Weight Loss Therapists in Sylmar, CA
Hi, I am Dr. Maureen Burney, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience. I approach therapy by connecting quickly with people and making the process comfortable and effective. I see every client that I work with as having a unique story, and I am committed to helping to make their lives better. My approach to therapy is holistic and practical. My training has always been a combination of clinical psychology and health psychology. I listen carefully to understand who you are and to see how changes may add to the quality of your life. Therapy should be a custom-tailored experience to be most helpful.
Hi, I am Dr. Maureen Burney, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience. I approach therapy by connecting quickly with people and making the process comfortable and effective. I see every client that I work with as having a unique story, and I am committed to helping to make their lives better. My approach to therapy is holistic and practical. My training has always been a combination of clinical psychology and health psychology. I listen carefully to understand who you are and to see how changes may add to the quality of your life. Therapy should be a custom-tailored experience to be most helpful.
My name is Jennifer Susan Jones and I care deeply about connecting with clients, building rapport, and holding the therapeutic space. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, wife, mother, nature-lover, and fitness enthusiast. I specialize in kids 9 and up, teens, women's issues, older adults, and patients navigating medical care. I work with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
My name is Jennifer Susan Jones and I care deeply about connecting with clients, building rapport, and holding the therapeutic space. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, wife, mother, nature-lover, and fitness enthusiast. I specialize in kids 9 and up, teens, women's issues, older adults, and patients navigating medical care. I work with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Hello, I'm Shilana Williams, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges and improve their relationships through compassionate and evidence-based therapy to achieve healthier relationships and improved well-being. My therapeutic approach is founded on empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques, creating a secure and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment. Through a collaborative relationship, we will work together to identify and understand your challenges, strengths, and goals.
Hello, I'm Shilana Williams, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges and improve their relationships through compassionate and evidence-based therapy to achieve healthier relationships and improved well-being. My therapeutic approach is founded on empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques, creating a secure and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment. Through a collaborative relationship, we will work together to identify and understand your challenges, strengths, and goals.
Hello, my name is Sang Wu, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my master's from Alliant International University and have been practicing for 9 years. I am an attachment-based therapist utilizing Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) theoretical orientation to work with adults who feel stuck in their current lives, and individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression. I assist in helping them navigate crucial moments, difficult forks in the road of life, and uncertain futures, and help them live their best lives.
Hello, my name is Sang Wu, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my master's from Alliant International University and have been practicing for 9 years. I am an attachment-based therapist utilizing Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) theoretical orientation to work with adults who feel stuck in their current lives, and individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression. I assist in helping them navigate crucial moments, difficult forks in the road of life, and uncertain futures, and help them live their best lives.
Denise Davis-Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sylmar, CA 91342 (Online Only)
I'm Denise Davis-Moore and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. What are we doing? I am going to ask you that at our first meeting and at everyone after that. Our journey together will be one that explores just that. You're not in therapy to wander aimlessly and waste time. You're in therapy because you want something to change. You want to think something different, feel something different, DO something different. I’m here to help you figure out what that something is and how to make it happen. We'll talk, we'll listen, we'll laugh, we'll cry, we'll challenge, we'll question, we'll explore...and ultimately we will figure it out.
I'm Denise Davis-Moore and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. What are we doing? I am going to ask you that at our first meeting and at everyone after that. Our journey together will be one that explores just that. You're not in therapy to wander aimlessly and waste time. You're in therapy because you want something to change. You want to think something different, feel something different, DO something different. I’m here to help you figure out what that something is and how to make it happen. We'll talk, we'll listen, we'll laugh, we'll cry, we'll challenge, we'll question, we'll explore...and ultimately we will figure it out.
I have been doing individual and couple therapy for over thirty years. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, always choosing the one that best suits the client's immediate needs. These modalities range from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral to narrative and existential. There is even some dream, and hypnotherapy added when helpful. In addition to my clinical practice, I have extensive forensic psychology experience, including resolving workplace disputes, custody issues, and trial consulting. My goal is to help clients find meaningful solutions to challenging life problems.
