Weight Loss Therapists in Walnut, CA
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My name is Dr. Sonia Rodriguez and I am a clinical and forensic psychologist with a passion for helping others navigate life's challenges. LIFE, as much as we would love it to be easy, it comes with its ups and downs. I utilize various modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused therapy, and I tailor interventions to each client's unique needs. The goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and develop healthy coping strategies.
My name is Dr. Sonia Rodriguez and I am a clinical and forensic psychologist with a passion for helping others navigate life's challenges. LIFE, as much as we would love it to be easy, it comes with its ups and downs. I utilize various modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused therapy, and I tailor interventions to each client's unique needs. The goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and develop healthy coping strategies.
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Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
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You have appeared ok, but deep inside stressed for quite a while. You have thought about therapy, but either mental health is too much a topic to face, or you find it too hard to find a therapist who can really understand your culture and speak your language. So you decided to suffer silently. You searched Dr. Google many times too, and worried that your situation could get much worse if you don't find the right therapist to help you. Wait no more. Our psychotherapists are here to help.
You have appeared ok, but deep inside stressed for quite a while. You have thought about therapy, but either mental health is too much a topic to face, or you find it too hard to find a therapist who can really understand your culture and speak your language. So you decided to suffer silently. You searched Dr. Google many times too, and worried that your situation could get much worse if you don't find the right therapist to help you. Wait no more. Our psychotherapists are here to help.
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Hello, my name is Arianna Escobar I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I provide plenty of space for clients to share their stories and process through current and past problems that are affecting them. I work with young adults and specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Hello, my name is Arianna Escobar I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I provide plenty of space for clients to share their stories and process through current and past problems that are affecting them. I work with young adults and specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
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Through the Sea Marriage & Family Counseling Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Covina, CA 91791
Through the Sea offers professional licensed therapists and compassionate certified Biblical counselors to help you navigate your life. We provide couples, individual, child, and family counseling. Specialities include depression, anxiety, ptsd, domestic abuse and sexual trauma, infidelity recovery, parenting, spiritual issues, or simply adjusting to changes in life.
Through the Sea offers professional licensed therapists and compassionate certified Biblical counselors to help you navigate your life. We provide couples, individual, child, and family counseling. Specialities include depression, anxiety, ptsd, domestic abuse and sexual trauma, infidelity recovery, parenting, spiritual issues, or simply adjusting to changes in life.
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I'm Amy Annala, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of life and achieve emotional well-being while becoming their best selves. The burdens we carry can be heavy, and there's no reason to do it alone. My background is in addiction counseling and therapy as well as working with court ordered clients with open Child Welfare cases. I typically work with clients presenting with concerns ranging anywhere from anxiety and depression to trauma and substance use.
I'm Amy Annala, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of life and achieve emotional well-being while becoming their best selves. The burdens we carry can be heavy, and there's no reason to do it alone. My background is in addiction counseling and therapy as well as working with court ordered clients with open Child Welfare cases. I typically work with clients presenting with concerns ranging anywhere from anxiety and depression to trauma and substance use.
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I am very passionate about getting results for my clients. I love my job! The ideal client for me is one who will be an active participant in the therapy process. I am definitely a therapist who will be interactive and we will work together to achieve your goals. My areas of expertise are anxiety disorders, marital issues and past trauma. I am trained in EMDR . I have been in practice over 25 years and have dealt with a variety of issues, my favorite part of being a therapist is building intimate relationships with my clients where there is trust and mutual respect.
I am very passionate about getting results for my clients. I love my job! The ideal client for me is one who will be an active participant in the therapy process. I am definitely a therapist who will be interactive and we will work together to achieve your goals. My areas of expertise are anxiety disorders, marital issues and past trauma. I am trained in EMDR . I have been in practice over 25 years and have dealt with a variety of issues, my favorite part of being a therapist is building intimate relationships with my clients where there is trust and mutual respect.
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Robin Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (Online Only)
When I was younger, I didn’t know how to communicate my feelings and felt frustrated by potential mischaracterization. After I had my first child, I had a difficult time navigating through postpartum depression. I started asking questions and researching mental health while finding virtual support groups. Through this process, I realized that I had s never been alone in my personal issues. When I was pregnant with my second child, I went back to school for social work to become a mental health professional to serve people in my community to help navigate through anxiety, depression, grief, and intergenerational traumas.
When I was younger, I didn’t know how to communicate my feelings and felt frustrated by potential mischaracterization. After I had my first child, I had a difficult time navigating through postpartum depression. I started asking questions and researching mental health while finding virtual support groups. Through this process, I realized that I had s never been alone in my personal issues. When I was pregnant with my second child, I went back to school for social work to become a mental health professional to serve people in my community to help navigate through anxiety, depression, grief, and intergenerational traumas.
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Hello, my name is April Garcia and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach is to support you with personal empowerment so you’re in control of your life with the use of cognitive affective behavioral therapy and with use of the community resiliency model. My approach will consist of supporting you with managing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The types of clients I typically work with are those who are willing to take a consistent and active desire to work diligently and clients who are willing to attend therapy consistently and on time.
