People experience various body image issues, with many concerns revolving around weight loss. Women are more likely to seek counseling for body image issues than men, but people of all genders may experience these concerns. An obsessive focus on weight loss can lead to disordered eating or clinically diagnosed eating disorders. A person may seek counseling when they become obsessed with losing weight.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions for those experiencing body image issues might include work on self-worth, confidence, and self-love. People with past trauma may benefit from addressing it to increase their self-worth and heal their body image issues.
Counseling interventions may also practice stopping or changing unhelpful patterns of thinking that lead to a negative focus on the body. Additionally, therapists may choose to engage in conversations about the societal barriers that contribute to a culture of body shame and discuss how that affects the individual.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Weight Loss
Taking care of yourself is an act of kindness. Therapy can be the gift you give yourself. I have 25 years as an outpatient therapist. My theoretical orientation is person-centered. I use a holistic and eclectic approach in therapy, building upon the individual's strengths and inner resources. Therapy sessions are designed to empower the individual and expand their coping skills. Treatment plann...
Our overall focus is on helping women be well—physically, emotionally, spiritually, socially. Women have many obligations and roles they fill. Our psychotherapy services are geared toward helping women find a balance between self-care and their responsibilities. We want to provide an oasis where women can focus on health and wellness in a way that makes it convenient and accessible. If that's t...
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I'm a firm believer that people have the capacity to change and I believe in the amazing power of the human mind, having both witnessed and experienced this many times throughout my life and in my profession. I'm skilled in various evidence based modalities and now also provide RTT, a treatment of today and the future; it’s fast, effective and can give you the results you want and need. It work...
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Dr. Deanna Mercado is a Clinical Psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m a first-generation Latina with passion to serve communities across the Central Valley. My passion and research include the focus of Latino and immigrant studies. My research includes the publication titled “The Lived Experiences of First Generation Mexican American Women in America”. I am a bilingual...
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My goal is for people to live their life optimally. My objective is help people adjust to and cope with whatever they have to deal with, external or internal, and make the changes they need to feel better. I have experience addressing mild to severe anxiety and depression in adolescents and adults, as well as general stress and life transitions. I hope to help you move forward and regain a more...
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Como Latina e inmigrante, conozco íntimamente tu experiencia como hispana/o de primera o segunda generación. Mi practica terapéutica busca brindarte un espacio cálido y confidencial para reflexionar y solucionar los problemas de tu vida y a la vez sanar las experiencias traumáticas que te puedan estar limitando. Mi objetivo es ayudarte a desarrollar y alcanzar tus metas, y a mejorar tu calidad ...
I believe all people have the capacity to live satisfying and joyful lives. However, at times we can each feel stuck and need help and a new perspective to get our lives back on course. I enjoy the process of assisting individuals and families in their journey towards peace. I taught elementary and middle school for 20 years and enjoy working with children, teens, and their families. I also am...
Anna Hope, LPC's ideal patients are individuals interested in self-exploration within the framework of a supportive relationship. Common areas of growth and change often involve life transition, self-esteem, optimal health and aligning with one's strengths and values. Whether you desire an improvement in quality of life, experiencing deeper intimacy within relationship, the creation of expanded...
