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
Hi I'm Kathleen, a Latinx Spanish speaking therapist; and I know this is really hard to do, realizing that you need professional help is needed but you don't know where to start or where to go. You made the first step by finding this page! I can help you reach your goals of overcoming past trauma, building a better relationship with food or your body, improving your mood or decreasing your...
Sometimes it's hard to know which path to take when you want to feel better or simply get more out of life. It 's human nature to get stuck in behaviors and life patterns that aren’t helpful. Fortunately, getting unstuck is entirely possible. As a counselor and wellness coach, I offer a powerful combination of counseling and wellness strategies to allow you to "super-charge" your path to change...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! t is crucial that my clients feel they are in a safe environment during sessions which is why I take a positive and empathetic approach while counseling my clients. I try to empower my clients to believe in themselves to work toward their goals while providing them with a non-judgmental, listening ear to any and all issues that may arise. I use various techniques based ...
Acknowledging realities about the self that conflict with beliefs around "how our family does this", sexual and gender identity and religion is often a daunting task. As a gay man I am passionate around helping individuals discover what "life looks like" on the other side of coming to terms with these realities. I enjoy working with people who are wiling to do the work to make peace with questi...
I believe in a strengths-based approach to moving through therapy. This entails helping clients foster their own resources so that they leave with the tools to grow through life’s challenges as they arise. I work with each person on their individual goals, wherever they may be at this point in life. My goal is to empower every client to trust themselves and their process. I use an evidence-base...
I have over 25 years providing psychological services to children and adults of all ages, in both individual and family therapy. I have additional training and experience helping individuals with a history of trauma. Throughout my therapy, I strive to empower clients to achieve mastery of their particular situation and find their way to a healthier life. I believe each person holds the key to...
I believe individuals come to therapy with concerns that are becoming problematic to their lives. However we were raised, along the way, we picked up traits that grew along with us, and manifested themselves in our everyday living; traits, such as abandonment, mistrust, defectiveness, vulnerable to harm/illness, entitlement, unrelenting standards/hypercritical, and dependence. I believe these...
I recognize and understand that the decision to seek therapy and receive help in a time of frustration and possible hopelessness is typically not one sought out overnight. I work to co-create meaning and goals with you to better to fit your own personal strengths and life experiences. You are courageous in seeking out help, and we can build hope together. Some areas I have focused on in my work...
My approach to therapy is down to earth, compassion-focused and non-judgmental. My goal is to assist you to live a life that is satisfying, to change problematic patterns, and pursue a relationship with yourself and others that is infused with fearless authenticity. By exploring issues related to family and upbringing as well as problems with self-esteem, we can work to resolve feelings of...
Adjusting to a new culture, or new way of existing in an environment and trying to figure out how to be your most authentic self? Changes in family dynamics? Are your few bad days beginning to feel more like an on-going permanent experience? Or perhaps the relationships that once fulfilled you is no longer fulfilling. Whether it is career-related, relationship challenges, or life changes you fe...
( English | español ) Affordable! A Place for the Uninsured, Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. We pursue therapy for a number of reasons. Maybe we’ve lost someone special to us. Maybe we feel apathetic or anxious, or we’re having feelings of agitation, remorse, and fear. Whatever our reasons might be, we know that the most vital reason we seek therapy is because we want to grow. We’ve...
If the current situation has you trying to overcoming anxieties, depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders, my commitment to you is to support and empower you. My therapeutic approach is to build trusting relationships with my clients while helping them find healing life skills, and sustainable wellness. I view my work as a supporter who empowers you towards self-actualization. I am a...
Do you ever feel like your dysfunction has taken over your life? Does it seem like it is getting harder to cope with this fast-paced world? Sometimes life just seems too scary to handle. The truth is, there is extreme pressure these days. Don't you wish you could wave a magic wand and the anxiety, depression, PTSD just disappears? You are not alone! Life can feel like too much at times. Take a...
Do you find yourself discouraged with the demands of life or with not finding healthy relationships? Do you feel alone with the circumstances in your life? I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, chronic health, chronic pain, grief, abuse, trauma, autism, ADHD, mental illness, marriage issues, and parenting. I offer empathic support and problem solving skills to help clients find thei...
Every individual in society is different so that per their perspectives, they formulate their opinion and a set of behavior. Under the theory of individual perception, the science which sounds theoretically proven and reasonable comes to play its role, resulting in various consequences. However, I believe that the perception created under the societal and scientific rules is not equivalent to...
