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
"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity" Albert Einstein. As humans, our emotional system blind us to ways we can have better relationships and better lives overall. Through my years of education, training and self work, I have helped individuals and families through all types of issues such as relationship issues, anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, LGBT and life transitions. What ...
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Silvina Rearte received her Bachelor's in Psychology from The University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina and her Master's in Family Therapy at The University Of Houston - Clear Lake in 2006. Silvina is a bilingual Licensed Profesional Counselor Supervisor as well as a Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist Supervisor specializing in work with children and their families. Silvina is...
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