Weight Loss Therapists in Weston, MA
OF NOTE: I am currently on sabbatical.
It takes so much courage to begin the process of change! By utilizing Dialectaical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), self-psychology and a relational approach, I believe in a model of full recovery. I also believe that you can't feel good about your self if you don't know who that SELF is. This approach tends to gives you the support necessary to help break the cycles of maladaptive behaviors and live the change you want to see in your life.
OF NOTE: I am currently on sabbatical.
It takes so much courage to begin the process of change! By utilizing Dialectaical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), self-psychology and a relational approach, I believe in a model of full recovery. I also believe that you can't feel good about your self if you don't know who that SELF is. This approach tends to gives you the support necessary to help break the cycles of maladaptive behaviors and live the change you want to see in your life.
I offer evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and parent coaching via telehealth for adults and teens in Massachusetts. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or poor self-confidence, I can help you find relief, clarity, and balance. I provide practical strategies to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and achieve your goals. In our sessions, you will be heard, supported, and empowered to face challenges and grow into a more confident, resilient version of yourself. Learn more about my approach at the Feeling Good Institute.
I offer evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and parent coaching via telehealth for adults and teens in Massachusetts. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or poor self-confidence, I can help you find relief, clarity, and balance. I provide practical strategies to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and achieve your goals. In our sessions, you will be heard, supported, and empowered to face challenges and grow into a more confident, resilient version of yourself. Learn more about my approach at the Feeling Good Institute.
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.
Do you feel disconnected and overwhelmed in your life? Today's stress can start to feel like it’s closing in on you. In your relationship, you may feel alone and wonder if you can ever reconnect. You might wonder if your family will ever stop fighting and just talk to each other again. You all used to have fun together - what changed? If you’re a health care provider or managing health concerns yourself, you may feel unsure how to manage the cumulative aspect of stress or find balance in your life.
Do you feel disconnected and overwhelmed in your life? Today's stress can start to feel like it’s closing in on you. In your relationship, you may feel alone and wonder if you can ever reconnect. You might wonder if your family will ever stop fighting and just talk to each other again. You all used to have fun together - what changed? If you’re a health care provider or managing health concerns yourself, you may feel unsure how to manage the cumulative aspect of stress or find balance in your life.
With over twenty five years of clinical experience, I help people who struggle with their relationships. Weather you are involved with a complicated parter, struggling in your marriage, dealing with infidelity, co-dependency, or addiction; considering uncoupling, starting over, or grieving the loss of the one you love, I will help you get to the heart of the matter. Then you can heal what you need to heal and make loving and authentic choices for yourself. It IS possible to have happy, healthy, fun, playful and passionate relationships in your life. If that is what your heart desires.I very much look forward to working with you.
With over twenty five years of clinical experience, I help people who struggle with their relationships. Weather you are involved with a complicated parter, struggling in your marriage, dealing with infidelity, co-dependency, or addiction; considering uncoupling, starting over, or grieving the loss of the one you love, I will help you get to the heart of the matter. Then you can heal what you need to heal and make loving and authentic choices for yourself. It IS possible to have happy, healthy, fun, playful and passionate relationships in your life. If that is what your heart desires.I very much look forward to working with you.
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 have a specialty in the behavioral approaches to child and teen weight loss for kids struggling with overweight or obesity.
In addition to therapy, I teach parents how to improve their family's eating and exercise behaviors without shaming or using restrictive diets.
I have a specialty in the behavioral approaches to child and teen weight loss for kids struggling with overweight or obesity.
In addition to therapy, I teach parents how to improve their family's eating and exercise behaviors without shaming or using restrictive diets.
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.
Liz Sarantopoulos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
The journey to becoming a mother is often described as a time of uncertainty. Many mothers find themselves feeling emotionally unprepared and anxious. My practice supports women through pregnancy, postpartum and the years beyond. While my practice specializes in supporting pregnant and postpartum women, I also offer individual counseling to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and many other areas of need.
