Weight Loss Therapists in Newton, MA
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.
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.
The hardest step can be the first; thank you for making it this far. I am passionate about helping people of all ages overcome the obstacles that prevent them from being the best versions of themselves. I enjoy working with (and working alongside) athletes, taking a sports psychology approach. I also have a strong history of working well with clients who have not responded/had difficulty engaging in traditional therapy.
Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and TF-CBT certified.
The hardest step can be the first; thank you for making it this far. I am passionate about helping people of all ages overcome the obstacles that prevent them from being the best versions of themselves. I enjoy working with (and working alongside) athletes, taking a sports psychology approach. I also have a strong history of working well with clients who have not responded/had difficulty engaging in traditional therapy.
Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and TF-CBT certified.
I enthusiastically approach your therapy with a high level of skill and a spirit of optimism. I am fortunate to have enjoyed over 25 years practicing and teaching the art and science of therapy with issues related to ADHD, depression, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, learning disabilities and family issues. I specialize in psychodynamic, somatic, hypnosis, ketamine-assisted, EMDR, AEDP, CBT and other therapies that enable us to work through barriers that block your healing and growth.
I enthusiastically approach your therapy with a high level of skill and a spirit of optimism. I am fortunate to have enjoyed over 25 years practicing and teaching the art and science of therapy with issues related to ADHD, depression, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, learning disabilities and family issues. I specialize in psychodynamic, somatic, hypnosis, ketamine-assisted, EMDR, AEDP, CBT and other therapies that enable us to work through barriers that block your healing and growth.
As a former teacher turned therapist, I have developed a strong counseling tool box. I specialize in supporting adolescents/teens and adults find ways to cope with trauma and loss, manage anxiety and depression, develop problem solving strategies and social skills, overcome substance abuse and low self-esteem, and manage family conflict. I am also able to help the individuals I work with to develop executive functioning and advocacy skills at school, home, and in the community. I utilize humor, unconditional positive regard, and curiosity to create a safe and productive space for you to grow.
As a former teacher turned therapist, I have developed a strong counseling tool box. I specialize in supporting adolescents/teens and adults find ways to cope with trauma and loss, manage anxiety and depression, develop problem solving strategies and social skills, overcome substance abuse and low self-esteem, and manage family conflict. I am also able to help the individuals I work with to develop executive functioning and advocacy skills at school, home, and in the community. I utilize humor, unconditional positive regard, and curiosity to create a safe and productive space for you to grow.
My ideal client is a male of any age interested in changing patterns keeping him stuck in his life, someone ready to do the tough work of honest self-assessment as preparation for meaningful change. My approach is strengths-based and solutions-focused with a goal of mobilizing clients to imagine and then pursue positive and exciting change. I have extensive experience working with gifted people and elite performers across different industries, both as a teacher and a clinician. I also work well with executives focused on career building, developing relationships, and managing work-life balance.
My ideal client is a male of any age interested in changing patterns keeping him stuck in his life, someone ready to do the tough work of honest self-assessment as preparation for meaningful change. My approach is strengths-based and solutions-focused with a goal of mobilizing clients to imagine and then pursue positive and exciting change. I have extensive experience working with gifted people and elite performers across different industries, both as a teacher and a clinician. I also work well with executives focused on career building, developing relationships, and managing work-life balance.
I've been a practicing LICSW, specializing in Life Coaching, Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Hypnosis, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for stress-related conditions, such as Migraines, Anxiety, Hypertension,Chronic pain, Weight loss, Insomnia and Tinnitus.
Neurofeedback is a non-drug alternative technique used in treating ADD and ADHD in children adolescents and adults. It trains the individual to increase the brain activity associated with paying attention, while decreasing the brain activity associated with daydreaming or distraction. With reinforcement, normal brainwave patterns can be permanent.
I've been a practicing LICSW, specializing in Life Coaching, Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Hypnosis, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for stress-related conditions, such as Migraines, Anxiety, Hypertension,Chronic pain, Weight loss, Insomnia and Tinnitus.
