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
Welcome to our practice! We're glad you stopped by. Finding a therapist you feel is a good fit is an important decision, & we are happy to help you explore this crucial step as the expert in your journey. Scottsville Counseling Center was established with a mission to provide quality, affordable care that is tailored to meet your needs via a collaborative approach. Our hourly rates are akin to...
As a licensed Masters level social worker with over 20 years of mental health experience, I have developed insights and strategies that can support people of nearly any age as they adjust to the challenges and changes that come with life. I strive to create a safe space where people can feel supported and acknowledged. I have experience with a broad variety of clinical techniques which enables ...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 23 years of experience as a psychotherapist, Victim Advocate, Clinical Director and mentor towards social work students. I have provided services to clients with a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, substance abuse, life transitions and grief/loss issues. I am truly honored that my clien...
Finding the right therapist can make a huge difference in your life! My highest priority is to create a safe space where you feel comfortable to vent and express yourself. I provide services to those who need guidance, whether it be in a professional career, at school or within themselves so they can more effectively manage life issues. I am also passionate about working with clinicians working...
Dr. Barreto is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a background in Medical Psychology, Geriatrics, Trauma, and General Mental Health. In addition, she has extensive knowledge in treating military members, veterans, and their families. She completed her PhD in Medical and Clinical Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2012. Her practice blends neurobiological, interpersonal,...
Life is not always easy. For those dealing with feelings of depression, anxiety, life transitions, and other disorders it can feel like a wild and scary roller coaster. My mission is to be there to help you navigate through this roller coaster called life. My passion in life is to help equip others with the necessary tools they need to be able to be the best possible version of themselves. I am...
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I would love to help you find a happier, healthier version of yourself. I believe you have the skills and the strength to reach your goals and to live your life in a way that matches your values. I can help you identify your thoughts and/or behaviors that get in the way of living that life. I have experience helping clients work through depression, life transitions and stress, substance abuse...
Are you someone that struggles with your emotions? Or someone that has issues with friendships or family relationships? What about someone that may feel like they have lost their purpose? If any of these examples resonate with you, you may benefit from seeking therapy! Many people suffer from these unmanageable thoughts, emotions, behaviors and experiences, so first know you are not alone. Ther...
Clients/Families who need the therapist to come to you, or in home. If you want to be able to meet your goals for coming to therapy, and obtain skills for immediate use, you will benefit from my type of therapy intervention. Additionally, clients who want specific concepts and ideas on how to intervene and make changes in their family will find great benefit to having the “in home therapist”...
Feeling/thinking that your coping skills no longer serve you, alone, out of control, helpless, hopeless, having trouble in your relationship, etc? I’d love to provide support to you, your family, you & your partner, or your child along the way while you work in concert to find the root of the “problem” that is manifesting itself in the symptoms that you're experiencing. I'm, to the utmost,...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Concordia University Chicago. In addition to my education, I have led divorce recovery groups, helping many people work through their pain. Some of the other groups I have led include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),...
Are you struggling with low self esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, poor body image or disordered eating? I have too, and it’s something that can be managed and overcome. Medication management and traditional therapy isn't what you're looking for? We can improve our mental health through talk therapy and exercise, and there’s research to prove it. Join me on a journey to improve your mental a...
Have you ever pictured yourself living a life that looks a bit different than the one you are living now? Perhaps you have a goal for your health and life that you are having a difficult time achieving. Research shows that coaching support helps individuals to identify plans for meeting goals; it results in healthier long-term behavior; it improves mental health; and it is positively correlated...
