Weight Loss Therapists in Lexington, MA
I specialize in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, typically meeting more frequently to support deeper work. Therapy begins by reflecting on your experiences, with an effort to understand them rather than judge them. I take a compassionate approach to exploring your problems, your desire for change, and your difficulties in making changes. Through better understanding your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships, it may become possible to make more informed and meaningful choices. I am collaborative and flexible in my approach, looking for ways to work well together.
I specialize in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, typically meeting more frequently to support deeper work. Therapy begins by reflecting on your experiences, with an effort to understand them rather than judge them. I take a compassionate approach to exploring your problems, your desire for change, and your difficulties in making changes. Through better understanding your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships, it may become possible to make more informed and meaningful choices. I am collaborative and flexible in my approach, looking for ways to work well together.
** AT THIS TIME I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS** It can be so overwhelming to look for a therapist. So many options and decisions when you simply want to be helped during a difficult time in your life. You may be feeling stressed, sad, angry or just not yourself. Simply put, therapy is a unique and unusual experience; at times it can feel uncomfortable talking to a person you have just met. I encourage you to email me or call for a phone consultation. There is never any obligation following the phone call. It may be helpful to visit my website.
** AT THIS TIME I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS** It can be so overwhelming to look for a therapist. So many options and decisions when you simply want to be helped during a difficult time in your life. You may be feeling stressed, sad, angry or just not yourself. Simply put, therapy is a unique and unusual experience; at times it can feel uncomfortable talking to a person you have just met. I encourage you to email me or call for a phone consultation. There is never any obligation following the phone call. It may be helpful to visit my website.
Would you like to feel the same kindness and compassion you give others? Do you want to stop questioning your value and worth? Are you ready to find more meaning and purpose in your life? Are you looking to connect deeper with family and friends? My clients often struggle with perfectionism, low self-worth, anxiety, depression or medical issues (infertility, obesity, etc). Together we identify stuck points, repetitive problematic patterns, and other destructive behaviors that cause suffering in your life and serve as obstacles to your happiness and fulfillment. I help clients achieve self-awareness so they can make lasting changes.
Would you like to feel the same kindness and compassion you give others? Do you want to stop questioning your value and worth? Are you ready to find more meaning and purpose in your life? Are you looking to connect deeper with family and friends? My clients often struggle with perfectionism, low self-worth, anxiety, depression or medical issues (infertility, obesity, etc). Together we identify stuck points, repetitive problematic patterns, and other destructive behaviors that cause suffering in your life and serve as obstacles to your happiness and fulfillment. I help clients achieve self-awareness so they can make lasting changes.
Are you as happy as you'd like to be? With 30 years of experience as a therapist, I can help you understand and address the root causes of what's blocking you from accomplishing what you want in life. Whether it's help with a recent life-transition or dealing with longer-standing issues of depression, anxiety or difficulties in relationships, I'm confident I can help.
Are you as happy as you'd like to be? With 30 years of experience as a therapist, I can help you understand and address the root causes of what's blocking you from accomplishing what you want in life. Whether it's help with a recent life-transition or dealing with longer-standing issues of depression, anxiety or difficulties in relationships, I'm confident I can help.
Anxiety and depression leave us feeling stuck, broken and disconnected from our true selves. You want to feel alive, free & empowered to create the life & relationships you long for, but find yourself struggling, feeling alone, hopeless and caught repeating old patterns that keep you in pain, shame and trauma. It feels like peace and happiness are out of reach. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to develop a healthy relationship with yourself, others and your issues. You’re ready to uncover & heal the repetitive patterns that keep you imprisoned by the past. You so yearn to be free. I want to help you get there.
Anxiety and depression leave us feeling stuck, broken and disconnected from our true selves. You want to feel alive, free & empowered to create the life & relationships you long for, but find yourself struggling, feeling alone, hopeless and caught repeating old patterns that keep you in pain, shame and trauma. It feels like peace and happiness are out of reach. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to develop a healthy relationship with yourself, others and your issues. You’re ready to uncover & heal the repetitive patterns that keep you imprisoned by the past. You so yearn to be free. I want to help you get there.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
I am a certified health and wellness coach dedicated to helping people create the fulfilling lives they deserve. With over a decade of experience in behavioral healthcare as both a mental health counselor and researcher, I've worked with youth, adolescents, and adults on a wide range of challenges, including life transitions, work-life balance, relationships, health, substance use, and self-esteem. Drawing on techniques from Positive Psychology and Internal Family Systems Theory, I guide clients in crafting a lifestyle that empowers them to thrive, and I work with them to develop actionable steps to turn that vision into reality.
