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
I provide therapeutic coaching in a safe, supportive, and validating environment. I help clients better understand problems, increase self-awareness, and build life skills and stress coping related to relationship issues, work concerns, depression, anxiety/panic, bipolar disorder, trauma/PTSD, grief/bereavement, anger management, addiction, chronic pain management, insomnia, adult ADHD, chronic...
Are you experiencing a crisis in your life, feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope? Dealing with a major life transition, physical illness or caregiver stress? I have worked with people who suffer with depressed mood, persistent anxiety, chronic illness, pain and disability. These emotional and physical stressors can result in considerable disruption in relationships and work life balance. ...
My specialties: trauma, anxiety, depression. 18 yrs experience: counseling adolescents, adults, couples and families. I do supportive listening, accepting, understanding and compassionate counseling to help problem solve together and cope to focus on healing. Kinds of therapy I do: CBT, DBT, REBT, Art therapy, Play therapy, Person centered therapy and Christian counseling. Experience: counseled...
Dr. Roxanne Popple, Psy. D., is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has experience with ages across the lifespan, predominately working with individuals aged 14+. She is experienced in working with concerns related to anxiety, depression, life stressors and adjustment, relationship difficulties, stress management, and grief. Dr. Popple is also experienced in working with concerns related to...
We are a group of clinicians who work with children, teens, adults, and families. We specialize in working with people who present with a variety of mental health issues including chronic pain/illness, obesity, anxiety disorders, depression and bipolar disorders, ADHD, and autism/Asperger's. Some of our clients are new to therapy; others have seen many different therapists before coming to us. ...
Eliza takes an empathetic approach to her practice, which allows her to establish deep connections with her clients. She supports her clients by giving them the necessary tools to improve their emotional well-being, allowing them to build confidence and make positive changes in their lives. Eliza helps clients who are experiencing self-doubt, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life...
My passion is to work with troubled youth, hurting individuals, and couples with relationship issues. Additionally, I have over 15 years experience in working with individuals who have weight and health challenges due to depression, anxiety, and other mental health illnesses. My desire is for everyone to live an abundant life in every capacity; therefore, I believe practicing being healthy on...
Considering Therapy???? I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of professional experience providing guidance and support to help individual’s resolve issues that are causing discomfort in their life. If you are having issues or difficulties coping with life, relationships, employment, career direction, stress, emotions, self-esteem, grief and loss or other life circumstances...
Are you facing unexpected obstacles in your life? You are not alone. Changes and challenges can make you feel overwhelmed, or anxious, or even confused. Not just generally, but in relationships, in your family, in your parenting, and even in your personal choices. I can help you. We will work to remove the uncertainty and establish new possibilities for you and/or family, with clearer choices. ...
*Now accepting TRICARE, BCBS, UHC and Cigna* Are you feeling stuck and wondering if it's even possible for things to change? Maybe you're not sure what the answer is but you have reached a point where you are willing to try and make a change for the better. I can help open your mind to possibilities you might not have otherwise considered, provide emotional support when you feel like there are ...
With 20 years experience as a nutritionist working with clients with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma, I have recently become a mental health counselor (LMSW) to help people uncover and resolve the issues underlying their disordered behaviors. I also work with clients to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and other moods or feelings that get in the way of livi...
**During this time I am still working with patients through phone and zoom/FaceTime sessions** My therapeutic approach is to make each person I work with feel comfortable and safe. Engagement and the therapeutic relationship is everything. I hope to help the people I work with identify their goals and develop a plan to make them happen. Often this means facing shame, vulnerability, and fear....
Ultimately, my goal in therapy is for it to be a positive experience for you. To help this happen I strive to be warm, accepting, non-judgmental, and compassionate to your needs. During therapy we will create a plan to help you address and improve your life challenges. To help accomplish this, I will listen tentatively, and we will work together to try and help you navigate life's rough patches...
