Obesity Therapists in Armstrong, BC
Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you just can't get control over your feelings? You are not alone. Feelings of sadness, anxiousness, insecurity, anger, stress or shame can be overpowering. We provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can share your story and work to find solutions. We use an integrated approach that adjusts to your individual needs to help you find relief. Using a variety of techniques, we can help you reach your goals and experience a lifelong transformation.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you just can't get control over your feelings? You are not alone. Feelings of sadness, anxiousness, insecurity, anger, stress or shame can be overpowering. We provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can share your story and work to find solutions. We use an integrated approach that adjusts to your individual needs to help you find relief. Using a variety of techniques, we can help you reach your goals and experience a lifelong transformation.
Megan DeSimone, The Life Balance Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW, MTC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Armstrong, BC V0E
I have a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Social Work from UBC and over 23 years experience helping others with mental health, addictions, and relationship issues in a variety of health care, community and social service settings. When you come in for counselling support, I start by creating a relaxed atmosphere where you feel safe and reassured that you've found someone who can help you truly face the issues you're experiencing. Sometimes, the stress of life can be overwhelming and your world becomes very narrow.
I have a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Social Work from UBC and over 23 years experience helping others with mental health, addictions, and relationship issues in a variety of health care, community and social service settings. When you come in for counselling support, I start by creating a relaxed atmosphere where you feel safe and reassured that you've found someone who can help you truly face the issues you're experiencing. Sometimes, the stress of life can be overwhelming and your world becomes very narrow.
Lifespan Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BSW , RSW , MTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Armstrong, BC V0E
In the quietest of moments what is it that speaks to you? Is it a new life goal? An unresolved issue that keeps re-emerging? A call to service? A burden that seems too heavy to manage alone? I am hear to assist you with navigating what you view as your issues, needs, goals. Located in Vernon Active Health, Lifespan Counselling, offers a safe welcoming environment in which we can explore these very dilemmas.
In the quietest of moments what is it that speaks to you? Is it a new life goal? An unresolved issue that keeps re-emerging? A call to service? A burden that seems too heavy to manage alone? I am hear to assist you with navigating what you view as your issues, needs, goals. Located in Vernon Active Health, Lifespan Counselling, offers a safe welcoming environment in which we can explore these very dilemmas.
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We believe counselling is about being open and willing about exploring that which is negatively impacting your life. Facing challenges and difficulties takes courage and a belief that something could be different and even, perhaps, better. I aim to create a warm and welcoming space. Here, you are invited to explore your current situation with a focus on how to create a brighter tomorrow. We believe each person has a sense of what is helpful. Personalizing each session, we collaboratively create a plan to move you through this challenge and to a tomorrow with greater freedom. We offer reduced rate counselling with our MACP candidate.
We believe counselling is about being open and willing about exploring that which is negatively impacting your life. Facing challenges and difficulties takes courage and a belief that something could be different and even, perhaps, better. I aim to create a warm and welcoming space. Here, you are invited to explore your current situation with a focus on how to create a brighter tomorrow. We believe each person has a sense of what is helpful. Personalizing each session, we collaboratively create a plan to move you through this challenge and to a tomorrow with greater freedom. We offer reduced rate counselling with our MACP candidate.
Online Therapists
I specialize in recognizing and leveraging strengths to foster growth and healing. With a background in psychology and lived experience overcoming significant personal challenges—including weight loss, chronic illness, cancer, chronic pain, grief, and trauma—I bring a unique level of empathy and understanding to my work. Passionate about empowering you to adopt health-focused behaviours, I integrate sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mental health education into my approach. I have professional and personal experience in treating trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders and obesity, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and grief.
I specialize in recognizing and leveraging strengths to foster growth and healing. With a background in psychology and lived experience overcoming significant personal challenges—including weight loss, chronic illness, cancer, chronic pain, grief, and trauma—I bring a unique level of empathy and understanding to my work. Passionate about empowering you to adopt health-focused behaviours, I integrate sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mental health education into my approach. I have professional and personal experience in treating trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders and obesity, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and grief.
Brett B. Ginter - Registered Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Salmon ARM, BC V1E
NOTE: I AM UNABLE TO ADD NEW CLIENTS AT THE KAMLOOPS LOCATION. (However, consideration is given to first responders (Police, Fire, Ambulance) and Veterans).
NOTE: I AM UNABLE TO ADD NEW CLIENTS AT THE KAMLOOPS LOCATION. (However, consideration is given to first responders (Police, Fire, Ambulance) and Veterans).
