Weight Loss Therapists in Chestnut Hill, MA
My ideal client is an adult coping with the emotional impact of a medical condition, chronic pain, caregiving responsibilities, or a major health-related life change. They may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves and others. They want practical tools to manage stress, improve daily functioning, and regain a sense of control. Their goal is not just symptom relief, but living a meaningful, balanced life alongside health challenges.
My ideal client is an adult coping with the emotional impact of a medical condition, chronic pain, caregiving responsibilities, or a major health-related life change. They may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves and others. They want practical tools to manage stress, improve daily functioning, and regain a sense of control. Their goal is not just symptom relief, but living a meaningful, balanced life alongside health challenges.
I'd like you to know that you can feel better, whether you're troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts, behaviors or situations. I work in a highly collaborative way, using empathy, education, humor, patience and lots of practice to help you reach your mental health and wellness goals. I'll introduce you to CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance based skills to build your resilience, confidence, and ability to manage uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and to promote healthy relationships. I work with adults from college age and on. .
I'd like you to know that you can feel better, whether you're troubled by difficult feelings, thoughts, behaviors or situations. I work in a highly collaborative way, using empathy, education, humor, patience and lots of practice to help you reach your mental health and wellness goals. I'll introduce you to CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance based skills to build your resilience, confidence, and ability to manage uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and to promote healthy relationships. I work with adults from college age and on. .
Feeling drained, stressed, or like life is just too much? Managing anxiety, stress, postpartum changes, fertility struggles, cancer, or insomnia on top of your daily responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Maybe you find yourself worrying more, losing interest in things you used to enjoy, or feeling disconnected from loved ones. Together, we’ll help you manage your stress, regain balance in your life, and create space for what matters most to you. The goal is so you can start feeling more like yourself again.
Feeling drained, stressed, or like life is just too much? Managing anxiety, stress, postpartum changes, fertility struggles, cancer, or insomnia on top of your daily responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Maybe you find yourself worrying more, losing interest in things you used to enjoy, or feeling disconnected from loved ones. Together, we’ll help you manage your stress, regain balance in your life, and create space for what matters most to you. The goal is so you can start feeling more like yourself again.
Change is hard, but less so with help. I hope I can be your guide through the change process. I am a clinical psychologist trained in CBT. I have a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School and am on staff in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. I run a private practice on Sunday mornings and have intermittent availability during the rest of the week. I am comfortable providing treatment in an individual or family context, whichever better fits your needs. I am results driven, but also warm and sensitive.
Change is hard, but less so with help. I hope I can be your guide through the change process. I am a clinical psychologist trained in CBT. I have a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School and am on staff in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. I run a private practice on Sunday mornings and have intermittent availability during the rest of the week. I am comfortable providing treatment in an individual or family context, whichever better fits your needs. I am results driven, but also warm and sensitive.
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“Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes... Families are torn apart; men, women and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared. Women return from shopping to find their houses sealed, their families gone." We are all affected by what is happening today. Families are divided. Stress, depression, and addictions are at all-time highs.
If you need help navigating your life and making sense and meaning in this world, I am here to help you. Please reach out and we will walk through this together.
“Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes... Families are torn apart; men, women and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared. Women return from shopping to find their houses sealed, their families gone." We are all affected by what is happening today. Families are divided. Stress, depression, and addictions are at all-time highs.
If you need help navigating your life and making sense and meaning in this world, I am here to help you. Please reach out and we will walk through this together.
My practice specializes in anxiety disorders, health/wellness concerns, pregnancy and infertility, and ADHD/neurodivergency. I am extremely proud of the clients that we serve and the courage and heart that they put into their mental health. My clients range from college-students seeking additional support while managing difficult changes, to older adults struggling with accepting the way their bodies and relationships change. Clients that report finding my services the most helpful are usually looking to better understand themselves, process their emotions, and change the way they respond to problems.
My practice specializes in anxiety disorders, health/wellness concerns, pregnancy and infertility, and ADHD/neurodivergency. I am extremely proud of the clients that we serve and the courage and heart that they put into their mental health. My clients range from college-students seeking additional support while managing difficult changes, to older adults struggling with accepting the way their bodies and relationships change. Clients that report finding my services the most helpful are usually looking to better understand themselves, process their emotions, and change the way they respond to problems.
