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 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 ...
My interest in psychology was first sparked by my early career in nursing. It was during this time that I came to witness how both physical wellness and suffering are related to emotional well-being. Based on a blend of psychological theories and techniques, my intention is to assist individuals achieve their optimal levels of personal, interpersonal and career function based on their unique...
Congratulations! You just took the first step. Welcome to Sol Counseling & Consulting! Sol is a group practice of passionate and competent therapists and we provide support and understanding to adults, children, teens and couples. At Sol we believe, like the sun, each day is a new opportunity to rise, to shine, to get a new chance, to be in the light instead of the darkness. We primarily work w...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Doctor of Behavioral Health who specializes in pediatrics. My counseling practice has focused on interventions for complex family systems including co-parenting after divorce, raising special needs children or supporting patients with navigating agency involvement (child welfare, corrections, education). Keeping families together is critically...
I am a Licensed and Board Certified Physician Assistant that provides psychiatric medical evaluations and medication management for adults and adolescents in all areas of mental health. I have a special interest in working with adolescence. Adolescence is one of the most perplexing periods for teens and parents alike. This is a time of tremendous growth, boundary exploration, budding independen...
Life is a beautiful, messy and often stressful gift. I work with clients to empower them to find their inner strength and often times find 'themselves' again. I utilize an interactive approach that allows clients to be an equal partner in the therapeutic process. I work with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues, trauma and...
My Master's degree is in school psychology and I practiced for 4 years in public schools before going back for my doctorate in clinical psychology. I then worked four years in state hospitals before entering private practice which I have been doing since. I work with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric populations. I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy but adapt to the needs of t...
Our search for a meaningful life of purpose, joy and connection motivate us to seek support through therapy. Naturally, we all have areas in our lives that could benefit from our attention and strengthening. The process of self-understanding and change can be challenging to do alone. I place great value in the therapeutic exchange, which holds the potential for growth and self-transformation. I...
OPEN FOR PHONE AND VIDEO SESSIONS!! Life creates genuine challenges that no one should tackle on their own. In my practice, I take an integrative approach using the right methods to help overcome obstacles and achieve results. You have the power, I help with the tools to access it. My expertise is working with Anxiety, Stress Management, Addiction (including Sex Addiction), Men's Issues,...
