Weight Loss Therapists in Saint Paul, MN

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Douglas Drew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Online Only
Weight loss and body weight management are the primary subjects of my video-based counseling, where attention is focused on the psychological factors (e.g., stress, self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, work and family pressures, etc.) that contribute to, or interfere with, your success.
Proper resolution of weight loss problems often requires attention to the complexity of the individual. The work I offer on weight loss and body weight maintenance applies a structured set of steps for analyzing how and why weight loss has become a difficult challenge, and helps each client develop an individualized plan for effective weight loss.
Weight loss and body weight management are the primary subjects of my video-based counseling, where attention is focused on the psychological factors (e.g., stress, self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, work and family pressures, etc.) that contribute to, or interfere with, your success.
Proper resolution of weight loss problems often requires attention to the complexity of the individual. The work I offer on weight loss and body weight maintenance applies a structured set of steps for analyzing how and why weight loss has become a difficult challenge, and helps each client develop an individualized plan for effective weight loss.
(763) 755-7612 View (763) 755-7612
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Kristin Volk Funk
Verified Verified
Serves Area
My book As Thin As You Think: Discover the Keys to Your Weight Loss Power and hypnosis/meditation recordings are sold worldwide.
Imagine yourself letting go of fears, gaining power, confidence and happiness, releasing sadness and anxiety, losing weight, quitting tobacco, alcohol or other addictions, ending insomnia....in other words, becoming the successful, happy and fulfilled person you desire and deserve to be! Hypnotherapy utilizes the power of your subconscious mind, which is a major portion of your total mind, to create the positive habits and outlook that you consciously want but may have eluded you. Results can be fast and permanent.
My book As Thin As You Think: Discover the Keys to Your Weight Loss Power and hypnosis/meditation recordings are sold worldwide.
Imagine yourself letting go of fears, gaining power, confidence and happiness, releasing sadness and anxiety, losing weight, quitting tobacco, alcohol or other addictions, ending insomnia....in other words, becoming the successful, happy and fulfilled person you desire and deserve to be! Hypnotherapy utilizes the power of your subconscious mind, which is a major portion of your total mind, to create the positive habits and outlook that you consciously want but may have eluded you. Results can be fast and permanent.
(651) 504-3106 View (651) 504-3106
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Denise M Hein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
Outwardly your life appears good. You’re accomplished, educated, and successful. You’ve mastered the art of presentation, the illusion of perfection. But inside, you aren’t happy, never feeling good enough with that internal voice reminding you where you fall short. You are irritable, flat, tearful and hanging on by a thread. Recently, it's gotten worse. The years of keeping it together have left you exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed, and not even recognizing yourself. Feeling disappointed, disillusioned and dissatisfied, you’re desperate for a change. Should you get divorced, change careers, or drive away in the middle of the night?
Outwardly your life appears good. You’re accomplished, educated, and successful. You’ve mastered the art of presentation, the illusion of perfection. But inside, you aren’t happy, never feeling good enough with that internal voice reminding you where you fall short. You are irritable, flat, tearful and hanging on by a thread. Recently, it's gotten worse. The years of keeping it together have left you exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed, and not even recognizing yourself. Feeling disappointed, disillusioned and dissatisfied, you’re desperate for a change. Should you get divorced, change careers, or drive away in the middle of the night?
(651) 564-9943 View (651) 564-9943
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Ann B. Duevel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Online Only
Have you tried therapy before with only minimal success? Are you looking for practical guidance and effective solutions to the problems that you face? Then you've come to the right place! I work with individuals who have been unsuccessful in therapy before but are still hopeful that there is someone out there who can help them.
Have you tried therapy before with only minimal success? Are you looking for practical guidance and effective solutions to the problems that you face? Then you've come to the right place! I work with individuals who have been unsuccessful in therapy before but are still hopeful that there is someone out there who can help them.
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Ryan Dean PhD LP
Psychologist, PhD, LP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Beginning psychotherapy is both a leap of faith and an act of courage. You are making a positive step toward changing your life. This is not a decision to be made lightly. I believe everyone deserves to live a life filled with meaning and purpose, and, at times, we need some professional assistance with the challenges that get in our way. My approach encourages a person's strengths, inherent resilience, and individual differences that contribute to personal development and meaningfulness. Feel free to reach out and see if I might be the right therapist for you.
Beginning psychotherapy is both a leap of faith and an act of courage. You are making a positive step toward changing your life. This is not a decision to be made lightly. I believe everyone deserves to live a life filled with meaning and purpose, and, at times, we need some professional assistance with the challenges that get in our way. My approach encourages a person's strengths, inherent resilience, and individual differences that contribute to personal development and meaningfulness. Feel free to reach out and see if I might be the right therapist for you.
(651) 968-3644 View (651) 968-3644
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Evan Lieberman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
If you are here reading this, you want something better for yourself. We are complex individuals, and when you gain a better understanding of who you truly are, you will be amazed at how life takes on a new perspective. To be more productive in your work, having healthier and deeper relationships, and to be more comfortable with yourself, are among the many benefits of therapy. I believe in the power of therapy and having greater personal insight. I have seen it work for my clients and myself. If you ready to take this first step, let's talk!
