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
The most important aspect of talk therapy is establishing empathy with the unique perspective of each client. Feeling and communicating empathy to the client allows us to work on the issues that bring the client to treatment. I am trained in all the major therapeutic modalities and strive to match each person's needs to the particular therapeutic modalities that seem best suited for our work. I...
I am a highly skilled, warm and trustworthy therapist passionate about supporting and enhancing the quality of individuals' lives. Whether you or your teens are experiencing depression or anxiety, feeling ambivalent about a current relationship, or living with a child who has Asperger's, together we will work to develop realistic goals, sensible solutions and a greater sense of confidence towar...
Do you ever feel like you aren't good enough? Do you feel like everyone has it all together but you? Do you ever feel like if you just try harder or give more, maybe things will get better? I know what it's like, I've been there. It's not that you're not good enough, it's that you don't FEEL like you're good enough. Give me a call, and find out how we can work together to change your perspectiv...
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to help individuals with depression, anxiety, and relationship problems and those going through a divorce or struggling with custody issues. I also work with individuals on the autism spectrum. I am a licensed psychologist with 25 years of experience. Although I have a general practice, I have specialized training in working with children, adolescents,...
Reaching out for support can often feel overwhelming. However, you don't have to do this on your own. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over fifteen years of experience. I have experience working with adults, young adults, adolescents, couples, and families in a variety of clinical settings. My treatment approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, empowering, and collaborative. I will...
The greatest gift you can give to yourself is the gift of counseling. Life is challenging to navigate for all of us, at some point each one of us needs help with life. I am honored to counsel women and teens in many areas, especially those who have a complex life story holding them back from living life to their fullest potential. Together we journey through depression, anxiety, trauma,...
We can all benefit from mindfulness and self compassion. Did you grow up with a narcissist or a substance abuser? Have you ever suspected that you were being emotionally abused by a parent, partner (current or former), boss or friend? Are you always second guessing yourself? If you find yourself stuck repeating the same mistakes over and over again in relationships at work or in life, you're no...
I'm a pioneering researcher into BDSM/fetish and other Kink-related sex issues. After 25 years in my field, I'm considered a leading world authority on the psychology, biology, and emotional experience of sex. I'm very grateful my work gives me the opportunity to share what I know about sex, relationships, marriage and life in general with others. I love working with people who want to make...
I provide services to clients in Oregon and Maryland, as I am currently licensed in both states. Do you feel trapped by circumstances beyond your control? Are you unable to escape negative thoughts? Have you forgotten why you made the decisions that led you to this moment? Talk therapy can offer a way forward. Therapy can be a safe space to catch your breath, to talk out ideas that feel strange...
I am an extensively published, world-travelled expert on trauma and chronic illness. I conduct therapy in English, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, German, and Dutch. For the past 25 years, I have been assisting individuals with ADHD/behavioral challenges, trauma, PTSD, dissociation, depression, bipolar disorder, and physical illness. My clients range in age from 3 to 103. Early in my care...
Finding the right therapist is incredibly important and I strive to create a non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment. I work primarily with individual adult clients with a specialization in working with emerging adult women (ages 18 - 30) but also treat adolescents and their parents when the adolescent is struggling with an eating disorder. Within therapy, I focus on understanding your...
I seek to work alongside individuals, couples, and families who have an openness and willingness to change. With experience in diverse settings, including the juvenile justice system, the homeless population, hospitals, higher education, and hospice care, I offer a unique perspective guided by personal experiences, with an emphasis rooted in compassion, hospitality, empathy, and empowerment to...
I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in individual and family psychotherapy and chemical dependency. I work with all aspects of addiction, both individually and within a family system. Focusing on the awareness of the connection that often exists between family of origin and adult behavior, my treatment philosophy is tailored to helping clients to utilize the connection of these...
I focus on using evidenced based therapies in order to provide my clients with effective treatments for a variety of problems. My aim is to help you to achieve your personal goals in life, and to help you to overcome barriers that have interfered with these goals. I personally believe that we are all doing the best we can, and that we can all benefit from having someone support us in making...
I specialize in helping adults and teens heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. Maybe you’re having trouble eating enough because of anxiety or a longing to be thin. Maybe you’re using food to cope with life transitions, loss, or trauma. Maybe you’re so committed to your exercise routine that you’re skipping social events or losing sleep. Maybe your pursuit of an “idea...
