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
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...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with the unique ability to combine nutrition and mental health for clients suffering from disordered eating, poor body image, low self-esteem, anxiety/depression, and other mental health disorders. I advocate for my clients to help them become self-sufficient and independent in developing healthy behavior...
New Beginnings are possible! Sometimes we initiate the changes and open ourselves up to new possibilities. Sometimes those possibilities, masked as scary changes, are thrust upon us. Either way, it is our responsibility to do our best to move through the challenges and ask for help when we need it. New Beginnings Eating Disorders Center and The Hull Institute are here to help you embrace new...
Welcome! Taking this step to consider talking to someone about personal issues and problems takes a lot of courage! Starting a new journey of personal exploration and/or healing can be exciting, yet a path you are unsure about. These are things that I understand and if you decide to explore this possibility, one of the first things that we can do is to collaborate and explore together your...
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." Williamson. Hi, my name is Dr. Melody Moore and I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about helping others be the best that they can be. With my background of over 30 years of counseling experience, I have used an integrative approach to serve women, children, and families, workin...
I am a highly skilled and accomplished Therapist with a Master's degree in Addiction Counseling, a Master of Business Adminstration in Management and Certified Sex Addiction Therapy (CSAT). I have been an Inpatient Addiction Counselor with Gosnold Treatment Center in Falmouth, Massachusetts and a Mental Health Counselor with Boston Medical Center. I have conducted intakes and assessments,...
I am not accepting new clients, at this time. Life has changed greatly, in such a short time. Things are more uncertain. Some new battles arise. You have goals, for yourself, for your relationships, but you struggle to stay on track. Along with these new barriers, the old challenges of anxiety, depression, addiction, abandonment, not feeling like you belong and other still stand in your way. Yo...
More than just a way to capture attention, the spelling of Inner Fōkus also carries a personal meaning to the founders. The name is a nod to the German heritage shared by both Dr. Lori and Dr. Patrick, since “fōkus” is the correct spelling of “focus” in German. Our heritage, culture, and environment can have great impacts in shaping who we are. Our name, Inner Fōkus, also serves as a prominent...
You are a gift. A miracle. You were born a champion! You were born and brought into this world in pure love. As we experience our life, things happen that cause us to shift from that pure love to emotional discord. As a result, we grow apart from our true self, that pure love. For some, emotional disturbances or conditions develop such as anxiety, depression, anger, negative thinking or...
Asking for help takes strength and acceptance, and it's usually not our first resort. You are here because you have accepted that you need help, and you have realized the strength needed to take that first step toward your goals. I have nearly a decade of experience guiding my clients through their difficulties on the path to wellness. Among my areas of professional interest are first responder...
