Obesity Therapists in Lackawanna, NY
Ljupka Palavestra
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Not accepting new clients
I believe that empathy makes us unique, and it is important to share that kind of care in counseling. I am also here to listen and share my experiences and knowledge with my clients. I believe that we as humans strive for meaning and loving relationships , and it is important to keep the hope alive even in most difficult times that we all go through. I use holistic approach, combining Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, Person Centered approaches, as well as, using literature, art, helpful quotes and informational videos that can be helpful in our growth. We are all on a journey in life and good people and faith help me on mine.
I believe that empathy makes us unique, and it is important to share that kind of care in counseling. I am also here to listen and share my experiences and knowledge with my clients. I believe that we as humans strive for meaning and loving relationships , and it is important to keep the hope alive even in most difficult times that we all go through. I use holistic approach, combining Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, Person Centered approaches, as well as, using literature, art, helpful quotes and informational videos that can be helpful in our growth. We are all on a journey in life and good people and faith help me on mine.
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Are you a parent needing support for your child, post-eating disorder treatment? Are you trying to re-calibrate your relationship with food and your body? My coaching focus is in anxiety and eating disorders. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and families at all levels of care from working in partial hospitalization programs at University of California San Diego Eating Disorders Center, Casa Palmera, & Loma Linda School of Medicine. Now, I bring that experience to coaching modality.
Are you a parent needing support for your child, post-eating disorder treatment? Are you trying to re-calibrate your relationship with food and your body? My coaching focus is in anxiety and eating disorders. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and families at all levels of care from working in partial hospitalization programs at University of California San Diego Eating Disorders Center, Casa Palmera, & Loma Linda School of Medicine. Now, I bring that experience to coaching modality.
My clients come to me for a number of reasons, but one common theme throughout is a need for self-care and self-love. My job is to facilitate self-care and coping in a way that brings a client contentment and joy. I want clients to look forward to their sessions with me as a time to attend to their own emotional needs, learn, grow, and develop. They want a safe space with unconditional support to work through and - importantly - find feasible solutions to their unique problems. I am known for my blend of personalized, positive/strengths-based, creative, and feasible cognitive behavior therapies. (Check out my photos!)
My clients come to me for a number of reasons, but one common theme throughout is a need for self-care and self-love. My job is to facilitate self-care and coping in a way that brings a client contentment and joy. I want clients to look forward to their sessions with me as a time to attend to their own emotional needs, learn, grow, and develop. They want a safe space with unconditional support to work through and - importantly - find feasible solutions to their unique problems. I am known for my blend of personalized, positive/strengths-based, creative, and feasible cognitive behavior therapies. (Check out my photos!)
From the moment you walk through our doors, you are welcomed into an atmosphere of soothing mindfulness and healing. You are invited to relax as you are greeted by our warm and welcoming staff. You are offered a space to be supported and empowered by the community of providers and teachers that await you. Since 2018, Be Embodied, LLC, has chosen to build a new paradigm. We are a holistic group practice that brings mental, physical and spiritual providers together under one roof to provide our community with the holistic, trauma informed, collaborative care they deserve.
From the moment you walk through our doors, you are welcomed into an atmosphere of soothing mindfulness and healing. You are invited to relax as you are greeted by our warm and welcoming staff. You are offered a space to be supported and empowered by the community of providers and teachers that await you. Since 2018, Be Embodied, LLC, has chosen to build a new paradigm. We are a holistic group practice that brings mental, physical and spiritual providers together under one roof to provide our community with the holistic, trauma informed, collaborative care they deserve.
WNY Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Joseph P. Zannoni is the Executive Director of W.N.Y Psychotherapy Services. As an owner since 1988, he works diligently to select private practitioners who are interested in providing high quality, cost effective services utilizing a wide range of treatment modalities for families and individuals in the advancement of emotional health. Our network of providers consists of over twenty independent practitioners with various areas of expertise. Our licensed practitioners include; Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. With diverse backgrounds and specializations we address most patient needs, and provide comprehensive services for children, adults, families and seniors.
