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
[Currently, I am not accepting new clients] But, you’ve begun the process of knowing you want something to change in your life. Don't stop now! Choose a therapist you can connect with, who you feel comfortable with, is non-judgmental, supportive, compassionate and experienced to help you. Invest in yourself. You are worth it! Family and friends are often too close to the problem to be objective...
Do you and your partner suffer from communication problems? Did one of you have an affair and you are wondering if you can rebuild your relationship? Do you long for the days when you felt loved by your partner instead of lonely and in pain? Relationship stress takes a huge toll on your daily life. It can make it impossible to function at work, parent your kids and just get through your day....
Empathy, acceptance, and genuineness are three qualities that I believe are the foundation for building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship. My areas of specialty are in the treatment of Couples, Women's Health Issues (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum, pregnancy loss and infertility), Eating Disorders, Depression, Relationships, Pre-Marital counseling, and Emotion...
Welcome to Astute Counseling Services, a private practice on the north side of Chicago. We specialize in the management and treatment of mental health issues using the latest theories, practices and clinical data. The head therapist, Becca Tenzer MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from DePauw University, a Masters Degree in Education and a Masters Degree in...
Are you struggling with addiction? Have you had a history of traumatic experiences that are causing you challenges in your present life? Do you have a personality style that makes it hard for you to relate to others? I work with adults, couples, and families, specializing in substance abuse and other addictions, trauma, and personality disorders. In addition, I work with clients who struggle wi...
I am unique because I integrate traditional approaches to therapy with the spiritual, non-conventional healing methods I feel so drawn to personally. My approach is spiritual and energy based, using metaphors and visualizations/mindfulness in my work. I pay attention to intentions, emotions, and intuition as guides for treatment. My clients are anxious and unfulfilled in life to some degree, an...
Courtney is has an extensive background in working with adolescents, adults, and families. She utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help clients more effectively manage their lives. Courtney and her team at North Texas DBT Associates provide comprehensive DBT services, using a team approach to offer individual therapy, skills groups and phone coaching, which h...
The journey of self-discovery and healing is one of the most courageous and rewarding I have found. What I have discovered in my own personal process of growth, awareness and healing and in my work as a therapist with others is that we all have a deep longing for connection, understanding, acceptance, love, and belonging. Gestalt Therapy allows space for the emergence of what is keeping the...
I love serving clients of all ages who need the support of a down to earth person who is also laid back on their level. I want to help the person to become and realize their dreams through therapy and achieve what they have always wanted their lives to be. I have been able to provide assistance to client with many different areas of of need. My greatest achievements have been in overcoming PTSD...
For couples to experience skillful loving, they must increase their capacity to care intelligently and compassionately for one another. Most couples come into my office in crises, stuck in survival mode. Our initial work is to stabilize the crises so reconciliation and healing can begin. To rebuild trust, hope, and security in the relationship, I create a safe space in which couples can learn t...
My name is Meghan Desmarais M.S I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a private practice office located in Saint Johnsbury. I offer individual, couples, and family therapies. My focus is on teenagers, young adults, and adults. I support families and individuals in building stronger relationships with themselves and help you live your best life. I support individuals struggling w...
Life brings unexpected joys and hardships and therapy can be a helpful process in negotiating life's transitions. My aim as a therapist is to partner with you to work through past and current issues and concerns. The goal of therapy is frequently to create a safe environment which fosters personal awareness, self-exploration, and optimal communication, in an effort to develop increased life...
NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I believe that counseling should be a collaborative effort between the therapist and the adolescent, adult, couple, or family who is seeking help with whatever situation they are facing in life. I have experience addressing a variety of mental health and emotional areas in counseling, including alcohol and drug addiction, anger and mood disorders, anxiety,...
Are you tired of feeling constantly worried or held back by fear or negativity? I specialize in working with clients who feel stuck in their thoughts and habits. It's truly inspirational observing clients move into the change process and start living the lives they've imagined. My first priority as a therapist is helping clients feel heard and understand. Having a safe, confidential space to...
Are you tired of feeling stuck? Do you want to create changes to make your life more interesting or more suitable to who you really are? Are you tired of struggling with food, your body, your intense emotions, and/or the use of substances? Are you struggling with loss, abandonment, grief, or changes in relationships? Do you wish your relationships were more satisfying? Have you tried other type...
