Obesity Therapists in Wilmington, NC

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Sitonja Valenzuela
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28401  (Online Only)
Happy New Year and Welcome! I provide mental health counseling for individuals in North Carolina specializing in helping clients with depression and body image issues. I primarily help clients who are struggling with self-love and have negative, harmful relationships with their bodies. I help clients develop a new and healthy relationship with their bodies. In session, I seek to learn more about thoughts and behaviors as well as the role that they play with their emotions. I believe wholeheartedly that each client has everything they need within and around them to heal.
Happy New Year and Welcome! I provide mental health counseling for individuals in North Carolina specializing in helping clients with depression and body image issues. I primarily help clients who are struggling with self-love and have negative, harmful relationships with their bodies. I help clients develop a new and healthy relationship with their bodies. In session, I seek to learn more about thoughts and behaviors as well as the role that they play with their emotions. I believe wholeheartedly that each client has everything they need within and around them to heal.
(910) 541-5640 View (910) 541-5640
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Susan P Shafer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd , LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403  (Online Only)
As a dually licensed professional counselor and clinical addiction specialist, I have been in practice for over twenty-five years. My strengths include providing warmth, compassion and connection. I have worked with a wide range of adult challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma psychosis and substance abuse.
As a dually licensed professional counselor and clinical addiction specialist, I have been in practice for over twenty-five years. My strengths include providing warmth, compassion and connection. I have worked with a wide range of adult challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma psychosis and substance abuse.
(910) 791-5719 View (910) 791-5719
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Mireya Lupercio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28403
I honor the opportunity clients provide during their most vulnerable state by providing a warm, nonjudgmental and affirming space. I believe in the power of connection when building a therapeutic relationship with children, teen and adult clients. I strive to empower clients by assisting them with creating insight of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors contributing to current emotional and behavioral symptoms while also supporting the development of holistic coping skills. I have experience in providing therapy in areas of anxiety, depression, teen issues, women’s issues, and life transitions.
I honor the opportunity clients provide during their most vulnerable state by providing a warm, nonjudgmental and affirming space. I believe in the power of connection when building a therapeutic relationship with children, teen and adult clients. I strive to empower clients by assisting them with creating insight of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors contributing to current emotional and behavioral symptoms while also supporting the development of holistic coping skills. I have experience in providing therapy in areas of anxiety, depression, teen issues, women’s issues, and life transitions.
(910) 659-8829 x104 View (910) 659-8829 x104
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Kelly Rose
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403  (Online Only)
Are you finding yourself stuck in the same cyclical patterns of unhealed wounds and behaviors that are affecting your overall mental health and wellbeing? Do you find yourself repeating the same actions that have caused unnecessary pain and suffering in your life? Do you often feel alone and struggle with intrusive thoughts or overwhelming emotions? At times, we may feel lost in our own individual journeys, however, therapy can be a tremendous segue into personal healing. I believe in treating the root of the symptom while supporting my clients through their emotional processes geared toward resolution & transformation.
Are you finding yourself stuck in the same cyclical patterns of unhealed wounds and behaviors that are affecting your overall mental health and wellbeing? Do you find yourself repeating the same actions that have caused unnecessary pain and suffering in your life? Do you often feel alone and struggle with intrusive thoughts or overwhelming emotions? At times, we may feel lost in our own individual journeys, however, therapy can be a tremendous segue into personal healing. I believe in treating the root of the symptom while supporting my clients through their emotional processes geared toward resolution & transformation.
(910) 460-3445 View (910) 460-3445
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Traci Lynn Klasing
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
Hello! It is wonderful that you are looking for a new therapist to assist you in your wellness journey. I am an experienced therapist with dual licenses in professional counseling and clinical mental health counseling in Missouri and North Carolina. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor. I have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years as not only a clinician, but also an educator for counseling and psychology coursework. I am adept at teletherapy, and I have extensive online and in-person work. I believe that counseling is collaborative, and I follow the motto, "follow, don't lead".
Hello! It is wonderful that you are looking for a new therapist to assist you in your wellness journey. I am an experienced therapist with dual licenses in professional counseling and clinical mental health counseling in Missouri and North Carolina. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor. I have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years as not only a clinician, but also an educator for counseling and psychology coursework. I am adept at teletherapy, and I have extensive online and in-person work. I believe that counseling is collaborative, and I follow the motto, "follow, don't lead".
