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
Too many of us struggle through our days feeling stress, fatigue, overwhelm, and frustration. You feel misunderstood, worthless, alone. Your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health suffers. This imbalance may show up in your career, in your relationships, in your daily life. It is my passion to help those who are ready to rise up and make lasting change in their lives. To get unstuck....
Welcome! I am open and affirming to all adults. My office is physically challenged accessible, as I believe all should have equal opportunities. I practice Holistic Psychotherapy, helping you connect your past events to your present day behaviors, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping you turn your negative thoughts into positive ones, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy, which helps you accept t...
I have helped people address and overcome complex problems and/or achieve goals by identifying difficulties and discovering challenges you are experiencing right now. Perhaps you feel lost, and uncertain about your future, having difficulty communicating, struggling, or have a disability, or a high school/or college student in need of guidance, a working professional looking to change careers, ...
Would you like to get back in the driver's seat and not let your symptoms control you? Are you looking for tools? I have a practice that focuses on treatment of individuals who are aged 16 and older. My training and theoretical orientation is cognitive behavioral therapy. Treatment is individually tailored to each person's needs. I look to create a warm environment where each person works towar...
I believe we all have different stories to tell, and I value providing a warm and non-judgmental space to listen and provide support and guidance. The most important qualities we desire as humans are to feel heard, valued, and respected. I not only help teach couples and individuals these value, but I practice these values also within my therapy room. My inspiration lies in helping individuals,...
I have always loved helping others which has led me to pursue a career in counseling. I worked in a variety of mental health settings, including drug rehabilitation, crisis intervention, and pastoral counseling, which inspired me to get my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Touro College. I did my internship under the guidance of Lana Gaiton, PhD, and upon graduation in 2015, I...
I empower couples and individuals to overcome personal obstacles. Areas of special interest include couples and individuals coping with chemical addictions, anxiety & depression, grief & loss, and intimate relationships. I assist my clients to find an understanding of themselves in order to strengthen their connections and their relationships. With deep compassion and no judgment, I welcome all...
Do you feel stuck? Tired of repeating the same patterns and behaviors? I believe every person possesses the potential to transform their life. Developing a deeper understanding and awareness of what motivates and drives your behavior is a powerful tool for change. You will be the force that creates the change you seek and I will serve as your supportive guide through this collaborative process....
IN-PERSON & TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE - Brighter Pathways, LLC is a small group practice currently offering individual, couples, family, and group therapies. Our therapists value collaboration, education, and transparency because treatment should make sense to you. In order to best meet your needs, your therapist will strive to understand your unique circumstances. We believe in a team approach to...
People come to therapy for different reasons at different times of their lives. I provide a compassionate nonjudgemental environment in which I see each client as a unique individual expressing their own unique concerns. By working collaboratively with you, I hope to understand past events that might be contributing to your present difficulties and help you find present solutions that will help...
To some degree, most of us think we are not good enough or worthy enough, or lovable, etc. These negative messages were received when we were young, and even though not true, they are with us today. They are painful, we tend to run from them. We wear masks to hide them from others. It's emotional trauma and no-one gets by unscathed. Those emotions affect how we feel about ourself and our life, ...
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals ...
If you have visited this website, I imagine that you are hoping to find a therapist who can help you make sense of that which is troubling you. Perhaps you feel stuck and frustrated because you can't seem to get your needs met despite your best efforts. Maybe you feel sad and empty even though you have many successes. Maybe you feel alone, disconnected and misunderstood, and you want relief fro...
An important indicator of success in therapy is the therapeutic relationship and the key is the art of listening - to what you are saying, but also within the silence. I believe that you already have the answers you seek and in collaboration with me, you can begin your journey of healing and find the sense of peace you desire. I have extensive experience serving individuals who have been...
The Journey Begins Here... I have found, for my patients and myself, that life is a series of adjustments. Some adjustments are small, smooth and easy, and we may even feel grateful for the new direction on our path. Some of these adjustments are overwhelming. They knock us to our knees, and we feel we may never get up again. Most are somewhere in between.... Whatever challenges bring you to se...
