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
Are you a woman of a certain age, struggling with eating or drinking too much, worried about declining health and energy? Maybe you've been watching your life shrink and your future dim, like I was. You’re intelligent but can’t seem to master this healthy eating and weight loss thing and it's frustrating. Maybe you're scared to even try again, but you’re not ready to give up! If you're ready fo...
This practice places emphasis on investing in your daily health by modifying unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, and overcoming life's toughest challenges. Dr. Lucia is the Director/Owner and treating psychologist at this practice. We specialize in the treatment of First Responder Stress Reactions and Military Related Stress Reactions. We also work with civilians and specialize in behavior...
I believe that every client is unique and that therapy should be a collaborative process. My main goal is to help empower clients and provide them with tools and strategies that assist them in managing emotional challenges. I am knowledgeable and insightful with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety and various types of trauma. This is a judgement free confidential and safe space for all...
I am a licensed social worker providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I am very passionate about helping others uncover their true, authentic self, and find happiness within themselves. I have experience working with adults and adolescents struggling with eating disorders, binge eating disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. My goal...
My goal is for us to work together short-term based on needs and goals we identify at our first session. My clients learn skills immediately and reduce their symptoms quickly. I have 26 years of experience using Biofeedback and teaching coping skills with many different disorders, cultures, and individuals (adults/kids) & families. I have seen people improve the quality of their life and reduce...
Are you a parent with concerns about your child's development, behavior, or mood? Do you have a child with a chronic health condition who could benefit from learning skills to improve coping and adjustment, increase the likelihood of following medical recommendations, or decrease anxiety or pain related to an illness or injury? Do you have concerns about your young child's feeding/eating habits...
Clients often come to therapy with confusion, frustration, or shame about why they are experiencing the symptoms or problems that distress them. A very important part of psychotherapy is becoming more curious about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that initially may seem to make no sense and have no useful purpose. When we come to appreciate that even distressing or self-destructive thoughts,...
Accepting New Patients- I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker servicing Tampa, Florida and the surrounding areas. I believe that each person is the expert of their life, and I strive to meet each person where they are with no judgement and no preconceived ideas. Counseling is not about labeling problems. Instead, it is about finding solutions and coping mechanisms. I work with children, teens,...
I elicit hope when the world seems hopeless. My approach is to develop a therapeutic relationship where authenticity is encouraged in a compassionate, judgement free space. Majority of the children I work with simply want to just be kids, but there is a concern or barrier that needs to be addressed or removed first. Majority of the youth I work with are trying to figure out their purpose and ho...
“It is an honor that you trust me with the most intimate details of your life. The journey we take on together will result in everlasting change.” Thank you, Mark. I have over 32 years experience as a Psychotherapist in the South Florida Community — The new focus of my practice is providing Virtual Sessions, 7 days per week to address the COVID-19 Crisis. I provide Affordable and Dedicated...
If you are ready to learn how to develop a positive self-concept, create healthy boundaries, explore characteristics of trauma and how those traits may be affecting you and your relationships, then we have helpful tools to assist you in creating a new way of looking at issues that have been affecting your life and functioning for years. We are a group of licensed therapists with experience in...
Excelsior Therapy works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, even offering adult and teen anger management classes. We believe that using cognitive testing and evidenced-based interventions with the collaboration of clients creates the most positive impact on helping clients meet their goals. In addition, to these therapeutic specialties, Excelsior Therapy is connected with a medica...
When dealing with life’s struggles, it helps to have someone to talk to who can help and heal. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, depression or sudden loss, we can help release the pressure. Speak with a licensed therapist from the privacy and comfort of your own home or our office. You don't have to be alone as Another Level Counseling and Consultation is here for you. You can usually get an...
Creating a family can bring many challenges. Infertility or pregnancy loss can strike at the core of your identity, your life plans, your relationships, your finances, and your coping strategies. Many people who are going through infertility feel helpless, sad, lonely, angry, guilty, jealous of pregnant friends and family, socially isolated, frustrated, and nervous about the future. It is often...
Therapy is an investment in your personal transformation, so I commend you on taking the first step to a healthier, happier YOU. You deserve a safe and effective environment to support your successful growth; one we’ll create together based on acceptance, compassion, safety, and trust. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I’ve helped hundreds of individuals,...