(910) 665-8542 View (910) 665-8542
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Dennis G Mendleson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LCAS, ACH
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28405
For some, starting therapy either for the first time, or re-engaging in therapy, can feel daunting. Often times, unsure what to expect or how long they may need to be in therapy. Often anxiety or depression develop as a response to unresolved grief or trauma. Life transitions such as graduation, retirement, becoming a parent, changing professions, or buying a house invoke anxiety. Childhood trauma or abusive relationships with partners or parents can lead to depression. I help people work through trauma and those struggling with life transitions. I help people find solutions to their dilemmas so they can move forward in their lives
For some, starting therapy either for the first time, or re-engaging in therapy, can feel daunting. Often times, unsure what to expect or how long they may need to be in therapy. Often anxiety or depression develop as a response to unresolved grief or trauma. Life transitions such as graduation, retirement, becoming a parent, changing professions, or buying a house invoke anxiety. Childhood trauma or abusive relationships with partners or parents can lead to depression. I help people work through trauma and those struggling with life transitions. I help people find solutions to their dilemmas so they can move forward in their lives
(910) 565-9030 View (910) 565-9030
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Jennifer Hickman Grimm
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28412
I am taking new clients. My goal is to provide you with a safe space to grow and learn about yourself while letting go of what doesn't serve you. The first step in reaching out for support can be a scary one, but you don't have to take on the rest of the journey alone. I believe that therapy is a partnership built on trust, and though change may be difficult, it can become a little easier to cope with, with the right set of tools and support.
I am taking new clients. My goal is to provide you with a safe space to grow and learn about yourself while letting go of what doesn't serve you. The first step in reaching out for support can be a scary one, but you don't have to take on the rest of the journey alone. I believe that therapy is a partnership built on trust, and though change may be difficult, it can become a little easier to cope with, with the right set of tools and support.
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Carson Nance
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
Hello, I am Carson Nance, a dedicated and compassionate mental health therapist specializing in children's well-being. With a deep passion for helping young minds navigate their emotional journeys, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space where children can express themselves freely and discover their inner strength. My journey into the field of child mental health began with a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals. Witnessing the struggles and unique challenges children face inspired me to pursue a career focused on their psychological development and well-being.
Hello, I am Carson Nance, a dedicated and compassionate mental health therapist specializing in children's well-being. With a deep passion for helping young minds navigate their emotional journeys, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space where children can express themselves freely and discover their inner strength. My journey into the field of child mental health began with a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young individuals. Witnessing the struggles and unique challenges children face inspired me to pursue a career focused on their psychological development and well-being.
(910) 636-7568 View (910) 636-7568
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Dana Peterson Dorsett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28403
Hi.My goal is to help you grow, to find more peace, more joy, & create more ease in your relationships; with you, others & your world. Clients come to me due to anxiety, fears, discomfort, uncertainty about the past, present & future. Some feel stuck, others hard to accept or simply a need for change, movement, healing, evolution. I understand that it's super difficult to figure out the HOW when we are caught up in life's challenges. I will hold up a mirror to you and life. Together we will cultivate Trust and Clarity. You will learn tools. As you practice, your life will gently unfold and you will create the life you desire.
Hi.My goal is to help you grow, to find more peace, more joy, & create more ease in your relationships; with you, others & your world. Clients come to me due to anxiety, fears, discomfort, uncertainty about the past, present & future. Some feel stuck, others hard to accept or simply a need for change, movement, healing, evolution. I understand that it's super difficult to figure out the HOW when we are caught up in life's challenges. I will hold up a mirror to you and life. Together we will cultivate Trust and Clarity. You will learn tools. As you practice, your life will gently unfold and you will create the life you desire.
(910) 537-3574 View (910) 537-3574
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Seth Boynton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28411  (Online Only)
Taking care of ourselves physically, emotionally and socially is my top priority. Let's figure out what's making life a challenge for you and find a way to cope with it. I specialize in creating personalized plans and providing tools to guide you forward and achieve your desired goals. I have earned certificates in Applied Behavioral Analysis, Health Psychology and Nutritional Psychology and we will look at you as the "total package".
Taking care of ourselves physically, emotionally and socially is my top priority. Let's figure out what's making life a challenge for you and find a way to cope with it. I specialize in creating personalized plans and providing tools to guide you forward and achieve your desired goals. I have earned certificates in Applied Behavioral Analysis, Health Psychology and Nutritional Psychology and we will look at you as the "total package".