My practice is about solving problems, from relatively simple ones like smoking, weight control, or sleep issues, to deeper ones like fears and phobias, and, complex, chronic illnesses that almost invariably have multi-faceted emotional roots. Of course, chronic illnesses can rarely be dealt with as easily and quickly as, say, insomnia, smoking cessation, teeth grinding, or TMJ problems. Habits and simple fears and phobias mostly respond very well to the application of skilled Direct-Suggestion hypnosis. However, Healing Hypnosis, my specialty, is a more intensive and deeper process. That aims to get to the root of problems.
My practice is about solving problems, from relatively simple ones like smoking, weight control, or sleep issues, to deeper ones like fears and phobias, and, complex, chronic illnesses that almost invariably have multi-faceted emotional roots. Of course, chronic illnesses can rarely be dealt with as easily and quickly as, say, insomnia, smoking cessation, teeth grinding, or TMJ problems. Habits and simple fears and phobias mostly respond very well to the application of skilled Direct-Suggestion hypnosis. However, Healing Hypnosis, my specialty, is a more intensive and deeper process. That aims to get to the root of problems.
Embarking on self-discovery takes courage, offering significant rewards. Many feel an inherent push towards growth; when blocked, it can lead to feeling stuck and a loss of self-confidence. As a hypnotherapist and life coach, I'm dedicated to helping you overcome these obstacles. We'll tackle fears, avoidance behaviors, self-sabotage, and negative subconscious patterns that hinder your progress. My aim is to empower you to surpass your goals, fostering a journey of success and fulfillment. Together, we'll unlock your full potential, guiding you towards the life you deserve.
Embarking on self-discovery takes courage, offering significant rewards. Many feel an inherent push towards growth; when blocked, it can lead to feeling stuck and a loss of self-confidence. As a hypnotherapist and life coach, I'm dedicated to helping you overcome these obstacles. We'll tackle fears, avoidance behaviors, self-sabotage, and negative subconscious patterns that hinder your progress. My aim is to empower you to surpass your goals, fostering a journey of success and fulfillment. Together, we'll unlock your full potential, guiding you towards the life you deserve.
I am driven by directness and efficiency, and draw upon my humor, warmth, and ability to motivate. My approach is unencumbered by therapeutic conventions of insurance approval, clinical setting, and therapy tropes. I offer a novel approach to therapy for OCD, phobias, sleep concerns, motivation challenges, ADHD, anxiety, autism functioning concerns, and weight management. We will meet in a location of your choice (home, office, etc) or remotely. I do not accept insurance, and only you will determine the visit frequency.
I am driven by directness and efficiency, and draw upon my humor, warmth, and ability to motivate. My approach is unencumbered by therapeutic conventions of insurance approval, clinical setting, and therapy tropes. I offer a novel approach to therapy for OCD, phobias, sleep concerns, motivation challenges, ADHD, anxiety, autism functioning concerns, and weight management. We will meet in a location of your choice (home, office, etc) or remotely. I do not accept insurance, and only you will determine the visit frequency.
I specialize in the treatment of weight loss, depression, and anxiety and offer individualized treatment using the principles of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address mental health barriers that impact people's ability to care for themselves.
I am a firm believer of implementing change behavior at any stage of life. Anyone can change with the right tools and support. There is always hope even when others don't feel hopeful. Hope is the fuel that propels change at any stage of life. Change breeds more hope for the future and maintains positive life changes that are sustainable and carry us through even the most difficult of times.
I specialize in the treatment of weight loss, depression, and anxiety and offer individualized treatment using the principles of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address mental health barriers that impact people's ability to care for themselves.
I am a firm believer of implementing change behavior at any stage of life. Anyone can change with the right tools and support. There is always hope even when others don't feel hopeful. Hope is the fuel that propels change at any stage of life. Change breeds more hope for the future and maintains positive life changes that are sustainable and carry us through even the most difficult of times.
Specialty areas of focus include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma Processing
- Child-Parent Psychotherapy (including parental trauma)
- Anxiety Management
- Healy Lifestyle Goals (CBT for weight loss)
- Self-confidence and empowerment building
Welcome!
