Weight Loss Therapists in 77018

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Juan (Tony) Antonio Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77018
English/Spanish services available. My experience as a therapist/counselor goes back at the school setting for 19 years, 12 as a K-12 school counselor. I also have over 3000 professional psychotherapy/counseling hours working with young adults and couples. My clients may be having difficulties with personal relationships, depression, anxiety, stresses of life, or workplace and or trauma. Psychotherapy is about helping people work through struggles and find balance in life. Christian, spiritual psychotherapy is available for clients who prefer a faith focus approach. Seeking help to resolve issues is the first step to healing.
English/Spanish services available. My experience as a therapist/counselor goes back at the school setting for 19 years, 12 as a K-12 school counselor. I also have over 3000 professional psychotherapy/counseling hours working with young adults and couples. My clients may be having difficulties with personal relationships, depression, anxiety, stresses of life, or workplace and or trauma. Psychotherapy is about helping people work through struggles and find balance in life. Christian, spiritual psychotherapy is available for clients who prefer a faith focus approach. Seeking help to resolve issues is the first step to healing.
(713) 999-0190 View (713) 999-0190
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Carleen Waller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77018
Welcome! My name is Carleen Waller and I am an LPC in Texas. I have over 12 years experience working in a variety of different settings. This has allowed me to develop a better understanding of where clients are in different areas of their life. I specialize in helping people with depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, major life changes, and stresses of daily life. In therapy, I create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings and begin overcoming obstacles. Together, we will identify the root cause of your challenges and create a plan that will allow you to learn and practice healthier ways of coping.
Welcome! My name is Carleen Waller and I am an LPC in Texas. I have over 12 years experience working in a variety of different settings. This has allowed me to develop a better understanding of where clients are in different areas of their life. I specialize in helping people with depression, anxiety, self esteem issues, major life changes, and stresses of daily life. In therapy, I create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings and begin overcoming obstacles. Together, we will identify the root cause of your challenges and create a plan that will allow you to learn and practice healthier ways of coping.
(832) 536-8208 View (832) 536-8208
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Patricia Mai Michlik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77018  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I love collaborating with my clients to achieve their personal goals & develop creative strategies to cope with life's stressors. I have been an LPC for over 13 years, & worked with seniors, adults, teens, & children from any location in TX via teletherapy (video/phone) who struggle with depression, anxiety, life transitions, Spirituality, relationship issues, stress/anger management, coping skills, family conflict, marital/premarital issues, cultural/ethnic issues, self-esteem, academic challenges, LGBTQ, Autism/ADHD, Emotional Disturbance & much more. Some therapeutic modalities I utilize include:
Hello! I love collaborating with my clients to achieve their personal goals & develop creative strategies to cope with life's stressors. I have been an LPC for over 13 years, & worked with seniors, adults, teens, & children from any location in TX via teletherapy (video/phone) who struggle with depression, anxiety, life transitions, Spirituality, relationship issues, stress/anger management, coping skills, family conflict, marital/premarital issues, cultural/ethnic issues, self-esteem, academic challenges, LGBTQ, Autism/ADHD, Emotional Disturbance & much more. Some therapeutic modalities I utilize include:
(832) 772-2507 View (832) 772-2507
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Wanda L Hobbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77018  (Online Only)
I provide hope and encouragement from a Christian perspective. All therapy sessions are professional, confidential, non-judgmental and inclusive of the mind, body and spirit for optimal healing from all types of painful issues. Clients are always asked if they would like to have me integrate spirituality into their session, your wishes are followed. I offer you the opportunity to disclose and explore your deepest personal and family secrets and disappointments. The supportive therapy allows clients to get their life back on track, and find the balance that is missing. We laugh a lot because laughter promotes healing and happiness.
