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
The creative process combined with compassionate guidance has the ability to transform and heal matters of the body, mind and spirit. We will integrate traditional talk therapy with creative arts therapy. Therapy is a personal journey nurtured in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. The therapeutic space offers insight to the inner world revealing emotions, memories and experiences. Wit...
Quality of life is of the utmost importance in achieving life fulfillment, but sometimes barriers can arise diminishing our quality of life. Whether it is due to physical illness, depression, anxiety, life changes, or daily stressors, I work with my clients to form an individualized treatment plan to improve their quality of life. I also specialize in treatment of clients with health issues and...
I am delighted that you are interested in my practice. I bring to my work 25 years of experience effectively helping people feel better about themselves and their lives. I work with each individual in a way that best suits that person's needs and can best access and unlock her/his inner capacities and resources, enabling the person to be in the world in a way that is more fulfilling and enjoyab...
I specialize in using an integrative, mind-body-spirit approach to help individuals get back in touch with their own inner source of wisdom, creativity, and empowerment. Reconnecting with the deeper parts of yourself is often the key to overcoming challenges and moving forward again. Therapy offers a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what is troubling you, as well as ways to heal and grow th...
I am passionate about helping people progress and move forward through their difficulties. As humans we often have difficult times and need guidance and support to help us cope, transition, and work through the struggle that at times keeps us stuck. With compassion, I help my clients develop skills and understanding into dealing with issues and learning to take on new approaches to life,...
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Hope Psychology Practice, LLC believes in supporting children, adolescents, and their families in overcoming the impact of stressful life events and mental illness so they can build resilience and thrive. We strive to improve the overall well-being of our clients by providing evidence-based assessment and treatment in a compassionate, caring, and developmentally-appropriate manner. Our provider...
I provide individual counseling, coaching and consultation for adolescents and adults. I treat a wide range of presenting problems, including but not limited to: relationship and family concerns, stress management, work-life balance and work-related concerns, communication, grief and loss, self-esteem and identity concerns, anxiety and worry, depression, life transitions and change, women's...
I provide a warm, yet comprehensive approach to treatment and assessments with adolescents and adults. Whether you are seeking a place to process a current stressor, deal with a lifelong mental health issue, or live with a medical condition, I am eager to help. My mission is to assist each patient to achieve both short term goals and develop long term coping strategies. I work closely with your...
Hello! My name is Dr. Alex Kohl and I have over ten years experience working with a wide variety of mental health concerns. I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment so my clients feel safe and heard while discussing difficult issues. I believe in treating the whole individual, not just their symptoms, and will work with you to determine realistic and achievable goals. One of the most...
I work with individuals who wish to live a full and rewarding life regardless of past experiences or current challenges. My clients have a range of issues which may include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, recent or remote trauma, childhood maltreatment, family dysfunction, women's issues, distortions of thought, or grief and loss. I use a variety of carefully chosen modalities to...
I work with warmth and compassion in a supportive and collaborative fashion creating a safe environment to help my clients in dealing with issues affecting their well-being. I will help you in bringing about the changes that you are striving for; increasing happiness in daily life and joy in relationships, making decisions regarding education or career, and/or building new skills. I strive to t...
Are you unmotivated, hopeless, depressed, anxious, stuck, disconnected? Have you experienced trauma or emotional distress through an experience that does not make sense? I provide effective therapy as a Certified EMDR Therapist, specializing in PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Brain Health Coaching. Working through trauma and distressful emotional accounts enhances performance, mental vitality and...
Susan is a co-owner of Capitol Counseling LLC and specializes in couples therapy, individual therapy, and clinical hypnosis. Susan received her MS from South Dakota State University in 2001 and has been practicing for over 18 years....
I am a licensed psychotherapist who works with adults, adolescents and couples facing anxiety, life transitions, stress and relationship issues. I help clients understand the challenges they face and make changes that improve their quality of life. In my experience, this process helps individuals develop greater self esteem, improve communication skills, feel happier and gain a sense of hope. M...
