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 am incredibly passionate about helping people recognize and regain direction and harnessing the power that comes with that discovery. It is my mission to be an intuitive tool on your path to rediscover your true sense of self. We will find a way together to improve and develop skills to handle everyday life challenges. We will work together to identify strengths, negative interaction patterns...
I believe in striving to meet clients wherever they are along their journey and working together to create a treatment plan that utilizes a holistic therapeutic approach. Together, we will tailor your care to meet your specific needs and address your concerns. My background in trauma-focused therapy allows me to take proven techniques from this branch of therapy and apply them across the board ...
( English | español ) "And I said to my body. Softly. 'I want to be your friend.' It took a long breath and replied 'I have been waiting my whole life for this."Nayyirah Waheed- Have you been holding on to physical or emotional weight that you feel ready to let go of? Are you ready to reconnect with the innate wisdom of your body? It is my belief that you already possess all of the solutions to...
Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Interpersonal struggles, career obstacles or mental health issues can make us feel confused about who we are, where we fit in and how to move forward. I specialize in helping individual adults and couples in their 20s and 30s navigate difficult feelings, identify and change dysfunctional thoughts and patterns, and overcome challenging situations in...
My passion is working with clients who feel unbalanced and anxious yet crave peace, and are willing to look deep inside themselves to find it. My purpose is to help clients discover their inherent self-worth, unleash their inner power, and release shame and judgement so they can create lives of potency and depth and bring their visions of beauty and connection to life. I have experience working...
The decision to reach out for help is often not an easy one, and you deserve to give yourself credit for acknowledging a need to try something different and pursuing therapy as your next step. I believe in a strength-focused, person-centered approach to working with clients. Therapy can be empowering and encouraging. My goal is for your experience to be conducive to understanding how you see...
If you are here, you are probably looking to affect some positive change in your life. I am here to help, support, and encourage you as we together explore, question, and practice new ways of being. My job as a therapist is to help you rediscover and connect with your inner wisdom. I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy with a strong emphasis on holistic healing of both the mind and body. Using...
The hardest step in change is asking someone for help. Therapy is a collaborative, coaching, and self-building journey where we work together to accomplish your desired goals. I enjoy working with men and women on depression, anxiety, men's issues, self-esteem, relationship challenges, obesity and weight loss, chronic pain, and long-term disabilities such as visual impairment. You may be feelin...
Hello, I look forward to meeting with you. We are not meant to be perfect; we are meant to be whole. My goal is to help you create the life experience that makes you happy. I will provide a safe, supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for you. I offer therapy that is empowering, collaborative, and client-centered to adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. My areas of...
**Accepting new clients** Sometimes we find ourselves struggling over things we "shouldn't" or feeling down, anxious, or stuck "for no reason." We often criticize ourselves for struggling or try to grin and bear it, but these options often make things worse or at best maintain the status quo. Therapy, however, can help us learn how to navigate life's challenges and be kinder to ourselves in the...
CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS: Life can present many challenges. Most of the time, we can successfully handle the trials and tribulations of daily living; but occasionally we get overwhelmed. To help cope and feel much better, sometimes a professional can help sort and shed light on the elements that caused these challenges. In the process, we not only learn more about ourselves but find the...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been practicing in the mental health field for 8 years. I have worked with adults who have co-occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health concerns, HIV/AIDS, Probation/Parole. I have extensive experience with teenagers who have behavioral problems, mental health issue, and attachment dysfunction. My primary focus has been on helping youth negotiate...
Welcome! I‘d love to support you on your journey towards healing, and regulation of anxiety, worry, low motivation, depression, exhaustion, burnout and low self-worth connected to a lack of a peaceful relationship with food. Do you binge on foods or eat throughout the day without being hungry to cope with difficult feelings and then go on restrictive diets out of guilt? Have you felt self-hatre...
I have over 20 years of experience working with people who are navigating life transitions. I know that when you’re in the middle of it, it can feel all-consuming. My job is to help you see the bigger picture: to rise above your current circumstances and see your life for all of its fullness and purpose. But I’m not just trained to help you. I can help because I’ve lived through some of the sam...
There are times in life when you feel stuck, sad, angry, or indifferent. In these times, it is helpful to have a non-bias party be a mirror on your journey to becoming the best version of you that you can be. There are also times when clients have identified that familial traditions have held them captive or even hindered their growth. Processing those things will help you to identify the best...
