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
Empowerment, trust, and respect are essential qualities of the therapeutic alliance. There can be initial feelings of fear, shame, and personal judgment experienced when making the decision to begin therapy. By providing a safe, compassionate, and warm environment, I believe I meet my clients in a space of empathy which fosters meaningful change they wish to implement in their lives. Through th...
**Currently not accepting new clients until 2021**. Sometimes looking in the mirror is hard when the image looking back at you is not what you pictured. Our past hurts and traumas, broken relationships, unhealthy relationship with food, and painful relationship with our bodies leave use broken and weary. I believe that digging into those painful places brings healing, as well as learning how to...
Rae is a bilingual (English, Spanish) art therapist working primarily with adult and teen survivors of violence, trauma, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders and substance or behavioral addictions. Her work aligns with a person-centered, strength-based model of therapy, and she believes in the individual being the expert of her or his own story. Holistic, body-centered practices are...
I work with individuals struggling with binge eating, emotional eating or stress eating, and bulimia. I have a specific specialization in eating concerns and eating disorders with a binge component. I help people to feel less out of control when it comes to eating and spend less time thinking and worrying about food. Together we will improve your relationship with food and help you feel more...
Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you and your partner dealing with lack of intimacy, betrayal, addiction, or communication issues? I value effective & solution-focused therapy for couples & individuals. I help you make effective changes to feel more content and fulfilled in your relationships and life. It is a priority to understand how your background, identity, and relationships...
My name is Anne Marie Allwine LICSW with P.E.E.P.S. Psychotherapy. P.E.E.P.S. stands for: P.eople seeking E.mpathy E.mpowerment P.ersonal growth and S.upport. I have worked in the mental health field for over 30 years in a variety of settings, most recently as the School Counselor for a private high school. I use a supportive strengths-based approach but also will challenge one's thoughts if th...
I am a psychologist who work with individuals 18 years and older. I primarily treat person's experiencing anxiety and related disorders. Anxiety disorders can be debilitating, both mentally and physically. I work collaboratively with clients to help them manage their anxiety and live a more fulfilling life. My treatment approach is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. ...
Nov 25, 2020 - I have a few openings for coaching/private pay clients only. Please check back in January for any updates in availability. . . . . Most people I work with start sessions sharing some version of what's wrong with them: "I can't seem to get out of my own way." "I'm good at starting things but cant finish them." "I hate myself." "I don't understand why people don't like me." "I don'...
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, stress from significant life events, family issues, or chronic illness? I am here to help you manage and work through these issues, among many others. Deciding to seek out therapy can be a very difficult decision, but I can provide you with a safe environment to openly discuss these feeling. Together, we can work to make positive changes in your life ...
Having the opportunity to meet and help so many different people is such a unique and rewarding experience. I have worked in the human service/mental health field for over 12 years, and have a great deal of experience working with children and families, as well as adults. Over the years, I've specialized in working with children and adults who have been diagnosed with developmental and...
Are you finding yourself withdrawing from life, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed? Trouble connecting with your spouse, children, family, or friends? One of the greatest joys in life is our connections and relationships with others, living life through community. Don't let these areas of life suffer any longer. I strive to create an accepting and nurturing environment that allows clients to fi...
Feeling disconnected leads to all sorts of problems (depression, anxiety, addiction, unhealthy eating, low self-esteem, etc.). My goal is connected living - helping you reconnect with yourself, your goals, and your relationships. As reconnection happens, new possibilities take shape. Although changing your life can be very challenging at times, your potential for growth and change really is...
Katie has been known for her work in helping people receive healing, direction, and motivation to pursue their dreams. She has extensively worked in the nonprofit setting while breaking new ground on her transformative business, Let's Live Ready. Katie is bringing inspiring change through her empowering perspective on coaching, training, and personal therapy. Katie is passionate about helping...
My therapeutic approach is strength-based, client-centered, and integrative with the belief that we have the innate ability to heal, grow, and seek greater meaning in life. I see each individual as unique, whole, and inherently good. I believe therapy is an interactive relationship between you and me. My approach prioritizes authenticity, trust, and empathy as the foundation for effective thera...
I became a therapist because people told me that I'm a good listener, and because I am motivated to help people. My clients, whether, children, adolescents, or adults, have quickly sensed this. They feel my caring and support. My biggest influences have been decades of work as a school psychologist and extensive study of family therapy. Other influences have been working with a diverse populati...
