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
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 ...
I consider Well Care Coaching to be an invitation. It is not a push or a pull, but a chance to find your own rhythm and harmony. Things may seem off balance or even impossible right now. I suppose that is what brought you here. And now that you are here, I suggest you consider what it might be like to have your feet planted exactly where you want them, even and especially during this time in yo...
My passion is using creativity to support individuals in healing from trauma and increasing their overall well-being. I provide a safe, supportive environment and incorporate a range of modalities from a holistic, trauma-informed and mindfulness-based approach. Through the creative art process, individuals can authentically connect with themselves and learn to process a range of emotions in a...
I offer personalized counseling utilizing a holistic approach. My goal as a therapist is to work with you, not for you, in providing support and encouragement through any obstacle or personal set backs. I provide individual therapy to work on depression, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, relationships, parenting, eating disorders, and more. I work to accommodate your sched...
I work with a wide range of people. My clients like deep work, As a Process Oriented therapist and teacher I use dreamwork, symptoms work, bodywork, movement, relationship work, conflict work, inner work and meditation, art and creativity, and many other methods based on the individuals client's process. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have helped develop Process Oriented fami...
Elizabeth provides a safe place and recovery focused space for LGBTQIA+, teens, college students, women, men, and families. Elizabeth challenges and aids in the implementation of each client’s goals and aspirations for their growth process. She empowers her clients to not only live independently, but successfully. Elizabeth serves individuals and their families by addressing disordered eating,...
Greetings! I am Dr. A. Michael Leland. My practice is currently limited to evaluations. If you are seeking counseling, there are other providers available at New Horizons Wellness Services (www.nhws.us) who are accepting new clients. As a licensed psychologist, I provide diagnostic evaluations at to clients age 16 and older. My professional and personal background helps me to connect with many...
Are you or someone you know going through a rough patch? Life's troubles getting you down? Let me provide empowerment in your time of need. I understand that a stressor can effect you or the entire family. I am licensed in the state of Mississippi. I have experience working with adults, adolescence, and children on finding the coping skills they need to conquer everyday living. So if you or you...
"EVERYONE NEEDS AND DESERVES TO HAVE A THERAPIST, it is vital that our primary support systems extend beyond family and spouses". My therapeutic approach is supportive, encouraging, directive, and humorous. I see myself as an educator and a coach. I seek to help my client(s) feel safe and achieve quality of life by helping them increase their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. I...
It can be hard to know where to begin embarking upon a new path for personal growth and change. I strive to create a grounding, non-judgmental and encouraging space in which my clients can work through challenging issues and learn new and healthy coping strategies. Having been trained in many approaches such as psychodynamic, mindfulness, CBT and DBT, I bring a compassionate curiosity and profo...
