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
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the greater Salt Lake City area. I have one goal: to help you cultivate more joy in your life, whatever your individual circumstances may be. My non-judgmental, collaborative approach is dedicated to empowering my clients and uplifting their voices. Above all, I emphasize a supportive environment for healing and cultivating self-compassion. I...
Thank you for viewing my profile! I am honored to assist you on your journey to discover your true potential and self empowerment to make changes that will lead to a more sustaining and fulfilling life. Let’s take a leap of faith together! I have experience working with various populations ranging from severe mental illness, chemical dependency, depression, and anxiety, to everyday life issues....
Dr. Lajos provides assessment and psychological testing that can foster a better approach to determine treatment goals for clients. Dr. Lajos provides both brief and long-term therapy to adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. She addresses a multitude of psychological issues including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, health psychology and management of sleep disorde...
What I like most about counseling is having the opportunity to meet and work with people of all ages and backgrounds and to be with them during some of their most challenging times in life. I feel honored to be able to help and support my clients, so they can move forward and have the quality of life they want and deserve. Some areas of my expertise and training include: Anxiety, Depression,...
Dr. Roxanne Popple, Psy. D., is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has experience with ages across the lifespan, predominately working with individuals aged 14+. She is experienced in working with concerns related to anxiety, depression, life stressors and adjustment, relationship difficulties, stress management, and grief. Dr. Popple is also experienced in working with concerns related to...
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My passion is to work with troubled youth, hurting individuals, and couples with relationship issues. Additionally, I have over 15 years experience in working with individuals who have weight and health challenges due to depression, anxiety, and other mental health illnesses. My desire is for everyone to live an abundant life in every capacity; therefore, I believe practicing being healthy on...
Therapy is a process and I know it takes a lot of courage to seek it out. I believe that all of us have in us the right tools to change our lives and achieve our goals. Sometimes, all it takes is a little guidance and support from someone who might have a different perspective. As a licensed clinical social worker, I provide expert services working with adults, older adults and adolescents to...
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