I have been doing individual and couple therapy for over thirty years. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, always choosing the one that best suits the client's immediate needs. These modalities range from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral to narrative and existential. There is even some dream, and hypnotherapy added when helpful. In addition to my clinical practice, I have extensive forensic psychology experience, including resolving workplace disputes, custody issues, and trial consulting. My goal is to help clients find meaningful solutions to challenging life problems.
My name is Carla Nuñez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience working in both community mental health and school-based mental health. My goal is to provide a culturally sensitive, supportive, curious, compassionate, and reflective space for you to explore your inner selves and overcome personal challenges. I don't believe that our goal in life should be to live in constant happiness, but to live filled with ease and contentment even in the most challenging times. My approach in this journey is holistic and collaborative. I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and change.
My name is Carla Nuñez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience working in both community mental health and school-based mental health. My goal is to provide a culturally sensitive, supportive, curious, compassionate, and reflective space for you to explore your inner selves and overcome personal challenges. I don't believe that our goal in life should be to live in constant happiness, but to live filled with ease and contentment even in the most challenging times. My approach in this journey is holistic and collaborative. I believe that every individual has the capacity for growth and change.
Hello, my name is Abel Blanco and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) grounded in Fresno, California. I work with adults experiencing daily life stressors, depression, anxiety, relational problems, and past trauma.
Hello, my name is Abel Blanco and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) grounded in Fresno, California. I work with adults experiencing daily life stressors, depression, anxiety, relational problems, and past trauma.
Jessica Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sylmar, CA 91342 (Online Only)
Jessica Russell, LCSW I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and in Texas. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, self worth/self esteem, trauma, relationship issues, women issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will help you in overcoming what challenges you. It takes courage and bravery to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards making a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Jessica Russell, LCSW I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and in Texas. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, self worth/self esteem, trauma, relationship issues, women issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will help you in overcoming what challenges you. It takes courage and bravery to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards making a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Hello, fellow humans! I work from a client-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, and culturally informed perspective.I have a history of working with adolescents with developmental delays and have a background in behavior therapy. I believe that clients, as humans, have the answers, and as clinicians, we are granted special permission to join clients in helping to understand and adapt their stories. I openly seek opportunities to promote wellness and connect with others within our community and with families to promote overall systemic health.
Hello, fellow humans! I work from a client-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, and culturally informed perspective.I have a history of working with adolescents with developmental delays and have a background in behavior therapy. I believe that clients, as humans, have the answers, and as clinicians, we are granted special permission to join clients in helping to understand and adapt their stories. I openly seek opportunities to promote wellness and connect with others within our community and with families to promote overall systemic health.
Hello and welcome! My name is Chrystal Dhillon and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Fresno, California. I am dedicated to supporting clients statewide through the convenience of telehealth. I am passionate about empowering adults as they navigate life's challenges and uncertainties. My areas of specialization include life adjustments, neurodivergent affirming care, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, build effective tools to reduce stress, and ultimately enjoy life again.
Hello and welcome! My name is Chrystal Dhillon and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Fresno, California. I am dedicated to supporting clients statewide through the convenience of telehealth. I am passionate about empowering adults as they navigate life's challenges and uncertainties. My areas of specialization include life adjustments, neurodivergent affirming care, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, build effective tools to reduce stress, and ultimately enjoy life again.
Susette A Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sylmar, CA 91342 (Online Only)
Are you a woman suffering from the trauma of betrayal or narcissistic abuse? Do you struggle with low self-esteem or the "people pleasing syndrome"? Do you tend to look for love in all the wrong places? Do you lack confidence and have trouble asserting yourself? Do you have trust issues? Do you harbor feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and self-doubt, or become depressed, anxious, bitter, angry, or resentful? If so, you're not alone......
