Weight Loss Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure what to expect or worried about being judged. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to open up about personal struggles. While conversations around mental health have become more common, reaching out for support can still bring up nerves, uncertainty, or self-doubt. My priority is to offer a calm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe being yourself. You don’t need to have the “right words” or know exactly what you want to work on—we can figure that out together, at your pace.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure what to expect or worried about being judged. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to open up about personal struggles. While conversations around mental health have become more common, reaching out for support can still bring up nerves, uncertainty, or self-doubt. My priority is to offer a calm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe being yourself. You don’t need to have the “right words” or know exactly what you want to work on—we can figure that out together, at your pace.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself? I support individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, discrimination, life transitions, and challenges with self-worth, relationships, and identity. My approach blends psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic techniques to help clients understand the roots of their struggles and build a stronger, more empowered sense of self.
I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University. I believe therapy is not just about surviving life’s storms—but learning how to dance in the rain.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself? I support individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, discrimination, life transitions, and challenges with self-worth, relationships, and identity. My approach blends psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic techniques to help clients understand the roots of their struggles and build a stronger, more empowered sense of self.
I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University. I believe therapy is not just about surviving life’s storms—but learning how to dance in the rain.
Do you feel chronically disconnected or stuck in unhelpful patterns despite "knowing better"? This misalignment might be affecting your physical health, your relationships, your sense of self, and your visions for the future. While many of the strategies you relied upon in early life were both necessary and adaptive, they can also become what hold you back later in life. What if we explore some of your origin stories and update those defaults to better reflect who you are, instead of who you believed you had to be? What if we deepen your self-belonging, thereby strengthening your capacity to connect more effortlessly with others?
Do you feel chronically disconnected or stuck in unhelpful patterns despite "knowing better"? This misalignment might be affecting your physical health, your relationships, your sense of self, and your visions for the future. While many of the strategies you relied upon in early life were both necessary and adaptive, they can also become what hold you back later in life. What if we explore some of your origin stories and update those defaults to better reflect who you are, instead of who you believed you had to be? What if we deepen your self-belonging, thereby strengthening your capacity to connect more effortlessly with others?
As a therapist, I help individuals, couples, parents, and families navigate the complexities of mental health, personal growth, and emotional well-being. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, blending empathy and expertise to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore your challenges and work toward meaningful, lasting change. My practice focuses on developmental trauma, relationship challenges, chronic pain, anxiety, and existential inquiries. Whether you're facing emotional struggles or seeking personal growth, I offer guidance to foster resilience, insight, and empowerment.
As a therapist, I help individuals, couples, parents, and families navigate the complexities of mental health, personal growth, and emotional well-being. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, blending empathy and expertise to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore your challenges and work toward meaningful, lasting change. My practice focuses on developmental trauma, relationship challenges, chronic pain, anxiety, and existential inquiries. Whether you're facing emotional struggles or seeking personal growth, I offer guidance to foster resilience, insight, and empowerment.
As a counselor, I understand that trauma occurs at any age, in many different forms. It can be overt, in the case of physical abuse and death; ambiguous, in the form of divorce, break-ups, peer pressure, bullying and the impact of social media. It can also be entirely hidden from our consciousness. Counseling is a way to approach and connect with trauma in a safe place. It is a way to help yourself heal.
As a counselor, I understand that trauma occurs at any age, in many different forms. It can be overt, in the case of physical abuse and death; ambiguous, in the form of divorce, break-ups, peer pressure, bullying and the impact of social media. It can also be entirely hidden from our consciousness. Counseling is a way to approach and connect with trauma in a safe place. It is a way to help yourself heal.
I am a board certified, licensed psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate personal and professional challenges on the path toward positive mental health and well-being. With specialized training in trauma, depression, anxiety, sleep, gender and sexual identity, and adjustment to chronic medical illness, I bring years of clinical experience to assist in managing life’s challenges. I also provide a host of assessment services including readiness for surgery evaluations including bariatric and gender-affirming surgery. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practice to ensure a positive experience.
I am a board certified, licensed psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate personal and professional challenges on the path toward positive mental health and well-being. With specialized training in trauma, depression, anxiety, sleep, gender and sexual identity, and adjustment to chronic medical illness, I bring years of clinical experience to assist in managing life’s challenges. I also provide a host of assessment services including readiness for surgery evaluations including bariatric and gender-affirming surgery. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practice to ensure a positive experience.
As a clinical psychologist, I strive to improve mental and physical health through an approach that is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based models of human behavior, thought, and emotion. We start by identifying the difficulties you are struggling with and your strengths, and then develop and implement an individualized plan for addressing your concerns that is guided by your goals and values and the science of psychology. We will monitor your progress over time to ensure the treatment approach is working for you and we are doing so in a timely manner.
