Weight Loss Therapists in Fairhaven, MA
Building Mastery Wellness, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Fairhaven, MA 02719 (Online Only)
I offer a multitude of services for DBT, ADHD, and WLS ( Weight Loss Surgery) and am open to creative treatment planning and coaching models.
Neurodiversity/Neurodivergent Friendly - I offer a unique client-centered telehealth counseling experience utilizing DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), strength-based, and expressive approaches. Clients can expect to learn mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance as well as skills for executive functioning issues. I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider so my proficiency regarding ADHD, Executive Functioning Disorders, and Emotional Regulation Disorders is up to speed with current knowledge and effective treatments.
I offer a multitude of services for DBT, ADHD, and WLS ( Weight Loss Surgery) and am open to creative treatment planning and coaching models.
Neurodiversity/Neurodivergent Friendly - I offer a unique client-centered telehealth counseling experience utilizing DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), strength-based, and expressive approaches. Clients can expect to learn mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance as well as skills for executive functioning issues. I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider so my proficiency regarding ADHD, Executive Functioning Disorders, and Emotional Regulation Disorders is up to speed with current knowledge and effective treatments.
Inner Healing and Growth Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairhaven, MA 02719
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.... Welcome.....I am sure there are a ton of feelings/emotions and challenges that you are facing during the current public health issues and I am here to offer you support. I can only imagine how difficult these times must be. I can work with you as we learn techniques and interventions to manage through these very difficult times. Together we can learn how to "heal" today and "grow" for tomorrow by finding ....balance. I offer telehealth or phone therapy . I invite you to give me a call. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. Gh.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.... Welcome.....I am sure there are a ton of feelings/emotions and challenges that you are facing during the current public health issues and I am here to offer you support. I can only imagine how difficult these times must be. I can work with you as we learn techniques and interventions to manage through these very difficult times. Together we can learn how to "heal" today and "grow" for tomorrow by finding ....balance. I offer telehealth or phone therapy . I invite you to give me a call. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. Gh.
Stephen R Ricco
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADC1, LCDP
Verified Verified
Fairhaven, MA 02719 (Online Only)
Stephen Ricco MS, LCDP, CCS is a Certified Advanced Chemical Dependency Professional licensed in Massachusetts. Steve has worked in the field of addiction since 2016, with extensive experience in the following levels of care: inpatient, outpatient including medicated assisted treatment, residential, and intensive outpatient services. Steve employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and Strength Based techniques to promote healthy behavior change. Recognizing behavior change can be challenging however achievable. Together we will build resiliency and positive coping skills to lead healthier, productive lives.
Stephen Ricco MS, LCDP, CCS is a Certified Advanced Chemical Dependency Professional licensed in Massachusetts. Steve has worked in the field of addiction since 2016, with extensive experience in the following levels of care: inpatient, outpatient including medicated assisted treatment, residential, and intensive outpatient services. Steve employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and Strength Based techniques to promote healthy behavior change. Recognizing behavior change can be challenging however achievable. Together we will build resiliency and positive coping skills to lead healthier, productive lives.
My ideal client is motivated to improve their lives in whatever way is important to that person and is committed to treatment and open minded about trying new ways to manage difficulties. That could mean talking about past traumas to identifying steps towards wellness in the present.
My ideal client is motivated to improve their lives in whatever way is important to that person and is committed to treatment and open minded about trying new ways to manage difficulties. That could mean talking about past traumas to identifying steps towards wellness in the present.
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Mandy LeComte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Dartmouth, MA 02748 (Online Only)
I treat a variety of areas / populations, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, premarital / marital, PTSD, grief and loss, military personnel and family, food addiction / weight loss surgery / eating disorders (primarily binge, compulsive, emotional eating), parenting support, school issues / IEP and 504 support, foster care and adoption.
I feel that providing a comfortable and safe environment for people to discuss their feelings and thoughts about experiences, concerns and changes they hope for in life and relationships is important. I will work to help you improve skills, insight and awareness around the areas in your life you are struggling with. I have been a clinical social worker for 20 years working within a variety of settings including schools, homes, community and residential. I have treated diverse populations of children, adolescents and adults with co-occurring disorders. I provide counseling services for adults and couples.
I treat a variety of areas / populations, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, premarital / marital, PTSD, grief and loss, military personnel and family, food addiction / weight loss surgery / eating disorders (primarily binge, compulsive, emotional eating), parenting support, school issues / IEP and 504 support, foster care and adoption.
