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
As a therapist, my goal is to allow you to be who you are right now, using a lot of empathy (and well-meaning humor) as well as structure and direction, when necessary. My approach is one of curiosity about you and your ideal self and future. I am typically pretty direct in my approach, which people tend to really appreciate and enjoy! Working together, we will identify and collaborate on goals...
As both a psychologist and gynecologist, I've been helping Atlanta women and their partners since 1986 with problems such as infertility, pelvic pain, and gynecological cancers. Additionally, as both a psychologist and retired obstetrician, I've helped countless women with prenatal, perinatal, and postpartum mental health concerns. Finally, as a psychologist and medical doctor, I've worked with...
Whether uncertainty lies in your relationships, work life, or within your own self-identity, therapy provides clients with a safe and supportive environment to freely explore their own solutions. The world can often feel like a place not quite built for you to be yourself. My hope is clients will emerge from session with a sense of empowerment over their circumstances. I am a marriage and coupl...
Leor Ram, M.A., LMFT, LPCC, CGP is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 115538), a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 7354), and a Certified Group Psychotherapist practicing individual, couple, group, and family psychotherapy at Integrative Psychotherapy Group. Through his intensive training at The Maple Counseling Center as well as his work at the Trevor Project, Early...
If you feel anxious, depressed, fearful, relationship or family problems? We offer a cutting edge integrative assessment to address possible sources of your mental health symptoms versus simply treating the symptoms. We look at your overall health including hormones, vitamin deficiency and environmental issues that may play a role. We develop a unique individualized evidence based treatment pla...
Are you feeling lost,out of control,ashamed or overwhelmed with uncomfortable thoughts and emotions?Perhaps you feel that obstacles get in your way preventing you from becoming wholesome and happy despite your potential.Therapy can help you believe in yourself again while creating more room for fulfilling relationships.Together,we can look into sources of your concerns,and find effective ways t...
You might be here because dealing with personal problems on your own is no longer working. Perhaps feelings of isolation, anxiety, and sadness consume you on a daily basis. Maybe your relationship with your partner is suffering tremendously and you don't know where to turn. When challenges like these arise in our lives, it can feel scary to take the steps to seek out a safe outlet for support....
Developing Wellness Solutions is a mental health practice serving adults, adolescents, families, and couples. We provide short term and long term support to individuals struggling to manage life, work, relationship stressors and/or manage their mental health concerns. The cost of your session may be free as we are connected to over 100 companies that grant free sessions to their employees. We a...
I work to provide a supportive and client-centered space for individuals to share their experiences. Reaching out to a therapist can be a difficult experience and it is important to me that my clients feel comfortable and safe. I am genuinely passionate about building a healthy, nurturing, and interactive relationship with clients, which will help foster growth and change. I earned my BA from t...
Are you feeling stuck and can't seem to make the changes you know you need to make? Do you have trouble trusting others but are ready to strengthen the relationships in your life? I am here to help. I view therapy as a collaborative and interactive process leading to real, lasting changes with new and ongoing issues, as well as greater engagement and fulfillment in all areas of life. I use a...
Dr. Anne Cornell is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty-five years' experience providing a variety of services to children, youth, and families. Dr. Cornell has worked with several behavioral health and child welfare agencies in several states. Dr. Cornell is an advocate of wraparound services and family reunification services. Dr. Cornell has provided training and workshops acro...
I recognize each person as an individual with unique strengths, values and desires. As a part of the therapeutic process, I encourage people to identify and reflect on their own values and to improve their practice of making mindful choices based on those values. People often turn to therapy because they feel overwhelmed, alone, or disconnected. My hope for people receiving therapy is that they...
I provide therapy and short-term crisis counseling to adolescents, adults, couples, and families as well as crisis therapy for schools, businesses, and corporations. I offer tailored, comprehensive therapy for patients through in-office sessions as well as via phone calls and on-site interventions. I do my best to see people as quickly as possible, even same day if available....
I enjoy working with clients to help identify and progress towards their individual goals. I earned a Master's of Arts degree in Counseling from Lincoln Christian University. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults who have a history of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and actions, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, depression, and anxiety. Everyone is...
I provide individual and group psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and couples. I utilize an evidenced based therapy such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Based Mindfulness Therapy, Modified DBT Therapy and Motivational Enhancement Therapy. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and feedback to help clients effectively...
