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
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...
TELETHERAPY is provided because we believe the greatest challenge of Mental Health Care is immediate accessibility to services. Mental Health needs should be met with the same sense of urgency as a physical ailment. We strive to set same day appointments. Are aim is to provide access to relevant, short-term, and fulfilling quality care when you need it most. Each service is specifically...
In today's world we are faced with many troubles and hard times. It can be difficult coping, causing one to need someone to talk to about their stresses and hardships. We at Counseling On The Hill (COTH) understand the needs of people in today's society. We care and understand all the tribulations that are difficult to cope with that befall us all. We are here to help!!! We have License...
I provide an open and accepting environment that empowers clients to share their concerns without judgment. From a systemic perspective, I focus on helping individuals, couples and families develop a greater sense of self within their relationships, leading clients to develop and maintain healthy and sustainable relationships beyond therapy. I work with a broad range of clients including...
It has been my passion to help people improve their health and well being for over 30 years. I started my career as a Dietitian/Nutritionist, helping people improve their health through nutrition counseling and behavior change. I soon discovered that it takes more than knowledge and good intention to change long held habits, beliefs and behaviors. Childhood trauma, poor self esteem, unhealthy...
I work collaboratively with individuals to improve their quality of life through the use of effective treatments. This approach enables me to focus on my client's journey of self-exploration, self-compassion and growth. My goal is to provide a safe and validating environment from which one can thrive! I have several years of experience working in Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient...
I love helping teenagers and young adults who are struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and eating disorders. When needed, I help them find healing from trauma that shaped who they see in the mirror. I strive to help people to learn to like themselves without having to rely excessively on others' validation, as well as creating healthy boundaries in relationships to avoid...
No one should suffer from needless psychological distress. As a therapist, my approach is empathetic, relatable and non-judgmental as we confront life challenges and emotional struggles. Helping my clients by taking steps forward in exploration of their hopes and fears allow for development of a more stable, and fulfilling lifestyle. I aim to transform painful experiences into opportunities for...
Have you ever felt sad, anxious, stuck, or just needing a new perspective? It can be scary to reach out asking for help; however, it actually shows how strong you are, because you will not have to go through it alone. I focus on the strength you have for the challenges you are facing. I feel it's important to work through the struggles that can create intense feelings, so that there can be a se...
Shayla is an experienced therapist with over 15 years of working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, difficult relationships and alcohol/substance misuse. She offers a holistic approach to person-centered care in a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe space. Shayla places a strong emphasis on building trust with her clients and tailoring treatment towards individual needs...