I provide hope and encouragement from a Christian perspective. All therapy sessions are professional, confidential, non-judgmental and inclusive of the mind, body and spirit for optimal healing from all types of painful issues. Clients are always asked if they would like to have me integrate spirituality into their session, your wishes are followed. I offer you the opportunity to disclose and explore your deepest personal and family secrets and disappointments. The supportive therapy allows clients to get their life back on track, and find the balance that is missing. We laugh a lot because laughter promotes healing and happiness.
(713) 338-9294 View (713) 338-9294
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Wade & Associates Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77018  (Online Only)
I am an advocate for the hurting individual, wanting to help those who have been held back by disappointments and life struggles by providing individual, couples, group, & family counseling.
I am an advocate for the hurting individual, wanting to help those who have been held back by disappointments and life struggles by providing individual, couples, group, & family counseling.
(832) 906-3461 View (832) 906-3461
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Kendall Phillips
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77018  (Online Only)
I take an eclectic approach to counseling and I am committed to providing safe, honest, and compassionate counseling in order to help you gain insight into your experiences. I will help create a path to living a joyful life. Understanding that every person is unique, my approach involves developing treatment that is specifically tailored to meet your individual needs. I work with ages 12 through adulthood. I can address issues such as anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, adjustments and changes, life transitions, and many other experiences that may have an impact on a person's mental health.
I take an eclectic approach to counseling and I am committed to providing safe, honest, and compassionate counseling in order to help you gain insight into your experiences. I will help create a path to living a joyful life. Understanding that every person is unique, my approach involves developing treatment that is specifically tailored to meet your individual needs. I work with ages 12 through adulthood. I can address issues such as anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, adjustments and changes, life transitions, and many other experiences that may have an impact on a person's mental health.
(281) 609-9269 View (281) 609-9269
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Cassandra Smisson Hayes
Psychologist, PhD, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77018
Dr. Hayes is a clinical and forensic psychologist who has extensive experience in psychological testing and evaluation, particularly in the forensic setting. She also has specialized knowledge and experience in sport & exercise psychology and has consulted with athletes of all ages in the development and maturation of performance-related psychological skills.
Dr. Hayes is a clinical and forensic psychologist who has extensive experience in psychological testing and evaluation, particularly in the forensic setting. She also has specialized knowledge and experience in sport & exercise psychology and has consulted with athletes of all ages in the development and maturation of performance-related psychological skills.
(832) 769-5594 View (832) 769-5594
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InTown Counseling + Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S, TTS
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77018  (Online Only)
Experience across various social aspects including mental health, substance abuse, and trauma.Treatment modalities depend on patient needs from depression, to anxiety, to issues related to life changes. My goal is to provide all services compassionately with each individual's best interest at heart. Experiencia en diversos aspectos incluyendo salud mental, problemas de abusos de sustancias, control de impulsos, trauma, problemas de pareja, trastornos relacionados con la infancia y mas. Las modalidades de tratamiento varían de las necesidades del paciente. Mi objetivo es ofrecer servicios con empatía y asistir a encontrar claridad.
Experience across various social aspects including mental health, substance abuse, and trauma.Treatment modalities depend on patient needs from depression, to anxiety, to issues related to life changes. My goal is to provide all services compassionately with each individual's best interest at heart. Experiencia en diversos aspectos incluyendo salud mental, problemas de abusos de sustancias, control de impulsos, trauma, problemas de pareja, trastornos relacionados con la infancia y mas. Las modalidades de tratamiento varían de las necesidades del paciente. Mi objetivo es ofrecer servicios con empatía y asistir a encontrar claridad.
(832) 924-0480 View (832) 924-0480
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Corey D Paulson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77018
Corey's therapeutic approach is goal driven and works to identify where his client wishes to grow and then, through careful collaboration, determine how it can be achieved. He works primarily with Reality Therapy, which emphasizes personal control of self, the ability for one to meet their needs in a healthy manner, and the acceptance that the actions one chooses are what makes up one's behavior. He is trained in EMDR and hypnosis and applies both in working with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and for pain management from physical illness.
