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
Advanced Client Care LLC (ACC) is owned by Nicole Albanese-Bell LMFT, M.Ed and Cedric J. Bell. ACC offers online mental health counseling and wellness services to adolescents, adults, couples and families. We also offer face-to face counseling in the Boca Raton, FL region. ACC also offers small businesses services, who are finding themselves in need of clinical and/or business support/guidance....
Life is full challenges, some we never ask for and some we bring on ourselves. I have always believed that burdens in life aren't meant to be faced alone. My counseling style is relational and empathetic. I believe that all people have incredible worth and I consider it an honor to come along side and help those who are seeking positive change and healing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker...
Hi! I am a therapist in private practice who is experienced in providing therapy for clients who struggle with multiple issues including Mood disorders (depression, anxiety), Bipolar disorders, trauma, relationships, addictions, and substance abuse. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. My style of therapy is client centered with a focus on education. In therapy, I use a...
I welcome working with adolescents, adults and families. My professional background working at a number of social service and health organizations, and 16 years as a School Counselor. I believe that every client has unique strengths and will work in collaboration with you to develop therapeutic goals that are important and meaningful for you. In our sessions, we will work together to clarify yo...
My clients often tell me they feel cared about. I enjoy helping people find what works for them individually and provide a relaxing environment. Depression and anxiety are most often the symptoms to bring individuals into treatment, couples learn ways to be supportive of one another. I listen, make suggestions and offer techniques that will provide ways to get more out of daily life. The specia...
Here you are again; a new life challenge is thrown at you and you feel stuck. You are in a meaningless job, a stressful relationship. Maybe you are caring for someone else. Your days are filled with tasks and worries; you never find time for yourself. You feel exhausted, resentful and sad. But you feel you need to take care of people; if you won't, nobody will! Once more you rearrange your...
In addition to my work with creative and ambitious adults, I work with young children and adolescents to increase harmony, pleasure and satisfaction in life. I treat people who are underachieving in work or school despite clear talent; overachieving in work or school yet at a high price; people who are highly anxious; people who feel hopeless about change; people who are trying to achieve...
I specialize in three different types of clients – couples who love each other but are on thin ice, stressed-out executives who pay the price of success as well as accomplished gay men who feel like an imposter. As someone who has been through and overcame a fair amount in life, I have a great deal of empathy as well as a nifty toolbox for those who are ready to get off the merry-go-round. You ...
My ideal client could be in need of any one of a broad array of professional services encompassing areas of therapy and testing. Clients range from individuals to entire families. I serve a diverse clientele ranging from emotional or behavioral distress, adjustment or trauma distress to identity issues. Whether it is treatment of behavioral/emotional or developmental disabilities, trauma therap...
I am very passionate about getting results for my clients, I love my job! The ideal client for me is one who will be an active participant in the therapy process. I am definitely a therapist who will be interactive, and we will work together to achieve your goals. My areas of expertise include marital therapy, including infidelity/trust issues, anxiety and depression. I have been in practice ov...
Do you find yourself spending most of your time thinking about memories from your past or worrying about the future? Are your emotions causing problems for you with family, friends, work, or school? You may not even know exactly what is wrong, but feel like something has changed or is missing from your life. These are some of the many concerns that often bring my clients to therapy and can be...
I help distant couples, frustrated parents, unhappy kids, those of us experiencing depression or anxiety and just about anyone else who has lost their way. I help couples improve their relationships, provide help to those who have mood swings that are negatively affecting their lives, and those who are going through a life change or crisis. I have helped people with eating disorders and addicti...
I enjoy helping individuals reach their goals using a personable, down-to-earth, and collaborative approach. Anxiety, stress, relationships, disordered eating, motivation, focus, and confidence are topics that I help clients with every day. My approach is wholistic in scope, addressing the many facets of life, including physical health and interpersonal relationships as they relate to one's goa...
Acting as a sounding board, I will support you as your work through a wide array of issues Helping to navigate long-lasting and meaningful change from your anxiety, depression, drug/alcohol use, reduce stress, and raise self-esteem. I use a person-centered approach focusing on the whole self and use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy concepts, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and emphasize...
As a licensed professional counselor, I provide social & emotional nourishment to individuals, couples & families struggling with relationships, life stressors, transitions & health challenges - in other words, all of the joys and challenges of being human. I love to help other parents (a tough, humbling gig!) develop healthy, fulfilling relationships with themselves, their children and each...
