Weight Loss Therapists in Belmont, MA

Photo of Sue Walker, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Sue Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478  (Online Only)
I am well versed in the area of weight related challenges, as well as in counseling patients at all stages of the weight loss surgery process.
My work as a counselor and coach has been to help individuals who are struggling with weight related issues and the emotions that are connected to problematic eating patterns. My focus, with clients, has been to offer cognitive and behavioral retraining in a supportive and non-judgmental space. My goal is to help you to implement change by assisting you to identify your personal relationship to food, how and why problematic eating patterns have taken shape in your life, and how to change these patterns.
I am well versed in the area of weight related challenges, as well as in counseling patients at all stages of the weight loss surgery process.
My work as a counselor and coach has been to help individuals who are struggling with weight related issues and the emotions that are connected to problematic eating patterns. My focus, with clients, has been to offer cognitive and behavioral retraining in a supportive and non-judgmental space. My goal is to help you to implement change by assisting you to identify your personal relationship to food, how and why problematic eating patterns have taken shape in your life, and how to change these patterns.
(857) 214-8745 View (857) 214-8745
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Karen S Kantor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LICSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478
Are you struggling to lead a bigger life? Is self-doubt, anxiety or depression getting in your way? I offer compassionate, non-judgmental treatment for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance use and other issues. Using an integrated approach, I help clients create a toolbox of skills to use in times of distress, and provide a warm and supportive environment for self-exploration, growth and transformation.
Are you struggling to lead a bigger life? Is self-doubt, anxiety or depression getting in your way? I offer compassionate, non-judgmental treatment for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance use and other issues. Using an integrated approach, I help clients create a toolbox of skills to use in times of distress, and provide a warm and supportive environment for self-exploration, growth and transformation.
(857) 290-4483 View (857) 290-4483
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Hyoseon Hardt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478  (Online Only)
Feeling stuck? Underappreciated? Experiencing relationship issues? Difficulties finding new friends? Don't know what to do in your current role? Feeling too down to get out of bed or too anxious to do anything? You are not alone! I am a trained social worker with over 20 years experience in dealing with adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, parenting issues, Women's issue and other issues related to life cycle.
Feeling stuck? Underappreciated? Experiencing relationship issues? Difficulties finding new friends? Don't know what to do in your current role? Feeling too down to get out of bed or too anxious to do anything? You are not alone! I am a trained social worker with over 20 years experience in dealing with adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, parenting issues, Women's issue and other issues related to life cycle.
(617) 741-5105 View (617) 741-5105
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Thérèse (Tracy) Filardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478  (Online Only)
I have experience treating adults with grief and loss issues, coparenting and family issues, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, relationship difficulties, and parenting and life transitions including divorce, loss and employment. My ideal client wishes to improve their overall quality of life personally and/or professionally.
I have experience treating adults with grief and loss issues, coparenting and family issues, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, relationship difficulties, and parenting and life transitions including divorce, loss and employment. My ideal client wishes to improve their overall quality of life personally and/or professionally.
(617) 676-0514 View (617) 676-0514
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Donna Santagati
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478
Dr. Santagati's areas of special training and expertise include several clinical issues: working with individuals, couples and families who have depression, anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, interpersonal difficulties and conflict. Her approach to therapy is influenced by several theoretical backgrounds such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems, Humanistic Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. You will decide in collaboration with Dr. Santagati which therapeutic approach is the right one for you!
Dr. Santagati's areas of special training and expertise include several clinical issues: working with individuals, couples and families who have depression, anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, interpersonal difficulties and conflict. Her approach to therapy is influenced by several theoretical backgrounds such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems, Humanistic Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. You will decide in collaboration with Dr. Santagati which therapeutic approach is the right one for you!
(617) 606-4467 View (617) 606-4467
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Emilia Taliento
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478
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.
(857) 763-5265 View (857) 763-5265
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Shifali Singh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478
Are you experiencing attention or memory issues, brain fog, or other cognitive-based difficulties? Are these impacting your relationships, job/career success, or self-esteem? I conduct neuropsychological evaluations through comprehensive testing, after which I provide tailored recommendations based on your own relative strengths and areas of needed improvement. I also regularly see people who are recovering from brain injury (TBI/concussions, head trauma, new-onset neurological diagnoses), who might be struggling with cognitive, emotional, and/or psychological recovery.
Are you experiencing attention or memory issues, brain fog, or other cognitive-based difficulties? Are these impacting your relationships, job/career success, or self-esteem? I conduct neuropsychological evaluations through comprehensive testing, after which I provide tailored recommendations based on your own relative strengths and areas of needed improvement. I also regularly see people who are recovering from brain injury (TBI/concussions, head trauma, new-onset neurological diagnoses), who might be struggling with cognitive, emotional, and/or psychological recovery.
(857) 663-7768 View (857) 663-7768
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Karin Lehr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478
Waitlist for new clients
As a psychotherapist, I create a safe space for clients to feel heard and responded to in a compassionate, nonjudgmental way. Through this trusting relationship, we collaborate, build upon inherent strengths, and work toward healing and growth. I bring warmth, authenticity and direct feedback to my clients (adults college age and up), who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship/family conflicts, stress around life events and transitions, and others issues that can arise following trauma.
