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 believe that therapy requires a specialized approach that recognizes each person’s unique life story. As a therapist, my goal is to understand the things that have made you who you are including your past life experiences, present circumstances, and future goals. I strive to provide a comfortable and safe environment where we can work together towards a meaningful narrative. I feel that my...
Feeling unhappy in your body? Feeling like you are using drugs and alcohol to cope with life? I specialize in working with women and adolescent girls who are experiencing struggles around body image, their relationship with food, and substance abuse. So many women don't feel comfortable in their own skin. Food, drugs, and alcohol can be a way to cope with this experience. As women, we receive a...
The Counseling Center at Clark offers a substance abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient Program (OP) that combines evidence-based, state of the art treatment with 12 Step principles. Our substance abuse programs are designed for individuals struggling with remaining abstinent from the use of alcohol and drugs. The program we offer is focused on the individual and is designed t...
( English | español ) I have been successful in helping client's reach their full potential when struggling with life events that can lead to anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, addiction, and marital conflicts. When confronted with life stressors, many humans have the tendency to stuff their emotions with drug, alcohol, and food addictions which negatively impact their life and loved ones. I...
Client focus in on building strengths and recognizing how to apply those strengths in areas of life causing distress or interruption in reaching full potential. Clients seeking therapy from this therapist should be prepared to move at their pace. However, being open to discussion and evaluation of issues that create barriers. In addition to examining the approach and thought patterns that may b...
Resilience, confidence and a sense of worth are all things that can be developed through understanding our past experiences. Making good choices is a learned process and I am here to pay full attention to your needs, so that you become a person that can handle life's challenges. The COVID 19 crisis has exposed many social problems that exist, one being too many Americans do not have a strong an...
Sometimes the families that look perfect on the outside struggle behind closed doors. Moms are grappling to make picture-perfect Pinterest parties for kids who barely speak to them, make sure her parents can still live independently, connect to husbands who are trying to succeed amid the stresses of work, all while surpassing expectations at the office. It's hard to explain to your teenager why...
I see you. You’re a powerhouse in your career and struggling in silence. You feel disconnected from your life in a way you maybe haven’t felt before. You constantly think, “my life will be better when I get a new job, find the right partner, move to a different city,” but you’re never quite satisfied. You are motivated to do the work to figure out why you’re unhappy, but you can’t find the righ...
Are you feeling stuck, down, depressed, unmotivated, unfocused? Are you trapped in overwhelming emotions or unhelpful thinking? Are your relationships causing you distress? I am here to help you on your journey to greater inner harmony, balance, joy, and aliveness. I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds great fulfillment in helping my clients overcome their emotional hurdles and enabling...
I graduated from University of South Florida with a Master's of Art degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling with additional certificates reflecting my studies in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as Integrative Mental Health Counseling. My experience includes work in residential, outpatient, private, state, and not-for-profit agencies. I have worked with a myriad of clients rang...
Let's "find the calm" in the "chaos" together. Rediscovery your intuitive self in the challenges of the stress we face. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and as a Licensed Professional Counselor my areas of expertise are Anxiety, Addiction, EMDR and Self-Guided Biofeedback. I maintain a private practice near the Texas Christian University Campus in Fort Worth and Aledo, Texas. Through a grant...
I work with individuals, couples, and/ or entire families who understand that what they are doing currently hurts and are willing to come to a place to try something different. I help people reduce anxiety, break the repetitive thoughts, decrease sadness, increase self awareness and happiness, increasing healthy sleep, eating, and excercise habits for healthy living. In couples, I explore...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, feeling like you can't breathe, get tightness in your chest or worry a lot? Do you feel hopeless as if life is never in your favor? Do people not understand your issues or tell you everything is just fine? Do you have a relationship that is struggling, thinking about divorce or possibly affair? Are you struggling with your identity (gender, shape, image)? Do you fee...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working with individuals ages 12-100. I have extensive experience with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting, divorce issues and dealing with illness. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Response) and find it very helpful when dealing with trauma, long standing or recent....
Welcome my name is Denise Bonner, I am licensed therapist, working with individuals and couples for over 20 years. My purpose and intention is to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients within a framework of non judgement and complete acceptance. This enables my clients to feel safe and comfortable to reveal their innermost thoughts and feelings. I utilize the Cognitive Behavior...