As a clinical psychologist, I strive to improve mental and physical health through an approach that is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based models of human behavior, thought, and emotion. We start by identifying the difficulties you are struggling with and your strengths, and then develop and implement an individualized plan for addressing your concerns that is guided by your goals and values and the science of psychology. We will monitor your progress over time to ensure the treatment approach is working for you and we are doing so in a timely manner.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and families who want to feel more connected and engaged in their lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, loneliness, depression, ADHD, or difficulty achieving your goals, I can help. I have a specific interest in working with elite athletes and high-achieving women who are struggling to manage the stress and pressure of modern life.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and families who want to feel more connected and engaged in their lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, loneliness, depression, ADHD, or difficulty achieving your goals, I can help. I have a specific interest in working with elite athletes and high-achieving women who are struggling to manage the stress and pressure of modern life.
Warmest welcome to you! I'm a strengths-based therapist with over 20 years of diverse clinical experience. My K9 co-therapist Sicily has over 30 dog years of service in schools and care centers. The counseling and support I provide offers connection, partnership and guidance in discovering and doing what it takes to find solutions, move forward and live fully. Together we will successfully and mindfully navigate the challenges and changes you’re facing. Imagine shifting patterns, moving obstacles, changing behaviors, creating awesomeness and finding peace. You'll discover you're the expert on yourself, your life and your situation.
Warmest welcome to you! I'm a strengths-based therapist with over 20 years of diverse clinical experience. My K9 co-therapist Sicily has over 30 dog years of service in schools and care centers. The counseling and support I provide offers connection, partnership and guidance in discovering and doing what it takes to find solutions, move forward and live fully. Together we will successfully and mindfully navigate the challenges and changes you’re facing. Imagine shifting patterns, moving obstacles, changing behaviors, creating awesomeness and finding peace. You'll discover you're the expert on yourself, your life and your situation.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in the mental health private practice industry since 1998 and licensed since 2000. I provide psychotherapy to adults to help them achieve personal growth, balance, and wellness. I have spent much of my experience working with adolescents and adults. My approach to therapy is primarily cognitive-behavioral emphasizing solution-focused therapy. I include clients in the development of personalized treatment plans and will use a holistic approach, which means I may use different methods to help you meet your goals including reality therapy, family systems therapy and homework.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in the mental health private practice industry since 1998 and licensed since 2000. I provide psychotherapy to adults to help them achieve personal growth, balance, and wellness. I have spent much of my experience working with adolescents and adults. My approach to therapy is primarily cognitive-behavioral emphasizing solution-focused therapy. I include clients in the development of personalized treatment plans and will use a holistic approach, which means I may use different methods to help you meet your goals including reality therapy, family systems therapy and homework.
As your therapist, I will guide you to recognize learned patterns of thinking, acting and feeling that may be creating suffering in your life. Together we will explore where and why you learned those patterns and what purpose they served. Once fully understood, you will find the self-compassion and courage to release those learned patterns and cultivate healthier ways of being. Through this process you will find greater self-awareness, self-compassion and new ways to create healthier relationships with yourself, others and life in general.
As your therapist, I will guide you to recognize learned patterns of thinking, acting and feeling that may be creating suffering in your life. Together we will explore where and why you learned those patterns and what purpose they served. Once fully understood, you will find the self-compassion and courage to release those learned patterns and cultivate healthier ways of being. Through this process you will find greater self-awareness, self-compassion and new ways to create healthier relationships with yourself, others and life in general.
Welcome! We have all experienced challenges in our lives like no other time. Sometimes we come to a place along our path where we realize what we’ve been doing is no longer serving its purpose and we are ready to manifest a change for ourselves. This often takes courage to make this decision as well as seeking help for direction. I am happy to help you navigate through life challenges. Some of my specialty areas include: addiction and recovery, trauma (physical/emotional/mental/sexual), stress management, nutrition, adjusting to life issues, family (current and family of origin)
Welcome! We have all experienced challenges in our lives like no other time. Sometimes we come to a place along our path where we realize what we’ve been doing is no longer serving its purpose and we are ready to manifest a change for ourselves. This often takes courage to make this decision as well as seeking help for direction. I am happy to help you navigate through life challenges. Some of my specialty areas include: addiction and recovery, trauma (physical/emotional/mental/sexual), stress management, nutrition, adjusting to life issues, family (current and family of origin)
Looking to navigate life’s challenges with a holistic, integrated approach? Angela helps teens and adults achieve lasting change by addressing biological, psychological, physiological, and spiritual needs. She uses evidence-based practices such as CBT, Exposure Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and EMDR for trauma. Specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and marital counseling, Angela is a clinical member of AAMFT. Outside work, she enjoys the beach, family time, exploring new restaurants, and traveling.
Looking to navigate life’s challenges with a holistic, integrated approach? Angela helps teens and adults achieve lasting change by addressing biological, psychological, physiological, and spiritual needs. She uses evidence-based practices such as CBT, Exposure Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and EMDR for trauma. Specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and marital counseling, Angela is a clinical member of AAMFT. Outside work, she enjoys the beach, family time, exploring new restaurants, and traveling.
Are depression, anxiety, panic, or fears keeping you from reaching your goals? For over 30 years I have helped people like you in a comfortable, supportive environment where you can feel truly understood.