Joseph P. Zannoni is the Executive Director of W.N.Y Psychotherapy Services. As an owner since 1988, he works diligently to select private practitioners who are interested in providing high quality, cost effective services utilizing a wide range of treatment modalities for families and individuals in the advancement of emotional health. Our network of providers consists of over twenty independent practitioners with various areas of expertise. Our licensed practitioners include; Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. With diverse backgrounds and specializations we address most patient needs, and provide comprehensive services for children, adults, families and seniors.
Do you feel lost in a situation? Struggling to have satisfying relationships? At the cross roads and do not know which way to turn? Ever wake up with the mood "why bother" and go back to sleep? Are you finding yourself taken advantage of, often? Do you find it a challenge to move on from old trauma? Are your thoughts racing so quickly making it impossible to get things done? Do you avoid situations because anxiety impacts you physically? We all have blocks in our life as we strive to attain a positive peaceful energy flow. My services are designed to identify, heal, plan, focus and execute those blocks while attaining goals
Do you feel lost in a situation? Struggling to have satisfying relationships? At the cross roads and do not know which way to turn? Ever wake up with the mood "why bother" and go back to sleep? Are you finding yourself taken advantage of, often? Do you find it a challenge to move on from old trauma? Are your thoughts racing so quickly making it impossible to get things done? Do you avoid situations because anxiety impacts you physically? We all have blocks in our life as we strive to attain a positive peaceful energy flow. My services are designed to identify, heal, plan, focus and execute those blocks while attaining goals
Thank you for taking the time to visit my page on Psychology today and possible interest in supportive counseling services. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Buffalo, NY. I have 8 years of clinical experience with evidence based approaches shared with empathy, connection and respect. Working with adults (18 years old and up), I provide individual, couple and family psychotherapy within an integrated model of care. I received my Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from St. Bonaventure University and licensed to practice mental health treatment in the state of New York.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my page on Psychology today and possible interest in supportive counseling services. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Buffalo, NY. I have 8 years of clinical experience with evidence based approaches shared with empathy, connection and respect. Working with adults (18 years old and up), I provide individual, couple and family psychotherapy within an integrated model of care. I received my Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from St. Bonaventure University and licensed to practice mental health treatment in the state of New York.
Kathleen Calabrese
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Hi, this is Dr. Kathy Calabrese. Perhaps you have found your way to me because you know that the symptoms you are experiencing CAN improve. The combination of therapy, neurofeedback and interaction with a number of technology driven interventions will support your brain-body's ability to move from a state of dysregulation to balance. Symptoms resolve without the use of pharmaceuticals. Pain is reduced without pharmaceuticals. My overall focus includes consideration of the integration of mind/body and spirit, and a deep commitment to partnering with my clients as they embark on their healing journey.
Hi, this is Dr. Kathy Calabrese. Perhaps you have found your way to me because you know that the symptoms you are experiencing CAN improve. The combination of therapy, neurofeedback and interaction with a number of technology driven interventions will support your brain-body's ability to move from a state of dysregulation to balance. Symptoms resolve without the use of pharmaceuticals. Pain is reduced without pharmaceuticals. My overall focus includes consideration of the integration of mind/body and spirit, and a deep commitment to partnering with my clients as they embark on their healing journey.
We all experience change, adversity and the need to adapt. Coaching is rooted in forward movement, growth, and habit change in response to our evolving circumstances. The coaching process involves wrapping effective, sustainable actions with support, empathy, and accountability. This creates the potential for meaningful and lasting personal transformation across life domains, including health, personal development and self-esteem, career, finance, love, relationships, and community. I offer coaching for adults utilizing an integrative, culturally sensitive, and strength-based approach.
