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
Do you and your partner feel like you've been living worlds apart? It's quiet, cold, and worst of all...lonely. Like you're not quite the same team that you once were. Barely talking, or when you do it's only to fight. You wonder, how did we ever get this way? How did the most important person in my life ...the person that once made me feel like HOME...how did they somehow turn into a total...
I understand that everyone experiences life differently and strive to meet my clients where they are in their current life struggles. My goal is to help clients achieve life satisfaction in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I use a genuine and honest approach in my work to help facilitate client wellness. I encourage my clients to focus on their strengths and develop internal confidence...
I believe that healing results from addressing the whole person so approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, highlighting individuals' resilience and awakening their own ability to heal. I value a strong creative, collaborative relationship. My integrative style incorporates evidence-based treatments, including mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy. I understand and apprecia...
My experience includes working in a state psychiatric hospital, mental health court, skilled nursing facility, & individual therapy. As a result, I am experienced working with individuals suffering from a broad range of severe & persistent mental illness: depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, anger issues, trauma, binge eating disorder,...
Welcome to Magnolia Center for Counseling and Eating Recovery located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We are committed to walking with you on your journey toward your new life. We provide counseling services to assist you in addressing conditions that contribute to the onset, maintenance, and severity of eating disorders and other psychological concerns. Eating disorders addressed through our...
With over twenty years of experience and many years of post-graduate training, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to my work. My style is flexible, interactive and engaged; and, I tailor my work to the individual needs of each person. We decide on the frequency and duration of a therapy. A short-term therapy might be preferable to manage a life transition or crisis whereas a longer-te...
Have you ever been overtaken by your emotions? Watching yourself get swept up in anger, anxiety, or sadness, and seeing it ruin relationships or future plans, while you feel like there's nothing you can do to stop it? We've all had emotional moments, but sometimes, it feels as if they are running everything. Like you have to do what they say, or how you feel in the moment, even if you feel guil...
Are you struggling with balancing the demands of everyday life? Do you or a member of your family feel overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation or an inability to connect? Do you long for a sense of intimacy, community and overall well being? Step by step I will guide you in navigating obstacles while developing compassion and trust in yourself. I will assist you in learning ...
**Now offering telehealth services during this time of National crisis.** Are you unhappy with your life? Struggling with transitions? Did you have a difficult childhood, are you struggling with anxiety, depression? Time to work on overcoming addictions? Let's work together to make some changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology can help you to overcome your particular...
Not currently accepting new clients. Are you struggling with emotional wounds and detrimental thoughts and behavior patterns? Do you feel disconnected from your loved ones, fearful of the future, or debilitated by self-doubt and shame? My vision, passion, and joy is to aid you on your journey towards wellness, freedom, and fulfillment in your inner world, relationships, and career. We are...
Ignite Community Counseling and Resource Center provides a wide range of Outpatient and In-Home Psychotherapy services to help people of all ages and ethnicities, identify and modify behaviors, learn positive coping mechanisms and find healthy outlets for expressing feelings. At Ignite, our clinical team uses state-of-the-art therapeutic approaches to help address issues such as Trauma,...
Are you TIRED of pretending to be 'FINE' when you're really in terrible pain? Do you want to PUNCH the next person who says, "At least you look good"? I get it! PAIN & ILLNESS is hard & most people don't understand how it challenges every aspect of your life. As someone who has battled chronic pain & cancer, I have a unique combination of first-hand knowledge & professional experience. I work a...
In my mind, the ideal client is that person who has identified that some aspect of their life has stopped working for them. I enjoy helping with a variety of clientele, couples, and individuals. People who seek out a counselor to validate the fact that change is necessary, and desire professional help to collaborate in identifying their own natural strengths (or at least potential capabilities)...
As a client-centered Hypnosis practice in Lebanon, NH, we specialize in empowering people to improve their quality of life through Stress Relief, Pain Management, Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, PTSD, Emotional Trauma, or just eliminating unwanted habits. Hypnosis is an effective tool for rapidly creating real and lasting change. It differs from other forms of therapy in that changes are made...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to meet you where you are and then help you develop a plan of action that, will give you the confidence and ability to make the important decisions in your life. I am an eclectic therapist. I believe that, unresolved issues from our pasts can have a negative affect on our futures, if left unresolved. I am committed to helping you work through tho...