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a licensed private practice based in Kamloops, B.C., offering counselling services for youth, adults, couples and families. Areas of practice include, marital/relationship difficulties (communication and trust), relationship therapy for families, parenting concerns, life transitions, anxiety/panic disorder, trauma, depression, substance use, disturbing thoughts, and adolescence concerns of self-harm, peer relations, sexuality, self-esteem and parent/teen conflict.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a licensed private practice based in Kamloops, B.C., offering counselling services for youth, adults, couples and families. Areas of practice include, marital/relationship difficulties (communication and trust), relationship therapy for families, parenting concerns, life transitions, anxiety/panic disorder, trauma, depression, substance use, disturbing thoughts, and adolescence concerns of self-harm, peer relations, sexuality, self-esteem and parent/teen conflict.
Welcome to Safe Have Holistic Counselling – My name is Magdalena. Through Safe Haven, I will provide you with a range of options and modalities to help you heal and find ways to be happy, content, and free from whatever hurt and pain you are carrying with you at this time. So many people struggle through life on their own. Maybe you’re here because you’re feeling depressed, anxious and insecure – maybe you feel stuck in life and don’t know how to move forward. Perhaps you are here because you are struggling in your relationships, or you feel alone as you move through life. Let me be your Safe Haven.
Welcome to Safe Have Holistic Counselling – My name is Magdalena. Through Safe Haven, I will provide you with a range of options and modalities to help you heal and find ways to be happy, content, and free from whatever hurt and pain you are carrying with you at this time. So many people struggle through life on their own. Maybe you’re here because you’re feeling depressed, anxious and insecure – maybe you feel stuck in life and don’t know how to move forward. Perhaps you are here because you are struggling in your relationships, or you feel alone as you move through life. Let me be your Safe Haven.
Welcome to new possibilities in life. You may be looking to make a small or large change. Either way you are seeking to leave some element of your life behind in exchange for something new. This can be exciting if you are ready to embrace it. It can also create hesitation or fear because it is hard to reach out to someone you do you know. If you feel uncertain talking to someone about the changes you wish to make, it can help to take one step that will give you information about the process. Decide on one meeting to see what it is like.
Welcome to new possibilities in life. You may be looking to make a small or large change. Either way you are seeking to leave some element of your life behind in exchange for something new. This can be exciting if you are ready to embrace it. It can also create hesitation or fear because it is hard to reach out to someone you do you know. If you feel uncertain talking to someone about the changes you wish to make, it can help to take one step that will give you information about the process. Decide on one meeting to see what it is like.
As a Certified Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor, I believe every person has a right to share their story. I provide a safe environment where people can process and gain the insights and awareness they are seeking. I deal with the root issue(s), not just the symptoms of the problems that are presented. Many have no where to turn and feel trapped in their issues, whether shame, fear, loneliness, anger, or hurt. These feelings are often deep-rooted and have not been recognized, acknowledged and shared with someone non-judgmental. As we share our life stories with someone objective we are able to find the healing we need.
As a Certified Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor, I believe every person has a right to share their story. I provide a safe environment where people can process and gain the insights and awareness they are seeking. I deal with the root issue(s), not just the symptoms of the problems that are presented. Many have no where to turn and feel trapped in their issues, whether shame, fear, loneliness, anger, or hurt. These feelings are often deep-rooted and have not been recognized, acknowledged and shared with someone non-judgmental. As we share our life stories with someone objective we are able to find the healing we need.
I view counselling as an opportunity to work with a specialist in psychology who can provide you with the knowledge, support and tools to help you improve your life significantly. I have focused on pursuing extensive training in treating a variety of life stressors. I have a comprehensive psychological toolbox that I would like to share to help you live the best life possible. I am a registered EMDR Therapist (both Internationally and in Canada), a Gotman therapist, and I have worked in the mental health field for over 30 years, a background in the Canadian Military, as a Municipal Fire Fighter, and First Responder.
I view counselling as an opportunity to work with a specialist in psychology who can provide you with the knowledge, support and tools to help you improve your life significantly. I have focused on pursuing extensive training in treating a variety of life stressors. I have a comprehensive psychological toolbox that I would like to share to help you live the best life possible. I am a registered EMDR Therapist (both Internationally and in Canada), a Gotman therapist, and I have worked in the mental health field for over 30 years, a background in the Canadian Military, as a Municipal Fire Fighter, and First Responder.