(910) 600-6152 View (910) 600-6152
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Lillian Hood
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
Anxiety is robbing you of your sleep, joy, freedom, and peace of mind. Sometimes you just feel paralyzed, unable to move forward. It leaves you feeling exhausted and unmotivated. You've tried pushing the thoughts away. They are about something from your past or fears for what might happen now. Pushing them away isn't working, and you are ready to try something else.
Anxiety is robbing you of your sleep, joy, freedom, and peace of mind. Sometimes you just feel paralyzed, unable to move forward. It leaves you feeling exhausted and unmotivated. You've tried pushing the thoughts away. They are about something from your past or fears for what might happen now. Pushing them away isn't working, and you are ready to try something else.
(910) 742-0433 View (910) 742-0433
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Caro Bird
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
Hi, I'm Caro! I work with adults of all ages, especially with individuals within the military & first responder communities, adults with body image struggles and/or binge eating disorder, and folks who have experienced religious or spiritual trauma. I have a special place in my heart for working with military personnel, first responders, and their families. With specialized training and personal experience as an "army brat," I deeply understand their unique challenges, from shifting responsibilities to combat trauma. My therapeutic approach focuses on empowering clients to navigate stressors and find resilience in their lifestyles.
Hi, I'm Caro! I work with adults of all ages, especially with individuals within the military & first responder communities, adults with body image struggles and/or binge eating disorder, and folks who have experienced religious or spiritual trauma. I have a special place in my heart for working with military personnel, first responders, and their families. With specialized training and personal experience as an "army brat," I deeply understand their unique challenges, from shifting responsibilities to combat trauma. My therapeutic approach focuses on empowering clients to navigate stressors and find resilience in their lifestyles.
(910) 659-8429 View (910) 659-8429
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Kimberly Selsky
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MHC
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28403
Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been in the mental health field for almost fifteen years. I enjoy helping people and would like to help you reach your goals. I believe that the most important thing in therapy is the relationship between the client and his/her therapist.
Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been in the mental health field for almost fifteen years. I enjoy helping people and would like to help you reach your goals. I believe that the most important thing in therapy is the relationship between the client and his/her therapist.
(910) 386-0137 View (910) 386-0137
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Clay Gruber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
Hey there, I’m Clay, a therapist who’s here to support you on your journey through life. I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults, helping them navigate the challenges that come their way. Transitioning through different phases of life can be tough, but I’m here to help make it a smoother ride. I have a laid-back style and love to use humor to make difficult topics easier to discuss. Life can be heavy at times, but through laughter and a relaxed atmosphere, we can tackle tough conversations together. I believe that creating a non-judgmental environment is crucial for genuine exploration and personal growth.
Hey there, I’m Clay, a therapist who’s here to support you on your journey through life. I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults, helping them navigate the challenges that come their way. Transitioning through different phases of life can be tough, but I’m here to help make it a smoother ride. I have a laid-back style and love to use humor to make difficult topics easier to discuss. Life can be heavy at times, but through laughter and a relaxed atmosphere, we can tackle tough conversations together. I believe that creating a non-judgmental environment is crucial for genuine exploration and personal growth.
(910) 714-4340 View (910) 714-4340
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Natalie Campbell (Smith)
Psychologist, PsyD, LLC, PsyPact
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28401  (Online Only)
Nationwide TELE-HEALTH PROVIDED. Symptoms caused by depression, anxiety, trauma, transitions, divorce, addictions, and mental illness can impair one's confidence and clarity of sound mind and body. I offer a person-centered approach that allows for persons to explore themselves in a safe and nonjudgemental space. Given that each person is unique with varying needs, the type of intervention and skills will vary. CBT, hypnosis, and client-centered approach are some of the modalities offered. It is essential that you feel safe; therefore, our relationship is an ongoing mutual exchange of clear communication and understanding.
Nationwide TELE-HEALTH PROVIDED. Symptoms caused by depression, anxiety, trauma, transitions, divorce, addictions, and mental illness can impair one's confidence and clarity of sound mind and body. I offer a person-centered approach that allows for persons to explore themselves in a safe and nonjudgemental space. Given that each person is unique with varying needs, the type of intervention and skills will vary. CBT, hypnosis, and client-centered approach are some of the modalities offered. It is essential that you feel safe; therefore, our relationship is an ongoing mutual exchange of clear communication and understanding.
