Weight Loss Therapists in Bedford, MA
Is your anxiety or stress feeling out of control? Is weight loss seeming impossible? Is insomnia contributing to daytime sleepiness and nighttime anxiety? Is your mood and/or lifestyle stopping you from taking good care of your medical condition? Are key relationships causing stress? Together, we can address the problem, using scientifically-validated treatments within a supportive and respectful environment. The mind-body connection provides an important framework for treatment. My background and training is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I use other research-validated treatment approaches as they fit your situation.
Is your anxiety or stress feeling out of control? Is weight loss seeming impossible? Is insomnia contributing to daytime sleepiness and nighttime anxiety? Is your mood and/or lifestyle stopping you from taking good care of your medical condition? Are key relationships causing stress? Together, we can address the problem, using scientifically-validated treatments within a supportive and respectful environment. The mind-body connection provides an important framework for treatment. My background and training is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I use other research-validated treatment approaches as they fit your situation.
Ella Bitman, LICSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, MA 01730 (Online Only)
Welcome to taking your first step to feeling better. I specialize in working with young adults and new parents facing the difficulties and uncertainties of life transitions, stress/anxiety, and relationship challenges. Although I utilize various therapeutic modalities based on need, my practice is centered primarily around Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is proven to be extremely effective, particularly with anxiety and adjustment-related challenges. I utilize a strength-based and solution-focused approach, as our work together will involve working towards creating positive and lasting change.
Welcome to taking your first step to feeling better. I specialize in working with young adults and new parents facing the difficulties and uncertainties of life transitions, stress/anxiety, and relationship challenges. Although I utilize various therapeutic modalities based on need, my practice is centered primarily around Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is proven to be extremely effective, particularly with anxiety and adjustment-related challenges. I utilize a strength-based and solution-focused approach, as our work together will involve working towards creating positive and lasting change.
Joe DeAngelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bedford, MA 01730
Are you as happy as you'd like to be? I can help you understand and address the root causes of what's blocking you from accomplishing what you want in life. Whether it's help with a recent 'life transition' situation, or dealing with longer-standing issues of depression, anxiety or difficulties in relationships, I'm confident I can help.
Are you as happy as you'd like to be? I can help you understand and address the root causes of what's blocking you from accomplishing what you want in life. Whether it's help with a recent 'life transition' situation, or dealing with longer-standing issues of depression, anxiety or difficulties in relationships, I'm confident I can help.
Offering a compassionate, safe place in which you can explore current life challenges that may be difficult to face alone. Relationship conflicts, separations, loss, job changes, eating problems and other addictions, medical illness, mid-life and other transitions often require working in partnership with someone who can help you find your own inner resources to move forward in your life. I have thirty-six years of experience as a medical practitioner working with diverse populations, including college students, young, middle age and older adults. I bring that experience to my psychotherapy work, recognizing the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
Offering a compassionate, safe place in which you can explore current life challenges that may be difficult to face alone. Relationship conflicts, separations, loss, job changes, eating problems and other addictions, medical illness, mid-life and other transitions often require working in partnership with someone who can help you find your own inner resources to move forward in your life. I have thirty-six years of experience as a medical practitioner working with diverse populations, including college students, young, middle age and older adults. I bring that experience to my psychotherapy work, recognizing the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
Everyone has a time in their life when they need help. I have been helping people understand their difficulties and develop strategies and skills to overcome those struggles for over 15 years. As a clinical Social Worker I have worked in many different therapeutic settings aiding individuals with various problems including depression, anxiety, family and couples issues, academic difficulties, and health and wellness struggles. I believe that once you learn how to focus on what is going on inside of you and become more accepting of it; you will have the power to heal yourself.
Everyone has a time in their life when they need help. I have been helping people understand their difficulties and develop strategies and skills to overcome those struggles for over 15 years. As a clinical Social Worker I have worked in many different therapeutic settings aiding individuals with various problems including depression, anxiety, family and couples issues, academic difficulties, and health and wellness struggles. I believe that once you learn how to focus on what is going on inside of you and become more accepting of it; you will have the power to heal yourself.
Are you feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Dealing with loss or a major life change? Therapy can help. Our world is complicated, confusing, and overwhelming - and new stressors seem to arise with each passing year. Wherever in your journey you find yourself, I will meet you there; using strength-based and solution-focused therapy modalities to improve your quality of life. I named my practice "Positive Approach Counseling" because I believe with hard work and a positive outlook, any change is possible.
Are you feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Dealing with loss or a major life change? Therapy can help. Our world is complicated, confusing, and overwhelming - and new stressors seem to arise with each passing year. Wherever in your journey you find yourself, I will meet you there; using strength-based and solution-focused therapy modalities to improve your quality of life. I named my practice "Positive Approach Counseling" because I believe with hard work and a positive outlook, any change is possible.