Hello, my name is April Garcia and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach is to support you with personal empowerment so you’re in control of your life with the use of cognitive affective behavioral therapy and with use of the community resiliency model. My approach will consist of supporting you with managing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The types of clients I typically work with are those who are willing to take a consistent and active desire to work diligently and clients who are willing to attend therapy consistently and on time.
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I am excited that you are here today. My primary job as a psychotherapist is to assist others in managing issues in life. I enjoy helping others; I like providing the right tools to individuals in order to allow them to see their potential in life; to see them make progress towards their goals. However, this is not my only role in life. I am also a friend, partner, and step-parent who plays a role in who I am today and my personality. I believe my personality is very welcoming to others.
I am excited that you are here today. My primary job as a psychotherapist is to assist others in managing issues in life. I enjoy helping others; I like providing the right tools to individuals in order to allow them to see their potential in life; to see them make progress towards their goals. However, this is not my only role in life. I am also a friend, partner, and step-parent who plays a role in who I am today and my personality. I believe my personality is very welcoming to others.
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Mary T. Lindsey LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
La Verne, CA 91750
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize working with Individuals, Step-families, Couples, Depression/Grief/Anxiety/Anger Issues. Parenting children, being in relationship with our partner, should be enjoyable. Oppositional/Tantruming Children, Relationship Conflict, Depression, & Anxiety create pain, trauma, unhappiness & weight gain in our life. Our work together can change this! I use a respectful, humanistic approach to problem solving, relationship building, strengthening bonds and building relationship attachments. I use cognitive/behavioral interventions with relational approaches to and collaboration to set goals and identify desired results.
I specialize working with Individuals, Step-families, Couples, Depression/Grief/Anxiety/Anger Issues. Parenting children, being in relationship with our partner, should be enjoyable. Oppositional/Tantruming Children, Relationship Conflict, Depression, & Anxiety create pain, trauma, unhappiness & weight gain in our life. Our work together can change this! I use a respectful, humanistic approach to problem solving, relationship building, strengthening bonds and building relationship attachments. I use cognitive/behavioral interventions with relational approaches to and collaboration to set goals and identify desired results.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Vibrant Start with extensive clinical training and experience with children, adolescents, and families. I strive to provide solutions, increase coping skills and problem solving abilities by incorporating a treatment plan designed for each client's unique background, family and individual needs. What makes my approach different is my belief in increasing self awareness, empowering clients to make positive decisions and offering reality based, honest and effective solutions.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Vibrant Start with extensive clinical training and experience with children, adolescents, and families. I strive to provide solutions, increase coping skills and problem solving abilities by incorporating a treatment plan designed for each client's unique background, family and individual needs. What makes my approach different is my belief in increasing self awareness, empowering clients to make positive decisions and offering reality based, honest and effective solutions.
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I have 20+ years of experience in successfully treating depression, anxiety, insomnia, marital/family problems, addictions, anger and PTSD. My counseling style is affirming, compassionate and highly directive. The key to your success in therapy depends upon your level of motivation. When highly motivated, clients get better. Marriages heal, the addicted recover, the sleepless sleep, anxiety and depression lift, and stress becomes manageable. I am highly motivated to see you succeed! If you want to live a better life but need some direction on how to get there, call me. We'll talk about how I can help you become your best self!
I have 20+ years of experience in successfully treating depression, anxiety, insomnia, marital/family problems, addictions, anger and PTSD. My counseling style is affirming, compassionate and highly directive. The key to your success in therapy depends upon your level of motivation. When highly motivated, clients get better. Marriages heal, the addicted recover, the sleepless sleep, anxiety and depression lift, and stress becomes manageable. I am highly motivated to see you succeed! If you want to live a better life but need some direction on how to get there, call me. We'll talk about how I can help you become your best self!
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Adrian de Leon Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91768 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual, Licensed Clinical Therapist. My primary focus is to help promote change for personal growth, confidence and a healthy self-esteem. My goal is not only to get you through this difficult time in your life, but to help you develop ways to be better able to handle things in the future. I provide therapeutic counseling services to children, adolescents and adults as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor. My education is in Counseling Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. My experiences and training have been very helpful in educating others, by sharing knowledge and promoting the understanding of human behavior.
I am a bilingual, Licensed Clinical Therapist. My primary focus is to help promote change for personal growth, confidence and a healthy self-esteem. My goal is not only to get you through this difficult time in your life, but to help you develop ways to be better able to handle things in the future. I provide therapeutic counseling services to children, adolescents and adults as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor. My education is in Counseling Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. My experiences and training have been very helpful in educating others, by sharing knowledge and promoting the understanding of human behavior.