(540) 923-0947 View (540) 923-0947
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Jennifer Witkowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28403  (Online Only)
Real change means real work. You must put forth effort and action to have a deeper understanding of the old patterns that exist. I hope to develop a safe, open relationship in which you feel safe to look at your patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are holding you back from where you want to be, and develop a pattern of self awareness, and explore the possibilities before you. Telling our stories aloud allows us to have the conscious choice to move forward in the direction we want to take it
Real change means real work. You must put forth effort and action to have a deeper understanding of the old patterns that exist. I hope to develop a safe, open relationship in which you feel safe to look at your patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are holding you back from where you want to be, and develop a pattern of self awareness, and explore the possibilities before you. Telling our stories aloud allows us to have the conscious choice to move forward in the direction we want to take it
(910) 390-8127 View (910) 390-8127
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McCarthy Counseling Associates, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CCMHC, BCIM, BCN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28401
Dr. Robert E. McCarthy is an internationally-known authority in integrative medicine and a Licensed and Multi-Board Certified Professional Counselor and Supervisor providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a range of psychiatric, medical, neurological and developmental disorders. He specializes in state-of-the-art QEEG, biofeedback, neurofeedback, hemoencephalography and transcranial photobiomodulation, and is a contributing author to the landmark book Neurofeedback: The First Fifty Years and wrote Setting up A State-f-the-Art Integrative Medicine Practice sold by BFE worldwide.
Dr. Robert E. McCarthy is an internationally-known authority in integrative medicine and a Licensed and Multi-Board Certified Professional Counselor and Supervisor providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a range of psychiatric, medical, neurological and developmental disorders. He specializes in state-of-the-art QEEG, biofeedback, neurofeedback, hemoencephalography and transcranial photobiomodulation, and is a contributing author to the landmark book Neurofeedback: The First Fifty Years and wrote Setting up A State-f-the-Art Integrative Medicine Practice sold by BFE worldwide.
(843) 483-8029 View (843) 483-8029
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Elizabeth Clay Doxey
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS, MAC
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28409
Looking for an experienced, confidential therapist to begin with to help with anxiety or depression? Are you tired of trying to get through life without serenity and purpose? Are financial worries, addiction issues, or problems about how you look bothering you? I have 23 years in the field of mental health and substance abuse, and I would love to work with you. Confidentially. For only $77 a session, and NO information will go to your insurance company. That's important, because if you use your insurance with mental health or addictions, information IS recorded on your insurance record, including your diagnosis.
Looking for an experienced, confidential therapist to begin with to help with anxiety or depression? Are you tired of trying to get through life without serenity and purpose? Are financial worries, addiction issues, or problems about how you look bothering you? I have 23 years in the field of mental health and substance abuse, and I would love to work with you. Confidentially. For only $77 a session, and NO information will go to your insurance company. That's important, because if you use your insurance with mental health or addictions, information IS recorded on your insurance record, including your diagnosis.
(910) 716-4181 View (910) 716-4181
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Adam T. Howell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28403  (Online Only)
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Do you feel misunderstood? Have you experienced difficulties communicating with loved ones? Do you doubt your parenting skills? Do you feel empty without a purpose?
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Do you feel misunderstood? Have you experienced difficulties communicating with loved ones? Do you doubt your parenting skills? Do you feel empty without a purpose?
(843) 396-3808 View (843) 396-3808
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Christina L Stakely
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28403
My extensive experience includes working with service members/veterans and their families as well as children ages birth-five and their families. I enjoy working with adults with infertility issues and women or men who have experienced sexual trauma. I also work with adolescents who have different mental health challenges. My desire is to help you and your family learn how to express who you are and to experience growth. I hope to help you and your family with developing good intuition, creating healthy connections, and becoming more of your authentic self (selves). I want you to experience more joy and peace within your life.
My extensive experience includes working with service members/veterans and their families as well as children ages birth-five and their families. I enjoy working with adults with infertility issues and women or men who have experienced sexual trauma. I also work with adolescents who have different mental health challenges. My desire is to help you and your family learn how to express who you are and to experience growth. I hope to help you and your family with developing good intuition, creating healthy connections, and becoming more of your authentic self (selves). I want you to experience more joy and peace within your life.
(910) 387-4267 View (910) 387-4267

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.