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
Linda Childers is an individual therapist who pairs her dynamic energy with a gift of relating to clients to help them find their way. She pairs a strong intuitive sense with unconditional positive regard to help clients feel comfortable and at ease to explore life choices and enact positive change. Her strengths include helping clients uncover faulty thought patterns and discover new ways of...
CURRENTLY FULL AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. Have you found yourself saying, "I've got to stop doing this", only to do it again? Do you feel stuck, unmotivated, sad, anxious, or are you plagued by painful emotions/memories? I've worked with hundreds of people who have struggled with similar concerns. Working together we've found ways to get unstuck and onto a path of increased self-esteem a...
I am a Neuropsycholoigst with 25 years of experience in treating patients with brain injuries. I treat children, adults, and geriatric patients who have experienced brain injury. Brain Injury can happen to anyone. Concussions from a motor vehicle accident, sports injury, strokes or dementia can affect people at all ages. At Neuropsychology & Counseling Associates, LLC my staff and I provide...
I believe our thoughts impact our daily function, whether with empowerment or limitations. The enjoyment I experience is through empowering others to reach their full potential and their goals. Primarily, I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure, solution focused and psychotherapy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have 11 years of experience in...
Welcome! My practice is dedicated to providing a mind-body and creative perspective to the counseling process. Whether faced with trauma, loss, anxiety, eating problems, depression, a life transition or are seeking personal growth there can often be a sense of fear and shame about asking for help. As such, I am dedicated to working compassionately, non-judgementally and collaboratively with you...
Hello, I'm Heidi; a Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist living in Santa Barbara, California. After 25 years serving in the medical profession as a nurse, I've become attuned to people's physical, emotional and spiritual health. Today, I provide on-site therapy, specializing in healing from trauma, anxiety, addictions and depression. I've learned mental health is a balance between our biological...
In my practice, I believe the therapeutic relationship is sacred and created in partnership with each client to foster safety, compassion, patience and a sense of curiosity. Together we can create an environment to explore your personal challenges, emotions, imagination, limiting beliefs, trauma and any other issues that come forward to be worked through. When a person actively engages the worl...
It's incredibly important to find a counselor you feel safe and comfortable with. In my experience, clients find it hard to open up in counseling if they experience the counselor as inauthentic. I remain genuine throughout the counseling experience in order to promote a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere with you. While I see the benefits of specific counseling techniques and interventions, I...
Please contact me personally to discuss your concerns. I work most often with families and have experience with children, adolescents, individuals, and couples. Educational and Psychological assessments can assist with the navigation of the educational care of children with disorders and disabilities, and are a big part of my practice. 941.740.2222 or [email protected] I also have...
My ideal client is an individual, couple, or family bothered with relational concerns, unable to navigate themselves out of what seems a rut, willing to work to get better. Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Traumatic Experiences, Substance Use, Abuse, addiction, Bi-Polar, as well as ADHD, can wreck havoc in relationships. Talk Therapy, coupled with the many therapeutic approaches I am trained to use ...
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults to address problem areas in their lives. I am suited to treat a number of issues and am willing to work with clients who are new to the therapeutic process. If you want help, are having trouble, or struggling in certain areas of your life give me a call so we can work together to get your life back on track. We only have one life to live so...
Are you just existing? Going through the daily motions, but not truly living? Caught in a vicious cycle of negative self-talk, low self-esteem, and self-defeating thoughts and behaviors? It doesn't have to be this way. Allow me to help you free yourself of your internal struggles so you can reveal your true potential, and live a more fulfilled and complete life. Through my compassionate, empath...
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the Treasure Valley area working with co-occurring disorders, mental health, and substance abuse. I enjoy working with women, men, and adolescents. I have experience with individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and couple's therapy treating a variety of issues. I have a very humanistic approach as I believe the relationship and rapport with e...
As people, we all go through ups and downs in life. I am here to help you maximize your happiness and get through those challenges in life we all face. Stress is a part of life, but it doesn’t have to be negative and threatening. I will work with you to learn which coping skills are the most effective for you. In today’s busy world, many people become addicted to different things. I have extens...
Tell me your story. I will listen intently and compassionately with the therapeutic insights I have gained over 38 years in a successful private practice. I help people, just like you, solve problems, heal from past hurts, and grow to take hold of a brighter future. Our sessions will be tailor-made to fit you and your needs. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Narrative, Client...
