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
Individuals struggling with depression find that it negatively impacts all areas of their lives such as career and education, eating and sleeping, relationships, and overall physical health. Depression often occurs with anxiety, substance use disorders, and other addictions. I help people live their best lives by utilizing evidence-based therapies and counseling skills to overcome the challenge...
I am a certified health and mental performance consultant specialized in health coaching, weight management, and self-regulation. With an extensive background in athletic and mental performance-oriented training, I support and challenge my non-athlete and athlete clients through a highly interactive and collaborative processes that aims at identifying and optimizing health and...
The World as we know it has changed! So much has happened in 2020 and it all happened so fast. Many of us have had to alter our lives dramatically and with those alterations comes feelings of stress, overwhelm and being unsure of what the future holds. It can be quite scary I know. A new future has to be envisioned and many of us don't know where to start.. As a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapis...
On the outside, you may seem to have it all together, *cough* (perfectionist), but you burn yourself out trying to please others. You feel as if your efforts are never enough. This leads to anxiety, depression, and shame. Or maybe the thought of adulting scares the s#*! out of you and could use a guide who gets it? (But not your parents because you still live with them, huh?) Remind you of...
Individuals/Couples/Families Experiencing Challenges with: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Interpersonal Relationships, Behavioral Issues, Professional/Career Challenges, the Family System, Self-Esteem/Identity Issues and Life Transitions. Ages: Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors. Clients consistently find Jodi to be supportive, understanding, accepting, and tremendously easy to talk to. F...
My passion is working with men’s issues, LGBTQ+ folk, people raised in oppressive environments, and writers/artists. In healing my own trauma, in my training, and guiding others, I know well the remarkable power of mind/body integration. I will be with you every step of the way as you emerge into a loving, connected and free self. My holistic approach to therapy is down-to-earth and gentle,...
Welcome, I am a Holistic and Behavioral Medicine Psychologist who has trained at world renowned institutions. My purpose is to assist you toward attaining self empowerment, optimal fulfillment and happiness. I have developed expertise in various areas of psychological, emotional, and health concerns. My primary approach is to help you live authentically to your purpose and manifest your highest...
My approach to therapy is collaborative and established in openness, trust, honesty and humor. I believe that our work is rooted in the relationship we build together and should build upon your strengths and uniqueness. It is a privilege for me to be invited to work with my clients as they go through challenges and transitions. I am very passionate about being able to provide a safe,...
Making the first step and reaching out for help is often an act of bravery that is to be respected and honored. As a therapist, it is my goal to honor this bravery and to create an environment of acceptance, safety, and honesty for my clients where we can collaborate toward building a new perspective and developing the tools that will help create long lasting change and help clients meet their...
As your therapist, I will help you share your story to better understand how it may be presenting problems for you in the present, as "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”(Maya Angelou). You may have patterns of handling relationships/situations & want to get unstuck from your usual patterns. We will practice new ways of thinking & doing in a non-judgmental and saf...
The first step in becoming a "BETTER YOU" is seeking help and I applaud you for taking this first step on your journey to health and well-being. As a counselor, my role is to listen and equip you with the skills, guidance, and tools you need to live your best life. I work from a holistic approach integrating CBT, Narrative, Solution Focused, Play, Behavioral and Humanistic-talk therapy with a...
Dr. Leytocha Evette Ruinard, is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology while living in Germany. The most unique attributes that set Dr. Ruinard apart from others is her infectious smile, her tenacity to motivate, encourage and...
It’s time for a new approach. You’ve tried numerous ways to overcome depression and anxiety, but in the end, you’re left feeling even more worried and defeated. Maybe the strategies that worked in the past aren’t working anymore. Trying to find relief from this suffering can turn into an exhausting cycle. This emotional distress can cause you to feel detached from others and make it seem...
“If I asked you to name all the things you love; how long would it take you to name yourself?” Which is why I work continuously to help others through their mental health journey. I received my Masters of Social Work (MSW) from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in 2003 and am licensed as both a Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Addiction Counselor. I started practicing...
