Weight Loss Therapists in Gig Harbor, WA
My passion is to motivate, educate and support the deepest level of healing and highest level of achievement available to my clients, personally, professionally and in their relationships. I assist my clients in healing long standing issue as they move through difficult life circumstances with a deeper understanding and appreciation of themselves and others. Utilizing my training in fitness, holistic nutrition, & personal growth combined with over 20 years experience in mental health, I feel uniquely qualified to assist my clients in understanding and healing their "whole being". I'm licensed and have practices in WA and CA.
My passion is to motivate, educate and support the deepest level of healing and highest level of achievement available to my clients, personally, professionally and in their relationships. I assist my clients in healing long standing issue as they move through difficult life circumstances with a deeper understanding and appreciation of themselves and others. Utilizing my training in fitness, holistic nutrition, & personal growth combined with over 20 years experience in mental health, I feel uniquely qualified to assist my clients in understanding and healing their "whole being". I'm licensed and have practices in WA and CA.
Hope (noun): To desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment; to expect with confidence. What do you hope for? I think deep down we all hope for similar things; peace, joy, love, excitement, and fulfilling relationships. When we experience depression, anxiety, trauma, stressful life circumstances, parenting challenges or relationship difficulties we can end up feeling hopeless and alone. My goal as a therapist is to help you rediscover your hopes and dreams and make a plan to achieve them! I will do this by providing a safe space to process what has gotten in your way and helping you identify what changes can be made.
Hope (noun): To desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment; to expect with confidence. What do you hope for? I think deep down we all hope for similar things; peace, joy, love, excitement, and fulfilling relationships. When we experience depression, anxiety, trauma, stressful life circumstances, parenting challenges or relationship difficulties we can end up feeling hopeless and alone. My goal as a therapist is to help you rediscover your hopes and dreams and make a plan to achieve them! I will do this by providing a safe space to process what has gotten in your way and helping you identify what changes can be made.
Through my own emotional healing journey, I have become so passionate about walking with others through their pain and helping them achieve health and wholeness. If you are struggling I want you to know that you are not alone, and I would love to be the one who gets to listen to you, support you, and help you process whatever you are dealing with in your everyday life.
Through my own emotional healing journey, I have become so passionate about walking with others through their pain and helping them achieve health and wholeness. If you are struggling I want you to know that you are not alone, and I would love to be the one who gets to listen to you, support you, and help you process whatever you are dealing with in your everyday life.
Everyone can use a little help sometimes. Whether it's working through a personal or relationship problem, crisis, decision, transition, or loss; changing a habit; overcoming anxiety or roadblocks to success; or learning how to make a good relationship better & increase the likelihood it will be long & happy; I'm here to help. Clients describe me as: "easy to connect with," "resourceful," "energetic," "patient," "pragmatic: concerned with practical results," "logical: can go from the big picture to the application," "skill-building: gives you tools you can use today," as well as "has a great sense of humor."
Everyone can use a little help sometimes. Whether it's working through a personal or relationship problem, crisis, decision, transition, or loss; changing a habit; overcoming anxiety or roadblocks to success; or learning how to make a good relationship better & increase the likelihood it will be long & happy; I'm here to help. Clients describe me as: "easy to connect with," "resourceful," "energetic," "patient," "pragmatic: concerned with practical results," "logical: can go from the big picture to the application," "skill-building: gives you tools you can use today," as well as "has a great sense of humor."
I am accepting new client. I am both a psychologist and nutritionist and work with people who are struggling to feel well. I love helping people from a more holistic perspective. In my practice, I have a special focus in treating eating issues (eating disorders, emotional eating, weight concerns), depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and other types of mental health concerns. If you are interested to learn more about my services feel free to send me an email.
I am accepting new client. I am both a psychologist and nutritionist and work with people who are struggling to feel well. I love helping people from a more holistic perspective. In my practice, I have a special focus in treating eating issues (eating disorders, emotional eating, weight concerns), depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and other types of mental health concerns. If you are interested to learn more about my services feel free to send me an email.
