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
I accept BCBS and UMR insurances. I meet with individuals, couples, and families of all ages to help them find better ways of dealing with problems disrupting their lives. Often times people find themselves repeating the same cycles of conflict, frustration, worry, fear, and shame. I work with people to identify these patterns so that they can make choices that enhance their relationships, lead...
Is anxiety part of your life? Do you or your child struggle with uncertainty? Do you find yourself feeling like you have to do something over and over again to deal with stress and worry? Does your child miss school or complain of sickness often? Perhaps Dr. Nate Mitchell can help. Dr. Mitchell is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with...
Have you experienced trauma or are you coping with PTSD? Have you found yourself in the midst of family conflict? Are you struggling with an eating disorder? I'm passionate about helping people through their struggles and begin the journey to emotional and mental healing. I grew up overseas and it wasn't until I was 18 that I moved to the U.S. for college and grad school, so I have a comprehens...
If you are struggling and feel helpless in knowing how to best support your child, there is hope. Whatever your situation--whether your child has anxiety, recurring outbursts, or he/she is exhibiting physical symptoms like an upset stomach or bed wetting--I can help by creating a welcoming space for your child to communicate via play therapy. Play is the language of children and by using resear...
Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been in the mental health field for almost fifteen years. I enjoy helping people and would like to help you reach your goals. I believe that the most important thing in therapy is the relationship between the client and his/her therapist. My primary treatment approach is cognitive behavioral therapy. I also util...
I strongly believe that everyone has the ability to mend and heal the broken parts of their soul and find peace, happiness and contentment. I have experienced the power and effectiveness of embarking on the journey of healing through counseling and felt the positive influences in my own life. I assist others in overcoming depression, anxiety, addiction, broken relationships, past traumatic...
I believe that all people are doing the best that they can, and are striving to achieve maximum happiness and life satisfaction. However, there are often difficulties in life that prevent us from fully realizing that potential. My objective as a therapist is to help you move through the things that are blocking you from optimal wellness. I use a trauma-informed approach and take an integrative...
Welcome! As a clinical psychologist with specialized training in evidence-based practice, a major focus of my work is to deliver an efficacious treatment customized to meet the unique needs of each client. This framework allows for targeted symptom improvement, while supporting the growth of each client within their individual worldviews. I am dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and...
I am truly passionate about my work and believe it is important to find the right match. My goal is to meet everyone where they are at in their readiness and insights, and I work with a wide range of clients from various backgrounds. I have over a decade of experience in working with others, and will bring a comprehensive and eclectic approach to our time together. Working in the Present allows...
You feel stressed out all the time. You have managed to keep everything together for years but you feel like you are barely holding on. You are exhausted all the time and often think you just can't do it anymore. On the outside, it seems like you have it all it. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head often reminds yo...
The vicissitudes of life are often difficult to navigate. The very thought of tomorrow can seemingly precipitate feelings of agony and emotional pain. Perception of the future can be overshadowed by fear and doubt. In these moments, moving forward seems impossible. Perhaps you are experiencing feelings of sadness, anxiousness, merely uncertain about the future of a relationship, or feel that yo...
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Every individual has the right to a healthy, well-lived life. The right to feeling whole, complete, balanced and purposeful. This concept of a well-lived life needs to incorporate all aspects of an individual: their mind, body and environment. When that balance has been disrupted, emotional pain and physical maladies can occur. My mission as a psychotherapist is dedicated to assist individuals ...
I am a solution focused therapist, guiding individuals on their journey to gain insight, promote change and provide tools for long term success. I come from a person-centered background and work to help formalize a plan that best fits each person by utilizing specific interventions that target their needs and help reach their goals. I have been trained intensively in Dialectic Behavioral Therap...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out or sad to the point that you can't live the life you want? Do you want to feel better & have a life worth living? Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) is a team of therapists that use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to overcome social anxiety, depression, communication & relationship issues, family conflict, panic, excessive worry & depression. Vis...
