Obesity Therapists in Montour County, PA
Marika Handakas
CSW, MDiv, PsyD
Verified Verified
Danville, PA 17821
What do you not know about yourself that you need to know in order to stop getting in your own way? With 20+ years of experience and Ivy League credentials, I will be useful to you as you: 1) uncover, name, and alter unhealthy patterns of repetitive unconscious behaviors, 2) allow yourself to mourn losses both actual and psychological/emotional, 3) identify erroneous thinking patterns, 4) communicate with others so that you are able to make yourself understood the way you intend, 5) learn and practice active listening, 6) unlock keys to self-knowledge contained within your own dreams.
What do you not know about yourself that you need to know in order to stop getting in your own way? With 20+ years of experience and Ivy League credentials, I will be useful to you as you: 1) uncover, name, and alter unhealthy patterns of repetitive unconscious behaviors, 2) allow yourself to mourn losses both actual and psychological/emotional, 3) identify erroneous thinking patterns, 4) communicate with others so that you are able to make yourself understood the way you intend, 5) learn and practice active listening, 6) unlock keys to self-knowledge contained within your own dreams.
Anthony G Butto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, ACSW, BCSW
Verified Verified
Danville, PA 17821 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have been a practicing psychotherapist for more than 40 years, 28 years of which have been at the doctoral level. I offer therapy to individuals, couples, and families in order to address a wide range of problems. I work with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and family-of-origin problems. In addition to practicing at the Courtyard Counseling Center, I write and have lectured on marriage and family therapy. I taught therapy related courses at Bucknell University for 20 years, and at Temple University's Family Therapy Post-Graduate program in Harrisburg, PA.
I have been a practicing psychotherapist for more than 40 years, 28 years of which have been at the doctoral level. I offer therapy to individuals, couples, and families in order to address a wide range of problems. I work with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and family-of-origin problems. In addition to practicing at the Courtyard Counseling Center, I write and have lectured on marriage and family therapy. I taught therapy related courses at Bucknell University for 20 years, and at Temple University's Family Therapy Post-Graduate program in Harrisburg, PA.
Online Therapists
Nicole S. Wildes
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Exton, PA 19341
Although my client base is quite varied, my specialties include "eating and food issues" (ie- obesity, binge eating disorder, self-esteem, etc.
Whether you are interested in healing hurts from long ago or simply dissatisfied with the current state of life, therapy can help you learn to embrace, with joy and gratitude, the messiness of the human experience. I help clients cultivate the tools they need to live a more confident life, take risks, and find the wisdom and sweetness in painful experiences. Being a therapist is a privilege, and I am very grateful to be able to provide a nonjudgemental space and connect with others in such a meaningful way.
Although my client base is quite varied, my specialties include "eating and food issues" (ie- obesity, binge eating disorder, self-esteem, etc.
Whether you are interested in healing hurts from long ago or simply dissatisfied with the current state of life, therapy can help you learn to embrace, with joy and gratitude, the messiness of the human experience. I help clients cultivate the tools they need to live a more confident life, take risks, and find the wisdom and sweetness in painful experiences. Being a therapist is a privilege, and I am very grateful to be able to provide a nonjudgemental space and connect with others in such a meaningful way.
Ulanda R. Davis
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, ND, CpastC, CPCT, HHSC
Verified Verified
Bethlehem, PA 18018
I help with depression, grief, eating disorders, anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, communication skills, relationship issues, premarital/marital counseling, obesity, coping skills, self-esteem, identity issues, diet, hormonal issues, setting healthy boundaries, and ministerial services.
Hi. I'm Dr. Ulanda Davis. I offer Professional and Pastoral Counseling and Coaching and Naturopathic Care. I have helped many people over the last 20 years or so to develop healthy habits, relationships, and spirituality. Having support that you can to trust and relate to is very important to your success. I am genuinely sensitive to these needs and concerns without judgment. I'll work with you and be a support throughout the journey to wholeness. I offer a holistic approach to mental, emotional and physical wellness.
I help with depression, grief, eating disorders, anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, communication skills, relationship issues, premarital/marital counseling, obesity, coping skills, self-esteem, identity issues, diet, hormonal issues, setting healthy boundaries, and ministerial services.