I feel that providing a comfortable and safe environment for people to discuss their feelings and thoughts about experiences, concerns and changes they hope for in life and relationships is important. I will work to help you improve skills, insight and awareness around the areas in your life you are struggling with. I have been a clinical social worker for 20 years working within a variety of settings including schools, homes, community and residential. I have treated diverse populations of children, adolescents and adults with co-occurring disorders. I provide counseling services for adults and couples.
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.
Christine Sutka, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dartmouth, MA 02748 (Online Only)
If you have ever been at a loss for what to do or felt stuck in a situation that seemed to have no solution then please know that there is still hope. Regardless if it is complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, there is hope. If you have a child with ADHD, ODD or another intellectual disability or have a history of that yourself, there is hope. It is my heart to meet everyone where they are at and to enable them to know that no matter what has happened in their life, no matter the trauma, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
If you have ever been at a loss for what to do or felt stuck in a situation that seemed to have no solution then please know that there is still hope. Regardless if it is complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, there is hope. If you have a child with ADHD, ODD or another intellectual disability or have a history of that yourself, there is hope. It is my heart to meet everyone where they are at and to enable them to know that no matter what has happened in their life, no matter the trauma, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I provide a safe place for you to explore issues and work towards your individual goals. I will give you a place where you feel supported and not judged. I will do my best to empower you and provide you with the tools and resources necessary to help you succeed. I want you to know that there is strength in being willing to reflect on who you are, your circumstances, and in being open to change.
I provide a safe place for you to explore issues and work towards your individual goals. I will give you a place where you feel supported and not judged. I will do my best to empower you and provide you with the tools and resources necessary to help you succeed. I want you to know that there is strength in being willing to reflect on who you are, your circumstances, and in being open to change.
Rochelle Sokoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Bedford, MA 02740
I am interested in working with people who are looking for ways in which to improve their lives, to learn how to become happier, healthier people leading meaningful lives.
I am interested in working with people who are looking for ways in which to improve their lives, to learn how to become happier, healthier people leading meaningful lives.
In person, Video and Phone therapy now available!
In person, Video and Phone therapy now available!
Amanda Urato, LMHC, New Inspiration Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New Bedford, MA 02740
Since Amanda is not taking on new clients until July, please consider another one of our great therapists, Shane MacDonald, LICSW, who has immediately openings. He's GREAT: eager and able to help! See Shane's profile on our New Inspiration website, at www.newinspiration.org
Since Amanda is not taking on new clients until July, please consider another one of our great therapists, Shane MacDonald, LICSW, who has immediately openings. He's GREAT: eager and able to help! See Shane's profile on our New Inspiration website, at www.newinspiration.org
OCD Specialist, Shane MacDonals, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
New Bedford, MA 02740 (Online Only)
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
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.
Maddison is a licensed certified social worker with a focus on trauma whose therapeutic approach based is on the whole person. This approach involves working with the mind, body and spirit. She is knowledgeable in working with the unconscious to find the true root of behaviors and supports clients in increasing their awareness. She utilizes a strengths based approach and cognitive behavioral therapy to determine and work through the root of the problem and help clients reach their goals. Her focus on the mind, body and spirit encourages clients to dig deeper into their trauma to create change and increase their awareness
Maddison is a licensed certified social worker with a focus on trauma whose therapeutic approach based is on the whole person. This approach involves working with the mind, body and spirit. She is knowledgeable in working with the unconscious to find the true root of behaviors and supports clients in increasing their awareness. She utilizes a strengths based approach and cognitive behavioral therapy to determine and work through the root of the problem and help clients reach their goals. Her focus on the mind, body and spirit encourages clients to dig deeper into their trauma to create change and increase their awareness
Natalie Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCDP
Verified Verified
East Freetown, MA 02717 (Online Only)
I believe therapy is an opportunity to learn more about yourself, and your interactions w/ others. Therapy can help when facing conflicts, emotional challenges, or adjusting to changes in your life. I have over 25 years of clinical experience, with the mental health and substance use disorder populations, working with men, women and couples. I use an eclectic, collaborative approach, individual to a persons needs. I provide a nonjudgmental, welcoming approach and make an effort to establish a strong trusting relationship. Appointments are available by both phone and video.
