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
"Are you tired of being sick and tired with life as status quo? "Are you feeling that your life has no meaning or purpose? "Are you feeling stuck and unfulfilled? "Do you feel that life experiences are happening to you instead of for you in order to have growth and change? is this you? Just remember that you are not alone. I would love to partner with you in reaching your goals of having a more...
Sometimes life is overwhelming, let me help you find inner peace and realize your true potential. I am dedicated to assisting you in your healing process by using an eclectic approach that is unique to you and your family's needs. I use techniques that will support, encourage, challenge and empower you to reach your goals. I will help you better understand how your thoughts, feelings, and...
My clients come to me because they are looking for ways to use their strengths to overcome the challenges that life has thrown at them, whether in their individual lives or in their relationships. I help them to deal with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, life transitions, and relationship issues of all kinds. I help children, adolescents and adults across the life span to become...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I received my degree from The California School of Professional Psychology. I also earned a Masters degree in Health Psychology. I have worked with a wide variety of issues including addiction, life coaching, pervasive mental illness, chronic pain, family issues, mood disorders, grief, life transitions ...
You get up everyday, get yourself presentable and begin yet another day. For the most part others think your life is great, but you are really overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, barely holding on and depressed. You're trying your best to hold it together but feel like things are falling apart and you're scared. You want to feel more in control of your life and you need a place to sort things out...
A time comes in everyone's life when we need to do some growth & healing work. Thankfully the ability to grow & heal is built into our human-nature, a nature that comes alive when we receive the support we need. Therapy is for receiving this support, and in a way that fits with you. Throughout my life, along with my broad training and experience as a therapist, I've experienced my own, and hav...
My passion is helping you overcome life's challenges and achieve personal healing and growth. As we work together, you will accomplish a healthier sense of self and stronger, more meaningful and loving connections with your partner and family. Change and growth are always possible with a foundation of hope. My primary focus is fostering a safe, secure environment where you can verbalize your...
I have spent a majority of my career working with children and adolescents, I also see adults that are having difficulty managing symptoms of anxiety and depression as well as relational issues. When working with children/adolescents, I place great emphasis on the relationship and communication in order to reduce behavioral symptoms. Current Adjunct Professor at Whitworth University. Registered...
Dr. James Montford, Jr. has a passion for marriage and family counseling, teens, young adult males, and those that struggle with substance abuse and other addictions. James specializes in Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. AREAS OF FOCUS: Men's Issues, Marriage and Family, Depression, Substance Abuse, Self-mutilating behavior, Sexual Addictions, and Identity Issues, Eating...
During this very trying time of COVID-19, we are all directly affected in some way by this pandemic. Stress levels are high, affecting our emotional well-being, relationships and work lives. I know that this time can be overwhelming for many of us, turning our lives upside down in many ways, literally and figuratively. Our longstanding issues are being exacerbated, or we are developing new...
Lisa Scott is a licensed professional counselor and registered psychotherapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. Lisa is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them...
Feeling stuck and stressed in a world that doesn't seem to understand? Do you find yourself worrying about everything? Maybe even sad and hopeless. Let's work on it. Talking it through in a calm and safe space without being judged can be just what you need. Most of us deal with depression and anxiety on a daily basis, and it can really affect our personal lives. You will develop skills to begin...
Our lives are complicated and often stressful, necessitating juggling multiple roles, responsibilities and internal as well as external conflicts. Clients may be dealing with so many challenges, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating), relationship problems, career uncertainty, family conflicts. Whatever the issue, the important factor is the willingnes...
Are you silently suffering by not using your voice? My therapeutic approach is to focus on helping you find the strength to use this voice and understand how anxiety might be getting in the way from you having the life that you want. Honoring your truth is the path to healing and creating healthy relationships. I will work with you to help reduce negative "self-talk" and better understand how...
Though gentle, there is a time to be direct and "cut to the chase" in discovering the exact nature of counseling issues, and developing a plan together to help you move forward in a positive way. Therapy is designed to be short term in nature. Bill works well with issues including depression, anxiety, past traumas and improving their relationship skills by teaching people how to reduce their...