I believe therapy should be a supportive, empowering space—one where your individual goals, whether big or small, are at the heart of our work together. My practice is rooted in person-centered therapy, which means I see you as the expert in your own life, and I’m here to help you move toward the growth and healing you’re looking for.
I work primarily with individual adults who are navigating a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting struggles, and life transitions.
Specialty areas of focus include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma Processing
- Child-Parent Psychotherapy (including parental trauma)
- Anxiety Management
- Healy Lifestyle Goals (CBT for weight loss)
- Self-confidence and empowerment building
Welcome!
I believe therapy should be a supportive, empowering space—one where your individual goals, whether big or small, are at the heart of our work together. My practice is rooted in person-centered therapy, which means I see you as the expert in your own life, and I’m here to help you move toward the growth and healing you’re looking for.
I work primarily with individual adults who are navigating a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting struggles, and life transitions.
I have extensive experience in obesity, binge eating disorder, weight loss surgery, as well as sports psychology, anxiety and mood disorders.
My undergraduate education in Health and Sport Studies (Miami University, OH) laid the foundation for a holistic approach to wellness. Graduate studies in Counseling Psychology (Boston College) provided my training in contemporary counseling. I have experience in emergency departments, hospitals, community counseling agencies and research settings.
I have extensive experience in obesity, binge eating disorder, weight loss surgery, as well as sports psychology, anxiety and mood disorders.
My undergraduate education in Health and Sport Studies (Miami University, OH) laid the foundation for a holistic approach to wellness. Graduate studies in Counseling Psychology (Boston College) provided my training in contemporary counseling. I have experience in emergency departments, hospitals, community counseling agencies and research settings.
If you are on a weight loss journey or are working to maintain achieved weight loss, you may benefit from our weekly groups, which offer holistic psycho-education and support.
Even minor trauma and attachment wounds experienced in childhood will frequently surface and present with unhelpful behavior patterns and relationship challenges between partners, friends and family.
Recognizing and processing these early experiences can feel overwhelming or perhaps inconsequential, but they are actually rich opportunities for personal growth and change.
There is a lot of truth in the old adage, "We will repeat what we do not repair."
If you are on a weight loss journey or are working to maintain achieved weight loss, you may benefit from our weekly groups, which offer holistic psycho-education and support.
Even minor trauma and attachment wounds experienced in childhood will frequently surface and present with unhelpful behavior patterns and relationship challenges between partners, friends and family.
Recognizing and processing these early experiences can feel overwhelming or perhaps inconsequential, but they are actually rich opportunities for personal growth and change.
There is a lot of truth in the old adage, "We will repeat what we do not repair."
You feel stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or patterns that keep repeating despite your best efforts. You want more confidence, clarity, and freedom from the past, but the path forward feels unclear. You are ready for more than insight or conversation alone. My work focuses on hypnosis-informed coaching and practical tools that support real shifts in how you think, relate, and live. Together, we create a personal “Owner’s Manual” so you can stop repeating old patterns and begin building the future you actually want.
You feel stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or patterns that keep repeating despite your best efforts. You want more confidence, clarity, and freedom from the past, but the path forward feels unclear. You are ready for more than insight or conversation alone. My work focuses on hypnosis-informed coaching and practical tools that support real shifts in how you think, relate, and live. Together, we create a personal “Owner’s Manual” so you can stop repeating old patterns and begin building the future you actually want.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Memory Loss, Weight Loss, Substance Abuse, and Career challenges.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Problem Solving Therapy. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Sports Performance, Memory Loss, Weight Loss, Substance Abuse, and Career challenges.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Problem Solving Therapy. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I enjoy supporting individuals with both personal struggles as well as relationship challenges. Looking at and figuring out life paths and next steps inclusive of home, family, employment and friendships are especially rewarding. One of my favorite saying is "life is not a set of railroad tracks; you can change direction, adjust, bend, or loop around anytime. You are never stuck on the tracks you are on."
I work with a variety of Mental Health diagnosis and utilize multiple treatment modalities. I am very comfortable treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders and mood disorders.
