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
Video Sessions now available! Insurance covers most sessions. Do you feel stuck? Lost? Depressed? All of us can experience hard times, but only a few of us know how to turn it around. I specialize in helping clients work through areas of stress, anxiety, depression, pain, and discouragement to achieve a healthy balance in their lives. As a Counseling Psychologist & Licensed Counselor, I provide...
Our motto: "We don't treat problems, we fix them." We offer the best in counseling and alternative medicine in Virginia. I have been trained in research applications and the clinical use of non-invasive brain stimulation at Harvard Medical School. I'm also trained in neurofeedback. Our therapists treat a variety of disorders to include ADHD, Autism, Mood disorders, substance abuse, marriage and...
In my practice, I work with clients to relieve anxiety and panic attacks. Sometimes a trauma happens and we can't quite get our nervous system back to where it was before. I use mindfulness and our mind-body connection to teach my clients how to regulate their own nervous system when anxiety and panic arise. It is so empowering to get your life back. I also work with families, couples, children...
Looking for more balance, meaning, and/or self-awareness in your life? Many of us already possess the knowledge, strengths, and resources to resolve our own problems; however, a trained and supportive professional can help identify tools and strengths as well as assist with improving coping skills. My role is to provide gentle guidance, support, and encouragement to clients that are struggling ...
It can be so overwhelming to look for a therapist. So many options and decisions when you simply want to be helped during a difficult time in your life. You may be feeling stressed, sad, angry or just not yourself. Simply put, therapy is a unique and unusual experience; at times it can feel uncomfortable talking to a person you have just met. I encourage you to email me or call for a phone...
Yoga as therapy is a process through which healing can be found in body, mind, and spirit. My name is Julia Romano. I am a full time yoga therapist (MS, 2015) and am trained in clinical psychology (MA, 2013), as well as conflict management (MA, 2011). My belief in yoga as therapy stems from my own experience of its rehabilitative properties; traditional therapies having proved unproductive...
Shorelines provides medication management and mental health services to the entire state via telehealth, and we accept several major insurance carriers. We believe you should be able to have access to mental healthcare wherever you are and from the comfort and privacy of your home. Because our practice focuses exclusively on telehealth, we have a secure and easy-to-use system in place that make...
I specialize in working with adults and adolescents who are facing challenges related to eating disorders, disordered eating and exercise, and body image. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a nonjudgmental environment in which patients can be understood on a deep level, and through our work together, offer hope for a more balanced, happier life. I also enjoy working with adolescents and adul...
I integrate components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and 12-step facilitation. My specialties include addiction and trauma treatment. I also focus on Psychological and Neuropsychological testing, assessment and diagnosis. I provide effective, individualized mental health treatment intended to empower my patients to find fulfillment. I predominatel...
I have over 25 years of mental health and addiction treatment experience. My goal is to make each person comfortable in their life, be who they are, to feel confident and live a fulfilled life. Therapy is an opportunity to understand ourselves, to increase self-confidence while in various phases and transitions in life. My practice serves people 18 years and over, individuals and couples. Most ...
My "ideal client" is one who perceives me as his/her ideal therapist. If I am best fit for this client, then I am most useful to this client, and I serve my purpose and this is my ideal client. Together he or she and I would find solutions to the problems. Mental health is not an exact science. Psychotherapy or counseling is an art and science. I believe an effective clinician uses experiential...
When we experience inner conflict or are unsure of our life's direction,talking with a therapist can help restore balance to our lives. I am a licensed therapist in Boston and I view counseling in a holistic way, valuing all aspects of a person. My therapeutic approach is interactive and collaborative. My view of therapy is that it provides an opportunity for people to gain insight into their...
I am a LPC and Life Coach with years of experience working with teens, adults, couples and families. As well, I conduct seminars and groups for a range of topics including self-empowerment, parenting and relational communication. I come from a place of helping, not hindering; empowering, not enabling. I truly believe that we are the expert of our own lives and simply need assistance at times...
I am passionate about helping people gain insight and a sense of empowerment as they navigate the transitions and challenges inherent in life. I create a safe and open space for clients to deepen their awareness of themselves and others. With new found insights, a deeper understanding of one's thought process and patterns, I believe clients will be equipped with the knowledge required to make...
I help clients make informed decisions regarding risks and rewards of weight loss surgery. During counseling sessions,we will discuss such topics as the importance of making lifestyle changes pre and post bariatric surgery, and explore potential obstacles that may stand in the way of achieving a successful surgery and/or long-term weight loss.Surgery is no guarantee of sustained weight loss. It...