Are you a woman suffering from the trauma of betrayal or narcissistic abuse? Do you struggle with low self-esteem or the "people pleasing syndrome"? Do you tend to look for love in all the wrong places? Do you lack confidence and have trouble asserting yourself? Do you have trust issues? Do you harbor feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and self-doubt, or become depressed, anxious, bitter, angry, or resentful? If so, you're not alone......
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I assist my clients with a wide variety of issues: grief /loss, unhappiness, forgiveness of self/others, relationship/communication strategies, insomnia, stress reduction, smoking cessation, performance, menopause, weight loss, eating disorders, fears and phobias, confidence/self-esteem, procrastination, ADHD, pain management, fertility, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, IBS, and other blocks.
Energy follows thought. What are your thoughts? Do you have self-defeating negative mental chatter? Do you have habits, fears, perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, which hinder you from being "all you can be"? As a hypnotherapist I use hypnosis as part of a multidisciplinary approach to help my clients rewrite the stories in their sub-conscious mind. I also employ my 30 plus years as a Shamanic Healer to assist my clients in being all they were created to be. Reiki and Chakra balancing are also employed when appropriate. Powerful assistance comes with Past Life Regression and Soul Retrieval.
I assist my clients with a wide variety of issues: grief /loss, unhappiness, forgiveness of self/others, relationship/communication strategies, insomnia, stress reduction, smoking cessation, performance, menopause, weight loss, eating disorders, fears and phobias, confidence/self-esteem, procrastination, ADHD, pain management, fertility, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, IBS, and other blocks.
Energy follows thought. What are your thoughts? Do you have self-defeating negative mental chatter? Do you have habits, fears, perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, which hinder you from being "all you can be"? As a hypnotherapist I use hypnosis as part of a multidisciplinary approach to help my clients rewrite the stories in their sub-conscious mind. I also employ my 30 plus years as a Shamanic Healer to assist my clients in being all they were created to be. Reiki and Chakra balancing are also employed when appropriate. Powerful assistance comes with Past Life Regression and Soul Retrieval.
I've treated people presenting a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD/ PTSI, addiction/ co-occurring disorders, overeating/ weight loss, adjustment, family violence, DCFS, divorce, separation, and co-parenting, work stress, physical injury/ chronic illness, aging.
My name is Amber Lee Crume, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. My greatest hope is to help people achieve a greater sense of happiness and well-being. I love being a therapist and helping you learn more about yourself, your relationships, and new proven strategies and techniques to address life's most challenging obstacles. The process really does work!
I've treated people presenting a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD/ PTSI, addiction/ co-occurring disorders, overeating/ weight loss, adjustment, family violence, DCFS, divorce, separation, and co-parenting, work stress, physical injury/ chronic illness, aging.
My name is Amber Lee Crume, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. My greatest hope is to help people achieve a greater sense of happiness and well-being. I love being a therapist and helping you learn more about yourself, your relationships, and new proven strategies and techniques to address life's most challenging obstacles. The process really does work!
Mim Collins, Psy.D., M.F.T.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Valley Village, CA 91607
I have worked for many years with candidates preparing for the life altering procedure of Weight Loss Surgery.
I provide an environment for people to gain a deeper understanding of their lives. Most of us want to feel we are understood. Feeling an emotional connection allows us, not only to feel understood, but cared for and accompanied on the pathway to change. Most of us have difficulty undertaking the process alone. Effective therapy can be a vehicle toward that experience, and toward more fulfilling relationships in our lives. Effective therapy is what I do.
I have worked for many years with candidates preparing for the life altering procedure of Weight Loss Surgery.
I provide an environment for people to gain a deeper understanding of their lives. Most of us want to feel we are understood. Feeling an emotional connection allows us, not only to feel understood, but cared for and accompanied on the pathway to change. Most of us have difficulty undertaking the process alone. Effective therapy can be a vehicle toward that experience, and toward more fulfilling relationships in our lives. Effective therapy is what I do.