As a psychotherapist, I create a safe space for clients to feel heard and responded to in a compassionate, nonjudgmental way. Through this trusting relationship, we collaborate, build upon inherent strengths, and work toward healing and growth. I bring warmth, authenticity and direct feedback to my clients (adults college age and up), who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship/family conflicts, stress around life events and transitions, and others issues that can arise following trauma.
(857) 370-4428 View (857) 370-4428
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Janasa Austrie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478
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.
(857) 323-5537 View (857) 323-5537
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Rachel Weiss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Belmont, MA 02478
I am a clinical psychologist with faculty/staff appointments at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. I believe that therapy should be collaborative, supportive, and warm, while also facilitating real change in clients' lives. You may benefit from working with me if you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, angry, or lonely; or struggling with low self-esteem or lack of confidence. I can assist you in better managing relationship or family conflict, work- or school-related stress, parenting or caregiver stress, grief/loss, and major transitions.
I am a clinical psychologist with faculty/staff appointments at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. I believe that therapy should be collaborative, supportive, and warm, while also facilitating real change in clients' lives. You may benefit from working with me if you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, angry, or lonely; or struggling with low self-esteem or lack of confidence. I can assist you in better managing relationship or family conflict, work- or school-related stress, parenting or caregiver stress, grief/loss, and major transitions.
(617) 440-5241 View (617) 440-5241
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Ada Gunning - Eft Couples - Emdr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478
Typically my clients arrive at therapy when the coping skills they have used their whole lives stop working as effectively. A sudden loss, rejection, adverse life experience, or sense of stuckness can reveal an underlying working model of self and the world that no longer works. Through our work together, I will help you access a new healthier model to guide your choices, along with improved coping skills, community resources, and social supports. As an EFT couples therapist, I bring a relational attachment model to all my work.
Typically my clients arrive at therapy when the coping skills they have used their whole lives stop working as effectively. A sudden loss, rejection, adverse life experience, or sense of stuckness can reveal an underlying working model of self and the world that no longer works. Through our work together, I will help you access a new healthier model to guide your choices, along with improved coping skills, community resources, and social supports. As an EFT couples therapist, I bring a relational attachment model to all my work.
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Nicole Flory
Psychologist, PhD, MA, Diplom-, Psychol
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478
If you are struggling with a medical, sexual, or relationship problem I want you to know that I am committed to helping people just like yourself. Finding the right professional for your personal needs is an important first step towards success. My web page, http://www.drflory.com is intended to give you more details; I am a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of international work experience. Ich spreche auch deutsch.
If you are struggling with a medical, sexual, or relationship problem I want you to know that I am committed to helping people just like yourself. Finding the right professional for your personal needs is an important first step towards success. My web page, http://www.drflory.com is intended to give you more details; I am a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of international work experience. Ich spreche auch deutsch.
(781) 437-7264 View (781) 437-7264
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Joyce E Bloom
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478  (Online Only)
I am a psychotherapist in private practice for 20 years. I work with individuals and couples, treating such issues as depression, anxiety, trauma, couples and family issues and relationship challenges. I offer an initial free interview that enables you to interview me and talk about why you are looking for therapy.
I am a psychotherapist in private practice for 20 years. I work with individuals and couples, treating such issues as depression, anxiety, trauma, couples and family issues and relationship challenges. I offer an initial free interview that enables you to interview me and talk about why you are looking for therapy.
(617) 206-3318 View (617) 206-3318
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Keane Psychotherapy PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478  (Online Only)
Welcome. Many people can benefit from guidance and support as they experience challenges in work, relationships, and family. Maybe you want to better understand yourself, are contemplating change, or thinking about how to make meaning of life. I would like to provide you with a safe, relationally focused, respectful environment for us to engage in this important work.
Welcome. Many people can benefit from guidance and support as they experience challenges in work, relationships, and family. Maybe you want to better understand yourself, are contemplating change, or thinking about how to make meaning of life. I would like to provide you with a safe, relationally focused, respectful environment for us to engage in this important work.
(857) 675-1343 View (857) 675-1343
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Carmen Dominguez
LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Belmont, MA 02478
Who are you really? This is a question I ask my clients. I have been a psychotherapist and consultant for over 30 years. I draw on my innate intuitive abilities as well as my traditional clinical training to bring healing and transformation to my clients. My family systems background allows me to see the individual as a multifaceted system. What we perceive as a “problem” often reflects how we have adapted to the stress and trauma that we may have endured. Our perceived problems, such as addiction to substances, and other self- defeating patterns become encoded within our whole system, and ultimately distort our true essence.
Who are you really? This is a question I ask my clients. I have been a psychotherapist and consultant for over 30 years. I draw on my innate intuitive abilities as well as my traditional clinical training to bring healing and transformation to my clients. My family systems background allows me to see the individual as a multifaceted system. What we perceive as a “problem” often reflects how we have adapted to the stress and trauma that we may have endured. Our perceived problems, such as addiction to substances, and other self- defeating patterns become encoded within our whole system, and ultimately distort our true essence.