The journey to becoming a mother is often described as a time of uncertainty. Many mothers find themselves feeling emotionally unprepared and anxious. My practice supports women through pregnancy, postpartum and the years beyond. While my practice specializes in supporting pregnant and postpartum women, I also offer individual counseling to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and many other areas of need.
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We aim for precision targeting of root causes of obesity, and provide a comprehensive medical + psychosocial diagnostic and treatment plan, with Harvard Medical School trained clinical advice, and evidence-based scientific interventions, and a personalized treatment plan, as we honor your full dignity and accompany you in solidarity, care, and partnership through your weight loss journey with us.
Insurance covered, ! No membership fees! Nothing to purchase! No Fake food! Sustainable solutions for weight loss. Please be in touch if interested. Thank you!
We aim for precision targeting of root causes of obesity, and provide a comprehensive medical + psychosocial diagnostic and treatment plan, with Harvard Medical School trained clinical advice, and evidence-based scientific interventions, and a personalized treatment plan, as we honor your full dignity and accompany you in solidarity, care, and partnership through your weight loss journey with us.
Insurance covered, ! No membership fees! Nothing to purchase! No Fake food! Sustainable solutions for weight loss. Please be in touch if interested. Thank you!
“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.
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.
Are you looking to make a change in your life? Have you been struggling with painful emotions, difficult life transitions, addictive behaviors, or unhealthy patterns in relationships? Or maybe things seem okay, but you're feeling stagnant and unfulfilled - wishing you felt more passionate and excited about your life? For over 30 years I have had the privilege of working with clients like you, who are looking to make a change. I believe that a caring and supportive relationship is the foundation for change in therapy, and it is from that framework that our work together will evolve and grow.
Are you looking to make a change in your life? Have you been struggling with painful emotions, difficult life transitions, addictive behaviors, or unhealthy patterns in relationships? Or maybe things seem okay, but you're feeling stagnant and unfulfilled - wishing you felt more passionate and excited about your life? For over 30 years I have had the privilege of working with clients like you, who are looking to make a change. I believe that a caring and supportive relationship is the foundation for change in therapy, and it is from that framework that our work together will evolve and grow.
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 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.
Hi there! I'm Jessica, a licensed mental health counselor and certified trainer with a specialization in disordered eating and body image challenges. I work with women who have been harmed by diet culture and are ready to heal their relationship with food for good. It's time to discover a path towards finally finding peace with both food and fitness. By combining therapeutic techniques with personalized coaching, I guide my clients toward a brighter future. I balance compassion with directness and will encourage you to stretch your comfort zone.
Hi there! I'm Jessica, a licensed mental health counselor and certified trainer with a specialization in disordered eating and body image challenges. I work with women who have been harmed by diet culture and are ready to heal their relationship with food for good. It's time to discover a path towards finally finding peace with both food and fitness. By combining therapeutic techniques with personalized coaching, I guide my clients toward a brighter future. I balance compassion with directness and will encourage you to stretch your comfort zone.
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.
Lisa Wessan Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CLYL, RM
8 Endorsed
Westford, MA 01886
People often ask me, "What is the purpose of therapy?" I believe there are a few answers to that question. First, you come to therapy to defrost grief, unexpressed rage and other negative feelings, e.g. traumas, losses, betrayals. You also learn to re-parent yourself. Second, you come to have a better transition in your work or love life, or to improve your performance and personal relations. Finally, you get to share your dreams and goals in a safe environment, with no judgment, and to produce amazing action plans to manifest your best life ever.
People often ask me, "What is the purpose of therapy?" I believe there are a few answers to that question. First, you come to therapy to defrost grief, unexpressed rage and other negative feelings, e.g. traumas, losses, betrayals. You also learn to re-parent yourself. Second, you come to have a better transition in your work or love life, or to improve your performance and personal relations. Finally, you get to share your dreams and goals in a safe environment, with no judgment, and to produce amazing action plans to manifest your best life ever.
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.
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."
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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.