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
Welcome! I help people with a variety of problems, from depression and anxiety to trauma and recovery. I can help you. I am a depth therapist (seeing causes, rather than only symptoms) and a somatic therapist (integrating a healthy mind and body), and I've found that more important than my background is a non-judgmental attitude, attention to your personal needs, and the quality of a collaborat...
Now Accepting New Telehealth Clients! Brainspotting Certified- Trauma - OCD - Anxiety/Panic- Grief. As a therapist, I am dedicated to working compassionately & authentically with people at the crossroads in their lives. I offer trauma therapy called Brainspotting that can help integrate traumatic/negative experience in body and mind. Whether you are coming to grips with a loss, facing traumatic...
One of my favorite quotes is from Einstein when he stated that "we cannot solve our problems by the same mind that created them." Many problems are the result of faulty thinking that arises from a history of abuse, low self esteem, and difficult relationships. My goal is to help you become free of the emotional and mental conditioning that keeps you stuck in old patterns that don't work in your...
An integrative and holistic approach to change, healing, and future growth. Assessing your own being, needs, and internal control while promoting health in the mind-body-and soul. Therapy can heal relationships in your personal and professional worlds. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, communication skills, grief, infertility, eating disorders, etc., you do not have to strugg...
Hello, my name is Joani Gammill. Thank you for taking the brave step of looking for help. I am called when you have a loved one that needs help for an addiction, whether that be a substance like alcohol, heroin, prescription drugs or a process addiction like gambling, but is resistant to getting the treatment they need. As a former RN, I have worked for seven years in an alcohol and drug rehab...
Life is a journey and on our journey we will experience love, joy, and happiness. We will also encounter pain, loss, suffering and hardship. As a licensed clinical social worker I offer a safe space where you can safely talk about your experiences and feelings. I want to help you trust your own intuition as you talk about your life and make decisions about the direction of it. I am accepting,...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or struggling with a serious health condition? Call or email me, I would love to help. I focus on teaching my clients ways build resilience to stress and get back a sense of stability and calm. If you value genuine emotional support, honest feedback, and new perspectives we might be a good match. I provide treatment that is a mix of non-judgemental emotio...
You are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and be the best version of you. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to resolve hindrances and challenges that your life may have caused. I work with both couples and individuals....
I am passionate about helping people achieve their full potential. Therapy is a partnership between client and therapist where a safe space is created to allow for honest communication, mutual respect, establishment of clear treatment goals, and coping skills. Regardless of what a person has been through in their past or their current circumstances, therapy offers support to achieve health,...
Making the decision to begin counseling can be difficult, and finding a therapist that is a good fit can be a process. My approach to therapy is empathetic and gentle, yet practical and straightforward. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, which is the most widely used evidence-based practice. I partner with my clients to challenge their thoughts, ideas, and behaviors with the goal of facilitati...
Thank you for your interest in my practice! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, serving clients in the Boulder and Denver areas. I am a Colorado native returning home after working in Seattle for 12 years. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of challenges including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, chronic illness/pain, stress management,...
You are tired of obsessing about achieving the perfect body and finding the perfect diet to erase the shame, to make you finally feel good enough. You're exhausted from the self-hatred. Constant negative thoughts keep you from truly enjoying your life. I can help you achieve a balanced and joyful relationship with food and your body. I can help you find peace. I help women and men who struggle...
"Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness." - Peter A. Levine. It is my firm belief that everyone needs a safe place to explore, grow & heal in the presence of another and I consider it an honor to provide such a space day after day to my clients. Trauma recovery is my specialty and use EMDR or A.R.T to facilitate recovery. Many clients m...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in working with individuals of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, couple/marital, family or other emotional issues. I use a multifaceted approach when working with clients to figure out what treatment modality works best. I believe that finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is a very personal process. My...
There are times in life when we simply feel "stuck". Despite how bleak things may seem, there is always reason to hope for change. As a strengths-based therapist, I assume my clients are caring and capable. My purposeful questions help clients connect with their best selves, allowing them to unlock solutions to the challenges they face. I work with women, men, and teens around such challenges a...
