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
We are a group of 16 dynamic therapists, in two Vancouver, WA locations. Our goal was to create a place for you to settle in and tell your story. Everybody has one, and we want to hear yours. Counseling is a process that encourages you to examine your choices, your thoughts, your dreams, your barriers and your pain in an effort to create the positive change you are seeking in your life. We beli...
My clinical practice draws from extensive training in psychotherapy that integrates a psychodynamic perspective with therapeutic interventions that match the unique needs of a client. The range of interpersonal and skill-based interventions includes an understanding of family, culture, and gender specific influences on the current issues or concerns. The use of mindfulness principles and skills...
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults overcome the struggles of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and substance abuse. I help my clients learn concrete coping skills and effective ways to take control of their lives. The constant battle of obsessing over one's weight, the unrelenting state of panic and fear at times for no understood reason, and the feelings of shame an...
Hi! I'm Dr. Bullock and I've been a licensed clinical psychologist since 2010. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps individuals make changes to thoughts and behaviors in order to experience a more fulfilling life. I also incorporate mindfulness and clinical yoga to help move stress, anxiety, depression and trauma out of the body. I treat adults in individual and group therapy. I...
I am offering counseling via Telehealth. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, confused, worried, or stressed out, I can help you to learn effective coping skills. If you have experienced any kind of trauma in your life, I can help you to heal and move forward with your life. I am a warm, caring, and nonjudgmental person. I try to see the whole person, not just the "problem." The relationship...
I want to acknowledge how difficult it can be to seek help, especially when you're feeling overwhelmed by life events or feelings of anxiety, depression or grief. It takes courage to reach out and get the support you need to feel better and to move forward in your life. Through the collaborative process of therapy we will explore the difficulties you are experiencing, looking at the impact of...
At Discovering Bliss we seek to help you to get back on track & live your preferred life with family, friends, and loved ones. Often times, people struggle in silence when facing their fears, struggles, emotions, mental and spiritual health. We will engage you in a Strength-building, resource oriented process. We'll assist you in rediscovering and relearning the essential tools needed to get yo...
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia. Over the past 20 years I have worked collaboratively with clients on a wide range of issues, and am comfortable utilizing a variety of techniques designed to help empower my clients and establish a greater sense of integrity within their lives. My training in psychotherapy has been influenced by a wide variety of...
Being a teen can be tough, so many ups and downs and feelings that seem out of control. Sadness, stress, negative thoughts, and overwhelming struggles can sometimes be too difficult to fight on your own. Sometimes it takes someone else's support to make changes for yourself. You don't have to do it alone because I am here to help. My goal in therapy is to work with you to explore what brings yo...
Everyone has a story to share. Sometimes the story stops unexpectedly from life adjustments, stress, sorrow, and pain. The ability to turn the page and move forward can sometimes be blocked by barriers. Your resilience to not give up on your story and find your way through the challenging chapters is key for changing your storyline. Listening to your concerns without judgment. Acknowledging the...
I have been a mental health treatment provider for over ten years working with clients affected by various issues including anxiety, depression and trauma. My style is individualized to meet the client's specific needs. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, where I work with you to achieve practical treatment goals. I believe in the inherent nature of people to change for the better and...
If you are feeling stuck, PTSD, overwhelmed, frustrated, confused or sad lets make the new become familiar in order to achieve what you want. I provide individual therapy with adults, parenting issues with children and couples counseling. My passion is inspiring women in transition, addressing depression, trauma, anxiety and substance abuse while focusing on empowerment and independence. I...
We understand that looking for a therapist is not an easy task. However it is an important first step to making the changes that you want to make. At PeaceTree we utilize a strength based treatment model that is unique to each individual, couple or family. As a practice, we believe that individuals who go to therapy are some of the most well balanced individuals who use support when needed to...
I am a Psycho/Behavioral Therapist with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals and couples who are suffering from health and mental issues. I trained at both Johns Hopkins psychiatry department and McGill university center for cognition and medicine. In the last couple of year I focused mainly on helping those suffering from chronic pain,depression, anxiety cognitive disorders, eati...
Tired of facing this alone? Need someone to trust to listen without placing judgment? So often, we try to handle things alone for too long. By the time we ask for help, the problem feels out of control. I want to help you to figure this out and get out from under whatever burden or decision is on you. Whether it is the past, work stress, grief over a loss, regret, anxiety, depression, or a...
