Weight Loss Therapists in Kokomo, IN
Jeannette Murphy's Virtual Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kokomo, IN 46901 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Let me introduce myself. I am Jeannette Murphy. I bring to you more than thirty years of counseling experience with the treatment of Individuals, Couples,Children and Families, both individually and in groups. My counseling is designed to help you with a wide variety of personal, marital and family issues. I specialize using Brief Solution-Based Treatment. This treatment method is effective whether you come alone or with other family members.
Let me introduce myself. I am Jeannette Murphy. I bring to you more than thirty years of counseling experience with the treatment of Individuals, Couples,Children and Families, both individually and in groups. My counseling is designed to help you with a wide variety of personal, marital and family issues. I specialize using Brief Solution-Based Treatment. This treatment method is effective whether you come alone or with other family members.
Jacqueline Rafter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kokomo, IN 46901 (Online Only)
Relationship TRAUMA? I primarily work with clients who have concerns of past childhood trauma, relationship trauma or religious trauma, which often cause struggles of depression, anxiety, toxic relationships, or relationship struggles, parenting problems, people pleasing, anger management difficulties, career challenges and adjusting to major life changes. I am SOGIE Affirmative and sex positive in my treatment. I am non-judgmental, direct, and empowering in my counseling style. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Relationship TRAUMA? I primarily work with clients who have concerns of past childhood trauma, relationship trauma or religious trauma, which often cause struggles of depression, anxiety, toxic relationships, or relationship struggles, parenting problems, people pleasing, anger management difficulties, career challenges and adjusting to major life changes. I am SOGIE Affirmative and sex positive in my treatment. I am non-judgmental, direct, and empowering in my counseling style. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Megan L Templin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kokomo, IN 46901 (Online Only)
I believe people can change, because I see it daily with my clients. I believe it because I lost over 130 pounds. My specialties include couples counseling, grief and loss, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. I know therapy can feel intimidating. Before becoming a therapist, I was a client and worked with a therapist on ways to improve my quality of life. This experience taught me what clients need. I know that the client/therapist relationship is the most important aspect of treatment. The better the relationship, the more healing that occurs.
I believe people can change, because I see it daily with my clients. I believe it because I lost over 130 pounds. My specialties include couples counseling, grief and loss, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. I know therapy can feel intimidating. Before becoming a therapist, I was a client and worked with a therapist on ways to improve my quality of life. This experience taught me what clients need. I know that the client/therapist relationship is the most important aspect of treatment. The better the relationship, the more healing that occurs.
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I have experience working with clients with various presenting concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders; OCD and tics; ADHD; parent-child interactions; insomnia; weight loss/eating disorders; complex medical diagnoses; trauma-related issues; grief and loss; life transitions; chronic pain; and prenatal, perinatal, post-partum, and maternal mental health.
As a licensed psychologist with a background in pediatric and health psychology, I find joy in helping my clients discover what motivates them to move forward in their lives. I strive to help others process and carry all of life’s experiences with them while still progressing in a valued life direction. With this aim, I view my clients through a holistic lens and support them in making progress in both mental and physical health. I have a supportive and direct style that creates a comfortable space for meaningful growth.
I have experience working with clients with various presenting concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders; OCD and tics; ADHD; parent-child interactions; insomnia; weight loss/eating disorders; complex medical diagnoses; trauma-related issues; grief and loss; life transitions; chronic pain; and prenatal, perinatal, post-partum, and maternal mental health.
As a licensed psychologist with a background in pediatric and health psychology, I find joy in helping my clients discover what motivates them to move forward in their lives. I strive to help others process and carry all of life’s experiences with them while still progressing in a valued life direction. With this aim, I view my clients through a holistic lens and support them in making progress in both mental and physical health. I have a supportive and direct style that creates a comfortable space for meaningful growth.
Staci Vanzant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenwood, IN 46143
Staci has been working as a licensed clinical therapist with all ages for 20 years. She is licensed in IN, NJ, DE, FL (telehealth), CA, and is now also working with clients as a Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Coach, assisting clients in setting and achieving goals such as weight loss, career advancement, and overall increased life satisfaction.
Staci has been working as a licensed clinical therapist with all ages for 20 years. She is licensed in IN, NJ, DE, FL (telehealth), CA, and is now also working with clients as a Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Coach, assisting clients in setting and achieving goals such as weight loss, career advancement, and overall increased life satisfaction.
I enjoy helping clients understand/improve their relationships with food/eating habits, develop healthier ways of coping with emotional eating, improve their body image, and overcome obstacles to successful weight loss.
In today's world, people often find ourselves going from one day to the next by going through the motions, leaving them feeling unfulfilled and overwhelmed. When we encounter life's hurdles, we have difficulty understanding why or how to deal with them. Choosing a therapist to help you navigate obstacles is a personal and courageous choice. The therapy process is where you and I come together to help you on a journey of relief from distress and increased personal growth and happiness. I strive to build authentic, trusting, and long-lasting relationships with my clients.
