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
Perhaps you're struggling with feelings of Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Irrational Fears & Phobias, Tension, or Worry. Years of our lives can be robbed by the intrusion of these unwanted feelings. Or perhaps you are challenged with behaviors like Overeating, and Weight Management. You've tried to use willpower to create change, but something interferes with your ability to make real progress....
Vanessa is a solution-focused psychotherapist licensed in NY, NJ and MA whose mission is to help individuals uncover their true potential and move forward toward all of their goals. She specializes in working with individuals, couples and groups focusing on the treatment of NARCISSISTIC ABUSE, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, marriage or interpersonal relationship proble...
I am currently providing telehealth and phone sessions. I work in healthcare as a first responder and understand the stress and demands of the frontline and can provide the appropriate support needed to address your needs. I have been a licensed professional counselor for over 15 years providing trauma focused counseling to adolescents, adults and families in the community and hospitals. I use ...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor who holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Sam Houston State University, with over five years of experience. My areas of expertise include individual, couples/family and group counseling with a special interest in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, chemical dependency, as well as dual diagnosis. My...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! I believe in the counseling therapeutic process which is vital in the task of achieving change in one’s life. Everyone must cope with life experiences and in some instances those situations become too difficult to handle alone. It is a time in everyone’s life where one may need to obtain assistance with life stressors. There is no shame in seeking out help to take actio...
I have years of experience in counseling, including marriage and family. I have a love for pastoral care and counseling as well as addiction counseling. I am always interested in innovative ways to help my clients and in that endeavor I have a certification in AcuDetox an acupuncture program that assists people with addiction. I am also board-certified in both clinical hypnosis for addiction,...
My work as a clinician centers around the belief that therapy begins when you meet individuals where they are. I strive to empower clients to identify and utilize their strengths as well as work toward their goals. I am licensed through the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master’s Degree from Winthrop University wi...
Many of my clients suffer from depression, anxiety, and/or addiction. They are looking for a way to break free of the chains that have held them in these illnesses. When you come to my office, you are open to speak freely and honestly about your experiences, thoughts, and feelings with no need to fear disappointment, anger or judgement from me. I am hear to walk with you through your journey. Y...
Are you feeling as though you have no one to talk to or no one who is willing to listen to your concerns and frustrations as well as your successes? Listening is one of the most effective ways one can demonstrate empathy to others. I am here to be that someone and to help guide you to be the best version of yourself. I have worked with many diagnoses including Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal...
With 95% of decision, actions, and emotions being determined by your subconscious, change can be tough! The work we do together levels the playing field and better aligns your subconscious programming to you conscious goals, letting you achieve more. Forget what you think you know about hypnosis and hypnotherapy. At High Performance Hypnotherapy our approach combines the latest neuroscience,...
My goal as a psychotherapist is to provide you with a genuine, warm, caring experience where your thoughts and feelings can be held and mended over time. Sharing the negatives of one's life and self can be such a debilitating experience. Whether you just need a listening ear or a more directive approach, I am honored to be a witness and participant in whatever modality you feel works for you....
"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way, things I had no words for." - Georgia O'Keefe. Are you looking for a way to express & process your past experiences or current life circumstances? As a survivor of childhood sexual assault & trauma, I began my own healing journey more than 18 years ago. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I discovered...
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapy who enjoys working clients 15 and older. My passion is working with both individuals and couples and helping them navigate life graciously and with self compassion. I view the therapeutic relationship to be compassion filled and client-centered, meeting the client where they are at. I believe in utilizing a strength-based, holistic approach in working...
As people, we all continue to grow and learn throughout our lifetime. Counseling is just that, growing and learning more about yourself and how you relate to others and the world. If you don't know who you are, I would love to explore that with you. I am a strong believer in equality and in affirming who you are; your values and beliefs. I believe in celebrating and honoring our differences....
Unfortunately, I am not accepting new patients at this time. Hello, My name is Petergay Sterling. I am a psychoanalytical therapist. My ideal client is someone who would benefit from evidence based trauma therapy. No matter the type of trauma or severity I utilize eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to decrease the impact of reliving emotionally traumatizing memories. By healin...