Gregory Curtis, LICSW, New Inspiration, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, CCBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bedford, MA 01730
I work well with people throughout the age range, whether it's a child struggling in school, an adult overwhelmed by life's demands, or a senior citizen in need of support, I'm prepared and eager to help. While your relationship with your therapist is central, I focus on RESULTS: With a dynamic mix of positive psychology and evidence-based treatment, it's my mission to help you to feel better & do better in your life.
I work well with people throughout the age range, whether it's a child struggling in school, an adult overwhelmed by life's demands, or a senior citizen in need of support, I'm prepared and eager to help. While your relationship with your therapist is central, I focus on RESULTS: With a dynamic mix of positive psychology and evidence-based treatment, it's my mission to help you to feel better & do better in your life.
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My psychology practice is focused on positive habit change, helping you build new habits and get rid of old ones that stand in the way of your goals and dreams. With support and guidance, you can learn the skills needed to lose weight, break dependence on alcohol and other substances, overcome procrastination, and develop better self-care, financial discipline, organization skills, and health habits. While making changes can be challenging, maintaining positive change is even harder. I can help you maintain motivation and focus to make positive changes permanent. You really can keep the change!
My psychology practice is focused on positive habit change, helping you build new habits and get rid of old ones that stand in the way of your goals and dreams. With support and guidance, you can learn the skills needed to lose weight, break dependence on alcohol and other substances, overcome procrastination, and develop better self-care, financial discipline, organization skills, and health habits. While making changes can be challenging, maintaining positive change is even harder. I can help you maintain motivation and focus to make positive changes permanent. You really can keep the change!
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
Shanthi P. Ganesan, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults around life transitions, grief, adult and child ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, and stress. Additionally, as a first generation Asian Indian who was raised in the US, I have firsthand knowledge around the socially and culturally sensitive issues relating to the experience of immigrant families.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults around life transitions, grief, adult and child ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, and stress. Additionally, as a first generation Asian Indian who was raised in the US, I have firsthand knowledge around the socially and culturally sensitive issues relating to the experience of immigrant families.
Benjamin Maniscalco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02173
As a practicing LICSW I have a passion for providing ethical and collaborative care, bringing a variety of clinical experiences to my work. I believe strongly in developing strong therapeutic relationships with my clients so we can work together on their own individualized treatment goals. I engage and pursue working with individuals, couples, children, parents, and families through a solution-focused model of care, that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
As a practicing LICSW I have a passion for providing ethical and collaborative care, bringing a variety of clinical experiences to my work. I believe strongly in developing strong therapeutic relationships with my clients so we can work together on their own individualized treatment goals. I engage and pursue working with individuals, couples, children, parents, and families through a solution-focused model of care, that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
Would you like to feel the same kindness and compassion you give others? Do you want to stop questioning your value and worth? Are you ready to find more meaning and purpose in your life? Are you looking to connect deeper with family and friends? My clients often struggle with perfectionism, low self-worth, anxiety, depression or medical issues (infertility, obesity, etc). Together we identify stuck points, repetitive problematic patterns, and other destructive behaviors that cause suffering in your life and serve as obstacles to your happiness and fulfillment. I help clients achieve self-awareness so they can make lasting changes.
Would you like to feel the same kindness and compassion you give others? Do you want to stop questioning your value and worth? Are you ready to find more meaning and purpose in your life? Are you looking to connect deeper with family and friends? My clients often struggle with perfectionism, low self-worth, anxiety, depression or medical issues (infertility, obesity, etc). Together we identify stuck points, repetitive problematic patterns, and other destructive behaviors that cause suffering in your life and serve as obstacles to your happiness and fulfillment. I help clients achieve self-awareness so they can make lasting changes.
Dr. Richard Vandiver - Granite North Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02173 (Online Only)
There is a great deal of power in knowing yourself. I work together with my clients as a compassionate listener to fully understand the challenges that they may face and to introduce effective solutions. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and bring with them goals for our work together that are as unique as they are. Whether they are seeking help with mental health challenges or would simply like to improve their relationships, performance at work, my goal is to apply all that cognitive science has learned about how our minds work to create a customized pathway forward
There is a great deal of power in knowing yourself. I work together with my clients as a compassionate listener to fully understand the challenges that they may face and to introduce effective solutions. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and bring with them goals for our work together that are as unique as they are. Whether they are seeking help with mental health challenges or would simply like to improve their relationships, performance at work, my goal is to apply all that cognitive science has learned about how our minds work to create a customized pathway forward
My ideal client is open and receptive to change, willing to address the past, and ready to heal forward. They are persistent and committed to understanding healing as a journey. They are looking for support and guidance in a safe, trusting space that will allow them to learn how to live a more fulfilling life.