If you are here reading this, you want something better for yourself. We are complex individuals, and when you gain a better understanding of who you truly are, you will be amazed at how life takes on a new perspective. To be more productive in your work, having healthier and deeper relationships, and to be more comfortable with yourself, are among the many benefits of therapy. I believe in the power of therapy and having greater personal insight. I have seen it work for my clients and myself. If you ready to take this first step, let's talk!
(651) 299-6380 View (651) 299-6380
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Allison Kirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102
I believe each person deserves to live the best life possible. Often, that can be a challenge due to difficult things that have happened in the past or current challenges we face. Trauma and hurt effect how we view the world and ourselves. I work with individuals in including teens and adults, as well as couples, to help them get to a better place in their life. We will work together to figure out how move through current and past challenges more effectively so that hope and ease become a part of everyday life.
I believe each person deserves to live the best life possible. Often, that can be a challenge due to difficult things that have happened in the past or current challenges we face. Trauma and hurt effect how we view the world and ourselves. I work with individuals in including teens and adults, as well as couples, to help them get to a better place in their life. We will work together to figure out how move through current and past challenges more effectively so that hope and ease become a part of everyday life.
(651) 413-9481 View (651) 413-9481
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Rachel Slater
Psychologist, PhD, LP, SEP
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Human beings do best when in connection with each other. When we are in pain, confusion, fear or sadness, we need support and understanding from others most of all. Yet we all, no matter who we are, experience the trauma of living within oppressive systems such as racism, sexism, weightism or homophobia. This trauma disconnects us from each other and from ourselves, and contributes to our personal pain. My hope is to support you in your personal journey of recovery and to move together with you in developing increased ease, resiliency and capacity for social change.
Human beings do best when in connection with each other. When we are in pain, confusion, fear or sadness, we need support and understanding from others most of all. Yet we all, no matter who we are, experience the trauma of living within oppressive systems such as racism, sexism, weightism or homophobia. This trauma disconnects us from each other and from ourselves, and contributes to our personal pain. My hope is to support you in your personal journey of recovery and to move together with you in developing increased ease, resiliency and capacity for social change.
(612) 999-1455 View (612) 999-1455
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Assoh Soli-Deo Gloria Arpellet
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55105
I support individuals, couples, and families working through relationship challenges, immigration stress, identity and self-esteem issues, and trauma or PTSD. Regardless of where you find yourself in life, I am ready to support you as you navigate life's transitions and uncertainties.
I support individuals, couples, and families working through relationship challenges, immigration stress, identity and self-esteem issues, and trauma or PTSD. Regardless of where you find yourself in life, I am ready to support you as you navigate life's transitions and uncertainties.
(651) 381-1151 View (651) 381-1151
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Hallie Orton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
Hallie is a licensed psychotherapist who provides virtual outpatient individual and family psychotherapy for adolescents and young adults experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions. These include functional neurologic disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma and other stressor-related disorders, and ADHD. Hallie also has extensive experience working in hospital settings and supporting patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
Hallie is a licensed psychotherapist who provides virtual outpatient individual and family psychotherapy for adolescents and young adults experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions. These include functional neurologic disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma and other stressor-related disorders, and ADHD. Hallie also has extensive experience working in hospital settings and supporting patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
(651) 240-1609 View (651) 240-1609
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Nandi Magadla
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Online Only
I encourage you to take a deep breath for the fact that you made the brave step of arriving on this platform. My approach to therapy integrates Interpersonal process and intersectional feminist multicultural frameworks. I have observed that the root of a majority of individual concerns derives from their relationship with others as well as their relations to society and their culture. My role as a therapist would be to find collaborative solution based options with my clients for long term and manageable well -being.
I encourage you to take a deep breath for the fact that you made the brave step of arriving on this platform. My approach to therapy integrates Interpersonal process and intersectional feminist multicultural frameworks. I have observed that the root of a majority of individual concerns derives from their relationship with others as well as their relations to society and their culture. My role as a therapist would be to find collaborative solution based options with my clients for long term and manageable well -being.
(651) 410-2871 View (651) 410-2871
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Thyra A Fossum
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Saint Paul, MN 55104
I believe that a trusting and supportive relationship is the basis for meaningful and effective therapy. Earning your trust is deeply important to me. I will work with you to develop tools and strategies to face challenges and to develop your strengths, self-understanding, personal growth, and healing.
I believe that a trusting and supportive relationship is the basis for meaningful and effective therapy. Earning your trust is deeply important to me. I will work with you to develop tools and strategies to face challenges and to develop your strengths, self-understanding, personal growth, and healing.
(612) 229-8198 View (612) 229-8198
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Vessela Kouneva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Online Only
Are you seeking healing, deeper connection, and emotional growth in your relationship or within yourself? Are you struggling with issues like Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Depression, Self-Esteem, or Life Transitions? I offer a safe space to release old wounds and embrace emotional healing.
Are you seeking healing, deeper connection, and emotional growth in your relationship or within yourself? Are you struggling with issues like Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Depression, Self-Esteem, or Life Transitions? I offer a safe space to release old wounds and embrace emotional healing.