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People come to the crossroads of seeking mental health treatment for many different reasons and with many different paths. I would like to meet you on that path and help you through it. I have over 30 years experience in counseling and therapy with 20 years working in addictions, dual diagnosis, inpatient mental health with persistent mental illness and outpatient with individuals and couples for both the Veterans Administration and as adjunct faculty at Loma Linda University Department of Psychiatry. I also do psychological assessment for diagnosis clarification and treatment planning. Visit our website www.drscottwenger.com.
People come to the crossroads of seeking mental health treatment for many different reasons and with many different paths. I would like to meet you on that path and help you through it. I have over 30 years experience in counseling and therapy with 20 years working in addictions, dual diagnosis, inpatient mental health with persistent mental illness and outpatient with individuals and couples for both the Veterans Administration and as adjunct faculty at Loma Linda University Department of Psychiatry. I also do psychological assessment for diagnosis clarification and treatment planning. Visit our website www.drscottwenger.com.
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Counseling Services, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, MFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Covina, CA 91790
At Counseling Services/LA Peace of Mind.com, we guide people to the light and empower themselves to heal. We help people who seek trust and freedom to be expressive, address life challenges, and barriers that interfere with growth and achieving life's goals.
At Counseling Services/LA Peace of Mind.com, we guide people to the light and empower themselves to heal. We help people who seek trust and freedom to be expressive, address life challenges, and barriers that interfere with growth and achieving life's goals.
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Connie Morlett Madison
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Claremont, CA 91711
Waitlist for new clients
The ideal client is: Couple Partners who want something new, loving and healthy. Women healing from eating disorders and body issues. First Responders: CHP, COs, Police Officers and Detectives. Military: Active, Reservists, Veterans and their families. Professionals: Business owners, Realtors, Medical/Mental Health workers and Educators with busy, demanding careers. Parents: Moms, Dads and blended families who want peaceful, loving parent/child relationships. Singles: Men and Women longing for healthy, safe love. Creatives: Artists, Performers, Designers. I can integrate your spiritual faith to support therapeutic goals.
The ideal client is: Couple Partners who want something new, loving and healthy. Women healing from eating disorders and body issues. First Responders: CHP, COs, Police Officers and Detectives. Military: Active, Reservists, Veterans and their families. Professionals: Business owners, Realtors, Medical/Mental Health workers and Educators with busy, demanding careers. Parents: Moms, Dads and blended families who want peaceful, loving parent/child relationships. Singles: Men and Women longing for healthy, safe love. Creatives: Artists, Performers, Designers. I can integrate your spiritual faith to support therapeutic goals.
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Welcome to the next fulfilling chapter in your life! I understand we all want to be happy, healthy, have emotionally satisfyng relationships, and live prosperous lives! My approach to helping people is mulitfacted. Through providing a safe, collaborative, and supportive environement I help people understand and change their perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors within the context of their family of origin and current realtionships. I understand people having the courage and taking the time to invest in their personal growth and development expect results. I work tenaciously to meet their expectations and treatment goals!
Welcome to the next fulfilling chapter in your life! I understand we all want to be happy, healthy, have emotionally satisfyng relationships, and live prosperous lives! My approach to helping people is mulitfacted. Through providing a safe, collaborative, and supportive environement I help people understand and change their perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors within the context of their family of origin and current realtionships. I understand people having the courage and taking the time to invest in their personal growth and development expect results. I work tenaciously to meet their expectations and treatment goals!
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Jonathan Delgado
Associate Clinical Social Worker, DPA, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
San Dimas, CA 91773
My approach to counseling takes into account that each client is unique and views their problems and solutions from their unique perspective. Also, each client possesses unique talents and gifts that should be recognized and highlighted to strengthen their coping skills. I incorporate PCT, CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Therapy in my practice. I find these therapies beneficial with brief therapy and to help move clients through the forest of life’s issues. I appreciate clients that identify their need for help and are willing to make life changes, and I represent the values of restoring hope, inspiring growth, and empowerment.
My approach to counseling takes into account that each client is unique and views their problems and solutions from their unique perspective. Also, each client possesses unique talents and gifts that should be recognized and highlighted to strengthen their coping skills. I incorporate PCT, CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Therapy in my practice. I find these therapies beneficial with brief therapy and to help move clients through the forest of life’s issues. I appreciate clients that identify their need for help and are willing to make life changes, and I represent the values of restoring hope, inspiring growth, and empowerment.
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Hi, I'm Dennis Newlin, a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with a unique approach that merges counseling psychology with integrative and functional medicine. My practice is rooted in over 30 years of experience, specializing in areas like substance misuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, and domestic violence. I typically work with adults navigating challenges related to substance misuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, and intimate partner violence. I am also comfortable treating conditions related to chronic pain and have a particular interest in lifestyle-related health concerns.
Hi, I'm Dennis Newlin, a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with a unique approach that merges counseling psychology with integrative and functional medicine. My practice is rooted in over 30 years of experience, specializing in areas like substance misuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, and domestic violence. I typically work with adults navigating challenges related to substance misuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, and intimate partner violence. I am also comfortable treating conditions related to chronic pain and have a particular interest in lifestyle-related health concerns.
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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.