Hi. I'm Dr. Ulanda Davis. I offer Professional and Pastoral Counseling and Coaching and Naturopathic Care. I have helped many people over the last 20 years or so to develop healthy habits, relationships, and spirituality. Having support that you can to trust and relate to is very important to your success. I am genuinely sensitive to these needs and concerns without judgment. I'll work with you and be a support throughout the journey to wholeness. I offer a holistic approach to mental, emotional and physical wellness.
Chanelle Bishop-Gilyard
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester Springs, PA 19425
Areas that I specialize in are obesity/weight management, anxiety, depression, and sleep among others.
Do you ever feel like you're swimming up stream? Does it feel like the littlest things bother you? Maybe you're feeling like you aren't enjoying life like you did before? Or, maybe your child doesn't seem like he or she is as happy as before? Hard time sleeping? Struggling to manage your weight? It may be time to think and do your way to a happier and healthier you! It may have taken you quite some time to decide if you wanted to pursue treatment. That's okay, the most important thing is that you are here now! I am here to support you in learning strategies to live the life that is best for you!
Areas that I specialize in are obesity/weight management, anxiety, depression, and sleep among others.
Do you ever feel like you're swimming up stream? Does it feel like the littlest things bother you? Maybe you're feeling like you aren't enjoying life like you did before? Or, maybe your child doesn't seem like he or she is as happy as before? Hard time sleeping? Struggling to manage your weight? It may be time to think and do your way to a happier and healthier you! It may have taken you quite some time to decide if you wanted to pursue treatment. That's okay, the most important thing is that you are here now! I am here to support you in learning strategies to live the life that is best for you!
Julie Simonson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayne, PA 19087
I especially enjoy working with clients who struggle with both obesity and body dysmorphia after significant weight loss.
I became a psychotherapist because my own therapy and therapist was so incredibly impactful. It is the greatest honor and privilege to bear witness to my clients' lives. I have an egalitarian approach; we partner together to give you the support needed to make whatever changes you are seeking in your life.
I especially enjoy working with clients who struggle with both obesity and body dysmorphia after significant weight loss.
I became a psychotherapist because my own therapy and therapist was so incredibly impactful. It is the greatest honor and privilege to bear witness to my clients' lives. I have an egalitarian approach; we partner together to give you the support needed to make whatever changes you are seeking in your life.
Lucy Faulconbridge
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayne, PA 19087
As a former faculty member in the Psychiatry Department at the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Weight and Eating Disorders I am well-versed in empirically-supported treatments for eating disorders and obesity.
I specialize in the treatment of weight and eating disorders, depression and anxiety. I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses on helping the client to identify thoughts and emotions associated with certain behaviors, and I infuse mindfulness techniques. Through this journey, I help clients understand how and why they are responding to situations in the way that they do, enabling them to find inner peace and lead fuller, more enriched lives. I typically meet with clients on a one-on-one basis, but I am happy to schedule sessions with concerned partners, parents or other family members together with the client.
As a former faculty member in the Psychiatry Department at the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Weight and Eating Disorders I am well-versed in empirically-supported treatments for eating disorders and obesity.
I specialize in the treatment of weight and eating disorders, depression and anxiety. I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses on helping the client to identify thoughts and emotions associated with certain behaviors, and I infuse mindfulness techniques. Through this journey, I help clients understand how and why they are responding to situations in the way that they do, enabling them to find inner peace and lead fuller, more enriched lives. I typically meet with clients on a one-on-one basis, but I am happy to schedule sessions with concerned partners, parents or other family members together with the client.
Raymond C. Carvajal
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Wayne, PA 19087
In addition, I specialize in the behavioral management of obesity, binge eating disorder, night eating syndrome, compulsive overeating, and food addiction.
Life can be hard sometimes. Just when you think that things are going well, anxiety and depression can strike at a moment's notice, leaving you feeling lost, confused, and not sure where to turn. Your mood begins to sink, as you try desperately to stay afloat, only to face more adversity with each tug. You begin to cast judgment on yourself, lose hope, and fill your mind with self-deprecating banter. Health problems - old and new - may complicate the picture, leaving you feeling even more vulnerable to life's misfortunes.
In addition, I specialize in the behavioral management of obesity, binge eating disorder, night eating syndrome, compulsive overeating, and food addiction.
