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 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...
I help people get unstuck. We all have areas of our lives where we seem to stay paralyzed. We experience resistance to moving forward toward how we really want to live. Perhaps you have been longing to get healthy, or change careers, or improve your relationship, or learn how to say no to reduce stress. Perhaps you need help to get clear on what it is you truly want and what next steps to take....
Calm in the middle of the storm; strength to overcome any obstacle; courage, resilience and determination - these are qualities I seek to cultivate in my clients. My goal is to not only offer my clients relief from disturbing emotional and cognitive symptoms but to support them in manifesting their highest potential. My clinical work has been described as "effective," "holistic", "multi-modal,"...
I believe that healing the wounds of the past is the key to moving forward and having a happy and successful life. I focus on integrating the emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual health of each person with compassionate and individualized care. I have 20 years of experience in the Social Work field and have developed a therapeutic style that is characterized by empathy, approachability,...
Our lives are constructed from many roles and stories. We, as human beings, are the teller of those tales. Is your narrative one, as Plato stated, flowing from "three sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge?" Is it rich in self-care, dignity, and compassion? Or, are the stories and thoughts you carry heartless, punitive, or corrosive? My clinical work spans seventeen years, covering issues...
Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, sadness, anger, trauma, or stress from daily life? My goal is to help you explore your core strengths to improve your emotions, build better relationships, or strengthen perceives weaknesses. As a therapist I've provided treatment services in a variety of settings residential, behavioral/mental health, elementary/ high schools grades K-12th, and private...
Welcome to my practice! Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, frustrated? Unhappy with your relationships? Challenges at work or school? Feeling like something needs to change? You've come to the right place. Find your inner strength and discover your true potential through therapy. It takes courage to reach out when you need help. Call me for a 15-minute complimentary consultation to determ...
I provide a warm, accepting and nonjudgmental approach, emphasizing the use of evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). In addition, I have received formal training and experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I have facilitated DBT skills groups and provide...
I am a counselor providing services for clients in Sherman, Denison, and surrounding areas. I have a passion for helping others reach their goals while maintaining movement toward health and wholeness. I work with adults and adolescents ages 14 and older. Starting with an empathic and non-judgmental environment is a priority, as therapy is a collaborative effort and "clicking" with your therapi...
You don't have to face your issues alone. We specialize in helping individuals, couples, children and families achieve healthier relationships. We are here to help you talk through your personal, private issues in a safe, accepting, supportive, comfortable, and collaborative environment. Our goal is to help clients understand their emotions and to identify patterns of communication that can lea...