Neurofeedback is a non-drug alternative technique used in treating ADD and ADHD in children adolescents and adults. It trains the individual to increase the brain activity associated with paying attention, while decreasing the brain activity associated with daydreaming or distraction. With reinforcement, normal brainwave patterns can be permanent.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my practice. By creating a space of curiosity and non-judgment, I seek to develop strong relationships with my patients and work along side them to navigate difficult times. My practice is collaborative and relational with a balance between skill-building that relies on a cognitive behavioral approach and strong attention to the therapeutic relationship. I offer a transparent approach in both brief and long-term therapy. PLEASE BE AWARE I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE OPEN AFTER SCHOOL, EVENING OR WEEKEND APPOINTMENT TIMES (November, 2018).
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my practice. By creating a space of curiosity and non-judgment, I seek to develop strong relationships with my patients and work along side them to navigate difficult times. My practice is collaborative and relational with a balance between skill-building that relies on a cognitive behavioral approach and strong attention to the therapeutic relationship. I offer a transparent approach in both brief and long-term therapy. PLEASE BE AWARE I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE OPEN AFTER SCHOOL, EVENING OR WEEKEND APPOINTMENT TIMES (November, 2018).
Over the years as a therapist, I have found that the common theme amongst my clients is not their diagnosis or their problems but their deep desire for Calmness, Clarity & Connection. They seek therapy because something is not right in their lives and they want to find a better way. The ingredients to healing are found in these three elements. Whether it is through individual therapy, teen support/skill building, The c3 Method or even within the audience of my public speaking events, my clients engage in a process that leads them away from their struggles to a place of Calmness, Clarity and Connection.
Over the years as a therapist, I have found that the common theme amongst my clients is not their diagnosis or their problems but their deep desire for Calmness, Clarity & Connection. They seek therapy because something is not right in their lives and they want to find a better way. The ingredients to healing are found in these three elements. Whether it is through individual therapy, teen support/skill building, The c3 Method or even within the audience of my public speaking events, my clients engage in a process that leads them away from their struggles to a place of Calmness, Clarity and Connection.
I know how difficult it is to make that phone call and admit that you need help. Because of my personality, education and experience, I am able to make people feel comfortable to finally open up to someone and to let me help them. The quality of the therapeutic relationship is more important than any theoretical approach and it is this relationship that I focus on nurturing and it is this relationship that keeps clients coming back through the years, when they encounter hardships.
I know how difficult it is to make that phone call and admit that you need help. Because of my personality, education and experience, I am able to make people feel comfortable to finally open up to someone and to let me help them. The quality of the therapeutic relationship is more important than any theoretical approach and it is this relationship that I focus on nurturing and it is this relationship that keeps clients coming back through the years, when they encounter hardships.
From the very first session, I collaborate with clients and families to address their current challenges so that they can bring greater joy, peace, and acceptance into their lives. So often, our difficulties stem from unhealthy, long-standing patterns that weave through development and influence how we see ourselves, relationships, & the world around us. I help clients to deepen their understanding of their challenges and strengths in order to more effectively reach their goals.
From the very first session, I collaborate with clients and families to address their current challenges so that they can bring greater joy, peace, and acceptance into their lives. So often, our difficulties stem from unhealthy, long-standing patterns that weave through development and influence how we see ourselves, relationships, & the world around us. I help clients to deepen their understanding of their challenges and strengths in order to more effectively reach their goals.
As a psychotherapist, I listen carefully and work collaboratively with each client in forming a safe and accepting relationship. This relationship provides the basis for exploration, problem solving, healing and growth. I have an interactive style which incorporates warmth, humor, authenticity and direct feedback as I help my clients work through areas in which they feel stuck, unhappy or overwhelmed. These areas may include marital and other relationship difficulties, anxiety around life transitions, concerns about parenting or caring for aging parents, coping with illness, and dealing with breakups along with many others.
As a psychotherapist, I listen carefully and work collaboratively with each client in forming a safe and accepting relationship. This relationship provides the basis for exploration, problem solving, healing and growth. I have an interactive style which incorporates warmth, humor, authenticity and direct feedback as I help my clients work through areas in which they feel stuck, unhappy or overwhelmed. These areas may include marital and other relationship difficulties, anxiety around life transitions, concerns about parenting or caring for aging parents, coping with illness, and dealing with breakups along with many others.
I am a psychologist who began my career as a dancer and then became an expressive therapist, which grounds my treatment in both psyche and soma. I love working with couples around relationship issues and sexuality. My work is both psychodynamic and cognitive, drawing on the integration of logic, philosophy, and emotion. The most crucial component of successful treatment is a good sense of humor. I work to create a safe space for exploring any emotion or pattern, no matter complex.
