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
Feeling depressed and down? Struggling with anxiety? Suffering from panic attacks? Dealing with obsessive compulsive behavior? Unhappy with your life style and looking for a positive change? Burnout from stress? I am here to offer the best help. My goal is to create a supportive environment for my clients where they feel safe and secure. Together, we will work on learning new coping skills and...
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, worried, depressed, and lack self confidence? I specialize in helping those who are struggling with eating disorders, sexual trauma, and anxiety. You can live a happy life and overcome obsessions about food and your body, control the emotions of sexual assault, and live in peace. I've had the privilege of helping people deal with these challenges for over 10...
Life inevitably will present challenges and along with them, opportunities for personal growth. As a therapist, I assist individuals in locating their internal compass, so that they can better navigate through life's obstacles. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgemental environment, where I work collaboratively with the client to discover their strengths, along with what may be holding th...
Are you feeling stuck in life? It takes courage to ask for help and the first step can be the hardest. However, the rewards can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. I understand and have experienced the emotional challenges life can throw at you. In working together we will cultivate your growth by understanding the obstacles that you face and developing solutions that can help you gain control o...
Since counseling is a very personal experience, your journey with me will include a personalized approach when exploring how to bring about self-acceptance, growth and change. I am a very solution oriented therapist, and work to provide tools to enhance my clients' lives. Tools can include anything from reading material, visual imagery, music, poetry, collage making or homework that you can gro...
Are you ready for a change? Are you tired of always feeling unhappy, worried, or tense? Are you managing health problems and struggling with adjusting to the new you? If any of the above apply, then maybe now is a good time to give therapy a try. I believe that the goal of therapy is to provide you with a safe context to explore the patterns that are holding you back. I work with adults from a...
I have had a private therapy practice in Andover and Westford, Ma. for nearly 25 years. During this time, I have worked with those struggling with a variety of concerns including relationships, parenting, identity, work and careers, depression, anxiety, trauma, school and education, gender, and cultures. Generally, the individuals, couples, and families with whom I work come to my office in som...
When you make the choice to seek counseling, you are no longer alone in your struggles. Time is too precious to spend it feeling lost, hopeless, and frustrated. My goal is to help you find hope and healing by developing new skills to cope with personal, emotional, and relationship difficulties. You deserve a healthier, balanced, more fulfilling life. Working together in a safe relationship that...
As a Spiritually based Therapist, I focus on meeting the needs of the "whole person." All aspects of our lives are interconnected. Your physical health affects your emotional health, your emotional health affects your relational health, and your spiritual (mind-body-soul) health binds them all together. I am a personal therapist and life coach who can help you with your relationships, financial...
With over 17 years of counseling experience, I have the knowledge and experience to help clients during their time of need. At Renew Counseling we have six other therapist that specialize in different areas if the problem is beyond my scope of service. We also offer medication management so that you don't have to go to different places for your needs. This includes Suboxone and Vivitrol for...
I have a life long dedication to helping others.. I have been a clinician for over 15 years and have helped many people with a multitude of issues. My career has focused on assisting clients with various methods, I am extremely person centered and tailor each treatment for the client's needs. I have experiences and overcome many life challenges myself, and only use these to fuel my drive to hel...
You or your adolescent may be experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional sensitivity, relationship issues or difficulty focusing. I have extensive experience as a doctoral-level cognitive behavioral therapist and I believe helping individuals understand how their thoughts and behaviors contribute to intense emotions is key to mental health. Challenging unhealthy thinking and learning how to th...
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions th...
At times in life we all get stuck and venture to places in which change is necessary. I aim to create a safe and caring space where we listen to what your thoughts, feelings and symptoms are telling you about your story. Those stories then serve as a roadmap for developing new skills, making new meanings, and rediscovering parts of yourself that may have been lost. My style is warm, compassiona...
I am a New York State licensed psychologist with extensive experience in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness-based approaches. I work with pre-adolescents, adolescents, college students, adults and families. I provide time-limited, goal-directed and structured treatment. My approach is collaborative, respectful, compassionate and logical. I...
