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
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...
If you are struggling with life, I totally get it and you have come to the right place. I help individuals work through a variety of difficulties including depression, anxeity, trauma, family issues, motivation, self-worth, life transitions, eating/body/weight/food struggles and so much more! Together we will work to untangle the difficulties or unhelpful patterns in your life and help you find...
If you are struggling with a health challenge, we will help you achieve and maintain a wellness driven lifestyle by providing you with comprehensive support services. We specialize in strengths based advanced wellness support and clinical therapy for chronic conditions including, but not limited to, addictions (substance, exercise, food, process), mental illness, emotional and behavioral issues...
Are you dealing with disease, illness, anxiety, depression or other physical, mental and emotional issues? I am a Medical Counselor and Hypnotherapist specializing in cancer, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, dementia, end-of-life, IBS, fibromyalgia, weight loss, hypertension, phobia, anxiety and other health and wellness matters. I have more than 23 years counseling experience. I was in privat...
I work with adults (18+) and specialize in the area of anxiety, depression and addiction.. I also treat individuals dealing with grief and loss, relationship issues, LGBT-related concerns, sexuality or sexual orientation and sexual abuse issues, couples and family issues, and stress management issues. I teach approaches to mindfulness and can help clients identify blocks to achieving their goal...
I received my Bachelor's of Neuroscience/Psychology from Tulane University 2008 with Master's Neuroscience work and Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2012. I have 15 years of experience in the mental health field. My clinical expertise is in the field of PTSD, Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, General Stress, Combat, and Individuals with...
Most people get up everyday with the intention to do and feel their best. Clients typically come in to see me when something is getting in the way of allowing this to happen. Whether the obstacle is emotional, relational, behavioral, or motivational, I work interactively with my clients to understand the underlying problem and help them seek alternative methods or solutions toward reaching thei...
Currently Not Accepting New Patients. My goal is to provide you with solution-focused therapy that targets your unique needs. I am a Massachusetts and New Hampshire Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor with 15 years experience. My experience has focused on outpatient mental health providing individual, couple, and family therapy to teenagers an...
Are you suffering from grief and loss? Has a past trauma inhibited your ability to embrace your life? Do you experience crippling anxiety? Have these issues led you toward unhealthy behavior patterns and/or relationships? Do you need someone to listen to your story with an empathetic, nonjudgmental ear? Besides having a supportive therapeutic relationship in a safe environment, are you looking ...
I understand that it takes courage to ask for help and I want to make the process easy for you. I strive to help clients improve in all aspects of life. Therapy here will offer balance, peace of mind and a better understanding of yourself, which helps to promote emotional growth. I offer the ability to discuss life stressors, access resources and provide clear objective in helping you foster...
