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
Hi, I'm Cheryl! I am so glad you are here. As women, we are charged with the expectation that we are going to be committed wives, involved mothers, parent caregivers, and successful in our careers. In an attempt to "have it all", we put our own lives and well being on hold. The goal of life coaching is to help you overcome the fear of change and feel empowered to do so! Together, we will explor...
Rae Comeau, LPC-Intern, is a Professional School Counselor with over 4 years experience working with children and adults. She has been trained in various methods of therapy focusing on creating connection and addressing attachment trauma. She is currently in training to become certified as a Certified Imago Therapist, working with individuals and couples to help them reclaim their joy and...
Sometimes, old stories are built into our current awareness that no longer serve our needs. Grief, complex-trauma, and unresolved issues become stuck in our thoughts and behaviors. Our energy becomes encased in worry or fears. Psychotherapy can reduce suffering, release tension, and build insight to the patterns that no longer serve us. Through compassion, acceptance, and nonjudgmental feedback...
I believe that change occurs best within an authentic relationship between client and therapist. Along with the client I create a friendly and caring environment in which you can feel safe to explore and express your authentic self. Through this relationship I believe you will feel more able to go into the world feeling joyous and alive. I seek to assist you to be better able to connect to othe...
Welcome families and congratulations on taking the first step toward freedom. Are you wondering if recovery is possible? I have over 20 years of experience in the specialty of substance abuse disorders that says, Yes. My experience counseling and auditing treatment centers will be an asset to you. Because Drug and Alcohol problems are rarely isolated, my approach naturally helps those strugglin...
Pursuing therapy represents a desire to heal. Whether dealing with a new change in life or a past trauma/hurt, my work with clients is focused on supporting the process of healing and learning to "let go" of the harmful patterns that get in the way of feeling happy and fulfilled in our lives and relationships. As a therapist, I strive to create a space where you can pause, reflect, and feel...
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...