(651) 315-8413 View (651) 315-8413
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Jennifer Karel
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Feel like you are constantly trying to achieve a healthy you, but with frustrating results? Let's get to the bottom of it so you can stop repeating the same unhelpful behaviors and live a healthy, intentional life. I focus on helping my clients achieve both emotional and physical health, as it can be difficult to achieve one without the other. My clients describe me as a straightforward, down to earth therapist. I don't sugar coat things, but rather let's cut out the fluff and get you feeling better physically and emotionally.
Feel like you are constantly trying to achieve a healthy you, but with frustrating results? Let's get to the bottom of it so you can stop repeating the same unhelpful behaviors and live a healthy, intentional life. I focus on helping my clients achieve both emotional and physical health, as it can be difficult to achieve one without the other. My clients describe me as a straightforward, down to earth therapist. I don't sugar coat things, but rather let's cut out the fluff and get you feeling better physically and emotionally.
(651) 565-7120 View (651) 565-7120
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Jo Kurzmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Online Only
I work with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling. I help facilitate healing for people suffering from PTSD and trauma as the result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. I provide an empathic and relational experience to assist with the challenging and sometimes debilitating effects of anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm behaviors, and chronic pain.
I work with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling. I help facilitate healing for people suffering from PTSD and trauma as the result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. I provide an empathic and relational experience to assist with the challenging and sometimes debilitating effects of anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm behaviors, and chronic pain.
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Maureen Rivord
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Saint Paul, MN 55102
I feel privileged to help guide clients on a journey toward living more fulfilling lives. Whether client's struggle with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism or an eating disorder, my therapeutic style is to take a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach in our work together. I strive to meet clients wherever they are, and help them move towards where they want to be based on their own goals and values. I believe connection, collaboration and humor are essential qualities to fostering a trusting and warm therapeutic environment where I will encourage vulnerability and risk taking to help client's move towards what is important to them.
I feel privileged to help guide clients on a journey toward living more fulfilling lives. Whether client's struggle with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism or an eating disorder, my therapeutic style is to take a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach in our work together. I strive to meet clients wherever they are, and help them move towards where they want to be based on their own goals and values. I believe connection, collaboration and humor are essential qualities to fostering a trusting and warm therapeutic environment where I will encourage vulnerability and risk taking to help client's move towards what is important to them.
(612) 260-8793 View (612) 260-8793
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Minnesota Center for Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Minnesota Center for Psychology is a private group practice established by clinicians in 2009. Our values include a commitment to providing the best quality care for our clients in an environment that embraces integrity, respect, hope, health, healing, wellness and learning. MCP clinicians offer in-person and virtual mental health services to children, adolescents, young adults and adults.
Minnesota Center for Psychology is a private group practice established by clinicians in 2009. Our values include a commitment to providing the best quality care for our clients in an environment that embraces integrity, respect, hope, health, healing, wellness and learning. MCP clinicians offer in-person and virtual mental health services to children, adolescents, young adults and adults.
(651) 383-4569 View (651) 383-4569
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Take Flight Counseling Services LLC
Counselor, MS, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55104
At Take Flight Counseling Services, we enjoy working with clients in the area of trauma, PTD, depression, anxiety, emotional and relationship issues. We work with adults and adolescence clients from diverse backgrounds. Personal experiences have helped us to understand how essential it is to work with all our clients from their frame of reference and to actively listen to each client's needs in the theraputic relationship.
At Take Flight Counseling Services, we enjoy working with clients in the area of trauma, PTD, depression, anxiety, emotional and relationship issues. We work with adults and adolescence clients from diverse backgrounds. Personal experiences have helped us to understand how essential it is to work with all our clients from their frame of reference and to actively listen to each client's needs in the theraputic relationship.
(612) 260-4750 View (612) 260-4750
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Kerry McIntyre-Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
5 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55114
It's been a hell of a couple years, hasn't it? If you're finding yourself struggling in your personal relationships or feeling down, unmotivated, anxious, fearful ON TOP of the the stress and anxiety that these last couple of years has brought, I have good news for you. 1. You are not alone. 2. I can help. You absolutely can experience more happiness and fulfillment in your life. And you deserve to as well.
It's been a hell of a couple years, hasn't it? If you're finding yourself struggling in your personal relationships or feeling down, unmotivated, anxious, fearful ON TOP of the the stress and anxiety that these last couple of years has brought, I have good news for you. 1. You are not alone. 2. I can help. You absolutely can experience more happiness and fulfillment in your life. And you deserve to as well.
(612) 979-1890 View (612) 979-1890
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Steph Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Online Only
Therapy can be uncomfortable and awkward and strange. Getting to know someone new is scary, and it can feel like there’s so much pressure. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel as safe as possible while you discover the strength and skill you already have to heal and reach your goals, whatever those may be.
Therapy can be uncomfortable and awkward and strange. Getting to know someone new is scary, and it can feel like there’s so much pressure. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel as safe as possible while you discover the strength and skill you already have to heal and reach your goals, whatever those may be.
(651) 705-3581 View (651) 705-3581

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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.