I do ONLINE SESSIONS. Quit smoking - easy and without gaining weight. 1-2 sessions. I believe that if you change your thoughts, you can change anything in your life! Your history is never your destiny. With more than 35 years of experience in the field, I have treated people with all kinds of issues. My experience includes owning and running a drug and alcohol treatment facility with 300 inpatients. In my practice the number 1 priority is to let go of the past, sleep good, feel good and eat good from session 1 - this creates a good foundation for the further treatment. Session in your home is possible
I do ONLINE SESSIONS. Quit smoking - easy and without gaining weight. 1-2 sessions. I believe that if you change your thoughts, you can change anything in your life! Your history is never your destiny. With more than 35 years of experience in the field, I have treated people with all kinds of issues. My experience includes owning and running a drug and alcohol treatment facility with 300 inpatients. In my practice the number 1 priority is to let go of the past, sleep good, feel good and eat good from session 1 - this creates a good foundation for the further treatment. Session in your home is possible
Jackie Caputo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91335 (Online Only)
Another night of laying in bed, not being able to sleep only to think about how there really is no point in waking up to do it all over again the next day. You feel tremendous guilt & shame follow you around for no reason making it difficult for you to better your life. You avoid even going out & instead you instarcart your binge foods to your door step. Feeling stuck in your job or relationship feeling hopeless & alone. Do you remember a time where you were once happy and think about how it would be impossible to get back to that happiness? Do you look at your partner and are not able to recognize them due to the anger and rage.
Another night of laying in bed, not being able to sleep only to think about how there really is no point in waking up to do it all over again the next day. You feel tremendous guilt & shame follow you around for no reason making it difficult for you to better your life. You avoid even going out & instead you instarcart your binge foods to your door step. Feeling stuck in your job or relationship feeling hopeless & alone. Do you remember a time where you were once happy and think about how it would be impossible to get back to that happiness? Do you look at your partner and are not able to recognize them due to the anger and rage.
Linda Seidman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
North Hollywood, CA 91607 (Online Only)
If you're looking for a therapist, I offer a complementary phone consult. If I don't think I can help, I can send you in the right direction. You may have concerns about your relationships, your career direction, present and future goals. You may be noticing repeating patterns that aren’t serving you and realize those patterns are hard to change. The patterns we repeat may come from past relationships and past traumas. I think I can help you gain some freedom from the past. Give me a call and we can see if we're a good match.
If you're looking for a therapist, I offer a complementary phone consult. If I don't think I can help, I can send you in the right direction. You may have concerns about your relationships, your career direction, present and future goals. You may be noticing repeating patterns that aren’t serving you and realize those patterns are hard to change. The patterns we repeat may come from past relationships and past traumas. I think I can help you gain some freedom from the past. Give me a call and we can see if we're a good match.
Bella Levin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Granada Hills, CA 91344 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, or challenges in your work and personal relationships? You deserve a safe, nonjudgmental space where your voice is heard, and your feelings are validated. I offer gentle exploration of your life's challenges, helping you ask the questions that lead to growth. Together, we'll work to help you take control of your symptoms, regulate your emotions, and find the courage to heal, empowering you to move forward and realize your dreams.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, or challenges in your work and personal relationships? You deserve a safe, nonjudgmental space where your voice is heard, and your feelings are validated. I offer gentle exploration of your life's challenges, helping you ask the questions that lead to growth. Together, we'll work to help you take control of your symptoms, regulate your emotions, and find the courage to heal, empowering you to move forward and realize your dreams.
Hello, I am Ilana! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California (LMFT #116296). I work with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds. I have experience in a multitude of settings, including schools, private practice, and community mental health. My therapeutic approach incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I believe that therapy is collaborative and encourage my clients to grow in a safe, therapeutic environment.
Hello, I am Ilana! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California (LMFT #116296). I work with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds. I have experience in a multitude of settings, including schools, private practice, and community mental health. My therapeutic approach incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I believe that therapy is collaborative and encourage my clients to grow in a safe, therapeutic environment.
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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.