I have an eclectic approach to counselling. My approach is highly successful as I tailor the approach, techniques, and therapeutic environment to meet your individual needs. However, I draw primarily from Family Systems Theory, Attachment Theory and neuroscience and use EMDR, talk, play and art based interventions. I work with children, youth, families couples and individual adults. I help to support challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, loss and addictions.
I have an eclectic approach to counselling. My approach is highly successful as I tailor the approach, techniques, and therapeutic environment to meet your individual needs. However, I draw primarily from Family Systems Theory, Attachment Theory and neuroscience and use EMDR, talk, play and art based interventions. I work with children, youth, families couples and individual adults. I help to support challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, loss and addictions.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering counselling services to adult clients who are struggling with mental health issues (e.g. depression, anxiety, etc.) as well as clients who have experienced trauma. I have extensive experience working with client's diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and survivors of narcissistic abuse. I work with client's in individual, group, family/couple's sessions. My approach to counselling is client-centered and eclectic, where the client and I work together collaboratively in choosing which therapeutic approach is best suited for their needs.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering counselling services to adult clients who are struggling with mental health issues (e.g. depression, anxiety, etc.) as well as clients who have experienced trauma. I have extensive experience working with client's diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and survivors of narcissistic abuse. I work with client's in individual, group, family/couple's sessions. My approach to counselling is client-centered and eclectic, where the client and I work together collaboratively in choosing which therapeutic approach is best suited for their needs.
Chelsea Braby, Lakestone Counselling & EMDR
Counsellor, BSW, M Coun, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salmon ARM, BC V1E
Being human is messy and sometimes life can be difficult to navigate alone. When things unravel and you are feeling overwhelmed, defeated, or stuck, you deserve to be fully heard and accepted. Through creating a foundation of trust and utilizing evidence-based approaches, I can help you to move in new directions, overcome the impact of difficult life experiences, and shape lasting positive changes. Rather than providing short-term superficial solutions to your concerns, I am committed to supporting you to get to the heart of the matter and resolving the root causes of your distress.
Being human is messy and sometimes life can be difficult to navigate alone. When things unravel and you are feeling overwhelmed, defeated, or stuck, you deserve to be fully heard and accepted. Through creating a foundation of trust and utilizing evidence-based approaches, I can help you to move in new directions, overcome the impact of difficult life experiences, and shape lasting positive changes. Rather than providing short-term superficial solutions to your concerns, I am committed to supporting you to get to the heart of the matter and resolving the root causes of your distress.
Welcome to My Counselling Practice! My ideal client is someone facing anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, or life transitions. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore their thoughts and emotions. They aim to build resilience, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal goals. They want to understand themselves better and improve their relationships, striving for a fulfilling life. Their ultimate goal is holistic well-being and thriving amidst life's challenges. For more information on my practice and my biography please visit my website at www.alignedcounselling.com
Welcome to My Counselling Practice! My ideal client is someone facing anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, or life transitions. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore their thoughts and emotions. They aim to build resilience, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal goals. They want to understand themselves better and improve their relationships, striving for a fulfilling life. Their ultimate goal is holistic well-being and thriving amidst life's challenges. For more information on my practice and my biography please visit my website at www.alignedcounselling.com
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Obesity Counsellors
Can obesity be a cause of depression and anxiety?
Yes. It can be stressful and debilitating to carry excess weight. Many people make inaccurate assumptions about people who are overweight. This stigma may lead individuals to feel badly about themselves, decreasing their self-esteem, or leading to feelings of worthlessness. An association between obesity and depression is well-established.
When should an individual seek treatment for obesity?
When obesity, or the feelings it causes, creates a disruption in your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Examples include avoiding social situations due to anxiety, an inability to participate in family life as a result of health problems, or poor performance at work due to low self-esteem or other concerns.
Are there specific medications for weight loss?
There are several prescription drugs that can help with weight loss, including semaglutide and phentermine. These drugs reduce appetite and must be prescribed by a physician. Professionals will suggest lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, before turning to drugs, which have side effects and typically are prescribed only for a short duration. Many people regain weight after taking weight loss drugs if they have not made significant lifestyle changes.
What is body positivity?
Body positivity is a cultural movement that promotes the acceptance of bodies of all sizes and types, rather than those that conform to societal ideals of beauty. It places self-worth, self-acceptance, and an appreciation for one’s body as goals to achieve a happier, healthier attitude about oneself and others, focusing on who a person is rather than what they look like.