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
Hi! I'm Holly McIntyre LCSW, I am a compassionate and accepting psychotherapist. I offer a judgement-free, safe space for individuals (Children and Adults), couples and family therapy. My approach to therapeutic healing is based on the understanding that each client is special and has a distinctive personal experience and story to tell. I am trained in several treatment modalities; Hypnotherapy...
Overwhelmed? You are not alone. I will provide you with a safe space within which you can express yourself, feel heard and learn symptom management skills; to create the life you deserve. I specialize in trauma, ADHD, autism, and complex brain injury or disability cases, in children and adults. Our work together is a collaboration; I listen carefully, offer you choices, and then we make a plan...
I enjoy working with clients who are ready to tackle any serious issues or challenges they are facing. I have experience helping people through various life transitions, coping with their own serious health conditions, functioning as caregivers for family members, facing the painful consequences of choices they regret, broken hearts, loss of faith in themselves, battered self-esteem. I will see...
As a therapist, I want to help people feel their value and belovedness. We all have a right to be here. I see those who I work with as fellow journeyers. There is much to uncover about ourselves and the world around us. We live in a time of great trauma. We all need healing surrounding our biographical narrative, intergenerational & cultural trauma. My hope is to walk alongside you as a welcomi...
I believe in taking a holistic approach to therapy in order to improve the overall well-being of my clients. I rely on empathy as a guiding principle, as it is a priority to see the perspective of my clients to facilitate successful change. A holistic approach addresses mental and social factors, as well as encouraging and supporting an active lifestyle. The goal is to provide a safe place for...
Dr. Stear offers 30 years experience compassionately serving children, adolescents, adults and families. Receive expert assistance solving anxiety, depression, relationship issues, medical concerns, as well as the full range of treatment needs. Hypnosis, play therapy, executive coaching, psychological testing, and life style wellness coaching are available in addition to individualized therapy....
I offer individual, couple and group professional counseling for life stressors like trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and couples and family conflicts, specializing in interpersonal relationships counseling (adult, tween, and adolescent) and proven treatment strategies to meet the unique needs of survivors of traumatic experiences including EMDR, Neurofeedback, CBT, DBT, and ACT. ...
I am a clinical psychologist with 20 years experience, employed full time as Director of Psychology at a local hospital and as faculty at TMC. If you are feeling stuck, struggling with depression, anxiety, finding/ending a relationship or making yours more satisfying, you've come to the right place! Life's challenges are often hard and many, and no one should go it alone. If you decide to inves...
Now accepting new clients! Sometimes life doesn't go as expected. When you need help with some of those challenges, it can be helpful to talk to someone like me. Trained in a unique combination of traditional counseling therapy and hypnotherapy, I am happy to help you get through some of life's big (and small) challenges. If you are looking to address some old habits (like smoking or vaping) or...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* A strong connection with a therapist is crucial on your journey to healing, so I encourage you to look for a therapist that you like and can relate to. Please contact me for a free 15-minute phone consultation to find out if you and I are a good fit and to see if I can help you with the things that are hurting you or holding you back, Below are some of the concerns that ...
"TeleHealth Services Available"Feeling stuck, perplexed, or stressed out from life's challenges? These emotions often follow you into the workplace, show up in your marriages and personal relationships, and tend to affect every aspect of your life. As a therapist, my job is to assist with becoming unstuck and enlightened, by giving you the tools to bring about positive change. Working with me, ...
Danielle Carlson, LCSW, MSW has been providing mental health counseling in the Milwaukee area since 2006. She believes that people go to therapy for a variety of reasons and is here to support you as you need, no matter what you are struggling with. She is passionate about therapy and approaches it in a warm and nonjudgemental manner. Danielle draws from several modalities including cognitive...
I work with those in their late teens through geriatrics in individual, marital or family therapy. I thoroughly assess each client and work with their own unique circumstances and strengths to address their issues, resolve presenting problems and accomplish goals. I specialize in the treatment of issues including: mental illness, phase of life, grief and loss, reconciliation, divorce, adjustmen...
Are you searching to embrace all of you? Do you want to embrace your new? Have you experienced a traumatic event or lost a loved one, divorce, job, incarcerated, pet etc.? Well if so, I am here to meet you where you are. Have you questioned yourself and your answer is why or what? As a Trained EMDR Therapist. We will explore your past, present and together build your future you! Allow me to...
Ever feel like there is more to this life than the one you've been living? As someone who has felt the gravity and darkness of untapped potential I know what's it's like to be living a life we don't love. The clues are within the depression and/or anxiety - these are our body's brilliantly sane ways of saying "pay attention!" Anyone can have a life that is full of passion, richness, purpose, an...
