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
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...
Greetings, currently are here to offer teleheath counseling. Day, or evening, your sessions will be done virtually telephonically. We understand that people are dealing with traumatic emotions. We are passiosionate about your mental health needs. We seek to provide competent and experience care to all in need. Whether it's addiction, relationship or marital problems, depression or anxiety,...
There is no substitute for compassion and kindness in the counseling relationship. I believe in a whole-person approach. This means that everything is relevant: personal history including family of origin, unwanted life events, current relationships, physical health and well being, and everyday coping challenges. I assist my clients with life transitions, grief, early childhood trauma, anxiety,...
We offer counseling, meditation, and fitness training. Where we differ from traditional psychotherapy is in the application of techniques and procedures from biology, sports psychology, and military field doctrine to target efficient and measurable improvements in mood, performance, and lifestyle metrics. This supplements the counseling process of creating a space to explore values, goals, bloc...
I work primarily with couples that are struggling to feel connected and stay connected with each other. I help them have impactful experiences in session that build connection, resolve injuries and issues between them, and create a shared future that is win-win for both partners. I also work with individuals and families that have ongoing conflicts or lingering difficulties from their growing u...
There may be times in your life when you experience difficulties, conflicts, issues, or losses which challenge your capacity to cope effectively. For over 30 years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families, to help them successfully navigate challenging times and make the changes they need to order to achieve greater fulfillment and happiness in their lives. The most difficult...
During my own personal journey in seeking a therapist, I found it difficult to connect with a counselor in whom I felt safe to tell my most personal concerns. Finding the right help didn't come easy. So, after 25 years in the medical profession, I answered a heart felt calling to provide the counseling I had long searched for. Even with all of the wonderful theories I learned and now practice, ...
