Weight Loss Therapists in Shelton, WA
With over 30 years of experience in various counseling fields—including job development, employment, nutrition, life coaching, and mental health therapy—I bring a broad and diverse background to my work. I earned my master’s in counseling psychology from St. Martin’s University in 2000 and have had the privilege of working with individuals, children and families, couples, groups, businesses, and veterans from all walks of life. I believe everyone has the potential to improve their life and health through respectful therapeutic empowerment. Counseling can help in many ways, such as enhancing coping, communication, & consciousness.
With over 30 years of experience in various counseling fields—including job development, employment, nutrition, life coaching, and mental health therapy—I bring a broad and diverse background to my work. I earned my master’s in counseling psychology from St. Martin’s University in 2000 and have had the privilege of working with individuals, children and families, couples, groups, businesses, and veterans from all walks of life. I believe everyone has the potential to improve their life and health through respectful therapeutic empowerment. Counseling can help in many ways, such as enhancing coping, communication, & consciousness.
The goal of treatment is to provide outpatient mental health services, which eliminate or substantially reduce communication and/or social/ cultural barriers. My treatment encourages the involvement of natural support systems available to individuals and families. The goal is the client should live in the community as least restrictively as possible an environment, with minimal Dependance on public safety and acute care resources. To enable patients to establish or maintain appropriate residences and or to advert crisis and re-hospitalization or more restrictive levels of care. The client has the right to refuse treatment.
The goal of treatment is to provide outpatient mental health services, which eliminate or substantially reduce communication and/or social/ cultural barriers. My treatment encourages the involvement of natural support systems available to individuals and families. The goal is the client should live in the community as least restrictively as possible an environment, with minimal Dependance on public safety and acute care resources. To enable patients to establish or maintain appropriate residences and or to advert crisis and re-hospitalization or more restrictive levels of care. The client has the right to refuse treatment.
Curiosity is at the heart of my work. I believe most people come to therapy because something in their life feels uncomfortable—whether they’re seeking change, healthier boundaries, stronger self‑esteem, or simply a more grounded version of themselves. Whatever your goal is, I’m here to walk alongside you. When we approach your experiences with curiosity, it opens the door to new perspectives, creative solutions, and meaningful growth.
Curiosity is at the heart of my work. I believe most people come to therapy because something in their life feels uncomfortable—whether they’re seeking change, healthier boundaries, stronger self‑esteem, or simply a more grounded version of themselves. Whatever your goal is, I’m here to walk alongside you. When we approach your experiences with curiosity, it opens the door to new perspectives, creative solutions, and meaningful growth.
Our ideal clients are individuals, adolescents, and families seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, life transitions, or relationship challenges. At Anchored Counseling, we provide a warm, client-centered space where healing and growth can occur. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT, we help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and create meaningful change. For those who desire it, we also integrate faith as part of the healing journey.
Our ideal clients are individuals, adolescents, and families seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, life transitions, or relationship challenges. At Anchored Counseling, we provide a warm, client-centered space where healing and growth can occur. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT, we help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and create meaningful change. For those who desire it, we also integrate faith as part of the healing journey.
Eating disorders have the highest mortality of all psychiatric diagnoses. I'm a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. You aren't sick because you want to be (see Neurobiology.) The change we need to live healthy can seem more difficult than the pain. The emptiness of escapism, whether through restriction, drugs, alcohol, food, etc. obscures your potential. If it's not dangerous, you don't have to run. When you practice avoidance, you also avoid experiences producing self-trust, self-confidence and self-esteem. If you want to practice bravery, I'm here. I teach skills and assign homework. I'm willing to work as hard as you are.
Eating disorders have the highest mortality of all psychiatric diagnoses. I'm a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. You aren't sick because you want to be (see Neurobiology.) The change we need to live healthy can seem more difficult than the pain. The emptiness of escapism, whether through restriction, drugs, alcohol, food, etc. obscures your potential. If it's not dangerous, you don't have to run. When you practice avoidance, you also avoid experiences producing self-trust, self-confidence and self-esteem. If you want to practice bravery, I'm here. I teach skills and assign homework. I'm willing to work as hard as you are.
People often arrive feeling overwhelmed... by expectations, identity shifts, burnout, or the constant pace of life. Therapy centers on helping each person regain clarity, grounding, and agency. I support individuals navigating anxiety, emotional dysregulation, identity exploration, life transitions, and the ongoing pressure to “get it together” in a world that rarely slows. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, rooted in mind-body awareness, and whole-person healing. I integrate strengths-based approaches with skills drawn from DBT, CBT, and intuitive emotional regulation.
People often arrive feeling overwhelmed... by expectations, identity shifts, burnout, or the constant pace of life. Therapy centers on helping each person regain clarity, grounding, and agency. I support individuals navigating anxiety, emotional dysregulation, identity exploration, life transitions, and the ongoing pressure to “get it together” in a world that rarely slows. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, rooted in mind-body awareness, and whole-person healing. I integrate strengths-based approaches with skills drawn from DBT, CBT, and intuitive emotional regulation.