I am a psychologist who began my career as a dancer and then became an expressive therapist, which grounds my treatment in both psyche and soma. I love working with couples around relationship issues and sexuality. My work is both psychodynamic and cognitive, drawing on the integration of logic, philosophy, and emotion. The most crucial component of successful treatment is a good sense of humor. I work to create a safe space for exploring any emotion or pattern, no matter complex.
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.
Currently I have waitlist, and am focused on providing couples therapy using the Gottman Method. In my couples work, I help people improve communication and build connection. Having years of experience providing individual therapy I'm familiar with how anxiety, depression, stress, parenting, life transitions, and health-related problems can impact a relationship.
I enjoy getting to the root of problems, discovering patterns, and navigating paths towards growth and change.
Currently I have waitlist, and am focused on providing couples therapy using the Gottman Method. In my couples work, I help people improve communication and build connection. Having years of experience providing individual therapy I'm familiar with how anxiety, depression, stress, parenting, life transitions, and health-related problems can impact a relationship.
I enjoy getting to the root of problems, discovering patterns, and navigating paths towards growth and change.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples and families to support clients identifying and reaching their goals. Are you finding yourself unhappy, unfulfilled, missing something in your life? Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, isolation? Couples/families: Attack/Defend sound familiar, feeling blamed, or blaming the other? Communication feeling hard, even impossible with your partner? Therapy can be an opportunity to acknowledge what is not working, learn tools, skills, and strategies to help you change your life and your relationships.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples and families to support clients identifying and reaching their goals. Are you finding yourself unhappy, unfulfilled, missing something in your life? Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, isolation? Couples/families: Attack/Defend sound familiar, feeling blamed, or blaming the other? Communication feeling hard, even impossible with your partner? Therapy can be an opportunity to acknowledge what is not working, learn tools, skills, and strategies to help you change your life and your relationships.
As a licensed mental health clinician, my goal is to help guide you to a place of well-being and fulfillment. I have experience working with teenagers and adults of all ages in addressing struggles related to anxiety, depression, addiction, grief & loss, life transitions, and trauma. I am also interested in the role technology plays in one’s experience of mental health symptoms and have completed research on the impact of smartphone addiction in college age students.
As a licensed mental health clinician, my goal is to help guide you to a place of well-being and fulfillment. I have experience working with teenagers and adults of all ages in addressing struggles related to anxiety, depression, addiction, grief & loss, life transitions, and trauma. I am also interested in the role technology plays in one’s experience of mental health symptoms and have completed research on the impact of smartphone addiction in college age students.
We all lose our way sometimes and I believe that seeking help when we are facing life's many challenges, is an act of courage. It is very important to feel a connection with the therapist that you choose. My approach is warm, caring and interactive. I create a non-judgmental and supportive environment for you to explore and heal while also challenging and engaging you to help you achieve your goals.
We all lose our way sometimes and I believe that seeking help when we are facing life's many challenges, is an act of courage. It is very important to feel a connection with the therapist that you choose. My approach is warm, caring and interactive. I create a non-judgmental and supportive environment for you to explore and heal while also challenging and engaging you to help you achieve your goals.
Reclaim your life. Self criticism becomes self compassion. No shaming, no judgment Questions: What happened to you? What curve balls did life sent your way? How did your body/mind get side tracked? My approach is holistic integrative and relational. I will introduce you to a tool box of resources: Somatic, Energetic, Tapping EMDR, Flash etc as together we make sense of where you are now, what you are feeling, how to help you shift to a place of renewed empowerment and control, to be who you want to be and feel how you want to feel? A system/soul update to a renewed place of joy peace and harmony.
Reclaim your life. Self criticism becomes self compassion. No shaming, no judgment Questions: What happened to you? What curve balls did life sent your way? How did your body/mind get side tracked? My approach is holistic integrative and relational. I will introduce you to a tool box of resources: Somatic, Energetic, Tapping EMDR, Flash etc as together we make sense of where you are now, what you are feeling, how to help you shift to a place of renewed empowerment and control, to be who you want to be and feel how you want to feel? A system/soul update to a renewed place of joy peace and harmony.
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.
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Weight Loss Therapists
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.