I am a certified health and wellness coach dedicated to helping people create the fulfilling lives they deserve. With over a decade of experience in behavioral healthcare as both a mental health counselor and researcher, I've worked with youth, adolescents, and adults on a wide range of challenges, including life transitions, work-life balance, relationships, health, substance use, and self-esteem. Drawing on techniques from Positive Psychology and Internal Family Systems Theory, I guide clients in crafting a lifestyle that empowers them to thrive, and I work with them to develop actionable steps to turn that vision into reality.
In my counseling work I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. My clients include people struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My relational and existential approach helps me understand and connect with my clients. I believe that the intent of therapy is exchanging "symptoms" for "coping skills." To accomplish this transformation, we need to understand our past to shed light on who we are in the present, where we have the power to focus on present issues and make changes that will influence our future.
In my counseling work I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. My clients include people struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My relational and existential approach helps me understand and connect with my clients. I believe that the intent of therapy is exchanging "symptoms" for "coping skills." To accomplish this transformation, we need to understand our past to shed light on who we are in the present, where we have the power to focus on present issues and make changes that will influence our future.
My psychology practice is focused on positive habit change, helping you build new habits and get rid of old ones that stand in the way of your goals and dreams. With support and guidance, you can learn the skills needed to lose weight, break dependence on alcohol and other substances, overcome procrastination, and develop better self-care, financial discipline, organization skills, and health habits. While making changes can be challenging, maintaining positive change is even harder. I can help you maintain motivation and focus to make positive changes permanent. You really can keep the change!
My psychology practice is focused on positive habit change, helping you build new habits and get rid of old ones that stand in the way of your goals and dreams. With support and guidance, you can learn the skills needed to lose weight, break dependence on alcohol and other substances, overcome procrastination, and develop better self-care, financial discipline, organization skills, and health habits. While making changes can be challenging, maintaining positive change is even harder. I can help you maintain motivation and focus to make positive changes permanent. You really can keep the change!
I am a clinic psychologist with 25 years experience working with adults and adolescents in psychotherapy. I hold faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital. I believe therapy is about partnering with clients on a journey of self-discovery, developing realistic and achievable life goals using a mix of empirically-supported therapeutic approaches. These approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I am a clinic psychologist with 25 years experience working with adults and adolescents in psychotherapy. I hold faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital. I believe therapy is about partnering with clients on a journey of self-discovery, developing realistic and achievable life goals using a mix of empirically-supported therapeutic approaches. These approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
As a narrative therapist I strive to help my clients alter problem stories into preferred ways of living. I provide individual therapy to adolescents (14+) through older adulthood/elderly. I have special interest in weight management issues, college student mental health and adolescent mental health, specifically adolescents with behavioral or legal issues. Presenting problems I typically work with include anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, psychosis, stress and weight management, substance abuse, and trauma. I also work with practicing therapists seeking clinical supervision and support.
As a narrative therapist I strive to help my clients alter problem stories into preferred ways of living. I provide individual therapy to adolescents (14+) through older adulthood/elderly. I have special interest in weight management issues, college student mental health and adolescent mental health, specifically adolescents with behavioral or legal issues. Presenting problems I typically work with include anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, psychosis, stress and weight management, substance abuse, and trauma. I also work with practicing therapists seeking clinical supervision and support.
I aim to help clients ages 18 and up with adjustment disorders, life event challenges, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ and grief/loss counseling as well.
I aim to help clients ages 18 and up with adjustment disorders, life event challenges, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ and grief/loss counseling as well.
Certified Therapeutic Imagery Facilitator, Certified in Hypnosis for Weight Loss, Certified in Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation.
Openings YES updated 11/25. Please EMAIL. Aiming to create a safe and supportive, space with Telehealth. I specialize in person-centered, action oriented therapy to get you feeling better quickly. The sessions are a combination of connecting with a compassionate relationship, and guiding/coaching to become able navigate challenges in the future. I was fortunate to have data collected on my sessions at my previous job, so I can proudly say that people with stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions and many sleep problems do definitely improve with the methods that I use.
I have developed a treatment protocol for adjusting to AI.
Certified Therapeutic Imagery Facilitator, Certified in Hypnosis for Weight Loss, Certified in Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation.
Openings YES updated 11/25. Please EMAIL. Aiming to create a safe and supportive, space with Telehealth. I specialize in person-centered, action oriented therapy to get you feeling better quickly. The sessions are a combination of connecting with a compassionate relationship, and guiding/coaching to become able navigate challenges in the future. I was fortunate to have data collected on my sessions at my previous job, so I can proudly say that people with stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions and many sleep problems do definitely improve with the methods that I use.
I have developed a treatment protocol for adjusting to AI.
Accepting new patients.
I am a clinical psychologist trained at McLean Hospital, where I also hold a faculty appointment, and serve as faculty at Harvard Medical School. I am deeply passionate about my work and committed to helping clients create meaningful, lasting change—so that life feels more manageable, fulfilling, and connected.
Accepting new patients.
