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
Donna Mills has an open and affirming practice with all individuals, families and groups. It is important to Donna to have a caring therapeutic relationship in order to assist you with setting and reaching your goals. Donna Mills assists individuals and families with the stresses of immediate or long term situations. Donna has an understanding for people that experience anxiety and/or depressio...
A responsible social practitioner, I provide psychological care, and services using American Sign Language (ASL). I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including various populations that encompass sign language users. My interests center on developing tailored, specific psychotherapy applications that benefit the patients with hearing losses. Much of my work places an empha...
Dr. Catherine Onuoha is a psychiactric pharmacologist who owns and operates The Natural Medicine Center of Lakeland along with four other doctors. Because brain disorders are intricately linked to bodily functions, Onuoha's clinic embraces safe & holistic therapies that treat the whole person. Dr. Onuoha's specialties include: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Benzodiazepine Withdrawal, Recalcitrant Depressio...
I am a passionate, open-minded, and supportive therapist who provides client-centered and compassionate therapy while exploring each client's definition of what is normal and healthy. I strive to help clients unbind fears, gain insight and acceptance, and heal emotional wounds. I specialize in individual, couple, and family therapy with an emphasis on self-discovery, mindfulness, and enhancing...
I have been in practice for over 20 years working in a variety of treatment settings. I enjoy working with individuals and families from all walks of life. I have strong ties to the educational and medical communities and have an affinity for working with teenagers and adults. My social work training also includes a license and specialization in substance abuse disorders. I work with eating...
My treatment style incorporates both client-centered and empirically-validated approaches in order to best serve each client's unique needs. I collaborate with clients to develop solution-focused goals that strengthen their interpersonal, behavioral, and emotional functioning. My therapeutic work spans a variety of issues: autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, relationship issues, self-harm,...
The only thing harder than talking about your SEXUAL ISSUES... is LIVING WITH THEM. Now you don't have to. Whether it's Premature Ejaculation, Erectile Dysfunction, Low Sex Drive, Painful Intercourse or Orgasm issues, Dr. Inessa will listen to you and will help uncover physical and emotional factors that may be contributing to your concern. Hypnotherapy has been proven to address the psychologi...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience treating children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and group therapy. Through a compassionate yet proactive stance, my aim is to empower others to develop a better understanding of their thoughts, experiences, and behaviors. By building a strong therapeutic rapport, we can work together to manage life's inherent challenges. In...
Hi and thank you for your interest in my profile! I am a Clinical Therapist specializing in treatment with individuals, families, and group therapy. I am committed to supporting you in identifying patterns of behavior and helping to improve the quality of life. My experience includes working with a variety of symptoms related to mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, eating disorder...
My ideal client is a couple or individual who wants to have a more fulfilling experience in life and in relationships. I have years of experience working with eating disorders, body image distress, perfectionism, and mindfulness. I have a passion for working with and learning about diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lifestyles. I strive to help couples learn to fight fairly and effectively. I w...
Are you addicted to sex, porn, or online activities? Alter your thinking and habits to break your addiction. Save your relationship and your sex life/drive. I have a dozen years' experience working with all forms of client sex issues, infidelity, escorts, porn, sexting, online/anon sex, deviance, and shame. I can help you cope with sexual anxieties, body image, impotence. to be clear, I also he...
I specialize in treating LGBT clients. I treat many transgender clients and guide them on their journey toward transitioning through HRT. I also treat anyone who struggles with anxiety or depression. I have worked with many clients who suffer from PTSD. I am trained in EMDR. I started my career treating foster children who had been physically and sexually abused. I am happy to provide a valuabl...
Do you find yourself repeating unhealthy patterns of behavior and spiraling downward? Do you feel lonely? Are you feeling confused and dissatisfied with your life? I am here to help you gain self confidence and explore options to enhance your life. Together we will learn more about you so that you can feel more in charge. I've worked with grief and trauma, abuse, and family and couple issues, a...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. I have extensive experience treating a variety of concerns including eating disorders, grief, trauma, relationship issues, mood and anxiety disorders. I am a couples' counselor, and I am a Christian. In my practice I teach mindfulness, improving communication, setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, coping with stress...
OPEN IN-PERSON AT A SAFE DISTANCE! Experienced in ministry, trained in multi-modalities of psychotherapy, schooled in Theology, licensed in Clinical Social Work, certified in desensitizing trauma & anxiety (EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT) authorized to mediate divorce & custody agreements, written curriculum for group therapy (grief, addiction, & hoarding) more than 30+ years devoted to studying heal...