I believe therapy is an opportunity to learn more about yourself, and your interactions w/ others. Therapy can help when facing conflicts, emotional challenges, or adjusting to changes in your life. I have over 25 years of clinical experience, with the mental health and substance use disorder populations, working with men, women and couples. I use an eclectic, collaborative approach, individual to a persons needs. I provide a nonjudgmental, welcoming approach and make an effort to establish a strong trusting relationship. Appointments are available by both phone and video.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts & Rhode Island. I work with adults, couples, children, teens and their families. My approach is unique in that it involves individual self exploration, discovery rather than diagnosis and treatment plans with a focus on overall well-being and improved mental health functioning. My work is based on relationship building which always begins with the client's relationship with self. My work with children, teens has a strong family component, my work with couples begins as individual work since evaluating and supporting each partner's mental wellbeing is of equal importance.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts & Rhode Island. I work with adults, couples, children, teens and their families. My approach is unique in that it involves individual self exploration, discovery rather than diagnosis and treatment plans with a focus on overall well-being and improved mental health functioning. My work is based on relationship building which always begins with the client's relationship with self. My work with children, teens has a strong family component, my work with couples begins as individual work since evaluating and supporting each partner's mental wellbeing is of equal importance.
Dawn DePasquale
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
New Bedford, MA 02740
Waitlist for new clients
As an eclectic therapist, I employ many tools when working with you. With adults, I primarily rely on cognitive behavioral techniques. This is an approach that aims to influence dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and thoughts through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure. It is proven to be quite effective with mood, anxiety, personality, eating, substance abuse, and psychotic disorders. With children, I rely on a variety of play therapy and behavioral therapy techniques. Your treatment will be influenced by your own needs and symptoms to help you meet to your goals. You deserve to love the life you live!
As an eclectic therapist, I employ many tools when working with you. With adults, I primarily rely on cognitive behavioral techniques. This is an approach that aims to influence dysfunctional emotions, behaviors and thoughts through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure. It is proven to be quite effective with mood, anxiety, personality, eating, substance abuse, and psychotic disorders. With children, I rely on a variety of play therapy and behavioral therapy techniques. Your treatment will be influenced by your own needs and symptoms to help you meet to your goals. You deserve to love the life you live!
Donna M Harris-Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CST
Verified Verified
New Bedford, MA 02740 (Online Only)
"What we think, that we become.” -Gandhi. As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Couples Therapist, I specialize in sexual health and well-being, relationship health and well-being, helping clients develop pleasure, play and passion. Would you like to be happy, achieve your dreams and live the best life possible? Find compassionate support, guidance and encouragement in a discreet, safe, warm and welcoming environment. I have seventeen years of experience (graduated with Honors: Magna Cum Laude) helping clients with relationships, sexuality, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, parenting, substance use, illnesses and more.
"What we think, that we become.” -Gandhi. As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Couples Therapist, I specialize in sexual health and well-being, relationship health and well-being, helping clients develop pleasure, play and passion. Would you like to be happy, achieve your dreams and live the best life possible? Find compassionate support, guidance and encouragement in a discreet, safe, warm and welcoming environment. I have seventeen years of experience (graduated with Honors: Magna Cum Laude) helping clients with relationships, sexuality, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, parenting, substance use, illnesses and more.
Ellen S Leventhal Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marion, MA 02738
I help my clients feel better about themselves and deal more effectively with the people in their lives. Do you sometimes wonder how to get your partner or children to understand you? Are you feeling frustrated and don't know who to talk with? Do you want to increase your effectiveness with others? It is so very important to be known and understood by the people that you care about the most. Your relationships have the potential to become a place where you can bring more joy and happiness into your life.
I help my clients feel better about themselves and deal more effectively with the people in their lives. Do you sometimes wonder how to get your partner or children to understand you? Are you feeling frustrated and don't know who to talk with? Do you want to increase your effectiveness with others? It is so very important to be known and understood by the people that you care about the most. Your relationships have the potential to become a place where you can bring more joy and happiness into your life.
Colleen A Campbell LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dartmouth, MA 02747
Not accepting new clients
You deserve relief from anxiety, depression, anger, grief, disappointment and stress. I want to help you free yourself from the things in your life that are preventing happiness, love, and a feeling of peace and belonging. Together, utilizing a myriad of therapeutic approaches and tools geared towards your individual needs, we can explore the source of your problem and find practical and effective ways to cope. You can expect a warm, judgement free environment where you can begin the first step toward a happier and more rewarding life.
You deserve relief from anxiety, depression, anger, grief, disappointment and stress. I want to help you free yourself from the things in your life that are preventing happiness, love, and a feeling of peace and belonging. Together, utilizing a myriad of therapeutic approaches and tools geared towards your individual needs, we can explore the source of your problem and find practical and effective ways to cope. You can expect a warm, judgement free environment where you can begin the first step toward a happier and more rewarding 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.