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
Feeling depressed or worried? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Is your relationship in trouble? Visiting a psychotherapist can help! This is a mental health and counseling practice in service located in center city Philadelphia. My mission is helping clients feel like they are talking to an objective friend. Are you ready to transform your life and get on the right track? As a psychotherapist ...
(Not Accepting New Clients At This Time) Are you feeling stuck or struggling to make changes in life but can’t quite figure out how to get there? I work with clients to help them achieve their goals and make meaningful changes in their lives. This active approach is meant to help you move towards a sense of peace and fulfillment. As part of this process, I will help you learn skills and develop...
Life can be stressful. You may be feeling worried, anxious or stressed. Perhaps you are feeling unmotivated and depressed- fighting to complete daily tasks. . Or maybe you're having panic attacks, or struggling with healing from a trauma. We want you to know you CAN feel better, and we can help. Point Counseling Center LLC has a group of compassionate, experienced therapists that can help you m...
I help you find your Authentic Voice! Are you having a hard time in your relationships or finding the right career? My name is Marlyn Cazeau. I am the founder of MinoVea, a holistic healing center tailored to the needs of women. I specialize in working with adolescent girls (12+) and women living through life crises; including, trauma, divorce, and job loss. Often manifesting as depression,...
The meaning of life has changed. Life as we know it today has really challenged many individuals and families to adapt to a new normal; many of which are struggling to define what this new normal means and looks like, understandably so. It feels like your sense of direction is confusing and uncertain. Our loved ones are feeling vulnerable and support stands at too far a distance for you to feel...
I work with female identifying clients needing support with motherhood, postpartum mental health, body positivity, sex positivity, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, self esteem, and healing from religious shame and "purity culture." I am a licensed mental health counselor focusing on women's mental health issues. I utilize somatic psychotherapy techniques that bring a deep healing connection...
If you experience depression and anxiety to the point that it affects the way you function, I can help you understand your roadblocks. You'll learn to tap into unknown strengths, learn new strategies, or challenge beliefs that are no longer effective. I'm a licensed professional counselor of over 10 years of experience. I've provided counseling services to individuals, couples, and families wit...
Do you find yourself lacking motivation, satisfaction, or direction? Perhaps you feel anxious, lost, or down? So often, despite appearances or what we strive to become, we are struggling on the inside and do not know how to make sense of it on our own. In our work together, we build an understanding of issues coming up in the present, as we connect the dots to the past, and create goals for the...
**Now offering telehealth sessions** Hi Folx! Katie here! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide an environment that supports you and your brave exploration of yourself. Change and healing are two of the most difficult things a person can do. I strive to be the type of therapist that provides the space to let you do this in the most supportive and validating way possible, without pulli...
Disordered eating, anxiety, and depression therapist! I am also a Registered Dietitian (RD). It's my passion to help people gain control over and heal from disordered eating, anxiety, and depression so they can live the best life possible. We live in a society that dictates what size we should be, which drives us toward unhealthy habits in an effort to measure up. This can lead to disordered...
I view therapy like a road trip: some parts are fun, some are not, but in the end you get to where you need to go. You are the driver and have the control but we are on the journey together. I will be there, in the passenger seat, to help reroute if we get detoured... and try to help us avoid the potholes! It’s your hard work, though, that gets us to the destination. I have found that creating ...
Tressie's goal as a therapist is to empower her clients to navigate their lives and relationships more effectively in order to thrive and not just survive. Tressie provides a safe space for her clients to experience deep emotions on the path to increased self-awareness. She believes strongly in building a foundation of mental wellness through mindful self-compassion and skillful practice. Tress...
My approach to many issues we might face is that with a change in our mindset or normal path of thinking, we most likely have solutions to our concerns within ourselves. By changing our mindset or charting a new path we can find healing and peace. Sometimes we have to dig deep and look at situations from a different angle to see how we can take control and make the change we desire to achieve o...
I am a “person-centered” therapist. A compassionate client-counselor relationship is fundamental to this approach. With each client, the basis for our work together is my profound respect for who you are as a person--and confidence in your ability to discover your own solutions and direction in life. I believe that every client has abundant potential to build on their available gifts and streng...
I believe it is vital to meet you where you are and walk with you along your path. It is my belief that the counselor-client relationship is a crucial element to therapy. Journey to Wellness Counseling, LLC strives to facilitate an environment that is trusting, inviting, safe, and professional. By encouraging each client to engage in self-exploration so that they will come to a deeper...
