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 therapy I work together with clients to address issues that may be interfering with their overall well being or may be hindering how they function in one or more areas of life. My practice is informed by mindfulness and I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to improve functioning and resilience. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, chronic pain, chronic health concerns,...
"Have you looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "How did I get here?" “Who can I trust?” “How did my life change so quickly that I can't even recognize myself anymore?" "Am I Crazy?" "I Want to be Happy?" Problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Real problems start and end with the mirror image we see daily. Often the mirror image is silent but dying to speak and live life again. Issues in...
"A ship in harbor is safe - but that is not what ships are built for." Do you feel "stuck?" Are you wondering what lies beyond the life you have been living? I believe at some point we all need a little help exiting our safe harbors and trekking though uncharted waters. Whether you are handling a difficult breakup, managing stressful work, transitioning through different phases of life, grievin...
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! Helping you, help yourself! My passion is working with children, adolescents and adults to help give you hope for a better tomorrow. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, isolation, family/peer conflict, impaired functioning at school/work, difficulties coping, difficulties managing anger/stress, or struggle to use healthy coping skills, I can help you work...
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed out? Sad? Angry? Stuck? Lost? Lonely? Consumed with Worry? Difficulty in your Relationships? Are you ready to make a change in your life? Counseling may be your next step. Finding the right therapist can help you make the positive changes you desire and bring about more balance and happiness in your life. Looking at the "whole picture" of one's life is...
I am currently offering secure video. My approach is "client-centered" believing that everyone seeks to fulfill their potential and live the best possible life. I am engaged and interactive in my style. I help my clients gain insight and understanding into their current situation and I help them to tap into their own internal resources. I believe it is important to recognize that in order to he...
Hello. My name is Risa Levenson, Ph.D. and I am a clinical health psychologist, a hypnotherapist, and I own and run a group psychological practice located in Huntington and Sound Beach, NY. We all have various specialties and work with young children up to our respected elders. We offer individual, couple, family, and group sessions. We run a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group in our...
I understand that life has many challenges, and can be difficult to maneuver. Are you feeling out of control frustrated or sad, I can help you work through your problems. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years of experience working with a diverse population and diverse complications. Every individual that I counsel is treated with dignity and respect and free to express his or ...
I believe we have the ability within us to meet the joys and challenges of life with energy, curiosity and a sense of centeredness. When pressures become too great, though, it can be difficult to find that inner state of calm empowerment. Stressful situations, pain and illness and old habitual behaviors can make it difficult to enjoy life. As a hypnotist, my goal is to work with you to identify...
Welcome & Hello, let's get acquainted. I love my work and don't plan to ever retire. As my mother said years ago when I set up my first psychology practice, "You're in the perfect profession. You love nothing more than sitting and talking with people." She was so right. I love sharing a journey with my clients as they gently heal those parts of their lives that don't reflect who they truly are....
Thank you for reviewing my profile. I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and relational difficulties. I specialize in working with conditions associated with anxiety such as generalized anxiety (GAD), eating disorders (ED), OCD, and panic disorder. My doctoral research reviewed the neurobiological underpinning...
I am passionate about making a real lasting difference in your life. As a Board Certified Hypnotherapist, I approach the mind/body from a comprehensive point of view. My experience has shown that when you use this collective tool wisely, consciously and with intent, you may change your life-professionally, personally and financially. My goal is to help with any physical, mental, or emotional...
I am still accepting new clients and am offering video sessions via Zoom or Doxy for clients who are distancing. I am a clinical psychologist specializing in psychological testing and assessment. My experiences enable me to listen, assess and diagnose a variety of psychological and educational issues. I also provide therapeutic services in which I encourage and support a variety of people. I us...
I am a psychotherapist trained in systems theory. I have a master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science - Systems Counseling from the Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS) at Bastyr University. Systems counseling embraces each client as an individual living system. It examines how clients' memberships in other living systems (such as family, friends, co-workers, partnerships, etc.) interrelat...
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference". If after reading this, you feel a longing to have this mindset then counseling may be helpful for you. This is the serenity prayer and it is my belief that it is the way to clarity, direction and true peace. Being overwhelmed by stress is not a way to live. If...
