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
Each individual is the expert on themselves, no matter what issue(s) & stressors they are facing. Each individual gets to choose the goals for therapy, what we focus on, what treatment looks like, how often we meet, and how I can support you. Therapy can be a mind-body-soul healing experience as well as a mirror and a tool of sorts to help you heal, grow, and move forward. Therapy can help with...
Our goal @ Mariposa Wellness Center is to help guide and connect you to the “Best version of Yourself". As the founder and lead clinician at MWC, my role is to provide you with a welcoming and relaxed environment that lends itself to constructive emotional and psychological therapy and social services. Together, we will discuss your current issues, stressors, values, interests, experiences,...
Life is seldom fair, it's unpredictable, and it can overall be difficult to navigate without the right tools. My hope as a counselor is to assist you in finding the right tools to help you on your journey. There are many different modalities and models of counseling I follow that we can discuss, but to be honest, the best thing I can offer is a safe and confidential space where you can discuss...
Hello, I'm glad you stopped by! I've been a licensed social worker for 12 years, working with a variety of populations and issues as a Mental Health Provider in St. Tammany Parish School System, an inpatient/outpatient Therapist, and a Counselor at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Authenticity, compassion, honesty, and humor are the foundation of my work. I am passionate about helping individuals...
I work with individuals, couples, and families, specializing in supporting clients to resolve their pain, stress, negative stories, and/or relationship concerns. I work with communication, trust, emotional connection, life transitions, preparing for marriage, loss, and trauma. In couples work, I'll help you to resolve any recurring disagreements, work through stuck places, and repair old wounds...
Many of my clients feel stuck in life, struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficulty adjusting to changes in their lives. Some find their lives and relationships paralyzed by the grasp of various addictions, and I have helped countless individuals liberate themselves. I am passionate about helping my clients create meaningful and lasting changes. I take a highly empathetic and interpersona...
YES, I AM ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My approach to therapy is to be mindful of the individual and what they may need. Each person is unique. I applaud you for taking those first steps of the healing process. I believe we all experience our own unique set of events that affect our emotional, mental and sexual well-being. Our upbringing, our relationships, & unfortunately our trauma affects how we s...
I admire you on your desire to seek counseling for growth and personal development. I greatly appreciate having the opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life by helping them to focus on their accomplishments/strengths, and reflect on past successes, rather than setbacks, to promote growth. I imagine you have been in a place of uncertainty for a prolonged time and now you are on th...
I can assist with depression, bipolar, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, disability, life transitions, relationship issues, identity issues, and more. My educational background includes the study of rehabilitation psychology and gender & sexuality studies. In the past 18 years, I have had the opportunity to work with people who are dealing with a wide array of mental health and life challenges. I...
Emotional pain is difficult. I can help. Worries and anxieties, mood concerns, repetitive negative patterns, grief or overall feelings of dissatisfaction are only some issues that would benefit from talking with a therapist. My priority is to help you feel comfortable with me as your therapist. Connecting is the beginning of building trust, sharing what is in your heart, and moving toward feeli...
I'm Adriana Beck, a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern with a passion for helping others achieve emotional wellness. I hold an MA degree in Professional Counseling from Amberton University. Before becoming a counselor, I was a high school teacher, and that’s where my passion to be around teenagers developed to understand their journey, emotions & struggles. I continue to enjoy working with...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 8 years of experience working in mental health care. I provide services to individuals and families. I specialize in the treatment of general anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and other OC spectrum disorders such as body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding disorder, hair pulling disorder, and skin picking disorder. My...
We are here to help in this difficult and uncertain time with our expertise in anxiety and depressive disorders. We are available for phone or video sessions and new clients are welcome. At Optimal Health we believe that physical and mental health are related and that lifestyle effects both. Because of this, we have mental health professionals, a chiropractor and a dietitian available to help y...
As a therapist, my goal is to assist you with your journey through healing, self-exploration and expression. I work mostly with young adults, couples, and adolescents experiencing a variety of barriers that life throws at us. I approach counseling through a systemic and holistic framework. I believe every individual is unique and aim towards catering a unique way of counseling to meet you and y...
Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Have you experienced traumatic events that are negatively affecting your life and relationships? Perhaps you are feeling misunderstood and confused by life events or emotional changes. Chronic illnesses and disabilities - both physical and psychological - can be isolating and difficult to cope with alone. Clients who see me are often struggling with...