I enjoy helping clients understand/improve their relationships with food/eating habits, develop healthier ways of coping with emotional eating, improve their body image, and overcome obstacles to successful weight loss.
In today's world, people often find ourselves going from one day to the next by going through the motions, leaving them feeling unfulfilled and overwhelmed. When we encounter life's hurdles, we have difficulty understanding why or how to deal with them. Choosing a therapist to help you navigate obstacles is a personal and courageous choice. The therapy process is where you and I come together to help you on a journey of relief from distress and increased personal growth and happiness. I strive to build authentic, trusting, and long-lasting relationships with my clients.
Linda Wilcox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, IN 46074
BILINGUAL (English-Spanish) Welcome! I specialize in working with women and adolescents with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and grief issues. I want you to know that there is always hope. I provide an empathetic, supportive, and safe environment for my clients to grow and heal. I am a bilingual, licensed clinician and a certified trauma treatment provider with over five years of counseling experience.
BILINGUAL (English-Spanish) Welcome! I specialize in working with women and adolescents with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and grief issues. I want you to know that there is always hope. I provide an empathetic, supportive, and safe environment for my clients to grow and heal. I am a bilingual, licensed clinician and a certified trauma treatment provider with over five years of counseling experience.
Erin Dickerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46236
Please Note: I have a long and slow-moving wait list) Hello! I have enjoyed working as a licensed clinical social worker and clinical addictions counselor for over 20 years. I have a wide range of skills that include, but are not limited to, improving coping skills, stress management, relationship enhancement and managing moods. In addition to these interests, my passion includes working with children, adolescents and their families. I use play and sand tray therapy to compliment the therapy process, allowing children to express themselves, while including the caregivers and siblings, to help the entire family reach their goals.
Please Note: I have a long and slow-moving wait list) Hello! I have enjoyed working as a licensed clinical social worker and clinical addictions counselor for over 20 years. I have a wide range of skills that include, but are not limited to, improving coping skills, stress management, relationship enhancement and managing moods. In addition to these interests, my passion includes working with children, adolescents and their families. I use play and sand tray therapy to compliment the therapy process, allowing children to express themselves, while including the caregivers and siblings, to help the entire family reach their goals.
I have helped many people from ages 12 to 80+ 'weather a personal crisis' regardless of circumstances; in addition, I have acquired special,training in working with returning military personnel in coping with their re-entry issues as well as helping them take 'next steps'. I am also an expert in career 'direction' as well as 'redirection', and regardless of age, I seek those people as clients who desire to become or retain an 'open mind'! I encourage 'self-esteem' as a precious commodity and promote one's own goals and personal values as their keys to happiness.
I have helped many people from ages 12 to 80+ 'weather a personal crisis' regardless of circumstances; in addition, I have acquired special,training in working with returning military personnel in coping with their re-entry issues as well as helping them take 'next steps'. I am also an expert in career 'direction' as well as 'redirection', and regardless of age, I seek those people as clients who desire to become or retain an 'open mind'! I encourage 'self-esteem' as a precious commodity and promote one's own goals and personal values as their keys to happiness.
Tony Suarez
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valparaiso, IN 46383
There are many reasons people seek out counseling, but the underlying reasons are that we are looking for change, meaning, or healing. Whatever your individual needs may be, I commend you for taking the first steps in addressing your situation head-on. Each client is unique, and therefore, there is no one right approach that may work best for everyone. Because of this, I use a trauma-informed integrative style to give you, the client, space to be yourself in an empathic and non-judgmental environment.
There are many reasons people seek out counseling, but the underlying reasons are that we are looking for change, meaning, or healing. Whatever your individual needs may be, I commend you for taking the first steps in addressing your situation head-on. Each client is unique, and therefore, there is no one right approach that may work best for everyone. Because of this, I use a trauma-informed integrative style to give you, the client, space to be yourself in an empathic and non-judgmental environment.
In an era where perinatal health reaches unprecedented lows and hormonal imbalances and infertility rates soar, I am here to provide dedicated care. I focus on all aspects of women's health by aiding females from teens to middle aged adults with hormonal imbalances, PCOS, irregular cycles, nutritional deficiencies, anxiety, birth trauma, postpartum depression, and more. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I take a holistic approach to address my clients' physical, mental, and emotional health to ultimately achieve whole body wellness.
In an era where perinatal health reaches unprecedented lows and hormonal imbalances and infertility rates soar, I am here to provide dedicated care. I focus on all aspects of women's health by aiding females from teens to middle aged adults with hormonal imbalances, PCOS, irregular cycles, nutritional deficiencies, anxiety, birth trauma, postpartum depression, and more. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I take a holistic approach to address my clients' physical, mental, and emotional health to ultimately achieve whole body wellness.
Jody Lillich Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd
Verified Verified
South Bend, IN 46601
Waitlist for new clients
Wait list until July 1. Seeing a therapist is as simple as sitting down and talking about what is going on in a safe, confidential and totally non-judgmental setting. My areas of expertise: - children/adolescents (ages 8-18) - adults (ages 18 and up) - family/couples therapy (incl. alternative lifestyle issues) - parenting issues (incl. divorce, step parenting) - anxiety/fear/mood disorders I take most insurance and have sliding-fee scale. "A journey of a thousand miles, I begins with a single step..." Lao Tsu.
