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
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...
You can't do life alone! Life is hard! Balancing work, family issues, relationship concerns, school, and life changes can create anger, anxiety, and depression. NO! YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE THIS WAY! YES! IT CAN BE BETTER. I want to help you live your best life while enjoying the process as much as possible. Life can be painful. Therapy doesn't have to be. Whether you are struggling with a specif...
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and a certified substance abuse counselor (CSAC). I earned an MA in Social Work, MA in Correctional Counseling and a Ph.D. in Urban Services/Counseling. I provide therapy in a number of areas: serious mentally ill, marriage & family, drug/alcohol, adult Attenti...
I am a clinical psychologist with expertise in treating addictions, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, body image issues and difficulties with emotion regulation. I teach skills that increase life satisfaction, happiness, self-confidence, curiosity and gratitude. When life doesn't meet our expectations or painful situations occur, many people become self-critical and fight against...
Our team of therapists has extensive experience helping people identify and overcome a broad range of mental health concerns. We specialized in various areas such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, men's issues, women's issues, LGBTQ issues and child/teen issues. When you meet with one of our providers you will receive the highest quality of professional service combined with a...
I understand that you may need a place where you can just be real, be yourself, and not feel judged when you are trying to navigate life's challenges. I have clients with issues ranging from the day-to-day problems all the way to traumatic experiences. I recognize that trauma does not have to be from one incident and can come from a lifetime of self-talk that reinforces an old message or belief...
Who Are You? Have you been living your life as if everyone's opinion of you matters more than your own? Are you influenced or pressured to "go along to get along" by others who use bully-like tactics and manipulations to get their own way? Or do you wear so many masks for other people that one day you find that you have lost your own identity? The time for living your life for others is over! W...