We all experience change, adversity and the need to adapt. Coaching is rooted in forward movement, growth, and habit change in response to our evolving circumstances. The coaching process involves wrapping effective, sustainable actions with support, empathy, and accountability. This creates the potential for meaningful and lasting personal transformation across life domains, including health, personal development and self-esteem, career, finance, love, relationships, and community. I offer coaching for adults utilizing an integrative, culturally sensitive, and strength-based approach.
Hello! I look forward to working with you. I established a private practice in January, 2022 after teletherapy proved to be such an important mode of treatment. I take a holistic approach in developing a relationship with each client and I am careful to consider the 4 components of their well-being; the physical, the emotional, the psychological and the spiritual. I offer a straight forward, down to earth approach to motivate my clients to challenge their belief systems and to develop healthier coping strategies for life change. I can help you develop communication skills, set boundaries in relationships and live your best life.
Hello! I look forward to working with you. I established a private practice in January, 2022 after teletherapy proved to be such an important mode of treatment. I take a holistic approach in developing a relationship with each client and I am careful to consider the 4 components of their well-being; the physical, the emotional, the psychological and the spiritual. I offer a straight forward, down to earth approach to motivate my clients to challenge their belief systems and to develop healthier coping strategies for life change. I can help you develop communication skills, set boundaries in relationships and live your best life.
Mobile Counseling Of New York LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14203
Currently accepting new clients with immediate openings! We embrace the uniqueness of each individual. Our team of over 50 licensed therapists recognizes that there's no 'one-size-fits-all' in therapy. Every client brings distinct challenges, aspirations, and worldviews. Our focus? Tailoring our approach with the latest evidence-based practices. Key for us is a client's willingness to embark on a journey of change. Our diverse experience spans various demographics, ensuring a personalized experience. Proudly Veteran-owned, our practice is adept at addressing the needs of diverse groups and ages.
Currently accepting new clients with immediate openings! We embrace the uniqueness of each individual. Our team of over 50 licensed therapists recognizes that there's no 'one-size-fits-all' in therapy. Every client brings distinct challenges, aspirations, and worldviews. Our focus? Tailoring our approach with the latest evidence-based practices. Key for us is a client's willingness to embark on a journey of change. Our diverse experience spans various demographics, ensuring a personalized experience. Proudly Veteran-owned, our practice is adept at addressing the needs of diverse groups and ages.
Connie Suarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, DevPsy, RPT
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14222
I have been working in the field of Mental Health for over 15 years. My experience includes working in outpatient mental health clinics, special education school settings and home-based therapy through NYS Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. I spent the last 13 years in New York City and had the pleasure of being exposed to a wealth of diversity, cultures, languages, ethnicities, religions, etc.
I have been working in the field of Mental Health for over 15 years. My experience includes working in outpatient mental health clinics, special education school settings and home-based therapy through NYS Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. I spent the last 13 years in New York City and had the pleasure of being exposed to a wealth of diversity, cultures, languages, ethnicities, religions, etc.
Mary Jo Gervase
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CSSW
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14214 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Just One Phone Call. One phone call that may be the most important call that you make. Guiding you in your life trajectory. Working together. Kind and compassionate treatment. Psychotherapy in the privacy of your home or office. Get comfortable, and relax. Let's pick a convenient time and start where you are at. An eclectic approach tailored to your specific needs. No commute time, no parking hassles. Flexible scheduling. Evening and Weekend times are available. By Appointment Only. Just One Phone Call is all that it takes.
Just One Phone Call. One phone call that may be the most important call that you make. Guiding you in your life trajectory. Working together. Kind and compassionate treatment. Psychotherapy in the privacy of your home or office. Get comfortable, and relax. Let's pick a convenient time and start where you are at. An eclectic approach tailored to your specific needs. No commute time, no parking hassles. Flexible scheduling. Evening and Weekend times are available. By Appointment Only. Just One Phone Call is all that it takes.