Life can be hard sometimes. Just when you think that things are going well, anxiety and depression can strike at a moment's notice, leaving you feeling lost, confused, and not sure where to turn. Your mood begins to sink, as you try desperately to stay afloat, only to face more adversity with each tug. You begin to cast judgment on yourself, lose hope, and fill your mind with self-deprecating banter. Health problems - old and new - may complicate the picture, leaving you feeling even more vulnerable to life's misfortunes.
Deborah Kerr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sanatoga, PA 19464 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to reconnect with yourself? Have you lost a sense of peace and security in your life? There are so many reasons that this may be happening. Some of the most common ones are recent life changes, relationship issues, grief, family issues, or childhood trauma. Or, maybe you aren't quite sure how things got to this point. You are not alone, and there IS hope. Together we can move the barriers that are getting in the way of the healthy, peaceful, and meaningful life that you deserve. Therapy is an amazing process that can change your life. I am eager to hear your story and help you find your way.
Are you struggling to reconnect with yourself? Have you lost a sense of peace and security in your life? There are so many reasons that this may be happening. Some of the most common ones are recent life changes, relationship issues, grief, family issues, or childhood trauma. Or, maybe you aren't quite sure how things got to this point. You are not alone, and there IS hope. Together we can move the barriers that are getting in the way of the healthy, peaceful, and meaningful life that you deserve. Therapy is an amazing process that can change your life. I am eager to hear your story and help you find your way.
Buttonwood A Place To Heal -Now offering IOP!
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335
My passion in life is to help others break free from eating disorders and disordered eating so that they can live fuller lives. I am an Art Therapist and Licensed Practicing Counselor with many years in the field. I believe each person's needs are different and unique. Part of recovery is becoming more connected to the self and ultimately more aware of your needs so that symptoms become less desirable. I work with clients with eating disorders as well as family members who may need guidance and direction in how to help their loved ones.
My passion in life is to help others break free from eating disorders and disordered eating so that they can live fuller lives. I am an Art Therapist and Licensed Practicing Counselor with many years in the field. I believe each person's needs are different and unique. Part of recovery is becoming more connected to the self and ultimately more aware of your needs so that symptoms become less desirable. I work with clients with eating disorders as well as family members who may need guidance and direction in how to help their loved ones.
John Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bethlehem, PA 18018
I appreciate the courage it takes to seek help. As your therapist I will strive to have your therapeutic journey feel respectful, safe, and collaborative. I specialize in couples counseling and adolescent issues, however additional areas of skill include those struggling with loneliness, introversion, those seeking meaningful relationships, and with men’s issues. I collaborate best with clients that are motivated to work on making healthy changes in their lives.
I appreciate the courage it takes to seek help. As your therapist I will strive to have your therapeutic journey feel respectful, safe, and collaborative. I specialize in couples counseling and adolescent issues, however additional areas of skill include those struggling with loneliness, introversion, those seeking meaningful relationships, and with men’s issues. I collaborate best with clients that are motivated to work on making healthy changes in their lives.
Eric Isaac Solomon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Warwick, PA 18974 (Online Only)
I tailor my work to my client's diverse needs and concerns and provide a safe and supportive environment to allow for personal growth. I enjoy working with individuals and families to help them find their way through difficult times and emerge stronger, happier and more hopeful about their futures. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years of experience helping people to overcome depression, anxiety, stress and other issues which leads to reach his/her peak and obtain a meaningful, happy life. If interested, please call Serenity Psychotherapy
I tailor my work to my client's diverse needs and concerns and provide a safe and supportive environment to allow for personal growth. I enjoy working with individuals and families to help them find their way through difficult times and emerge stronger, happier and more hopeful about their futures. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years of experience helping people to overcome depression, anxiety, stress and other issues which leads to reach his/her peak and obtain a meaningful, happy life. If interested, please call Serenity Psychotherapy
Relationship Consultants
MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisburg, PA 17109 (Online Only)
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
Robin B Lynk
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes".....
Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a cage without a key? Are you caught in an unexpected or difficult situation which seems increasingly demanding? Maybe you find yourself caught up in thoughts, memories or behaviors which leave you feeling diminished or scared, and leave others feeling worried about you. Via psychotherapy, we can turn these experiences around by effecting changes in the way you experience yourself and your world.
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes".....
Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a cage without a key? Are you caught in an unexpected or difficult situation which seems increasingly demanding? Maybe you find yourself caught up in thoughts, memories or behaviors which leave you feeling diminished or scared, and leave others feeling worried about you. Via psychotherapy, we can turn these experiences around by effecting changes in the way you experience yourself and your world.
