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
I am a Certified Hypnotherapist and Medical Support Hypnotherapist with more than 400 hours of clinical training. This rigorous training qualifies me to work with medical support issues, fears, anxieties, goal achievement, weight loss & smoking cessation. Each client receives a customized hypnotherapy experience. Additionally, I'm a certified Behavioral Health & Relationship Coach. My coaching...
Anxiety has hijacked your life. You’re really good at imagining the worst case scenario. Your mind is excellent at anticipating the future, and at replaying things that have already happened. You question whether you are good enough and often feel self-conscious. You overthink everything. And your body buys in to this story – heart racing, shallow breathing, your stomach in knots. All of this...
We provide therapy and evaluations that help keep you and your family focused on achieving your goals and enjoying life. We are the premier source of counseling care and mental health assessment in the Mansfield and South Arlington area. Our goal is to help adults, teens, children, and families lead happy, well-balanced lives by helping them deal effectively with their problems or concerns. The...
I am a therapist in private practice that specializes in the treatment of binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, emotional overeating, eating addiction, and their related struggles, such as depression. If food is of primary concern, my ultimate goal for my clients is to make peace with food; for food to just be food again....
OPENINGS for Couple's Therapy! Are you struggling with your relationship? Do you fight and have difficulty communicating with your partner? I understand the pain of feeling judged, shut out and rejected and the fear of losing the most important relationship in you life. I can provide a safe space for you and your partner to ask each other and answer one of the most important questions in...
"Healing does not mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives." (Unknown). To truly heal, we must consider our whole self -- the emotional, mental, spiritual, relational and physical parts. I am dedicated to helping people heal brokenness, strengthen positives and develop lasting change -- to find solutions for handling internal and external struggles, allowi...
Seeking therapy can feel scary, but I believe it is a courageous and empowering step. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy and that therapy can be a means for personal growth. I have a family systems approach to my counseling, that is, I see how our upbringing shaped and molded us into who we are today. I believe that some of the difficulties we have with others is rooted in the...
Bilingual Therapist-- "Hi! I know it is not easy to reach out when you are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally distressed or experiencing a personal or family crisis. I can help you navigate a path of self discovery and find healing with a renewed sense of wellbeing. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals who struggle in personal relationships, have experienced early childhood...
At Sage Creek Therapy we believe the relationship between the client and the therapist is the most important component of the counseling process. We do not believe in a "one size fits all" way of therapy. Everyone brings their own unique story and we work in a professional relationship with our clients to achieve the goals they set for themselves. We provide services for a variety of issues and...
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist. I treat individuals and couples. My life's work is to support others as they cross the bridge from a place of self doubt, victimization and crisis to lives full of awareness, personal responsibility and universal compassion. You have the answers within to transform your life; I'm simply a guide on your journey ba...
In my therapy practice (adults only) I work with individuals and couples to help build their life "tool-kits". I draw upon my diverse training as a Health Psychologist, Neuropsychologist and Yoga Teacher and incorporate both Western and Eastern philosophies and tools (cognitive-behavioral therapies, neuroscience, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology. mindfulness/meditation, and other...
Are you ready to live your best life, but feel overwhelmed, stuck, and unsure how to manage your life, your relationships, and your emotions? Does life inauthentic and unbalanced? When life feels this way, it may seem like the whole world is collapsing around you. Remaining complacent won't change the situation. The first step is taking action to change things. Sessions will focus on...
I'm a Licensed Therapist & Certified Hypnotherapist specializing in anxiety, confidence, weight loss, and whole-body wellness. Are you wishing for the day when you can look in the mirror & feel confident in your own skin? Do you struggle with insecurities, self doubt or motivation? Or maybe, no matter what you've tried, you haven't been able to lose weight? Feeling good about yourself is NOT...
Change begets change (Charles Dickens). If you would like positive change to occur in your personal life, relationships, or to help foster it in children you love, I can assist you. Behavioral treatment includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We will work together to identify and change pivotal behaviors in order to achieve desired outcomes. People of all...
I hope to be able to add new clients soon! I work to support adults and youth of all different backgrounds and I tailor my counseling "toolkit" to support your individual values and wellness goals. As a graduate of the respected mental health counseling program at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, my foundation is research-driven, while also mind-body focused. I am informed by five years as a...