(339) 218-3561 View (339) 218-3561
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Mariana Rodriguez-Fortier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CEIS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belmont, MA 02478  (Online Only)
Thanks for stopping by. I am a bilingual developmental psychologist, a clinical social worker and an avid yogi for nearly twenty years. I hold a BC in psychology from Venezuela, a master degrees in Early Intervention from Northeastern University and a masters in Clinical Social Work from Simmons University. I have worked with children and adults with mental health and developmental challenges in a variety of setting and bring my expertise in the field as well as my deep compassion. I truly love helping others in any capacity. I pull from many different frameworks including EMDR, CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT and mindfulness.
Thanks for stopping by. I am a bilingual developmental psychologist, a clinical social worker and an avid yogi for nearly twenty years. I hold a BC in psychology from Venezuela, a master degrees in Early Intervention from Northeastern University and a masters in Clinical Social Work from Simmons University. I have worked with children and adults with mental health and developmental challenges in a variety of setting and bring my expertise in the field as well as my deep compassion. I truly love helping others in any capacity. I pull from many different frameworks including EMDR, CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT and mindfulness.
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Julia Port
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Belmont, MA 02478  (Online Only)
Accepting new patients! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. I have several years of experience working with individuals as they identify and overcome behavioral issues through talk therapy. Area of focus includes anxiety, depression and stress management. I approach counseling from a person centered and cognitive behavioral view, while maintaining a posture of non-judgement and genuine warmth. My ideal client is someone who is ready for therapy and is committed to their own growth and well-being.
Accepting new patients! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. I have several years of experience working with individuals as they identify and overcome behavioral issues through talk therapy. Area of focus includes anxiety, depression and stress management. I approach counseling from a person centered and cognitive behavioral view, while maintaining a posture of non-judgement and genuine warmth. My ideal client is someone who is ready for therapy and is committed to their own growth and well-being.
(857) 575-1886 View (857) 575-1886

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Emily Fox-Kales
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02476
The Feeding Ourselves approach combines psychological awareness with behavioral techniques for establishing a positive relationship to food-tools which can lead to weight loss and lasting change.
As a clinical psychologist I have over 30 years of experience treating eating disorders, body disturbances, and weight problems and am the founder and director of Feeding Ourselves. Feeding Ourselves is a comprehensive program for people who want to change the way they eat and the way they confront their weight problem. Many participants have a long history of battling extra pounds. Others may not be overweight, but suffer from compulsive over eating, binge eating or bulimia. The vulnerability they share is feeling out of control with food, and a preoccupation with eating and weight that drains their lives of valuable energy.
The Feeding Ourselves approach combines psychological awareness with behavioral techniques for establishing a positive relationship to food-tools which can lead to weight loss and lasting change.
As a clinical psychologist I have over 30 years of experience treating eating disorders, body disturbances, and weight problems and am the founder and director of Feeding Ourselves. Feeding Ourselves is a comprehensive program for people who want to change the way they eat and the way they confront their weight problem. Many participants have a long history of battling extra pounds. Others may not be overweight, but suffer from compulsive over eating, binge eating or bulimia. The vulnerability they share is feeling out of control with food, and a preoccupation with eating and weight that drains their lives of valuable energy.
(781) 325-4922 View (781) 325-4922
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Alex Rosenstein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02458  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), ADHD, behavioral issues, social difficulties, weight loss, academic underachievement, relationships, life decisions or adjustments, loss, chronic pain and illness.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist currently providing therapy to adolescents and adults. My work is based predominantly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a psychotherapeutic approach aimed at reducing distressed moods and problematic behaviors by identifying and altering maladaptive patterns of thought. Research has shown that CBT can be a highly effective treatment option for a number of mental health concerns. In addition, I am a Licensed School Psychologist specializing in applying clinical techniques to manage social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties in children and adolescents in the school setting.
I specialize in working with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), ADHD, behavioral issues, social difficulties, weight loss, academic underachievement, relationships, life decisions or adjustments, loss, chronic pain and illness.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist currently providing therapy to adolescents and adults. My work is based predominantly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a psychotherapeutic approach aimed at reducing distressed moods and problematic behaviors by identifying and altering maladaptive patterns of thought. Research has shown that CBT can be a highly effective treatment option for a number of mental health concerns. In addition, I am a Licensed School Psychologist specializing in applying clinical techniques to manage social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties in children and adolescents in the school setting.
(781) 996-2656 View (781) 996-2656
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Dr. Tanesa Hill
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138
Dr. Hill treats individuals suffering from the many stressors of modern day life, with a particular emphasis on religious trauma, insomnia, weight loss, chronic pain, interpersonal conflicts, anxiety and depression. Dr. Hill also offers a customized approach for those struggling with romantic relationships, including dating.
Dr. Hill treats individuals suffering from the many stressors of modern day life, with a particular emphasis on religious trauma, insomnia, weight loss, chronic pain, interpersonal conflicts, anxiety and depression. Dr. Hill also offers a customized approach for those struggling with romantic relationships, including dating.
(857) 420-6898 View (857) 420-6898
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.