Joy N Rosenthal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wynnewood, PA 19096 (Online Only)
With over 30 years of experience I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, stress and the spectrum of mood disorders including bipolar disorder and borderline disorder.
With over 30 years of experience I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, stress and the spectrum of mood disorders including bipolar disorder and borderline disorder.
Catherine Kaplan, Ph.D., LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lansdale, PA 19446
Are you ready to make a change but not sure how to do it on your own? Whether your relationship is struggling or you are suffering with depressed mood, anxiety, stress, an eating disorder, or ADHD, together, we can develop and implement a plan to help you cope more effectively, feel better, and enjoy your relationships. With a primary focus on Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I actively help clients to define problems, develop realistic solutions, and improve their relationships and self-esteem. I work with adults and adolescents in individual and couples therapy. Together, we can create results.
Are you ready to make a change but not sure how to do it on your own? Whether your relationship is struggling or you are suffering with depressed mood, anxiety, stress, an eating disorder, or ADHD, together, we can develop and implement a plan to help you cope more effectively, feel better, and enjoy your relationships. With a primary focus on Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I actively help clients to define problems, develop realistic solutions, and improve their relationships and self-esteem. I work with adults and adolescents in individual and couples therapy. Together, we can create results.
Patricia M. Brody, MA
MA
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
Being in private practice for 23 years as a psychotherapist/coach my areas of expertise include: pre/postpartum depression adjustment support, blended family adjustment, parenting support, co-dependency, panic/anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and depression. In addition to my areas of expertise; I have been a speaker, conducted groups and seminars on career/education, workplace stress, addictions, emotional/stress eating, postpartum depression, and relationships.
Being in private practice for 23 years as a psychotherapist/coach my areas of expertise include: pre/postpartum depression adjustment support, blended family adjustment, parenting support, co-dependency, panic/anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and depression. In addition to my areas of expertise; I have been a speaker, conducted groups and seminars on career/education, workplace stress, addictions, emotional/stress eating, postpartum depression, and relationships.
Equilibria Psychological & Consultation Services
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Willow Grove, PA 19090
We are a group practice of over 70 therapists. At Equilibria, our goal is to help individuals achieve their personal potential and long term growth by compassionately and respectfully helping them live in balance. We utilize an integrative, strength based treatment model to address each individual's set of unique issues. Our belief is that treatment must be flexible and tailored to achieve symptom relief and increased self understanding.
We are a group practice of over 70 therapists. At Equilibria, our goal is to help individuals achieve their personal potential and long term growth by compassionately and respectfully helping them live in balance. We utilize an integrative, strength based treatment model to address each individual's set of unique issues. Our belief is that treatment must be flexible and tailored to achieve symptom relief and increased self understanding.
Bethany Swartz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Harrisburg, PA 17109
life can be a challenge. We all go through difficult experiences and have complex thoughts and feelings. I am here to sit with you during those difficult times. I will join you in the darkness and guide you to the light. If you need support, resources, strength, growth, or healing call on me to be there for you. Step by step we will work together to create your ideal life.
life can be a challenge. We all go through difficult experiences and have complex thoughts and feelings. I am here to sit with you during those difficult times. I will join you in the darkness and guide you to the light. If you need support, resources, strength, growth, or healing call on me to be there for you. Step by step we will work together to create your ideal life.
Mindfulscribe - Joel Gides, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Altoona, PA 16602
Welcome! My name is Joel Gides. I am a licensed professional counselor in PA, trauma certified, and mindfulness instructor. I have 15+ years experience incorporating meditation and psychotherapy to adults with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, unstable moods, and trauma ( and clinicial supervision for professionals). I maintain a growth-oriented view - honoring that each person travels their own unique journey through the spiral of their development. I love to see the moments of personal growth and transformation realized in each person through our work together, and aiding them toward their highest potentials.
Welcome! My name is Joel Gides. I am a licensed professional counselor in PA, trauma certified, and mindfulness instructor. I have 15+ years experience incorporating meditation and psychotherapy to adults with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, unstable moods, and trauma ( and clinicial supervision for professionals). I maintain a growth-oriented view - honoring that each person travels their own unique journey through the spiral of their development. I love to see the moments of personal growth and transformation realized in each person through our work together, and aiding them toward their highest potentials.
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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.