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My ideal client is someone who is ready to heal from the inside out. They may be carrying the weight of childhood wounds, unresolved trauma, anxiety, or self-destructive patterns like addiction. Often, they’ve tried traditional approaches and still feel disconnected from themselves, overwhelmed by emotions, or unsure how to move forward. Their goals are deep: to feel safe, to understand their patterns, to quiet the inner critic, and to reconnect with a sense of purpose and peace. Whether through inner child healing, past life regression, or subconscious reprogramming, they are seeking not just symptom relief, but true healing.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to heal from the inside out. They may be carrying the weight of childhood wounds, unresolved trauma, anxiety, or self-destructive patterns like addiction. Often, they’ve tried traditional approaches and still feel disconnected from themselves, overwhelmed by emotions, or unsure how to move forward. Their goals are deep: to feel safe, to understand their patterns, to quiet the inner critic, and to reconnect with a sense of purpose and peace. Whether through inner child healing, past life regression, or subconscious reprogramming, they are seeking not just symptom relief, but true healing.
Do not quit! You’ve been through breakups, job loss, and the battles with food addiction . You know how heavy those mental barriers can feel, like no matter how hard you push life keeps knocking you down. You want confidence and the strength to take control of your life. A large part of my approach involves developing self-awareness. Together, we look at the connection between your thoughts, emotions, urges, and eating behaviors. Stop selling yourself short, finally live on your own terms! It’s time to stop letting setbacks define you and Take Action to get the life you want no matter what comes your way.
Do not quit! You’ve been through breakups, job loss, and the battles with food addiction . You know how heavy those mental barriers can feel, like no matter how hard you push life keeps knocking you down. You want confidence and the strength to take control of your life. A large part of my approach involves developing self-awareness. Together, we look at the connection between your thoughts, emotions, urges, and eating behaviors. Stop selling yourself short, finally live on your own terms! It’s time to stop letting setbacks define you and Take Action to get the life you want no matter what comes your way.
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.
Enrollment is also open for virtual weekly groups focused on mental health, lifestyle practices, & GLP-1 weight loss.
For the past decade Dr. Hamilton has developed and presented the nationally accredited CE and patient Breakthrough! programs for Mental and Metabolic Health Recovery. She serves as Chair for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine Mental Health Group, as well as an expert advisor with regard to brain and body health for the American Counseling Association.
Enrollment is also open for virtual weekly groups focused on mental health, lifestyle practices, & GLP-1 weight loss.
For the past decade Dr. Hamilton has developed and presented the nationally accredited CE and patient Breakthrough! programs for Mental and Metabolic Health Recovery. She serves as Chair for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine Mental Health Group, as well as an expert advisor with regard to brain and body health for the American Counseling Association.
Do not quit! You are capable of so much more. You’ve been through breakups, job loss, and the battles with food addiction . You know how heavy those mental barriers can feel, like no matter how hard you push life keeps knocking you down. You want confidence and the strength to take control of your life. Together, we look at the connection between your thoughts, emotions, urges, and eating behaviors. Stop living life off your limitations, stop letting setbacks define you and Take Action to get the life you want no matter what comes your way.
Do not quit! You are capable of so much more. You’ve been through breakups, job loss, and the battles with food addiction . You know how heavy those mental barriers can feel, like no matter how hard you push life keeps knocking you down. You want confidence and the strength to take control of your life. Together, we look at the connection between your thoughts, emotions, urges, and eating behaviors. Stop living life off your limitations, stop letting setbacks define you and Take Action to get the life you want no matter what comes your way.
Stillwater Behavioral Health & Wellness PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CCM
Online Only
Telehealth Clients Only.
Life feels heavy right now — like you’re carrying more than people realize.
Maybe you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, grieving something you haven’t even fully named, or exhausted from relationships that leave you drained. You may be the one everyone relies on, but you don’t feel like you have a place to fall apart safely. If any of this feels familiar, you’re in the right place.
I don’t believe people are “broken.”
I believe you’re responding to things you’ve lived through.
Telehealth Clients Only.
Life feels heavy right now — like you’re carrying more than people realize.
Maybe you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, grieving something you haven’t even fully named, or exhausted from relationships that leave you drained. You may be the one everyone relies on, but you don’t feel like you have a place to fall apart safely. If any of this feels familiar, you’re in the right place.
I don’t believe people are “broken.”
I believe you’re responding to things you’ve lived through.
If you are like me, the last 3-5 years have been extremely harrowing and has probably stripped away most coping skills we have developed. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker under supervision I want to provide tools, a safe space for an open dialogue about what YOU are struggling with, and a path to feeling positive and hopeful again. I am comfortable working with any age group but my passions are adolescents and clients in the Elder/Geriatric population as well as dealing with chronic pain and illness. I have worked as a Prevention and Intervention Specialist with at risk youth and families and I spent 6 years working in Hospice.
