Obesity Therapists in H2T
Dr. Krista Pratte
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H2T
Best reached by Email. For more info please visit: www.avenuepsy.com. Feeling anxious, depressed, lost? Feeling a sense of loss of control and having difficulty understanding the factors responsible for these feelings? I am a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist, member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec(OPQ). I offer an open inviting and non-judgmental space that aims to unpack and make sense of each individuals pain and suffering in order to foster significant lasting change.
Best reached by Email. For more info please visit: www.avenuepsy.com. Feeling anxious, depressed, lost? Feeling a sense of loss of control and having difficulty understanding the factors responsible for these feelings? I am a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist, member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec(OPQ). I offer an open inviting and non-judgmental space that aims to unpack and make sense of each individuals pain and suffering in order to foster significant lasting change.
Guylaine Bellerose
Art Therapist, MA, ATPQ
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H2T
Nous faisons tous face, à un moment de notre vie, à des périodes difficiles où la souffrance et les questionnements nous appellent à solliciter une aide extérieure. En tant qu'art-thérapeute, je vous accueille dans un espace sécuritaire, bienveillant et exempt de jugement, où il est possible de vous exprimer librement afin de revenir à vous-même et de trouver votre voie créative vers le mieux-être. Ancrée dans les valeurs humanistes, mon approche sensible et empathique est centrée sur la personne. Elle vise à vous soutenir dans une démarche vous permettant d’exprimer votre vécu unique et d’accéder à vos ressources personnelles.
Nous faisons tous face, à un moment de notre vie, à des périodes difficiles où la souffrance et les questionnements nous appellent à solliciter une aide extérieure. En tant qu'art-thérapeute, je vous accueille dans un espace sécuritaire, bienveillant et exempt de jugement, où il est possible de vous exprimer librement afin de revenir à vous-même et de trouver votre voie créative vers le mieux-être. Ancrée dans les valeurs humanistes, mon approche sensible et empathique est centrée sur la personne. Elle vise à vous soutenir dans une démarche vous permettant d’exprimer votre vécu unique et d’accéder à vos ressources personnelles.
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Obesity Counsellors
Can obesity be a cause of depression and anxiety?
Yes. It can be stressful and debilitating to carry excess weight. Many people make inaccurate assumptions about people who are overweight. This stigma may lead individuals to feel badly about themselves, decreasing their self-esteem, or leading to feelings of worthlessness. An association between obesity and depression is well-established.
When should an individual seek treatment for obesity?
When obesity, or the feelings it causes, creates a disruption in your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Examples include avoiding social situations due to anxiety, an inability to participate in family life as a result of health problems, or poor performance at work due to low self-esteem or other concerns.
Are there specific medications for weight loss?
There are several prescription drugs that can help with weight loss, including semaglutide and phentermine. These drugs reduce appetite and must be prescribed by a physician. Professionals will suggest lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, before turning to drugs, which have side effects and typically are prescribed only for a short duration. Many people regain weight after taking weight loss drugs if they have not made significant lifestyle changes.
What is body positivity?
Body positivity is a cultural movement that promotes the acceptance of bodies of all sizes and types, rather than those that conform to societal ideals of beauty. It places self-worth, self-acceptance, and an appreciation for one’s body as goals to achieve a happier, healthier attitude about oneself and others, focusing on who a person is rather than what they look like.