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 socially responsible practitioner, who respects and celebrates human diversity and difference. Trained as a generalist, I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with emerging adults, ages 15-25, and individuals coping with various life transitions, self-harming behaviors, anxiety symptoms, disordered eating habits, self-esteem concerns, and...
As a psychologist, Barbara works collaboratively with individuals to help them explore what has led to current suffering and how to approach their suffering in ways that can lead to a more fulfilling life. She considers herself a generalist in that she works with many different presenting issues from anxiety, depression and grief to issues of life transition such as adjustment to collegiate lif...
We take risks when revealing the most intimate parts of ourselves to another human. This means the connection between client and clinician is key. We will likely work well together if you are seeking a collaborative and direct approach. We will "lean in" to your needs and goals together. My goal is for you to live with internal peace, and develop a deeper sense of self, so life can feel a bit l...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. I specialize in creating a safe, non-judgmental environment for individuals, couples, and families to become emotionally stable as individuals and in their relationships. I love helping others take personal responsibility for self-growth, which flows over into their friendships, marriages, and family...
The Trauma and Addiction Recovery Center serves individual clients and couples in getting their lives back after the impact of addictive behaviors and/or traumatic or painful events. The Center offers individual, group, couples and intensive outpatient therapy. Using a variety of modalities, we seek to meet clients where they are and help them achieve life-long change for themselves as well as ...
As a therapist, my goal is to provide a supportive and empowering approach to therapy that will create lasting change in my clients lives, help them manage symptoms and live optimally. When you or someone you love is in crisis, choosing to find a therapist is the best decision. My goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. I provide support and healing to tho...
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...
