries. I enjoy helping with parent-child...
Specialize in the treatment of adolescents and adults. I have over 20 years of experience treating youth with severe behavior and social issues; especially those in the juvenile justice system. I take the person-centered and goal oriented approach to counseling along with the mindfulness approach. My focus is to help persons determine their level need and their commitment to developing the...
PRACTICING TELEHEALTH. Providing psychotherapy and counseling since 1990. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, families and couples experiencing a range of issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, trauma and medical challenges. I work closely with other treatment professionals providing a team approach to providing comprehensive care and utilize a variety of...
If you find that you are stuck, reliving past relationship patterns that interfere in living your life to the fullest; suffering from emotional and behavioral difficulties; feel depressed, anxious, lonely, and overwhelmed with aspects of your circumstance, I can help you. If you would like to discuss challenges connected to COVID, changes in your life, grief, loss, aging, chronic illness, pleas...
Grief, shame, depression and anxiety are feelings that you do not have to feel alone. Through my therapeutic approach, tailored for your unique situation, to help experience the transforming power of change. I believe every person is created to be self-confident and emotionally whole. I treat individuals, couples and families to strengthen your relationships and improve quality of life. I look...
Life is complex, full of roles and relationships with many moving parts. When one of those parts is out of alignment or missing altogether, our well-being—emotional, social, physical, and spiritual—breaks down. We can fall into a rut, one marked by issues like anxiety and depression, stress, unresolved conflict, and rage. I am here to help clients: couples, men, women, with their opportunity to...
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, certified in DBT, CBT, providing holistic treatment modalities, art therapy, play therapy, with specialization in treating individuals with a history of sexual trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, ADD, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, eating disorder,...
My joy and my passion are helping women discover how much is possible when they start loving and accepting themselves. When you love and accept yourself – light side/dark side – with all of your imperfections, that’s when things really start to move and shift. It is the key that opens the door to the wisdom and strength that is already inside of you. When you are disconnected from your love for...
