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Louis B Laves-Webb
Counselor, LCSW, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703
Ultimately, it’s about what is important to you. Please visit our website at www.LouisLaves-Webb.com to best learn how we can meet your needs. We have over 20 years of clinical experience, two locations, and Telehealth, same day, evening and weekend appointments available. Perhaps you're feeling stuck, scared, at a loss, or genuinely overwhelmed. Counseling sessions can provide a soothing ear, clearer direction, deeper connections, and functional tools when needed. Now Offering services Statewide.
Ultimately, it’s about what is important to you. Please visit our website at www.LouisLaves-Webb.com to best learn how we can meet your needs. We have over 20 years of clinical experience, two locations, and Telehealth, same day, evening and weekend appointments available. Perhaps you're feeling stuck, scared, at a loss, or genuinely overwhelmed. Counseling sessions can provide a soothing ear, clearer direction, deeper connections, and functional tools when needed. Now Offering services Statewide.
(512) 942-2010 View (512) 942-2010
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Tina Moody
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703
Life is sometimes hard. Whether by circumstance, loss, relationships or simply having your fill of the same dissatisfying patterns, I provide safe haven and professional expertise to ease the burden and enlighten your path. Live your best life.
Life is sometimes hard. Whether by circumstance, loss, relationships or simply having your fill of the same dissatisfying patterns, I provide safe haven and professional expertise to ease the burden and enlighten your path. Live your best life.
(512) 607-9591 View (512) 607-9591
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Katie Joy Winer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703  (Online Only)
We all go through life struggles, which we are not able to handle on our own. Therapy is a very helpful tool to get the help and guidance that you, your family or typical support network may not be able to provide. My job as a psychotherapist is to work collaboratively with clients to help you heal and grow. My approach is gentle and direct, and while I have confidence in my knowledge about therapy, I treat every client as an individual and learn from every person who works with me. My clients would say they trust my intuition, pay close attention, tell them the truth and empower them with ongoing effective strategies for healing.
We all go through life struggles, which we are not able to handle on our own. Therapy is a very helpful tool to get the help and guidance that you, your family or typical support network may not be able to provide. My job as a psychotherapist is to work collaboratively with clients to help you heal and grow. My approach is gentle and direct, and while I have confidence in my knowledge about therapy, I treat every client as an individual and learn from every person who works with me. My clients would say they trust my intuition, pay close attention, tell them the truth and empower them with ongoing effective strategies for healing.
(512) 270-6608 View (512) 270-6608
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Robert Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703
People come to see me for lots of different reasons. Some are struggling with anxiety, depression, or a crippling addiction. Some are having difficulty in their relationships with others. Some are going through a difficult time - a mid life crisis, the loss of a job or a loved one, or a frightening medical diagnosis. Most are tired of repeating unconscious patterns that were learned long ago that continue to be played out in spite of their best efforts. All are seeking a happier, healthier life and a way to achieve that. Psychotherapy is the best place to invest in oneself and work toward these goals.
People come to see me for lots of different reasons. Some are struggling with anxiety, depression, or a crippling addiction. Some are having difficulty in their relationships with others. Some are going through a difficult time - a mid life crisis, the loss of a job or a loved one, or a frightening medical diagnosis. Most are tired of repeating unconscious patterns that were learned long ago that continue to be played out in spite of their best efforts. All are seeking a happier, healthier life and a way to achieve that. Psychotherapy is the best place to invest in oneself and work toward these goals.
(646) 553-3150 View (646) 553-3150
Obesity Therapists

Can obesity be a cause of depression and anxiety?

Yes. It can be stressful and debilitating to carry excess weight. Many people make inaccurate assumptions about people who are overweight. This stigma may lead individuals to feel badly about themselves, decreasing their self-esteem, or leading to feelings of worthlessness. An association between obesity and depression is well-established.

When should an individual seek treatment for obesity?

When obesity, or the feelings it causes, creates a disruption in your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Examples include avoiding social situations due to anxiety, an inability to participate in family life as a result of health problems, or poor performance at work due to low self-esteem or other concerns.

Are there specific medications for weight loss?

There are several prescription drugs that can help with weight loss, including semaglutide and phentermine. These drugs reduce appetite and must be prescribed by a physician. Professionals will suggest lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, before turning to drugs, which have side effects and typically are prescribed only for a short duration. Many people regain weight after taking weight loss drugs if they have not made significant lifestyle changes.

What is body positivity?

Body positivity is a cultural movement that promotes the acceptance of bodies of all sizes and types, rather than those that conform to societal ideals of beauty. It places self-worth, self-acceptance, and an appreciation for one’s body as goals to achieve a happier, healthier attitude about oneself and others, focusing on who a person is rather than what they look like.