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
Do you have a child, preteen, or adolescent that has behavioral issues? Is your child bullied at school? Does your child have trouble 'fitting in' or not making friends easily? Has your child experienced trauma or neglect? My passion has always been working with those that need a little extra help. Having my own special needs child and working in the school district as a Special Ed teacher for...
Sometimes our thoughts and feelings result in actions which conflict with our deepest desires. We find ourselves in a deep pit filled with thoughts we cannot seem to stop, or feelings we cannot express or doing things which do not help achieve our goals. I offer telemental health or online counseling through either your computer, i-pad or smart phone. Either media will allow us to search for...
Please note** As of Aug. 2020, I am not able to accept new clients ** I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist and yoga teacher. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address life's challenges. I integrate complementary techniques of yoga, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR to offer a highly personalized approa...
I am a clinical psychologist practicing for nearly two decades. My approach is to provide a safe and comfortable space in which clients can share their worries, concerns, and fears that are part of daily living. I use cognitive-behavioral treatment, which emphasizes the importance of how we understand events, ourselves, and others; these affect our feelings and the way we go about our daily liv...
I strongly believe that every person deserves to live a life that is fulfilling and meaningful. Within all of us, there is the capacity for awareness, change and healing. Through compassion, collaboration and guidance, I assist my clients in understanding and changing their maladaptive behaviors so they can lead happier and healthier lives. I use a combination of trauma-focused, mindfulness,...
Beginning therapy can be a daunting task whether it is your first time in therapy or not. As a prospective therapist, I offer you, a safe, judgement free space where we can collaboratively work on your goals. I have 15+ years of experience working with individuals across the life span (ages 4 to older adults). I have experience treating adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety and a wide varie...
Welcome! You are destined to have a thriving life and if that is not what you are living right now, I can help! I partner with clients who are interested in growing and facing the barriers that get in the way of their health. Maybe you are struggling with depression or anxiety. Maybe you are living with a chronic disease that has changed how you live. Maybe you have some habits that are taking...
My work has strongly focused on at-risk children, adolescents, and families and the use of tested and effective treatments. I have had many years of experience with children and youth at risk due to problem behaviors and ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, delinquency, and other risks out of children's control, such as poverty, parental corrections involvement, and foster care. I most typically wo...
Utilizing a collaborative approach, I’m passionate about helping Individuals develop and embrace a strong sense of autonomy. I firmly believe that only you can give yourself permission to live the life you desire. I work in a transformational manner to restructure negative thoughts and behaviors in effort to increase confidence, self-awareness, and control over one's own life. Throughout the...
Accepting Medi-Cal plans, Blue Shield, and Cigna. I have 10 years experience helping others maneuver through life transitions, challenges, and transformations. I offer different therapeutic approaches - such as Mindfulness, EMDR, CBT, and healing approaches for psycho-spiritual integration. Whether you are looking for support with improving current relationships, or seeking to heal from deeper...
Aspire Counseling, LLC offers counseling in mental health and substance abuse; and is currently owned/operated by John Crowl, LCSW. John is trained/certified in CPT for PTSD, DBT, the Matrix Model for Substance Use Disorder, and Motivational Interviewing among others. John has an extensive background in assessment and evidence-based practices. John has worked in multiple clinical mental health ...
My approach to therapy is a strong belief in the resiliency of the human spirit. I feel my client is the expert on who he/she is and my role is to facilitate greater learning and growth in a collaborative way through the therapeutic relationship. In addition, I have over 14 years of experience in the field and I have various modalities to offer my client in his/her journey toward growth and...
I work with adolescents, adults and families that are seeking a therapist with an empathetic, understanding and insightful approach to factors, underlying feelings, and the environmental impact associated with Trauma, Depression, Anxiety. My practice is dedicated to help clients gain insight into how these mental health issues interfere with their lives and daily functioning. I work with issues...
You don’t want to spend a long time in therapy. You have goals and aspirations and you just need to get unstuck and out of the grip of anxiety, depression, or trauma. Your problems such as panic, worry, sleep disturbance, irritability, suicidal thoughts, angry outbursts, and/or poor concentration are causing untold consequences in your life. You are willing to dig deep and do the work, if just...
I have over thirty years of experience treating people of all ages who struggle with problems ranging from depression and anxiety to conflictual relationships and grief. I worked 8 yrs exclusively with survivors of physical, sexual and emotional trauma. My early training is in CBT and behavior modification. Therefore, I teach skills to help with anger and stress management, social anxiety,...
