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 find yourself struggling with painful thoughts and feelings that take you further away from the life you want to be living? Do your worries and fears keep you stuck and longing for more meaning and richness in your life? As we move towards what matters most to us in life, uncomfortable & unpleasant feelings will naturally arise. I am committed to walking alongside you on your value-guide...
Whether this is your first time in therapy, or you are returning for a tune-up, I'm excited to meet you wherever you are on your journey. My clinical interests include helping clients cope with chronic pain, working with clients on acheiving their weight loss goals, and using different techniques to help clients manage anxiety, depression and other diagnoses that prevent them from living the li...
Alert: Our office is now offering Telehealth Teletherapy Contact our office for details. I believe in Person Centered Therapy where each person has the capacity and desire for personal growth and change. I use professional therapeutic skills, which include but are not limited to cognitive behavior therapy, existential therapy practices, DBT, Clinical Hypnosis, EMDR, and brief therapies. Eye...
Life is riddled with hardships, change, and growth. Some aspects of life may be more difficult to manage than others, which can result in various challenges related to one's mental and emotional well-being, often times impacting our day-to-day functioning. I'm here to normalize issues related to mental health, and to serve as a source of support in your efforts to work towards healthy mental an...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 10 years of experience in mental health and wellness. My passion stems from wanting to help others learn new ways of coping with their environment and garnering new skills to help manage current life stressors and hurdles. My belief is that from early childhood we learn healthy, and sometimes unhealthy, strategies to manage challenges. Coping...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Kellie views the therapeutic relationship to be central to her work. She strives to create a safe space for her clients to work collaboratively toward their goals. She employs a strength-based approach to therapy, helping clients to recognize their strengths and abilities, therefore setting and achieving realistic goals. She recognizes the therapy process to be different ...
** Please note that only Telehealth sessions are offered at this time.** Loss is not just the death of a loved one. When a relationship or job ends, roles change, or individual's experience depression or anxiety, they may struggle with reconciling who they are as they navigate a new world. I work with adolescents and adults (12 and above) whose lives are affected by grief, depression, anxiety, ...
Hello, and congratulations and deciding to do something good for yourself! I am very seasoned psychologist with 3 decades of working in this field with all sorts of clients. I believe that every problem has multiple solutions and support you in finding the one that feels the most right for you. I have a great deal of experience in working with all sorts of trauma, childhood abuse, sexual trauma...
Welcome! First and foremost, I would like to congratulate you on showing up for yourself and beginning this journey of self-growth. After all, that is truly what therapy is about. I believe therapy allows us the opportunity to reflect through the different seasons of life and ultimately our relationship with ourself. Please feel encouraged for just beginning this process and imagine what the wo...
Congratulations on taking that first and most difficult step toward reaching your goals. I would be honored to provide for you a safe, accepting, caring and confidential environment where we can explore your goals and develop a path that leads to hope, healing, and happiness. My experience includes both private practice and medical social work. I enjoy providing premarital, marital counseling a...
As a therapist, my role is to help support and guide you to think outside of the box and embrace new ideas to promote change. I believe that you should be empowered by your therapist and feel a connection to be able to make a plan that works for your situation. I am highly trained in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Family Systems and in 2016 became a 200 hour yoga instructor and master...
When you first meet Stacy, you'll feel her unwavering acceptance, empathy, understanding, and excitement to create a partnership in change to discover your authentic self. She'll offer her gentle encouragement to move forward by empowering you to discover your light within to shine brightly. You can expect a mutual respect and dignity when working with Stacy. She often thinks out of the box whe...
Hello Prospective Client. I welcome you to the process of Talk Therapy. I have invested considerable time, from both my studies and life experiences, to have the opportunity to sit with you. As a Licensed Psychologist, my job is to help you discover the hidden parts of yourself, both the pleasant and even the unpleasant (which can sometimes be the most meaningful). I have helped a diverse group...
CURRENTLY MY PRACTICE IS FULL As humans, our number one need is connection. Therapy is a place to find connection, comfort and understanding. Whether you are looking for someone to help navigate through a difficult life event or to sort out things in your life or relationships, therapy provides an ear, a comfortable place to be yourself and be vulnerable. I provide therapy to adolescents and...
I am an seasoned clinical psychologist treating adults with depression, relationship struggles, anxiety/PTSD, sexuality issues, problems adjusting to life changes or dealing with health problems. I have been trained in various evidence-based treatment methods and am practical, solution-focused and direct. I enjoy working with couples and appreciate diversity. I was born and raised in Los Angele...