Areas of Focus –
Depression and anxiety
Chronic disease management
Nicotine/tobacco cessation
Personal, relationship, and work-related challenges
Are depression, anxiety, panic, or fears keeping you from reaching your goals? For over 30 years I have helped people like you in a comfortable, supportive environment where you can feel truly understood.
Areas of Focus –
Depression and anxiety
Chronic disease management
Nicotine/tobacco cessation
Personal, relationship, and work-related challenges
I currently have openings on Fridays and Saturdays. Do you ever feel like life is not going as planned? Sometimes we think we have it all figured out, but then health problems, grief, menopause, career changes, or just the state of the world led to the realization that there was no way we could have planned for any of this. Life doesn't pause while we figure out what to do next and it can lead to overwhelm and frustration. Maybe you are struggling as a caregiver or parent while still trying to understand and process your own upbringing and childhood; or are a helper experiencing compassion fatigue from a career you love.
I currently have openings on Fridays and Saturdays. Do you ever feel like life is not going as planned? Sometimes we think we have it all figured out, but then health problems, grief, menopause, career changes, or just the state of the world led to the realization that there was no way we could have planned for any of this. Life doesn't pause while we figure out what to do next and it can lead to overwhelm and frustration. Maybe you are struggling as a caregiver or parent while still trying to understand and process your own upbringing and childhood; or are a helper experiencing compassion fatigue from a career you love.
I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I have a Masters in Clinical Health Psychology and a Masters in Nutrition/Dietetics, which helps lend to a holistic approach to my work with clients. I commonly work with health behavioral change, anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, ADHD, and relationship change. My treatment approach utilizes a biopsychosocial lense in long-term therapy based in psychodynamic, strengths-based, and integrative work in overall health. I utilize coping skills from CBT, DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness. I incorporated life-skills such a assertiveness, boundaries, and career.
I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I have a Masters in Clinical Health Psychology and a Masters in Nutrition/Dietetics, which helps lend to a holistic approach to my work with clients. I commonly work with health behavioral change, anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, ADHD, and relationship change. My treatment approach utilizes a biopsychosocial lense in long-term therapy based in psychodynamic, strengths-based, and integrative work in overall health. I utilize coping skills from CBT, DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness. I incorporated life-skills such a assertiveness, boundaries, and career.
We live in a world that encourages body dissatisfaction and profits off of the unrelenting pursuit of becoming smaller. I am passionate about helping people create a kinder inner experience and develop a safe and peaceful relationship their body. I offer a collaborative space for those individuals and families who are ready to work towards a positive body image and/or a relationship with food that is intuitive, connective, safe, and fun. I focus on healing the underlying causes using approaches that are aimed to go deeper, creating lasting change and reducing the need for the symptoms you've been struggling with.
We live in a world that encourages body dissatisfaction and profits off of the unrelenting pursuit of becoming smaller. I am passionate about helping people create a kinder inner experience and develop a safe and peaceful relationship their body. I offer a collaborative space for those individuals and families who are ready to work towards a positive body image and/or a relationship with food that is intuitive, connective, safe, and fun. I focus on healing the underlying causes using approaches that are aimed to go deeper, creating lasting change and reducing the need for the symptoms you've been struggling with.
With trauma-focused therapy, there is hope and there is healing for chronic emotional, physical and relational distress. When you go straight to the root of the issue, you can bring deep, lasting change. And we now know that the root of every mental health disorder, many chronic physical conditions and most relational disruption is some form of unresolved trauma. Trauma refers to any experience or pattern of experiences that overwhelms our resources. If we don't have enough safety, support and understanding to process it, we store it.
With trauma-focused therapy, there is hope and there is healing for chronic emotional, physical and relational distress. When you go straight to the root of the issue, you can bring deep, lasting change. And we now know that the root of every mental health disorder, many chronic physical conditions and most relational disruption is some form of unresolved trauma. Trauma refers to any experience or pattern of experiences that overwhelms our resources. If we don't have enough safety, support and understanding to process it, we store it.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in NY, ME, and VA providing virtual sessions. I work with clients of all ages. I have experience treating numerous presenting problems including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, boundaries and self advocacy, communication, family struggles, and life changes. Using the strength of each client, I work with you to accomplish your goals and improve your life and functioning. I enjoy working with teens and adults. I provide individual and couple's counseling, and participate with most major insurance companies.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in NY, ME, and VA providing virtual sessions. I work with clients of all ages. I have experience treating numerous presenting problems including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, boundaries and self advocacy, communication, family struggles, and life changes. Using the strength of each client, I work with you to accomplish your goals and improve your life and functioning. I enjoy working with teens and adults. I provide individual and couple's counseling, and participate with most major insurance companies.
Our team of experienced counselors provides professional and compassionate counseling services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. We are dedicated to supporting mental wellness and empowering our clients to lead fulfilling lives. We have several therapists with different specialties, and we are building support groups that we find are the most in need.
Our team of experienced counselors provides professional and compassionate counseling services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. We are dedicated to supporting mental wellness and empowering our clients to lead fulfilling lives. We have several therapists with different specialties, and we are building support groups that we find are the most in need.
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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.