If you are like me, the last 3-5 years have been extremely harrowing and has probably stripped away most coping skills we have developed. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker under supervision I want to provide tools, a safe space for an open dialogue about what YOU are struggling with, and a path to feeling positive and hopeful again. I am comfortable working with any age group but my passions are adolescents and clients in the Elder/Geriatric population as well as dealing with chronic pain and illness. I have worked as a Prevention and Intervention Specialist with at risk youth and families and I spent 6 years working in Hospice.
People generally come to therapy when they feel stuck. Stuck with circumstances that are unfavorable and unchanging. Or the circumstances are changing, but changing for the worse. Feeling off inside can put an overwhelming pressure on making the right choice. It’s a difficult state to be in. It’s also a state of possibility. Barriers and doubt can be jumping off points for curiosity and questions. What’s meaningful to you? What do you do well? What do you want for your life? The question of choice becomes 'what is the right choice for me?' It's a more meaningful and grounded approach.
People generally come to therapy when they feel stuck. Stuck with circumstances that are unfavorable and unchanging. Or the circumstances are changing, but changing for the worse. Feeling off inside can put an overwhelming pressure on making the right choice. It’s a difficult state to be in. It’s also a state of possibility. Barriers and doubt can be jumping off points for curiosity and questions. What’s meaningful to you? What do you do well? What do you want for your life? The question of choice becomes 'what is the right choice for me?' It's a more meaningful and grounded approach.
Immediate openings in person and virtually call or email us to schedule with most major insurances as well as accepts private pay. Chelsea supports individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, identity exploration, and
life transitions. She believes in the power of human connection, and draws from
modalities like mindfulness,
Immediate openings in person and virtually call or email us to schedule with most major insurances as well as accepts private pay. Chelsea supports individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, identity exploration, and
life transitions. She believes in the power of human connection, and draws from
modalities like mindfulness,
Brittani Morris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience as an educator, published author, mental health therapist and professional coach. Dedicated to working with adults using a person-centered approach, Brittani provides tailored treatment that helps to support specific needs and goals utilizing evidence-based models and culturally sensitive interventions. Within treatment she has had success supporting clients with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, career difficulties, and stress related disorders.
Brittani Morris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience as an educator, published author, mental health therapist and professional coach. Dedicated to working with adults using a person-centered approach, Brittani provides tailored treatment that helps to support specific needs and goals utilizing evidence-based models and culturally sensitive interventions. Within treatment she has had success supporting clients with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, career difficulties, and stress related disorders.
"I must be a mermaid; I have no fear of depths & a great fear of shallow living" (A. Nin). Are you wanting a deeper experience of life? I will explore those depths with you & help you craft a life that feels more balanced, that is rich and rewarding. I am an active & supportive listener & aim to help you feel held in your own journey yet challenged to be your best self. My deepest desire is to help you meet your own goals for balance, relationships, health & happiness so that you can truly feel the joy of living an enchanted life.
"I must be a mermaid; I have no fear of depths & a great fear of shallow living" (A. Nin). Are you wanting a deeper experience of life? I will explore those depths with you & help you craft a life that feels more balanced, that is rich and rewarding. I am an active & supportive listener & aim to help you feel held in your own journey yet challenged to be your best self. My deepest desire is to help you meet your own goals for balance, relationships, health & happiness so that you can truly feel the joy of living an enchanted life.
We work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with life stressors, relationships, mood disorders, or substance use. Many of our clients are looking for support but do not want to wait weeks to be seen. We offer virtual therapy across multiple states and can typically schedule appointments within 24–48 hours. Our team uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy, to help clients gain clarity, stability, and practical tools to move forward.
We work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with life stressors, relationships, mood disorders, or substance use. Many of our clients are looking for support but do not want to wait weeks to be seen. We offer virtual therapy across multiple states and can typically schedule appointments within 24–48 hours. Our team uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy, to help clients gain clarity, stability, and practical tools to move forward.
Hi! I have over a decade of experience working with clients who have history with the child welfare system as a child, parent, or caregiver. I also have experience with navigating life changes including career changes, divorce, moving, or loss.
I believe that you are the expert in your life and offer a person-centered approach. would like to partner with you to help you heal, learn to navigate life’s ups and downs, and to accomplish the goals you have for your life.
Hi! I have over a decade of experience working with clients who have history with the child welfare system as a child, parent, or caregiver. I also have experience with navigating life changes including career changes, divorce, moving, or loss.
I believe that you are the expert in your life and offer a person-centered approach. would like to partner with you to help you heal, learn to navigate life’s ups and downs, and to accomplish the goals you have for your life.
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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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.