Are anxiety, ADHD, or sleepless nights making life harder than it needs to be? You are not alone-and you don't have to keep pushing through on your own. I help teens and adults manage anxiety, ADHD, burnout and stress using evidence-based therapy (Cognitive Behavior Therapy-CBT) and (Dialectical Behavior Therapy-DBT) blended with integrative tools like nutrition for mental health, mindfulness, and movement. Therapy with me is practical, compassionate and tailored to you. I focus on the whole-person - not just the symptoms. Together, we’ll explore what impacts your daily life and build a sustainable, supportive plan.
Are anxiety, ADHD, or sleepless nights making life harder than it needs to be? You are not alone-and you don't have to keep pushing through on your own. I help teens and adults manage anxiety, ADHD, burnout and stress using evidence-based therapy (Cognitive Behavior Therapy-CBT) and (Dialectical Behavior Therapy-DBT) blended with integrative tools like nutrition for mental health, mindfulness, and movement. Therapy with me is practical, compassionate and tailored to you. I focus on the whole-person - not just the symptoms. Together, we’ll explore what impacts your daily life and build a sustainable, supportive plan.
Current openings March, 26. Is anxiety, procrastination and self-doubt keeping you stuck and unfulfilled? Would you prefer to have more joy, better relationships and be reaching goals? Together we can uncover the barriers to living your best life. I provide a caring, unjudgmental and direct approach which is tailored to your needs specifically. I want you to feel proud of yourself and we can make that happen. I also offer walk and talk which combines exercise, talk therapy and outdoor therapy. Get steps and get moving on an improved life.
Current openings March, 26. Is anxiety, procrastination and self-doubt keeping you stuck and unfulfilled? Would you prefer to have more joy, better relationships and be reaching goals? Together we can uncover the barriers to living your best life. I provide a caring, unjudgmental and direct approach which is tailored to your needs specifically. I want you to feel proud of yourself and we can make that happen. I also offer walk and talk which combines exercise, talk therapy and outdoor therapy. Get steps and get moving on an improved life.
Life can be very confusing at times for all of us. I welcome you to take the time for yourself to gain perspective on life's struggles. There can be great benefits in the process! I treat depression/anxiety, trauma, ADHD, Eating Disorders, and marital issues. My office is warm and cozy as we journey together thru the healing process. I use a narrative, solution-focused, CBT modality, Lifespan Integration for clearing trauma, along with a bit of humor over life's bumps. You are welcome to join me for your heart, soul, and body health!
Life can be very confusing at times for all of us. I welcome you to take the time for yourself to gain perspective on life's struggles. There can be great benefits in the process! I treat depression/anxiety, trauma, ADHD, Eating Disorders, and marital issues. My office is warm and cozy as we journey together thru the healing process. I use a narrative, solution-focused, CBT modality, Lifespan Integration for clearing trauma, along with a bit of humor over life's bumps. You are welcome to join me for your heart, soul, and body health!
As a therapist, it is my mission to help you live a joyful, vibrant life, even if you are facing life circumstances or mental health issues that are less than ideal. I specialize in helping individuals and couples with ADHD/Autism and other expressions of neurodivergence, depression, OCD, anxiety, PTSD resulting from abusive situations, and compulsive sexual behavior. I have a special knack for helping high-achieving professionals. I also help couples who feel as though they no longer "connect" or who don't feel as close as they once felt. I believe you have the strength to reach your goals, and lead a joyful life.
As a therapist, it is my mission to help you live a joyful, vibrant life, even if you are facing life circumstances or mental health issues that are less than ideal. I specialize in helping individuals and couples with ADHD/Autism and other expressions of neurodivergence, depression, OCD, anxiety, PTSD resulting from abusive situations, and compulsive sexual behavior. I have a special knack for helping high-achieving professionals. I also help couples who feel as though they no longer "connect" or who don't feel as close as they once felt. I believe you have the strength to reach your goals, and lead a joyful life.
If you’re feeling trapped in anxiety, depression, or the lasting effects of trauma, you do not have to carry it alone. Therapy can be a place to breathe, feel understood, and start rebuilding from the inside out at a pace that feels calm for you
My goal is to help you build resiliency, strengthen your sense of self, and create healthier patterns that actually last. I use an integrated approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and learn practical skills to manage them more efficiently.
I also offer EMDR.
If you’re feeling trapped in anxiety, depression, or the lasting effects of trauma, you do not have to carry it alone. Therapy can be a place to breathe, feel understood, and start rebuilding from the inside out at a pace that feels calm for you
My goal is to help you build resiliency, strengthen your sense of self, and create healthier patterns that actually last. I use an integrated approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and learn practical skills to manage them more efficiently.
