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Dr. Belinda Newcomer
Counselor, PhD , LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with stress, motivation, weight loss, unresolved trauma, emotional eating or anxiety? I have over 20 years of clinical experience helping people identify, and change troubling thoughts, emotions, and behaviors associated with anxiety, trauma, low motivation, weight loss and/or athletic goals. Clients appreciate my laidback, informal, and casual demeanor. My goal is to ensure you feel comfortable during the intake process and feel increased positivity after every session. Let's work together to increase your overall energy and self-esteem. It may only take a couple of sessions to get you back on track.
Are you struggling with stress, motivation, weight loss, unresolved trauma, emotional eating or anxiety? I have over 20 years of clinical experience helping people identify, and change troubling thoughts, emotions, and behaviors associated with anxiety, trauma, low motivation, weight loss and/or athletic goals. Clients appreciate my laidback, informal, and casual demeanor. My goal is to ensure you feel comfortable during the intake process and feel increased positivity after every session. Let's work together to increase your overall energy and self-esteem. It may only take a couple of sessions to get you back on track.
(475) 325-5919 View (475) 325-5919
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Elizabeth Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I help adults, adolescents and their families restore balance to their lives. My experience includes 17 years in private practice and over 20 years in the addiction field, including; substances, food, sex & religion. As an alternative option to traditional counseling, I offer an Intensive Program. Intensives are highly individualized and designed to assist clients in reaching their goals quicker. Clients who want to fast track their results or deep dive into an area of concern should consider doing and Intensive.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I help adults, adolescents and their families restore balance to their lives. My experience includes 17 years in private practice and over 20 years in the addiction field, including; substances, food, sex & religion. As an alternative option to traditional counseling, I offer an Intensive Program. Intensives are highly individualized and designed to assist clients in reaching their goals quicker. Clients who want to fast track their results or deep dive into an area of concern should consider doing and Intensive.
(469) 361-7235 View (469) 361-7235
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James H Basham
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
The ideal client that I like to meet with is someone who desires help and wisdom for their situation. They are also someone who needs encouragement, direction and prayer. No matter what type of situation they are going through I am here to help and come along side of them. I understand that life can be very difficult and sometimes we find ourselves in situations that we never believed we would be in. It is this client whom I like to meet with so that we can work toward a better path for them.
The ideal client that I like to meet with is someone who desires help and wisdom for their situation. They are also someone who needs encouragement, direction and prayer. No matter what type of situation they are going through I am here to help and come along side of them. I understand that life can be very difficult and sometimes we find ourselves in situations that we never believed we would be in. It is this client whom I like to meet with so that we can work toward a better path for them.
(469) 322-9984 View (469) 322-9984
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Karen S Tyndall
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
As a professional counselor, I focus my clinical practice on Cognitive, Behavioral, and Solution-focus Therapy working with families, couples and individuals of all ages. Clients discover how to stop self-sabotage and create their personal goals. Professional feedback is given to provide direction, education and guidance for the client. My Professional expertise covers multiple types of issues such as: Anger, Stress, Relationship, Grief & Loss, Marital issues, Family issues, Parenting, Life Skills Training, Sports Performance and Mastering Life Success Coaching.
As a professional counselor, I focus my clinical practice on Cognitive, Behavioral, and Solution-focus Therapy working with families, couples and individuals of all ages. Clients discover how to stop self-sabotage and create their personal goals. Professional feedback is given to provide direction, education and guidance for the client. My Professional expertise covers multiple types of issues such as: Anger, Stress, Relationship, Grief & Loss, Marital issues, Family issues, Parenting, Life Skills Training, Sports Performance and Mastering Life Success Coaching.
(972) 360-8866 View (972) 360-8866
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Nirav Shah
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
My focus as a counselor is creating a safe, nonjudgmental space in which clients can grow. Viktor Frankl Once Said “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” My goal is working in a collaborative effort and help clients achieve this power to be able to grow. I believe in meeting the client where you are at in your journey. I focus on using a warm and empathic approach and I focus on building a strong rapport that supports change.
My focus as a counselor is creating a safe, nonjudgmental space in which clients can grow. Viktor Frankl Once Said “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” My goal is working in a collaborative effort and help clients achieve this power to be able to grow. I believe in meeting the client where you are at in your journey. I focus on using a warm and empathic approach and I focus on building a strong rapport that supports change.
(972) 236-5820 View (972) 236-5820
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Steven R. Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Welcome to the practice of Steven R. Scott. Steven works with a large variety of people by providing individual psychotherapy, family and marital counseling, premarital counseling, grief resolution, teen counseling, and group therapy. Steven's goal is to make your therapeutic experience as fulfilling as possible. His solutions focused approach helps people reach their goals as efficiently as possible. Steven has over twenty years of experience, which allows him to be able to customize a treatment plan that will suit your needs. Steven now offers office hours as well as phone and video sessions. Call today for a consultation.
Welcome to the practice of Steven R. Scott. Steven works with a large variety of people by providing individual psychotherapy, family and marital counseling, premarital counseling, grief resolution, teen counseling, and group therapy. Steven's goal is to make your therapeutic experience as fulfilling as possible. His solutions focused approach helps people reach their goals as efficiently as possible. Steven has over twenty years of experience, which allows him to be able to customize a treatment plan that will suit your needs. Steven now offers office hours as well as phone and video sessions. Call today for a consultation.
(972) 380-1842 View (972) 380-1842
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Dallas Integrative Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, BCB, BCN
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Welcome to Dallas Integrative Counseling! It is our mission to provide the best care to our clients & their families. We serve all ages, accept major insurance plans, and offer weekend appointments. Our treatment approaches are solution-focused, evidence-based and highly effective. We make therapy meaningful, fun, and rewarding. In addition to addressing your emotional and behavioral needs, we also specialize in headache and migraine treatment, as well as sleep/ insomnia management. Our highly specialized and carefully selected team offers biofeedback, neurofeedback, play therapy, parenting support & individual counseling.
Welcome to Dallas Integrative Counseling! It is our mission to provide the best care to our clients & their families. We serve all ages, accept major insurance plans, and offer weekend appointments. Our treatment approaches are solution-focused, evidence-based and highly effective. We make therapy meaningful, fun, and rewarding. In addition to addressing your emotional and behavioral needs, we also specialize in headache and migraine treatment, as well as sleep/ insomnia management. Our highly specialized and carefully selected team offers biofeedback, neurofeedback, play therapy, parenting support & individual counseling.
(469) 595-8893 View (469) 595-8893
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Jonathan Pruitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC, EMDR, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
My passion lies in empowering clients to overcome obstacles and realize their full potential, whether addressing addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and/or trauma, I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for exploration and transformation. Through individual and group therapy modalities, I strive to foster resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connections, guiding each individual towards a life of fulfillment and well-being.
My passion lies in empowering clients to overcome obstacles and realize their full potential, whether addressing addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and/or trauma, I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for exploration and transformation. Through individual and group therapy modalities, I strive to foster resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connections, guiding each individual towards a life of fulfillment and well-being.
(469) 772-6864 View (469) 772-6864
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Frisco Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 256-1504 View (214) 256-1504
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.