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
No matter what life brings, YOU are worthy, YOU matter, and YOU can find healing as I commit to offer support, unconditional compassion, and a relentless desire to meet you where you are in life. I consider it an honor to work with children, tweens/teens, families, and adults seeking help and comfort during challenging situations. I aim to equip and encourage parents who are seeking tools and...
Dr. Kierce is the President and Founder of Sentiero, an outpatient practice composed of school psychologists, clinical psychologists, and registered psychological assistants. Psychological assessment, individual/group psychotherapy, parent support groups/workshops, school advocacy, & very young children through the transitions into older adulthood encompass our expertise. The approach at Sentie...
Our overall focus is on helping women be well—physically, emotionally, spiritually, socially. Women have many obligations and roles they fill. Our psychotherapy services are geared toward helping women find a balance between self-care and their responsibilities. We want to provide an oasis where women can focus on health and wellness in a way that makes it convenient and accessible. If that's t...
My passion is to offer treatment to those struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and difficulty with managing emotions. I work with children, adolescents, and their parents to find effective skills and tools to modify thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are no longer serving them. I believe that each person has an inner source of strength that will provide wisdom to guide the...
Helping others is my greatest passion. In my almost 20 years as a licensed professional counselor, I have rewardingly helped numerous clients through many difficulties, including: parenting, relationships, career decisions, marriage difficulties, bipolar, emotional difficulties, grief, trauma, schizophrenia, stress, depression, and anxiety. My overall goal is to be effective in helping you thro...
Do you often feel like you are not living your best life? Do you find yourself reacting to situations out of fear and self preservation rather than aligning with your values and living authentically? As a marriage and family therapist with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field my goal is to help individuals, couples and families live their most productive and meaningful lives fr...
My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, empathetic and unique to each individual's personal needs. I believe the most important component of therapy is establishing a genuine, trusting connection. I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which the clients feel respected, supported and understood in order to actively explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of...
Now accepting new clients via telehealth, specializing in women’s mental health. Do you find that the thing that brought you to this website is causing you a lot of pain? Are you ready to step forward in living a life that feels more authentic? Maybe you are tired of listening to the voice inside your head that tells you that you are not worthy of living the life you want. I’m here to remind yo...
People should live happier, healthier lives. That is what all well-adjusted people want. My focus is on helping people achieve these and other goals. Everyone at one time or another goes through tough times. Some people go through them on their own, but sometimes it takes a professional, unbiased perspective to help people see clearly. People are the result of both nature (inherited traits) and...
My clinical experience is in treating clients suffering with disorder eating and eating disorders, through a holistic, patient centered, and intuitive approach. I also help clients who are searching for nutritional management or evidenced-based nutrition for chronic disease management. I help clients meet their individual health goals by holding them accountable to goals set during sessions and...
Are you tired of your past getting in the way of the present? Are you ready to feel confident without past challenges hindering you? Every week, our practice works with people, like you, who are tired of anxiety or depression getting in the way of enjoying life. We offer an active treatment approach using approaches that are effective and work. You can learn about our sliding scale therapists b...
I believe all people have the capacity to live satisfying and joyful lives. However, at times we can each feel stuck and need help and a new perspective to get our lives back on course. I enjoy the process of assisting individuals and families in their journey towards peace. I taught elementary and middle school for 20 years and enjoy working with children, teens, and their families. I also am...
I have been in Practice 30+ years working with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Those being monitored by the legal system due to domestic violence, CPS and other courts. I also do evaluations for Immigration and report to Attorney's. I am sensitive to the needs of the clients, and help set goals that client is able to achieve. I have worked with different Agency...
I am a CBT and ACT-informed therapist who wants to help adults of any age to live a more fulfilling life. I enjoy working with people who are struggling with things like stress, sadness or worrying and are curious to find another way to tackle those issues. I want to work with each client to find specific, tailored goals and then use the time in therapy to help clients achieve them. I am eager ...
