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
At PURE Recovery, we believe in multiple paths to recovery, which is why we accept guests recovering from a full range of addictive and co-occurring disorders such as substance use, alcohol dependence, sex addiction, disordered eating and trauma. We also honor medication assisted recovery, as we strongly believe that medication prescribed by a treating professional is a legitimate recovery path...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 7 years experience in the mental health field. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech, and a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. I have lived in Lynchburg, VA, for about 10 years. I currently supervise an emergency services department, where my staff and I specialize in crisis counseling...
Dulcie earned a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University with majors in both psychology and social work and a master's degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling from Tennessee Technological University. Dulcie has been privileged to provide counseling, mental health evaluation and treatment as well as supportive life coaching for over twenty years. Dulcie believes that we e...
Do you want to be heard, understood, and create positive changes in your life? People generally do, and these qualities are important when seeking out a therapist. Establishing rapport to ensure I am a good professional fit is central to my approach. The foundation of my approach is helping patients identify their strengths so they can utilize them in their daily lives. At the end of the day...
Now accepting new patients. Sliding scale. Evening and weekend appointments available! I come from a non-judgements approach and have years of experience working with children and teens in outpatient and inpatient settings. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Motivational Therapy and ma...
You are here for a reason, and I am here to support you in your journey. I provide a welcoming therapeutic environment that offers a safe place to facilitate change, promote personal growth, and learn new strategies and coping skills to manage distress. I value each individual that I work with and tailor my therapy practice to meet you at your level of comfort during our sessions. My goal is to...
Do you have unique ideas, but convince yourself they won't work? Are you avoiding opportunities because you feel incapable, unprepared, or scared? Perhaps self-doubt hijacks your progress with healthy lifestyle changes, career advancement, or building meaningful relationships. If second-guessing is stealing your joy, you should know, it's safe to shine! I specialize in helping you break free fr...
Are you tired of trying to heal on your own? Relying solely on your own efforts? Sometimes our friends and family members are unable to help. I am an experienced clinician who is passionate about helping people heal from trauma. Trauma can be caused by one experience such as a car accident, divorce or assault. It can also be the result of a series of events that took place over time. Trauma can...
Marie Kearns is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Nutritionist and Reiki Practitioner who utilizes a holistic approach to support and empower clients to reach their full potential in body-mind and spirit. Marie works with pre-adolescents, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples and families helping them to successfully navigate both everyday challenges and/or significant life events. Worki...
As a Clinical Psychologist, my goal is to provide evidence-based treatment that helps clients reduce emotional suffering and improve quality of life. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based approaches to treat individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, addiction, and high levels of stress. I strive to create a collaborative, supportive, and safe...
I have been practicing psychotherapy for 32 years. My clinical work centers around helping people develop satisfying relationships and lifestyles. We will work collaboratively to help you heal old wounds and make insightful meaning of your patterns of self-defeating thoughts and behaviors as they impact your current functioning and relationships. I will help you develop inner strength and...
www.peacefullifecounselingoahu.com. If you've been trying to manage anxiety, depression, loneliness, or trauma on your own without much success, you're probably realizing it's time to seek support, so you can get the traction you want and live the life you always wish you had. Have you been feeling like you are emotionally starving? Or wandering through life, feeling like you don't fit in? Have...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, women and veterans. My specialty is treating Dual Diagnosis, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Women's Issues, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and Relationship Issues. My clinical experience includes inpatient, outpatient and residential settings. I currently work from a Person-Centered approach as...
My approach to therapy utilizes an integrative blend of counseling theory to provide specialized services to a wide variety of clients and client issues. My goal in therapy is to work in an equal and collaborative relationship with clients to reach his or her goals through empathy, respect, genuineness, and a little humor. I strive to assist clients to work towards identifying challenges or...
"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." Life happens everyday. Life can be overwhelming and at those moments choosing to get support from a professional is a great plan. Family, marriage, relationships, health, and work are all areas in which life happens. So whether you are currently experiencing or still struggling with stress, depression, trauma, relationshi...
