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
As a clinician, I am ready to support clients identify and reach their goals. That support may be individually or with others. I have been working with children, adolescents, families and other relationships. I have presented various parent night programs at several schools covering a variety of topics such as college/career planning, stress and anxiety management, and executive functioning. I...
Are you struggling with issues related to pregnancy, post-baby, life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. Its not unusual to want a little support on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. What makes my practice unique is that I bring therapy to you at your home or we can take our sessions outside, on a...
Tara has experience working with adolescents & adults contending with an array of mood disorders, challenges related to grief & loss, self-efficacy, stress & anger management, PTSD & conflict resolution. She has worked extensively with individuals and families experiencing trauma, abuse & domestic violence. Tele-health & face to face modalities are provided. Tara maintains a strength-based &...
Most people don’t expect to reach the point where they feel overwhelmed with the challenge’s of life. Issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, fatherhood challenges, domestic violence, and anger are just several daily life difficulties that can lead us to feeling overwhelmed. The counseling journey is a joint effort between the client and counselor. My goal for you during...
( English | Italiano | español ) For over ten years I’ve been helping individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I am experienced in helping clients overcome and manage anxiety, depression, current life transitions, conflict in relationships, or disconnection through loss. I am trained in CBT, EFT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I believe in everyone’...
I began my private practice as a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist in 2012. My journey into becoming a therapist started with a desire to understand and mend my own emotional and physical pain. After suffering from years of chronic pain, social anxiety, and depression, with limited relief from standard talk-based therapy I chose to seek a new path of healing...one that included movement,...
Motivated individuals and couples seeking to improve their lives and get the most out of their life experience will value from psychotherapy. Learning new skills that will address your real life, day to day problems will be the goal of treatment. See how and why we can be our own worst enemy and what to do about it. Maximize your potential and overcome apparent obstacles to the life you would l...
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, body image issues, inability to cope with stress, parenting frustrations, conflict issues, inability to problem solve, anger outbursts, mindless eating, stress from Covid19 isolation, restlessness from social distancing, or other mental health issues, I am here to help you understand the barriers in your life, wor...
I have an Msc. and PhD in Clinical Psychology with expertise in working with children from 14 years, adults, elderly, those in their 80’s and across the life span. I use trauma focused cognitive/behavior therapy, art therapy, marital therapy, family therapy and individual psychotherapy. I use a holistic psychological treatment model that transforms and empowers Clients for sustainable mental...
Coming to therapy is an act of bravery and you can feel good about taking the first step! Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, a life transition, relationship difficulties, trauma or other problems, we can work on them together. I view therapy sessions as your time – you set the agenda by talking about what feels important to you. I provide individual therapy to adults and adolescen...
As a clinician, an artist and a mother, I feel we are all at our best when we have a space to unpack what's going on for us in our myriad roles in day to day life. I strive to foster a relationship with my clients that is rooted in the idea of acceptance, non-judgment, balance, and presence. My practice is rooted in both theory and play, in evidence-based practice models (CBT, DBT, Mindfulness,...
As a counselor and a nurse, I have spent my whole career helping people struggling through life's difficult journeys. Are you struggling with the lingering effects of abuse, neglect, trauma, divorce, loss or unwanted change? Though we can't change the circumstances, we can work together to improve how you express yourself, make decisions, resolve conflicts, manage stress and eliminate thoughts ...
Do you ever feel like life can be overwhelming? Has depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or other problems taken control of you life? As a therapist, I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal . Sometimes it just takes a little guidance to help you get better. I have been in this field since 2013 and have been honored to help clients achieve their goals, grow as human beings, and become...
Everyone deserves to live a life filled with pleasure, meaning , and purpose despite the inevitable difficulties life throws our way. Therapy is a collaborative process in which clients are encouraged to explore their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgements space. I base my practice on each person's unique needs and strengths. I work with all age groups,...
If you or your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, transitioning into adulthood, trauma, or relationship issues, I can help. I can assist you in breaking free from the roadblocks and emotional pain that keeps you from being who you want to be and doing what you want to do. I strive to create a safe environment for clients to reinvent themselves or process difficult life events and...