I also offer EMDR.
I’m a therapist who helps individuals and couples navigate life's challenges so they can feel more connected, confident, and at peace. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs to help you create lasting change in your life.
I’m a therapist who helps individuals and couples navigate life's challenges so they can feel more connected, confident, and at peace. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs to help you create lasting change in your life.
Hypnosis is not what you think it is. People get the idea from pop culture that hypnosis is something I will put on you or do to you. This isn't true. You’ve already been in a hypnotic state thousands of times throughout your life. Hypnotherapy is simply using this perfectly natural state to create positive change. This typically requires 3 to 5 sessions. As a certified hypnotherapist, I use hypnosis to help clients overcome limiting and negative behaviors, feelings, & chronic pain. The issues you struggle with originate below the conscious level. If they didn’t, you would easily be able to overcome them using your conscious mind.
Hypnosis is not what you think it is. People get the idea from pop culture that hypnosis is something I will put on you or do to you. This isn't true. You’ve already been in a hypnotic state thousands of times throughout your life. Hypnotherapy is simply using this perfectly natural state to create positive change. This typically requires 3 to 5 sessions. As a certified hypnotherapist, I use hypnosis to help clients overcome limiting and negative behaviors, feelings, & chronic pain. The issues you struggle with originate below the conscious level. If they didn’t, you would easily be able to overcome them using your conscious mind.
Sometimes the closer you are to a problem, the harder it is to see. Unfortunately an inevitability of life is we can’t have all of the answers. As a clinical intern, I see this as an opportunity for us to embark on a journey together to find some solutions. I love working with many different kinds of clients. But I’m passionate about representing communities that don’t have a strong voice in the mental health space. Some of these populations are emergency responders, police officers, firefighters, nurses and many more. Mental health is not something we have to deal with alone; together we can find new ways of being in the world.
Sometimes the closer you are to a problem, the harder it is to see. Unfortunately an inevitability of life is we can’t have all of the answers. As a clinical intern, I see this as an opportunity for us to embark on a journey together to find some solutions. I love working with many different kinds of clients. But I’m passionate about representing communities that don’t have a strong voice in the mental health space. Some of these populations are emergency responders, police officers, firefighters, nurses and many more. Mental health is not something we have to deal with alone; together we can find new ways of being in the world.
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I specialize in nurturing personal growth and inner peace by fostering connection between the body, mind and spirit. My approach involves working to transform negative thinking patterns, increase bodily and emotional awareness, and improve communication with others. I listen carefully to discover how to build upon your strengths and design an action plan that fits your personality and your current challenges. For example, depending on your needs, written exercises, psychological tests, values clarification, or yoga-based anxiety reduction techniques may be used.
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I specialize in nurturing personal growth and inner peace by fostering connection between the body, mind and spirit. My approach involves working to transform negative thinking patterns, increase bodily and emotional awareness, and improve communication with others. I listen carefully to discover how to build upon your strengths and design an action plan that fits your personality and your current challenges. For example, depending on your needs, written exercises, psychological tests, values clarification, or yoga-based anxiety reduction techniques may be used.
If you're reading this, you or someone you love are in some level of distress. I'm glad you're here. Keep reading. People generally do the best they can with what they know. Sometimes in life, we need additional support in order to work on areas that are beyond us- either because we've experienced trauma, tried everything we know, or we're too entangled. Sadly, many people wait so long to seek help that things are extremely overwhelming by the time they call. The good news is, you're here now and things can get better. I offer a free initial consultation, so please feel free to call and speak with me.
If you're reading this, you or someone you love are in some level of distress. I'm glad you're here. Keep reading. People generally do the best they can with what they know. Sometimes in life, we need additional support in order to work on areas that are beyond us- either because we've experienced trauma, tried everything we know, or we're too entangled. Sadly, many people wait so long to seek help that things are extremely overwhelming by the time they call. The good news is, you're here now and things can get better. I offer a free initial consultation, so please feel free to call and speak with me.
