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
At Symmetry Counseling we strive to support the mind-body connection in healing the complete person. We offer psychotherapy and psychological testing services as well as supportive therapies for all phases and stages of life and have a diverse staff available to meet your needs. Our clinicians are seasoned professionals with many years of experience providing an exceptional level of care to...
My name is Tracy Beresh, MSW, LISW-S, and I am dedicated to your mental health. I have a passion to help those who are struggling. Everyone, including myself, has a story and has had to work through tough circumstances. Everyone needs help from time to time and there is no shame or judgement when you come talk to me. Working through an issue is difficult and can be painful, but with the proper...
I am now offering virtual sessions for Florida residents through my private practice, White Picket Fence Counseling Center. I am also available through a membership subscription at https://www.betterhelp.com/sandee-nebel/. My mission is to walk beside and empower my clients to make the lifelong changes necessary to experience recovery from disordered eating, self-esteem and body image issues. I...
You deserve to live a happier and healthier life. Together, we can begin the exploration of understanding where you are and where you want to be. Together, we can uncover your strengths and help you learn new skills that will allow you to cope more effectively. I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 15 years of clinical experience working in community-based mental health clinics, pub...
We are accepting new BCBS PPO or private pay clients Winter/ Spring 2020! Looking for an innovative, life-altering, and unforgettable experiential type of therapy that actually works? Great News- you’ve come to the right place! We offer Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (Eagala) with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Many times we forget what is said in talk-therapy, BUT you will never forget the...
“Let Food be Thy Medicine” Hippocrates. In 480 BC, humans knew that food and nutrition were the basis for all health. Healthy nutrition is a critical element of mental well-being. Scientific evidence shows that poor nutritional status affects mental health and the development of psychiatric disorders. The lack of essential nutrients is known to contribute to anxiety, depression, and ADHD. The n...
Each one of us face moments in life when we could use help in finding our way. Perhaps life's problems have left you feeling helpless and you are not sure how to regain control over your situation. Maybe fear and anxiety have begun to limit the joy and happiness you are able to feel. It might be that you're athletic or work performance has plateaued and you are looking for a mental edge to...
A warmest hello to you. I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, and a doctoral candidate. I hold a Master of Science degree in General Psychology, and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy. Currently, I am nearly at the end toward earning my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. I am a trained EMDR therapist as well. I have ov...
C.H.A.R.T. your course for a better future! C - Change is challenging, difficult many times, and can be frustrating. Many people seek therapy because of feeling stuck, distressed, and see little hope for change. H - Hope - rekindling hope that with hard work positive changes can take place. A - Affirm - positive affirmation fosters a better outlook, combats self-criticism, counters negative...
Nobody ever said that change was easy - but here you are looking for change. You realize that you can't continue doing the same thing over and over again with no results. But where do you start? Who can you trust? Who is going to listen? Well you have come to the right place. If you are ready to make real change from a life of depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, anger, and grief then...
*Coronavirus/social distancing update: I offer secure, online video-based therapy sessions so that you can be seen from your home. You need not be tech-savvy; I can walk you through how we can connect.* I know that it takes significant courage to search for a therapist and reach out for help. Just by looking at this website, you are already in the process of taking steps to improve the current...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 24 years experience in working with individuals, youth, and couples. Through various intervention strategies, I help individuals work through unresolved issues, poor communication, or broken trust of others, toward conflict resolution. I assist in helping people to understand that there is always a positive to every negative, and that everyone has a...
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience successfully working with a wide variety of individuals. My passion lies in supporting and helping my clients process difficult times in their lives. Specifically, I can best help with issues like the death of a loved one, acute and chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders and weight management,...
With over 20 years of experience in private practice, I have had the privilege of hearing many life stories, and each one is uniquely personal. I believe that each individual holds their own answers to their life struggles and that we all need a safe person to help us uncover those answers at times. I am proud that my profession has discovered amazing ways to help with the process of relieving...
