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
Sometimes we all become overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, don't understand our feelings, struggle in relationships, or simply feel stuck. I offer a safe and supportive environment, to assist you in exploring feelings, difficulties, things that block you from being happy, and loving yourself. I understand one of the most important parts of therapy is to feel a safe and supportive connection with...
** Currently not accepting new clients. ** I believe you can promote wellness in your life. I have deep respect for the client's I work with and believe choosing therapy is a healthy act of growth. My style is to create a collaborative, respectful, and compassionate relationship in which we explore both your challenges and your strengths. I emphasize a whole-person integrative treatment plan...
I'm a faith-based counselor specializing in working with children, couples, and families. I've always had a passion working with children. I've worked with childhood and developmental disorders such as autism, attachment disorder, ADHD/ADD, Conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, separation anxiety disorder, and social communication disorder. As a therapist I build up expertise in how...
Life is full of transitions and they can be extremely difficult. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, discouraged and like nothing will get better. Even when the transition is your choice - like a new job, going back to school or having a baby, it can feel like you will never settle into a new normal. That can be even more challenging when the transition is not your choice... divorce, chronic...
Have you ever felt as if your life has been or is being turned upside down? You may feel lost, broken and alone. It is not uncommon to feel sadness and disconnection. My passion is bringing healing to individuals who are experiencing some type of emotional distress. Counseling can seem intimidating and the decision to seek counseling is a courageous one. I believe that a strong therapeutic...
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I offer compassionate, caring individual sessions on the phone, in person and on-line. For those that need trauma work I use Holographic Memory Resolution and IFS (Internal Family Systems) techniques that support trauma release without having to relive it....
I am a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Orange County. I've been featured on radio interviews, blogs, and have had the privilege of headlining speaking engagements in my collaboration with my work at St. Jude medical center. I specialize in distorted eating, obesity, anxiety, trauma and addiction. it is my sincere privilege to help facilitate awareness, growth & healing. I am absolutely...
We all have issues in our lives that cause stress, anxiety, anger, irritability, frustration, sadness, lack of concentration, even problems with functioning daily at work and home. If you are stuck and are having problems with moving forward, do not deny or avoid your mental state. Your emotions are letting you know, you need help. Help is not a weakness, it's a strength. It's loving you enough...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. What do you want to know about yourself? You have qualities that only you can bring to the world. Thoughts of inadequacy, fear of failure, and rejection can result in getting in your own way. You want deeper relationships, a more fulfilling career, and adapt your lifestyle optimally. Currently working with individuals, families, and couples seeking to transcend their live...
***Currently offering telemedicine/virtual sessions for new and current clients to support needs during this pandemic*** My focus is overall wellness through therapeutic and holistic health coaching practices. I support individuals and families from young adolescents to adults in looking at their lives as a whole and finding balance emotionally, mentally, physically, and socially. I am a Licens...
We all do our best to navigate this very complicated world. Along the way, we develop beliefs, perceptions, and narratives about who we are in the world based on our experiences - both good and bad. In a confidential environment, together we will work collaboratively to challenge the obstacles that have become hurdles. I believe every human being has unique strengths, talents, and resources tha...
We all have it within us to overcome the obstacles that stand in our way. I am here to help you through your personal struggles, empowering you to live a life full of meaning. Whether you are struggling with a negative self-image, an addiction or habit that doesn't serve your well-being, overwhelming anxiety, sadness, stress, or are simply looking for more clarity and focus to start living a li...
COVID-19: Video Therapy or office is OPEN. I have over 40 years of experience and have worked with hundreds of adults, Children, Teens, and Families specializing in relationship issues, addictions, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, retirement issues, stress, anger and more. I use an eclectic mix of treatment modalities. I work from a humanistic stance which places therapist and...
Are you feeling stuck and confused about how to manage stress in your life? Do you have a problem(s)/decision(s) that you are not sure how to resolve? Sometimes the thought of seeking a therapist can be scary and intimidating. You may discover, it can ease the struggles that often appear in one's life. I have been a clinician for over 20 yrs with experience from a variety of settings, such as,...
