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 practice exclusively with online clients residing in WA, CA & NY. I am out of network for all insurance panels. Psychology has always been a passion of mine in some shape or form. I have 13 yrs of clinical experience working with culturally diverse populations in international and domestic settings. My approach is mindfulness-based with a blend of CBT, person-centered therapy and Motivational...
Therapy is like an emotional gym. We all should go in order to strengthen our emotional/mental health. I believe that compassion and empathy are the major tools to promote healing and growth; a wise person said: we heal the second we feel heard. I don't judge ANY of my clients and I meet them where they are at to work on their goals. I have special trainings and certifications with Brainspottin...
Well... you’re here! Welcome! I’m going to keep this very short. I specialize in... people. I understand that each and every one of us are unique individuals; complex and ever-changing. We are often affected by family, relationships, work, and even spiritual dynamics. I strive to understand every specific aspect of my clients so that I may collaboratively develop a treatment plan that is unique...
I have been a hypnotherapist for the past three years. I encourage our patient's ability for “self-healing,” utilizing the “power of their minds.” I am a firm believer that positive change is possible by simply reprogramming thinking and the workings of the mind. I recognizes the beauty of hypnotherapy has the potential to assist patients in being released from the "root cause(s)" of his/her...
The client will determine the outcomes, and I guide the client to solutions through the discovery of the client's own resources. Therapy will allow the client to overcome painful experiences; therapy will empower the client to achieve his/her own healing. Life events shape us into who we are, but when it hurts, we know something must be changed. Then, it becomes very important not to be alone i...
I, Christina Jean Luke, have obtained a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, granted by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2010, with over ten years of pre-graduate and post graduate experience in the counseling field. I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor in NC. I am a fully registered/rostered Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Specialist, granted by Duke...
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...
