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
April specializes and is committed to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families to achieve their goals and find healing within a safe environment. April's goal is to assist clients in finding and expressing their maximum potential. Also working through barriers, finding peace, happiness and self-acceptance. April specializes in treating trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety,...
Hello. Are you feeling out of balance? I can help you help yourself to have more peace of mind and happiness. I believe everyone has the capacity to heal their emotional and/or interpersonal issues. I have over 30 years of experience in working with adults, adolescents, couples and families. My specialties include anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, sexual abuse, eating disorders, relationsh...
I approach psychotherapy with an interest in how thoughts, feelings, actions, and relationships interact with one another interdependently. When the work goes well, we are both moved, and we are both having a good time, finding new ways to feel right and learn from experience. I adjust my style to each client relationship, in a talking therapy that sometimes includes art, play, or writing. I...
As a licensed psychologist, I consider it my responsibility to help my clients become unstuck from particularly difficult circumstances and have the courage and self-compassion to make changes in their lives. To this end, I primarily use behavioral treatments that strongly emphasize acceptance of one's current experience, the development of mindfulness, and dedication to one's values. I also...
** Doing video sessions during these times. Reach out if you need to talk*** ...... I have 17 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults and singles. I work primarily with clients that are struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief and self harming behaviors. I believe everyone has a story and that story helps to define them by the way they perceive it. I...
Are you one of the many people struggling to achieve balance in life? If you would like to learn the skills necessary to live a life of wellness, I would like to help you learn the mental skills you need. The mental skills needed to change unhealthy lifestyle habits, cope with illness and injury, and become the best version of yourself can be learned and practiced! Whether you are facing someth...
Do you know your heart matters? It requires courage to explore your heart's history with another. And, it's natural to feel uncertain when searching for help with your concerns. Whether you are seeking a solution, or acceptance of something without a solution, psychotherapy offers a unique space for attention, acceptance, exploration, and growth. I am a licensed counselor, psychotherapist, and...
Hi! I am extremely passionate about helping each and every client through caring & empathetic counseling, with a focus on reaching solutions and your highest potential. I strive to create the most comfortable and kindest environment for my clients. I specialize in working with Adolescents who are struggling with fitting in, bullying, self-esteem, body image, behavioral issues, organizational...
I believe everyone needs guidance in solving problems and healing pain at specific times in our lives. I will listen and help you to make sense of the problems you face in your daily life, while helping you to heal from any wounds from your past. My therapy style is compassionate and centered around your specific needs. We can discuss the benefits of various approaches and taylor therapy to bes...
I'm a Licensed Psychoanalyst and a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. I have extensive experience working with people coping with depression, PTSD, relationship issues, anxiety and career concerns. I'm also trained as a Psychedelic Integration Psychotherapist which is a specifically focused treatment designed to create meaningful, desirable and durable lifestyle changes. I collaborate with my...
Throughout almost 30 years as a clinical psychologist, I've been impressed that the emotional suffering affecting us all, at times, has such universal causes. Insecurities and shame connected to childhood experiences over which we've had no control can take root, damaging self-esteem and emerging in symptoms of depression, anxiety and self-destructive behavior patterns. Even without overwhelmin...
In loss, there is gain. That is a hard statement to digest when you are in the moment of adversity. My desire is to help you recognize what your life phase is teaching you, to identify and reset healthy thinking styles that have been lost along the way, and explore what direction you want to pursue that will lead to a more successful and productive mindset. My special interest involves working...
Clients see me for existential fatigue from unresolved trauma, loss, grief, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, addictions/compulsions. Every part of our lives has an opportunity for growth. I support people who want to engage the opportunities and move beyond simple relief of symptoms to understand symptoms are telling us something greater is trying to emerge. I believe relationship...
My approach to therapy is collaborative and based in a genuine and caring relationship with my clients. During our meetings, we will work together to better understand who you are -- your desires and aspirations, your beliefs and feelings, and the patterns that occur in your relationships. My goal is to help you uncover your true self and live a satisfying and successful life in harmony with wh...
Having practiced and taught in multiple areas of behavioral health for more than 30 years I believe the ideal client is any client willing to get to the root of the problem and put forth the effort necessary for their health and betterment. Psychotherapy is a joint effort between both client and practitioner and I believe by working together any disorder can be managed or overcome. My practice...