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Ilana Halina Oren
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Whether you are searching for help for yourself or a loved one, I know that this is a difficult time for you. My hope is to be of service to you and your family. My name is Dr. Ilana Halina Oren and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as Certified Hypnotherapist. I have been working with individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. I offer individual and couple therapy to teenagers and adults.My goal is to help my clients increase resilience, overcome their challenges and foster the belief that they deserve to be their best.
Whether you are searching for help for yourself or a loved one, I know that this is a difficult time for you. My hope is to be of service to you and your family. My name is Dr. Ilana Halina Oren and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as Certified Hypnotherapist. I have been working with individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. I offer individual and couple therapy to teenagers and adults.My goal is to help my clients increase resilience, overcome their challenges and foster the belief that they deserve to be their best.
(480) 525-8260 View (480) 525-8260
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Christina Brown
Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85234
I am currently accepting new clients for both telehealth and in-person. I provide a safe and accepting place for you to heal, build resiliency, and begin to live again. I am experienced in PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, dissociation, self-esteem issues and stress management. I offer a wide range of treatments to fit your needs including EMDR and IFS parts work.
I am currently accepting new clients for both telehealth and in-person. I provide a safe and accepting place for you to heal, build resiliency, and begin to live again. I am experienced in PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, dissociation, self-esteem issues and stress management. I offer a wide range of treatments to fit your needs including EMDR and IFS parts work.
(520) 231-7983 View (520) 231-7983
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Amanda Leno
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85234
As the founder of Thrive Counseling Services, I'm passionate about empowering individuals to overcome challenges and lead fulfilling lives. With over a decade of experience in mental health counseling, I've seen firsthand the transformative power of compassionate, evidence-based therapy. At Thrive, we create a warm, judgment-free environment where clients feel safe exploring their thoughts and emotions. Our team of skilled therapists specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. We blend proven therapeutic techniques with a personalized approach to help each client reach their unique goals.
As the founder of Thrive Counseling Services, I'm passionate about empowering individuals to overcome challenges and lead fulfilling lives. With over a decade of experience in mental health counseling, I've seen firsthand the transformative power of compassionate, evidence-based therapy. At Thrive, we create a warm, judgment-free environment where clients feel safe exploring their thoughts and emotions. Our team of skilled therapists specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. We blend proven therapeutic techniques with a personalized approach to help each client reach their unique goals.
(602) 903-2550 View (602) 903-2550
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Nicole O'Hare
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CMHIMP, CCATP, CTMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Accepting New Clients - I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, passionate about helping my clients achieve fulfillment in their daily lives. I am a Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapist, which enables me to provide tools for helping couples communicate effectively and transform their relationship. I also maintain an advanced certification as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider. This certification allows me to utilize a more holistic approach to treating from an integrative perspective. I am able to help clients achieve optimal mental and physical health and wellness while using a mind-body approach to healing.
Accepting New Clients - I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, passionate about helping my clients achieve fulfillment in their daily lives. I am a Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapist, which enables me to provide tools for helping couples communicate effectively and transform their relationship. I also maintain an advanced certification as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider. This certification allows me to utilize a more holistic approach to treating from an integrative perspective. I am able to help clients achieve optimal mental and physical health and wellness while using a mind-body approach to healing.
(602) 786-6983 View (602) 786-6983
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Erika Tweed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Accepting New Clients - My goal is to provide individualized treatment for each client while targeting their goals and maximizing their coping skills in order to achieve their desired outcome. I utilize a combination of techniques and modalities including Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I am passionate about the goal of obtaining agency over your life and working towards creating a healthier you. I believe that one of the most important aspects of therapy is the relationship built between the therapist and client.
Accepting New Clients - My goal is to provide individualized treatment for each client while targeting their goals and maximizing their coping skills in order to achieve their desired outcome. I utilize a combination of techniques and modalities including Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I am passionate about the goal of obtaining agency over your life and working towards creating a healthier you. I believe that one of the most important aspects of therapy is the relationship built between the therapist and client.
(928) 628-6060 View (928) 628-6060
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.