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
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! My approach to the therapeutic process is largely based on Karen Horney’s principal, which is,“You need not, and in fact, cannot, teach an acorn to grow into an oak tree, but when given a chance, its intrinsic potentialities will develop. Similarly, the human individual, given a chance, tends to develop his particular human potentialities.” I view it as my job, role and...
Life is hard, and it's even harder when you're trying to get through it alone. We often lack understanding of our emotions and aren't taught how to deal with them properly when they do show up leaving us or those around us hurt or confused. I've been working in the mental health field near 10 years and have focused on the areas of in-patient substance use, crisis counseling, and relational issu...
It can be frustrating and scary when you are struggling and don't know where to find the support you need. You may feel that you have tried everything and you are concerned that things may get worse. It can be difficult to ask for help. Feeling vulnerable is never easy but leads to greater personal connection and overall joy. My style is collaborative and goal oriented. I strive to provide my...
Currently accepting new clients for ASSESSMENT ONLY. I am a licensed Psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessment and therapy across the lifespan. Please visit my website for further information regarding my bio and services offered. Renopsychologicalservices.com Specialize in neuropsychological and psychological testing across the lifespan. Common referrals include but not limite...
I work with adults and teens. Clients come to me when they are looking to improve their overall sense of well-being -- body, mind and spirit. My treatment approach is non-traditional, and I work with people struggling to feel at home in their bodies and their lives. I help with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, infertility, Lyme Disease, pregnancy/postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, issues...
River Wards Wellness Collective focuses on holistic wellness practices. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, reiki, and individual trauma-informed yoga and meditation. Our providers have a variety of specialties to address the specific needs of our community including DBT, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Sensorimotor Therapy, and Perinatal Therapy. We specialize in working with anxiety,...
I have 23 years experience as a licensed clinical social worker. I have developed the skill set to assist any client's anxiety,depression, anger management , and trauma. I provide a conducive nonjudmental environment. We will explore any changelleges you might face, and provide a solution to your problem. Ideally you will never leave my office with out a resolution. The journey in life will be...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! Big pat on the back; you have taken the first step to seek therapy for yourself or a loved one. I am here to provide a safe space where you can speak openly about what is making you feel stuck in your life. I will be here for you with a practice guided by humanism and respect. I utilize an eclectic approach to counseling, depending on what my client might need. Whether ...
**My practice is currently full. Accepting clients for a waitlist.** You are here because maybe something is not quite right in your life. You may be dealing with a major life transition or feeling overwhelmed with life challenges. Maybe there is pain from the past or worries of the future holding you back from living a balanced and fulfilling life. Seeking help is a brave step. My goal as a...
I am a skilled mental health therapist with experience in helping individuals achieve their goals. I believe that therapy works best when there is a collaboration between therapist and client. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is accepting and safe, where you can explore important issues, process your concerns, and gain insight into your values and behavior. Through this process...
I provide compassionate psychological services to adults and teens, specializing in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and relationships. Sometimes life is really hard and we get stuck in the way we think, feel, and act; or we struggle to cope with what life has thrown at us. My approach is to help you feel heard and partner with you to develop new ways to see yourself and the world...
Expansive Therapy is a bicoastal psychotherapy practice with locations in New York City and San Francisco. We have a diverse team of therapists offering a wide variety of modalities and specialties, and we match you with the therapist who best meets your needs. Our mission at Expansive Therapy is to create a safe space to heal and grow, to expand the things that are working, and to encourage...
I have worked in mental health since 2006. I have worked in several different settings and with several different populations. I enjoy working with kids, teens, adults, families, and elderly. I enjoy helping clients work through their struggles, through teaching coping skills, mindfulness, reducing symptoms, and improving overall functioning. I work hard at helping normalize issues and helping...
I do client-centered therapy that seeks to inspire and focus one’s heart and mind into a loving balance. I strive to help my clients understand their true-self through knowing many parts of themselves like communication style, personality type, ways of thinking and feeling, family systems and birth order, environmental experiences and more. My strengths are empathy, acceptance, deep-listening,...
An ideal client is one who wants to find solutions to their challenges. An individual who wants to be educated and guided to more positive outcomes and results and who thinks they are stuck. Adults who are on their journey through life stages of young adult, marriages, middle age or senior experiences. Anxiety and depression is often a learned experience that over time can become chronic and ca...