Hello! I am welcoming new patients in person, by phone and via Telemental Health video conferencing. We can explore the challenges affecting your daily life. I honor diversity and support you in determining your personal goals. Your needs are addressed in the safety of personal phone, video, or face-to-face sessions (when we can). We plan your treatment together by addressing your needs: anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, among other mental health challenges- along with family and/or relationship complications. I work with adults, teens, couples, seniors, and parents. I look forward to meeting you.
Hello! I am welcoming new patients in person, by phone and via Telemental Health video conferencing. We can explore the challenges affecting your daily life. I honor diversity and support you in determining your personal goals. Your needs are addressed in the safety of personal phone, video, or face-to-face sessions (when we can). We plan your treatment together by addressing your needs: anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, among other mental health challenges- along with family and/or relationship complications. I work with adults, teens, couples, seniors, and parents. I look forward to meeting you.
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Pamela Leno specializes in helping people resolve a variety of unwanted issues including weight loss, anxiety, stress, addictions, better sleep, phobias and more.
Hypnosis is one of the fastest therapies available to overcome things that are keeping you from achieving your best life. Getting to the root cause and shifting the emotions wrapped around it can be a very healing and freeing experience. Pams vast experience in a variety of issues makes her especially compassionate and intuitive for her clients.
Pamela Leno specializes in helping people resolve a variety of unwanted issues including weight loss, anxiety, stress, addictions, better sleep, phobias and more.
Hypnosis is one of the fastest therapies available to overcome things that are keeping you from achieving your best life. Getting to the root cause and shifting the emotions wrapped around it can be a very healing and freeing experience. Pams vast experience in a variety of issues makes her especially compassionate and intuitive for her clients.
I believe healing begins when you feel well in your body, clear in your mind, and confident in yourself. For over 30 years, I’ve helped individuals with disordered eating, body image, anxiety, and mood concerns using an integrated, whole-person approach. As a licensed therapist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and doctor of behavioral health trained in lifestyle medicine, I focus on sustainable change, not quick fixes. If you’re tired of struggling and ready for compassionate, evidence-based support, I invite you to reach out so we can see if we’re a good fit. I offer in-person and virtual services.
I believe healing begins when you feel well in your body, clear in your mind, and confident in yourself. For over 30 years, I’ve helped individuals with disordered eating, body image, anxiety, and mood concerns using an integrated, whole-person approach. As a licensed therapist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and doctor of behavioral health trained in lifestyle medicine, I focus on sustainable change, not quick fixes. If you’re tired of struggling and ready for compassionate, evidence-based support, I invite you to reach out so we can see if we’re a good fit. I offer in-person and virtual services.
Hypnosis puts you in touch with your inner resources, allowing you to bring more of what you want into your life. Hypnosis is safe and gentle. It is the fastest and most effective way to make positive changes in your life; either physical, emotional or spiritual. Hypnosis has been scientifically proven to enhance your immune system, reduce tension and stress, lower your blood pressure, improve your entire circulatory system, improve focus and concentration, elevate your feelings of self-esteem, and release you from addictive behaviors. I have been practicing hypnosis and guided imagery in Eugene, OR for 30 years.
Hypnosis puts you in touch with your inner resources, allowing you to bring more of what you want into your life. Hypnosis is safe and gentle. It is the fastest and most effective way to make positive changes in your life; either physical, emotional or spiritual. Hypnosis has been scientifically proven to enhance your immune system, reduce tension and stress, lower your blood pressure, improve your entire circulatory system, improve focus and concentration, elevate your feelings of self-esteem, and release you from addictive behaviors. I have been practicing hypnosis and guided imagery in Eugene, OR for 30 years.
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Integrative-holistic-wholehearted. Collaboratively working together towards a mindful, balanced life. Our evidenced based integrative approach incorporates mindfulness, CBT, nutritional psychology, life style medicine, compassion and acceptance, and trauma informed lens towards improving symptoms of anxiety, depression and mental wellness. We work together to find resilience, strength and solutions in a holistic and comprehensive way. Offering services to children, teens, adults and families including therapy and assessment.
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Integrative-holistic-wholehearted. Collaboratively working together towards a mindful, balanced life. Our evidenced based integrative approach incorporates mindfulness, CBT, nutritional psychology, life style medicine, compassion and acceptance, and trauma informed lens towards improving symptoms of anxiety, depression and mental wellness. We work together to find resilience, strength and solutions in a holistic and comprehensive way. Offering services to children, teens, adults and families including therapy and assessment.
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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.