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
Empowerment Counseling Center (ECC) is an outpatient mental health treatment facility that serves individuals, families, and groups with coping with everyday stressors as well as unresolved traumas they may have experienced. ECC was formed in 2013 by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience whom saw a growing need to aid individuals in restoring balance to their...
Hypnosis is known to help manage, reduce or eliminate chronic pain, stress and anxiety. In many cases hypnosis can help eliminate or reduce the need for some medications. Hypnotherapy works best when you are sick and tired of being :"sick and tired". Many chronic pain sufferers respond well to hypnotherapy and learn to self-manage their pain level. This allows them to return to a happier,...
Overcome your personal obstacles and maximize your potential. I can help you gain awareness and control of your emotions, build improved relationships with others, and effect positive practical changes in your life. Treatment can be brief or long-term. Both in-person or video therapy is available from the comfort of your home. Areas of expertise include: * Depression * Addictions * Anxiety *...
Im motivated to work with clients that want to improve an aspect of their life, to change a behavior, to adjust their way of thinking or to just talk about stressful or confusing things in their life. V I offer various services including one-on-one counseling for individuals struggling with various mental health disorders including but not limted to depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bi-polar, ADHD, as...
Have you been traumatized by someone in your life through emotional abuse, physical abuse, financial abuse or any other way to oppress you and you now have anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues? Is the anxiety paralyzing you, creating anger, or making you avoid important things? Are you thinking negative of yourself, thinking something is wrong with you, feeling empty inside or comparing...
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in treatment for adults coping with anxiety, depression, eating disorders and other health related issues. I also work with people coping with conditions such as chronic pain, weight management, athletic injuries, and concussions. I work collaboratively with clients using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and positive psychology to teach strategies tha...
Anna is an experienced psychotherapist, clinical director, and researcher in mental health. Anna was formerly the Program Director at Center for Discovery's residential treatment center (for eating disorders), and former Director of USC's Center for Genomic Psychiatry. She decided to leave her most recent position in order to build a clinical practice dedicated solely to the care and wellbeing ...
As a licensed therapist, I seek to help individuals, couples and families cope with the stresses of everyday life as well as those impacted by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, addiction and trauma. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. I also work with those adjusting to pre- and post- bariatric surgey. In additio...
Whether it's your 1st time seeking psychotherapy or your 15th, I'm committed to gaining a deep understanding of you and exploring with you the changes you'd like to make in your life. If you're interested in reducing or eliminating anxiety, panic, depression, the impact of past trauma or some other type of suffering, I will explore with you the underlying reasons for these symptoms and collabor...
With 10+ years of working with various different populations of clients, I am confident that I am able to help people who are seeking therapy and counseling. With a trauma-focused and strengths based approach, I am able to tailor each client's therapy experience to what their specific needs are throughout the counseling process. My past experiences with a wide variety of clients and diagnoses a...
* Not currently accepting new clients with the exception of returning clients or direct referrals. I am a licensed masters level clinical social worker with over 25 years experience providing mental health treatment to children and adults. I have extensive experience treating a multitude of issues, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationship conflicts...
I am a caring therapist with a down-to-earth style who strives to create a nonjudgmental and supportive environment where people feel comfortable sharing their feelings. I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to assist others on their journey of self-reflection and healing. Together we will explore your life challenges and develop personal goals for lasting change. I ha...
Healing comes in many guises. We can heal from a cut hand with a band aid, we can heal from a broken bone by setting it and isolating it in a cast, but when we heal from hurting feelings and trauma, we're not as savvy on how to heal this. Sometimes, when we're traumatized, we don't know what to do to feel better. By using an eclectic approach of mindfulness, humanistic, cognitive and spiritual...
Welcome! If you are sitting at your computer perusing therapy websites, I applaud you for taking the first step and having the courage to consider whether taking a therapeutic journey is the right decision for your life. While taking this journey is not easy, I fully believe that delegating time to work on ourselves allows us to grow in a mindful and self-accepting way. Psychotherapy is not a "...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer therapy to those struggling with a range of life stressors. I specialize in treating eating disorders, negative body image, and poor self esteem. I also offer support around anxiety, depression, life transitions and family and relationship issues. I work well with adolescents and adults of all ages. I provide a safe and comfortable environment where...