I enjoy supporting individuals with both personal struggles as well as relationship challenges. Looking at and figuring out life paths and next steps inclusive of home, family, employment and friendships are especially rewarding. One of my favorite saying is "life is not a set of railroad tracks; you can change direction, adjust, bend, or loop around anytime. You are never stuck on the tracks you are on."
I work with a variety of Mental Health diagnosis and utilize multiple treatment modalities. I am very comfortable treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders and mood disorders.
With specialized training and experience supporting individuals with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, weight loss support, disability, and end-of-life concerns, I take a compassionate and practical approach to care.
It can feel overwhelming to navigate life’s heaviest chapters alone. Whether you’re coping with infertility, the emotional exhaustion of postpartum changes, or the daily weight of anxiety and depression, you deserve a space where you feel truly heard and supported.
I specialize in helping individuals move through grief, trauma, and significant health or life transitions. Together, we focus on your strengths, build resilience, and create clarity, even during times of uncertainty.
With specialized training and experience supporting individuals with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, weight loss support, disability, and end-of-life concerns, I take a compassionate and practical approach to care.
It can feel overwhelming to navigate life’s heaviest chapters alone. Whether you’re coping with infertility, the emotional exhaustion of postpartum changes, or the daily weight of anxiety and depression, you deserve a space where you feel truly heard and supported.
I specialize in helping individuals move through grief, trauma, and significant health or life transitions. Together, we focus on your strengths, build resilience, and create clarity, even during times of uncertainty.
I enjoy working with college students, graduate students, and adults struggling with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, stress & relationship issues, and/or loss. I also work with those struggling with weight management and parents trying to better understand and decrease conflict with their children. My clients often tell me they appreciate my hopeful and direct approach. I trained at UMASS Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital. I've worked in outpatient clinics, college counseling, pediatric weight clinics at several major hospitals, and a cancer support center.
I enjoy working with college students, graduate students, and adults struggling with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, stress & relationship issues, and/or loss. I also work with those struggling with weight management and parents trying to better understand and decrease conflict with their children. My clients often tell me they appreciate my hopeful and direct approach. I trained at UMASS Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital. I've worked in outpatient clinics, college counseling, pediatric weight clinics at several major hospitals, and a cancer support center.
Are you feeling lost, hurt, or trapped by your past experiences? Do you find yourself struggling to trust others, control your emotions, or break free from harmful habits? Maybe you've been trying to manage on your own, but the weight of your pain and the stress of everyday life have left you feeling overwhelmed.
Are you feeling lost, hurt, or trapped by your past experiences? Do you find yourself struggling to trust others, control your emotions, or break free from harmful habits? Maybe you've been trying to manage on your own, but the weight of your pain and the stress of everyday life have left you feeling overwhelmed.
The Feeding Ourselves approach combines psychological awareness with behavioral techniques for establishing a positive relationship to food-tools which can lead to weight loss and lasting change.
As a clinical psychologist I have over 30 years of experience treating eating disorders, body disturbances, and weight problems and am the founder and director of Feeding Ourselves. Feeding Ourselves is a comprehensive program for people who want to change the way they eat and the way they confront their weight problem. Many participants have a long history of battling extra pounds. Others may not be overweight, but suffer from compulsive over eating, binge eating or bulimia. The vulnerability they share is feeling out of control with food, and a preoccupation with eating and weight that drains their lives of valuable energy.
The Feeding Ourselves approach combines psychological awareness with behavioral techniques for establishing a positive relationship to food-tools which can lead to weight loss and lasting change.
As a clinical psychologist I have over 30 years of experience treating eating disorders, body disturbances, and weight problems and am the founder and director of Feeding Ourselves. Feeding Ourselves is a comprehensive program for people who want to change the way they eat and the way they confront their weight problem. Many participants have a long history of battling extra pounds. Others may not be overweight, but suffer from compulsive over eating, binge eating or bulimia. The vulnerability they share is feeling out of control with food, and a preoccupation with eating and weight that drains their lives of valuable energy.
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What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counseling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilize behavioral coaching or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counseling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journaling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counselors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilize the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counselor. Prior to surgery, counselors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counselors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.