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
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...
Psychologist in 3 states, 4 Columbia degrees (AB, MA, MEd, PhD), Georgetown postdoctorate in marriage/family therapy. Member, National Register Health Service Providers in Psychology. Associate degree in Culinary Arts enhancing health/wellness work. Background as Approved Consultant, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis,and certified school psychologist. Ideal client is motivated, verbal, seek...
I believe that everyone has the capacity to take charge of their personal journey and transform their perspective, creating positive change. My goal is to walk the proverbial mile in the client's shoes by providing empathetic listening without judgment. Although I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients, ranging from children and families to adults and couples, I have a particular interest...
Within each precious life, change is not only possible but inevitable. We can’t always avoid adversity, but we can always choose our response to it, and it is within this choice that we can find the potential for growth and freedom. Therapy allows us to pause, step back, reassess the situation we are facing, and finally to move in the direction of self-care, fulfillment and joy. My decades of...
I am Andreas Jaeger, of Scottsdale Coaching & Mentoring. My fee is $120 per hour on a prorated basis and $100/Hr for a package of 5Hrs. A session lasts 60-90 minutes. Please visit www.andreas-jaeger-foundation.com or call me to see if I am a fit for you: 602-740-9210. I cover the following topics: Career-coaching, life-change, family/relationship, finances, goal-setting, empowerment & overcomin...
Behavior change is difficult, even when you know the rewards that will follow. I am a licensed psychologist who can provide assessment and therapy services to individuals coping with chronic conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular problems, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and cancer. My therapy style is collaborative in nature and involves introducing individuals to...
I see clients for a variety of reasons including individual therapy, marriage counseling, group therapy, and family therapy. My current practice includes young children, adolescents, young adults, adults, families and couples. I have been serving clients in the central Vermont area since 2013 in a variety of helping relationships and roles including crisis counseling, career counseling, sports...
I believe that healing in counseling begins with the formation of a therapeutic relationship, built on a foundation of trust, honesty, and collaboration. I approach my clients with respect and compassion to help you work from your strengths to make changes in your life. I work from a client-centered, strengths-based approach in order to help you address and meet your goals....
Are you having relationship issues? Are you planning to make one of the most important decisions in your life? I can help you navigate through the barriers that are preventing you from living your best life. My passion is to help individuals, couples and families live in harmony through effective communication. I work with them to handle issues that are barriers to living their ideal life. Comp...
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning but anyone can start today and make a new ending" -Maria Robinson. We cannot change what has happened in our past; however, we can start today and change how our future pans out. My name is Kimberley Giannini and I want to assist you in creating a meaningful purposeful life through creating a better understanding and resolving life obstacles. I am...
