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
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,...
my area of expertise is in the evaluation and treatment of substance abuse. I have worked in substance abuse settings since 1986 including detox ,and outpatient settings . I currently provide counseling required by Project Crash to assist clients in regaining their license after a DWI offense and also provide evaluation for the office of professional regulation. I enjoy working with individuals...
The Confidential Associates staff is highly experienced (over 60 years combined experience) and extensively trained. We stay current with the latest research/evidence-based treatments for such patient concerns as: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Pre-Marriage Counseling, Communication Problems, Chemical Dependency, Anger, Stress, Self-Esteem, LGBT, Work...
As a therapist, I enjoy the opportunity to offer a safe space for support towards healing. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults on issues such as eating disorders, body image, anxiety, depression and stress management. Due to my own experiences as both a performing artist and college athlete I especially enjoy working with other artists or athletes who may be struggling with...
I am an eclectic practitioner, and I combine strategies from Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dyadic Developmental Psychoanalysis (DDP), Attachment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems theory, Behavior modification, and Psychodynamic theories. I specialize in trauma therapy and EMDR. I recently completed a doctoral program in social work. My dissertation was...
Are you ready to make the changes you have always wanted, and finally focus on your happiness, health, and wellness? I would like to congratulate you on taking the hardest first step in this process. My clients are children, teens, adults, and couples that are looking to make positive changes in their life, and I'm here to assist and be a guide in this process. My approach is using Cognitive...
Welcome adults, children, teens, LGBTQ, couples, and families who are in need of a therapist with a sense of humor, engaging personality, perceptive mind, and caring attitude. As a client, you will experience a safe, non-judgmental place in which to process and explore feelings related to mood disorders, relationship issues, ADHD, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma. It is my goal to...
I help clients work through the challenges that come with anxiety, low mood, anger, lack of focus, feeling 'stuck', harsh repeating thoughts, relationship and career issues, and living without JOY! So much happens in our life that can distort how we see ourself, others and the events around us. Talking through our struggles helps us to see them in a new way, with added clarity and reason. From...
My perspective on therapy is one that fosters individual's strengths and resiliency, by honoring the individual's background and experience within a holistic approach. I support the whole person through relationships, career, spirituality, culture, health and wellness. My therapeutic process addresses your specific personal life challenges by examining your circumstances and discovering your...
Think of me as your personal trainer. Instead of working on your physical strengths, together we will rediscover and fortify your emotional strengths. The process of therapy is a collaborative effort; a way to achieve your goals and to accomplish all that you aspire to. It may be to heal emotional pain, improve a relationship, learn and practice problem-solving skills, take better care of...
