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
I help people 45 and over who are feeling a sense of panic or urgency to FINALLY live authentically and purposefully. Who feel disillusioned and discontent about where their life is now and where they'd like to be. Who feel stuck in the gap between doing what they're "used to" or think they "should" do, to taking the courageous leap into the life they've been craving. Who dare to live boldly, b...
Disruptions in relationships regularly occur in life and the experience of feeling disconnected is not uncommon. Many of us have experienced children growing older and leaving home, job loss, retirement, frequent arguments with those closest to us, divorce, separation, and death of loved ones. Some of us have experienced life threatening events, serious illnesses and physical losses that result...
Entering into psychotherapy is a very big step. I congratulate you for your bravery. Perhaps you have had therapy before and are returning because it was so helpful to you. Maybe you have never talked to a counselor before but you know that you need the help of a professional. No matter who you are, you have something in common with the over 7 billion people on our planet....you experience ange...
I treat those struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, trauma, grief, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, adjustment issues, relationship and family issues, social and communication skills, OCD, school and occupational problems, and ADHD. Through empathy, I strive to understand each client's specific context and unique perspective, and view each counseling relationship as a...
My role is to help you examine and work through your feelings in order to remove emotional weight and expand your comfort zone in a supportive and safe environment. Through our work you will develop a higher tolerance for stress, anxiety, shifts in mood, and the unexpected challenges of life. I work with individuals and couples 18+ specializing in adjustment issues (parenthood; marriage;...
I provide therapy to teens, adults, and couples who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationships, women's health, substance use, eating disorders, and circumstantial stress to name a few of the difficulties that come our way. Progress often depends on the nature of the problems, your level of motivation, and your relationships. Life often presents challenges to us that make it difficult to...
NOW OFFERING TELEHEALTH SERVICES ONLINE. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy sessions in a safe comfortable non-judgmental environment. I enjoy helping clients walk through their past to help them learn how to enjoy the present while creating a great future by changing their thinking to better influence their actions and feelings. I have experience working with those in the crimina...
I am passionate about helping clients reach their potential. We accomplish this together through a humanistic, interpersonal, mind-body-spirit integration that uses your strengths and resources. For me, therapy is not about fixing what is wrong, but about finding what is working and deepening your skills to increase your health, well-being, and overall happiness. I care deeply about providing...
My ideal client is intelligent,open to growing and learning and is interested in working toward developing their true self. I enjoy working with people who want to work towards becoming more authentic and are willing to explore how their past has impacted their growth and development. This person is willing to face their fears and is brave enough to risk to overcome how shame and guilt have...
My priority is helping you find the solution that works best for you, by listening carefully and asking the right questions before working with you to create a tailored plan to address your needs. I genuinely care about people and use a variety of modalities, theoretical perspectives, and techniques to create a strong therapeutic relationship in a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment. I...
Through trust and collaboration we start to build understanding so the anxiety and depression often seen with food concerns doesn't dominate one's life. Struggling with food can lead to obesity, bulimia and anorexia. Definitions of addiction are complicated but if you think of food before relationships, or you're in a physical and psychological state you feel you cannot share with others then...
As a trauma therapist (EMDR) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, (CSAT), I focus on both individual work and repairing broken relationships related to the impact of addiction and trauma. I have studied extensively with Pia Mellody since 1999, honing the skills necessary to work on trauma, codependency, love addiction and developmental immaturity. This groundbreaking work assists people who...
Do you feel stressed or anxious all the time? Are you struggling with Chronic Diseases - Autoimmune, Pain, Depression, etc. Is Addiction ruling your life? I am a caring Certified Hypnotist, Addiction Relapse Prevention Specialist, and a licensed health professional who utilizes the latest research in neuroplasticity that supports brain's ability to change at any age. The lasting change in habit...
We have all acquired ways of coping that get in the way of our development, and manifest as emotional pain, such as anxiety and depression. I work with clients to identify and reduce these painful symptoms. Clients are then freer to use their energy in pursuit of their goals. In my private practice, I work with young, midlife, and older adults. I develop a safe and collaborative relationship wi...
It can be intimidating and confusing when searching for a good Therapist; do you decide by a photo? How do you know who to choose? You can see reviews for me elsewhere online. I have been a clinician for 15+ years and have worked at the VA, Hospice, Inpatient Psych and Substance Abuse, Outpatient Individual and Group Therapy. I truly enjoy my work and feel it is my calling. About 70% of my clie...