Nancy M. Kells, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14216 (Online Only)
Before being a therapist, I was a patient struggling with an eating disorder, depression and a history of trauma. I've been in your shoes. Therapy transformed my life, and it can do the same for you. It is an exciting and challenging opportunity; a springboard into a meaningful, confident and fulfilling life. The goals you set for therapy will be met as long as you stay in treatment. You can change your life. The secrets: 1. Resolve the causes of your struggles for permanent change and never give up! :) Best of luck!
Before being a therapist, I was a patient struggling with an eating disorder, depression and a history of trauma. I've been in your shoes. Therapy transformed my life, and it can do the same for you. It is an exciting and challenging opportunity; a springboard into a meaningful, confident and fulfilling life. The goals you set for therapy will be met as long as you stay in treatment. You can change your life. The secrets: 1. Resolve the causes of your struggles for permanent change and never give up! :) Best of luck!
I have named my practice Heart's Desire Hypnosis because I love to help people fulfill their hearts' desires and see their lives transform for the better. I use hypnosis and other modalities (Sound, EFT, NLP, Hypno-waving, guided visualization and mindfulness meditation, Qigong) to help my clients overcome obstacles to their health and happiness. The most common hypnotic applications are smoking cessation, physical and emotional weight release, stress management, meditation instruction, healing from grief and trauma, and intentional living coaching.
I have named my practice Heart's Desire Hypnosis because I love to help people fulfill their hearts' desires and see their lives transform for the better. I use hypnosis and other modalities (Sound, EFT, NLP, Hypno-waving, guided visualization and mindfulness meditation, Qigong) to help my clients overcome obstacles to their health and happiness. The most common hypnotic applications are smoking cessation, physical and emotional weight release, stress management, meditation instruction, healing from grief and trauma, and intentional living coaching.
Your journey to empower self deserves empathy, authentic intentions and a passion for the growth you seek. You will find that I am a compassionate and non-judgmental listener, and I am confident that I will earn your trust. I have 17 years of experience with crisis intervention, medication monitoring, problem solving, human rights and evolving relationship dynamics. Additionally, I work with the special challenges that face the LGBTQIA+ community. Clients often tell me they appreciate my authentic, direct and warm style and are pleasantly surprised that we can share laughter together, despite addressing difficult topics.
Your journey to empower self deserves empathy, authentic intentions and a passion for the growth you seek. You will find that I am a compassionate and non-judgmental listener, and I am confident that I will earn your trust. I have 17 years of experience with crisis intervention, medication monitoring, problem solving, human rights and evolving relationship dynamics. Additionally, I work with the special challenges that face the LGBTQIA+ community. Clients often tell me they appreciate my authentic, direct and warm style and are pleasantly surprised that we can share laughter together, despite addressing difficult topics.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Comprehensive Counseling LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14202
About Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs: Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. Accessibility, service and professionalism are the key elements of our success.
About Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs: Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. Accessibility, service and professionalism are the key elements of our success.
The goal for all of my clients is to improve their overall mental health and for them to gain personal growth as a result of their counseling experience. It takes bravery, commitment and mutual rapport between the client and the therapist for this journey to be successful. I provide a non-judgemental, comfortable atmosphere for all of my clients so their voices can be heard.
The goal for all of my clients is to improve their overall mental health and for them to gain personal growth as a result of their counseling experience. It takes bravery, commitment and mutual rapport between the client and the therapist for this journey to be successful. I provide a non-judgemental, comfortable atmosphere for all of my clients so their voices can be heard.
My mission is to support individuals and families during difficult times through guidance, encouragement, and empowerment. I approach treatment as a recovery process through cognitive, behavioral, and relational models using evidence-based interventions. I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents and families as well as conducting psychological, educational, and personality assessments.
My mission is to support individuals and families during difficult times through guidance, encouragement, and empowerment. I approach treatment as a recovery process through cognitive, behavioral, and relational models using evidence-based interventions. I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents and families as well as conducting psychological, educational, and personality assessments.
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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.