Corey's therapeutic approach is goal driven and works to identify where his client wishes to grow and then, through careful collaboration, determine how it can be achieved. He works primarily with Reality Therapy, which emphasizes personal control of self, the ability for one to meet their needs in a healthy manner, and the acceptance that the actions one chooses are what makes up one's behavior. He is trained in EMDR and hypnosis and applies both in working with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and for pain management from physical illness.
(832) 234-9871 View (832) 234-9871
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Sarah D Whitmire
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77018
Do you feel tired, overwhelmed or maybe burnt out, welcome to the new world we live in. This is the new trend I have witnessed in the last few years. We all could use more skills, compassion and mindfulness to deal. I am motivated to help you reach YOUR goals, and sometimes that starts with merely finding out what your goals are. Then we will make a plan for change in small obtainable steps, this will not only build up your self-confidence in your ability to change but also put you on a path to reach the big goals in a substantiable way, for lifelong improvements.
Do you feel tired, overwhelmed or maybe burnt out, welcome to the new world we live in. This is the new trend I have witnessed in the last few years. We all could use more skills, compassion and mindfulness to deal. I am motivated to help you reach YOUR goals, and sometimes that starts with merely finding out what your goals are. Then we will make a plan for change in small obtainable steps, this will not only build up your self-confidence in your ability to change but also put you on a path to reach the big goals in a substantiable way, for lifelong improvements.
(281) 519-2407 View (281) 519-2407
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Lindsey Gabriel
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77018
You have it all. The job, the partner, the family. People are impressed with how you juggle it all, but you don’t like how you show up in each arena of your life. You never feel like you are fully there, fully yourself. You feel like you’re just “doing” things to keep up the facade of being a nice person. But it feels fake and unfulfilling. You are proud of what you have, but you aren’t proud of who you are being. Your life looks perfect from the outside, but on the inside, it feels off.
You have it all. The job, the partner, the family. People are impressed with how you juggle it all, but you don’t like how you show up in each arena of your life. You never feel like you are fully there, fully yourself. You feel like you’re just “doing” things to keep up the facade of being a nice person. But it feels fake and unfulfilling. You are proud of what you have, but you aren’t proud of who you are being. Your life looks perfect from the outside, but on the inside, it feels off.
(832) 637-8788 View (832) 637-8788
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Donna Tomlinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77018
I have been in practice for many years focusing on using techniques like EMDR and hypnosis that help my clients move through their issues more quickly than using talk therapy alone. Anxiety is one of my specialties. It is often connected with depression, grief, and addictions. Those are also areas I have a great many years of experience in working with. I have recently become a Medicare provider because I can relate to the many issues that come with aging.
I have been in practice for many years focusing on using techniques like EMDR and hypnosis that help my clients move through their issues more quickly than using talk therapy alone. Anxiety is one of my specialties. It is often connected with depression, grief, and addictions. Those are also areas I have a great many years of experience in working with. I have recently become a Medicare provider because I can relate to the many issues that come with aging.
(281) 816-5202 View (281) 816-5202
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Erin Rasbeary
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77018  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Deciding to start the journey towards mental wellness can be very daunting, yet here you are embracing the potential unknown and taking the first step for yourself. As you take these steps towards self-discovery, it’s vital to have key elements present, such as, a safe and trusting space that encourages growth, open-mindedness to the process, an understanding that the goal is not perfection but to make progress, and someone who walks with you along that journey with empathy, patience, non-judgement, humility, and respect of who you are, your beliefs and values, and what you want out of life.
Deciding to start the journey towards mental wellness can be very daunting, yet here you are embracing the potential unknown and taking the first step for yourself. As you take these steps towards self-discovery, it’s vital to have key elements present, such as, a safe and trusting space that encourages growth, open-mindedness to the process, an understanding that the goal is not perfection but to make progress, and someone who walks with you along that journey with empathy, patience, non-judgement, humility, and respect of who you are, your beliefs and values, and what you want out of life.
(281) 502-8750 View (281) 502-8750
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.