My ideal client is open and receptive to change, willing to address the past, and ready to heal forward. They are persistent and committed to understanding healing as a journey. They are looking for support and guidance in a safe, trusting space that will allow them to learn how to live a more fulfilling life.
I specialize in intensive psychotherapy with more frequent sessions to enable greater depth of treatment. Therapy with me begins by reflecting on your experiences while trying not to judge them. I take a compassionate approach to understanding your problems, your desire for change, and your difficulties in making changes. Better understanding your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships could enable you to make more informed life decisions. I am flexible and collaborative in my approach, looking for ways to work well together.
I specialize in intensive psychotherapy with more frequent sessions to enable greater depth of treatment. Therapy with me begins by reflecting on your experiences while trying not to judge them. I take a compassionate approach to understanding your problems, your desire for change, and your difficulties in making changes. Better understanding your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships could enable you to make more informed life decisions. I am flexible and collaborative in my approach, looking for ways to work well together.
In my counseling work I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. My clients include people struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My relational and existential approach helps me understand and connect with my clients. I believe that the intent of therapy is exchanging "symptoms" for "coping skills." To accomplish this transformation, we need to understand our past to shed light on who we are in the present, where we have the power to focus on present issues and make changes that will influence our future.
In my counseling work I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. My clients include people struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My relational and existential approach helps me understand and connect with my clients. I believe that the intent of therapy is exchanging "symptoms" for "coping skills." To accomplish this transformation, we need to understand our past to shed light on who we are in the present, where we have the power to focus on present issues and make changes that will influence our future.
We all get stuck and need help at times in our lives. Whether you struggle to deal with emotions in your closest relationships at home or at work, you can live a more fulfilling and balanced life. I welcome the opportunity to work with you on this journey. My style is relational. I take the time to get to know you – your strengths and challenges, personal history and present struggles—and work with you to figure out effective paths forward. Throughout my 20 years in the field of mental health, I have seen the long-lasting benefit of addressing my clients’ current emotional distress and the emotional roots.
We all get stuck and need help at times in our lives. Whether you struggle to deal with emotions in your closest relationships at home or at work, you can live a more fulfilling and balanced life. I welcome the opportunity to work with you on this journey. My style is relational. I take the time to get to know you – your strengths and challenges, personal history and present struggles—and work with you to figure out effective paths forward. Throughout my 20 years in the field of mental health, I have seen the long-lasting benefit of addressing my clients’ current emotional distress and the emotional roots.
** AT THIS TIME I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS** It can be so overwhelming to look for a therapist. So many options and decisions when you simply want to be helped during a difficult time in your life. You may be feeling stressed, sad, angry or just not yourself. Simply put, therapy is a unique and unusual experience; at times it can feel uncomfortable talking to a person you have just met. I encourage you to email me or call for a phone consultation. There is never any obligation following the phone call. It may be helpful to visit my website.
** AT THIS TIME I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS** It can be so overwhelming to look for a therapist. So many options and decisions when you simply want to be helped during a difficult time in your life. You may be feeling stressed, sad, angry or just not yourself. Simply put, therapy is a unique and unusual experience; at times it can feel uncomfortable talking to a person you have just met. I encourage you to email me or call for a phone consultation. There is never any obligation following the phone call. It may be helpful to visit my website.
Karen Capraro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02420
I've worked in inpatient psychiatry, outpatient clinics, and school counseling and specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, eating issues, stress, relationships, ADHD, parenting and women's issues. I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach with clients and their families in assessment and treatment planning and utilize many treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, and mindfulness-based techniques.
I've worked in inpatient psychiatry, outpatient clinics, and school counseling and specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, eating issues, stress, relationships, ADHD, parenting and women's issues. I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach with clients and their families in assessment and treatment planning and utilize many treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, and mindfulness-based techniques.
I am a clinic psychologist with 20 years experience working with adults and adolescents in group and individual psychotherapy. I hold faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital. I believe therapy is about partnering with clients on a journey of self-discovery, developing realistic and achievable life goals using a mix of empirically-supported therapeutic approaches. These approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
I am a clinic psychologist with 20 years experience working with adults and adolescents in group and individual psychotherapy. I hold faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital. I believe therapy is about partnering with clients on a journey of self-discovery, developing realistic and achievable life goals using a mix of empirically-supported therapeutic approaches. These approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.
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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.