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
DEALING WITH STRESS AND ANXIETY BROUGHT ON BY COVID-19? Feeling stuck, hopeless and stressed out? Are you finding yourself feeling overwhelmed with fear and self-judgement? Are you having relationship issues? My main goal in therapy is to help you to heal as quickly as possible so you can resume your healthy & fulfilling life. I am warm, compassionate, caring, genuine, and understanding... yet...
I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds with many different concerns, creating each therapy experience most relevant to the client. Much of my work has been with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma as well as grief and loss. My therapy environment is both safe and relaxed. Therapy is a tremendously individual experience and lends itself well to being organic and in the...
Your life is a divine gift and worthy of the time and attention you can provide it - especially during challenging times when your life is turned upside down, relationships are troubled, life is confusing and painful, or sadness or fears make coping difficult. It is my goal to create with you a place of safety, understanding and acceptance so that you can experience the changes and growth that ...
WELCOME!!I am currently full yet trying to get new intakes in ASAP.Kindly *email* if you would like to be added to the intake list and we will respond to coordinate!If u have never felt at ease or totally understood by your therapist, or have felt reluctant to try it for the first time,I especially encourage you to contact me.I love observing relief wash over you as your hope begins to be...
My passion lies in supporting, advocating, lifting, and encouraging people when they are in their darkest moments. I enjoy helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and family and relational conflict. My biggest strength as a therapist and clinician is that I am my patients advocate and help to empower, creating strong rapport, being honest, genuine, and...
I enjoy working with clients of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds and from all walks of life. I offer outreach therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. After graduate school, I moved to Massachusetts, where I worked in both the traditional office setting, and in outreach, where I counseled clients in their homes. My lifelong love and appreciation for the outdoors called me ...
Are you looking to make positive changes in your relationships or work life? Feel better mentally and physically? Quit smoking, lose weight, or just generally feel more confident and fulfilled? Stress and anxiety can be challenging hurdles to overcome without the right tools. It’s easy to look around and see others seemingly at peace and living their lives to the fullest, while you feel like...
My goal is to help each person achieve their personal best in life, to live life with meaning and purpose, and to find fulfillment and enjoyment in their professional and personal lives. Many difficulties in relationships start with dysfunctional communication. Gifted with strong interpersonal communication skills, I am able to help individuals and family members expand their communication...
I work primarily with those struggling with ADHD and other kinds of self regulation problems including anxiety, anger, eating, as well as depression and mood disregulation . I also provide many different kinds of services including testing for Bariatric Surgery, Juvenile Justice evaluations, Police Candidate evaluations, School evaluations, and ADHD evaluations. Therapy doesn't "cure ADHD" but ...
Hello and welcome. Asking for help for yourself or a loved one can be difficult. Sharing your life, thoughts and feelings with a complete stranger is even more difficult. That is why I believe that it is important to build a strong foundation of trust and help you feel comfortable and safe enough to share your story and life experiences with me. Finding a good fit with a therapist is very...
Erica's mission is to treat each person with compassion, kindness and respect. Her therapy style is integrative and eclectic and she works to meet each client where they are in their journey while helping to motivate and encourage positive change and personal growth. Erica's client-centered approach to therapy includes a broad range of techniques, such as psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, an...
During this difficult time I am providing Telehealth sessions. My particular areas of interest include multicultural counseling, depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship challenges, parent-adolescent dynamics, trauma, grief and loss. As a LPC I have a variety of experience providing expressive art, laughter yoga, REBT, Person Centered Therapy, EFT, and Career Counseling. I am commit...
Licensed School Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor working from an Adlerian framework to offer safe, supportive, challenging of emotional and chemical health concerns for children, teens, and adults in a comfortable, accepting environment....
Hi, my name is Brandi. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Communication Skills for generalized anxiety and substance abuse. In addition, I work with couples and families affected by mood disorders or the use of substances by one or multiple family members. My approach to therapy integrates several empirically supported treatment models in an effort to help clients meet their goals...
I have learned that regardless of approach, therapy works when there is a foundation built on trust, curiosity, empathy and honesty. Therapy is not prescriptive nor one size fits all. It's a process that necessitates vulnerability, and it can be difficult and painful -- as trust, honesty, change and vulnerability are. That doesn't translate into you leaving the session falling apart; my job is ...