Wait list until July 1. Seeing a therapist is as simple as sitting down and talking about what is going on in a safe, confidential and totally non-judgmental setting. My areas of expertise: - children/adolescents (ages 8-18) - adults (ages 18 and up) - family/couples therapy (incl. alternative lifestyle issues) - parenting issues (incl. divorce, step parenting) - anxiety/fear/mood disorders I take most insurance and have sliding-fee scale. "A journey of a thousand miles, I begins with a single step..." Lao Tsu.
Lori Burns
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMHC, LCAC, IBCC
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260 (Online Only)
I am a counselor who believes in disciple-ing and equipping people to realize and live out of their full identity in Christ. I specialize in counseling, trauma, addictive behaviors, women’s issues, and problems related to sexual brokenness. I love that I get to pour into others by counseling through difficult times, supervising as people find their footing in a new career, or walking alongside them through various seasons of life. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from Cincinnati Seminary and a Masters in Strategic Leadership from Western Governors University.
I am a counselor who believes in disciple-ing and equipping people to realize and live out of their full identity in Christ. I specialize in counseling, trauma, addictive behaviors, women’s issues, and problems related to sexual brokenness. I love that I get to pour into others by counseling through difficult times, supervising as people find their footing in a new career, or walking alongside them through various seasons of life. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from Cincinnati Seminary and a Masters in Strategic Leadership from Western Governors University.
Are you suffering from depression or anxiety? Are you looking new ways to cope with the demands of life? I provide counseling to facilitate your path to a healthy, balanced, and happy life.
Are you suffering from depression or anxiety? Are you looking new ways to cope with the demands of life? I provide counseling to facilitate your path to a healthy, balanced, and happy life.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in their personal, relational, or professional life, often struggling with self-doubt, confusion, anxiety, hopelessness, or past traumas. They seek clarity, empowerment, and growth, desiring to break free from limiting beliefs and patterns. Their goal is to live a more fulfilled, authentic life, and they want to achieve this by understanding themselves better, healing old wounds, and developing healthier relationships. They are motivated to change and ready to take the steps toward a life that feels aligned with their true self.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in their personal, relational, or professional life, often struggling with self-doubt, confusion, anxiety, hopelessness, or past traumas. They seek clarity, empowerment, and growth, desiring to break free from limiting beliefs and patterns. Their goal is to live a more fulfilled, authentic life, and they want to achieve this by understanding themselves better, healing old wounds, and developing healthier relationships. They are motivated to change and ready to take the steps toward a life that feels aligned with their true self.
I am a graduate student intern currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University, with an expected graduation date of March 2024. As I navigate my journey as an intern, I am dedicated to helping clients through a range of challenges, drawing from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Multicultural Counseling.
I am a graduate student intern currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University, with an expected graduation date of March 2024. As I navigate my journey as an intern, I am dedicated to helping clients through a range of challenges, drawing from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Multicultural Counseling.
Jamarra M Smith-Massey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I am Jamarra! Are you struggling with maintaining the relationships in your life? Are you seeking to find peace? Striving to enter an era of healing in your life? Looking to improve your self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-awareness? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and/or sad? Struggling to make it through the day, and feeling as if there are not enough hours in a day? I would love to work with you!
Hi, I am Jamarra! Are you struggling with maintaining the relationships in your life? Are you seeking to find peace? Striving to enter an era of healing in your life? Looking to improve your self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-awareness? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and/or sad? Struggling to make it through the day, and feeling as if there are not enough hours in a day? I would love to work with you!
Stuck? Are life challenges from your past or current life stressors impacting your daily living? Maybe to the point where you just do not have the energy to do the things you want to do or challenges that are preventing you from enjoying your best life.
Stuck? Are life challenges from your past or current life stressors impacting your daily living? Maybe to the point where you just do not have the energy to do the things you want to do or challenges that are preventing you from enjoying your best life.
The clients that I see are struggling with how to get and give the love they want and need. Most clients that I work with have a deep desire to feel heard and understood in their intimate relationships. Some clients become lost and struggle with anxiety and depression when feelings of shame, guilt and abandonment come into play. They need someone to help them understand their pain and walk with them as they transform their lives.
The clients that I see are struggling with how to get and give the love they want and need. Most clients that I work with have a deep desire to feel heard and understood in their intimate relationships. Some clients become lost and struggle with anxiety and depression when feelings of shame, guilt and abandonment come into play. They need someone to help them understand their pain and walk with them as they transform their lives.
Do you feel stuck, confused, and empty? I have experience with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. My approach is unique as I focus on using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to empower you and help you build resilience so you can lead a more fulfilling life.
Do you feel stuck, confused, and empty? I have experience with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. My approach is unique as I focus on using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to empower you and help you build resilience so you can lead a more fulfilling life.
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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.