I am a clinical psychologist trained at McLean Hospital, where I also hold a faculty appointment, and serve as faculty at Harvard Medical School. I am deeply passionate about my work and committed to helping clients create meaningful, lasting change—so that life feels more manageable, fulfilling, and connected.
Is weight loss seeming impossible?
Thoughts, feelings & behaviors can be targeted to improve physical health. I have successfully worked with individuals whose medical conditions are commonly worsened by stress, anxiety or low mood, including obesity, bingeing, bariatric/ weight loss surgery issues, gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia (CBTI), high blood pressure, infertility, headache etc.
Is weight loss seeming impossible?
Thoughts, feelings & behaviors can be targeted to improve physical health. I have successfully worked with individuals whose medical conditions are commonly worsened by stress, anxiety or low mood, including obesity, bingeing, bariatric/ weight loss surgery issues, gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia (CBTI), high blood pressure, infertility, headache etc.
Journey to Best Self Counseling Services PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Sharon , Walsh, LCSW, LICSW
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My approach to counseling is to have a foundation of trust and unconditional positive regard while creating a safe environment. Many of my clients are looking to make changes in their lives in order to find peace, happiness, and love within themselves and their relationships. More often than not, my clients come to me because they have been feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling with self-esteem and are looking to change how they have been feeling and the quality of their lives. I offer a non-judgmental approach to getting to know my clients and helping them to determine their goals for improving the quality of their lives.
My approach to counseling is to have a foundation of trust and unconditional positive regard while creating a safe environment. Many of my clients are looking to make changes in their lives in order to find peace, happiness, and love within themselves and their relationships. More often than not, my clients come to me because they have been feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling with self-esteem and are looking to change how they have been feeling and the quality of their lives. I offer a non-judgmental approach to getting to know my clients and helping them to determine their goals for improving the quality of their lives.
The last fight you had with your partner was very different. Things took an ugly turn, and you said things you never expected to say to each other. Now you’re not sure how to recover. It feels like you’ve hit a fork in the road. It wasn’t always like this. You remember talking long into the night, sharing your vulnerabilities. Only now, you have them thrown back in your face when the arguing starts. The little digs and insults have created a chasm of hurt between you that feels uncrossable. Last night’s fight was awful, and you never want to go there again. There’s still love between you, but you need help.
The last fight you had with your partner was very different. Things took an ugly turn, and you said things you never expected to say to each other. Now you’re not sure how to recover. It feels like you’ve hit a fork in the road. It wasn’t always like this. You remember talking long into the night, sharing your vulnerabilities. Only now, you have them thrown back in your face when the arguing starts. The little digs and insults have created a chasm of hurt between you that feels uncrossable. Last night’s fight was awful, and you never want to go there again. There’s still love between you, but you need help.
I've worked in inpatient psychiatry, outpatient clinics, and school counseling and specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, eating issues, stress, relationships, ADHD, parenting and women's issues. I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach with clients and their families in assessment and treatment planning and utilize many treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, and mindfulness-based techniques.
I've worked in inpatient psychiatry, outpatient clinics, and school counseling and specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, eating issues, stress, relationships, ADHD, parenting and women's issues. I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach with clients and their families in assessment and treatment planning and utilize many treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, and mindfulness-based techniques.
I am a caring, compassionate, professional therapist, highly experienced in providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My greatest asset is that I am highly committed to work with you in helping you experience relief from emotional pain, find fulfillment and love in your relationships with others, as well as peace, acceptance, and joy in your relationship with yourself. I consider my work my life's work. My clients find strength within themselves and in their relationships, as they seek to live with understanding and love more effectively each day. I am honored to be part of your journey.
I am a caring, compassionate, professional therapist, highly experienced in providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My greatest asset is that I am highly committed to work with you in helping you experience relief from emotional pain, find fulfillment and love in your relationships with others, as well as peace, acceptance, and joy in your relationship with yourself. I consider my work my life's work. My clients find strength within themselves and in their relationships, as they seek to live with understanding and love more effectively each day. I am honored to be part of your journey.
There is a great deal of power in knowing oneself. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds, however, they each bring with them a desire to overcome challenges that have prevented them from moving forward in life. What I offer are evidence based solutions that provide my clients with greater insight into their own minds and provide strategies to overcome the challenges that they face. Whether the challenge is an issue such as anxiety or OCD, or it is related to trauma or relational difficulties, I can help bring understanding and clarity to ultimately put more power for change in the hands of my clients.
There is a great deal of power in knowing oneself. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds, however, they each bring with them a desire to overcome challenges that have prevented them from moving forward in life. What I offer are evidence based solutions that provide my clients with greater insight into their own minds and provide strategies to overcome the challenges that they face. Whether the challenge is an issue such as anxiety or OCD, or it is related to trauma or relational difficulties, I can help bring understanding and clarity to ultimately put more power for change in the hands of my clients.
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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.