Obesity Therapists in South Hadley, MA
![Photo of Rodnnie Santiago-Díaz, MA, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1186065b-2143-46dd-af3d-5499c6cb0e5b/1/320x400.png)
We all have wounds to heal. Trauma is universal and each person has their own unique journey of healing and reintegration. Having learned this universal truth, I have chosen empathy, openness, and heart-centered care as key elements of my approach as a therapist and life coach.
We all have wounds to heal. Trauma is universal and each person has their own unique journey of healing and reintegration. Having learned this universal truth, I have chosen empathy, openness, and heart-centered care as key elements of my approach as a therapist and life coach.
![Photo of Mark Lange, MEd, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c4a2ddc-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
With over 20 years in the field of psychotherapy, I bring a breadth and depth of experience to therapy sessions and a commitment to assisting people in their move towards change. I work with individual adults and couples and a broad range of presenting issues.
With over 20 years in the field of psychotherapy, I bring a breadth and depth of experience to therapy sessions and a commitment to assisting people in their move towards change. I work with individual adults and couples and a broad range of presenting issues.
![Photo of Rosanne Helden, MEd, MA, MSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/946d9994-856b-475e-a7dc-916d2da421f5/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have over 30 years of experience as a therapist working with clients who struggle with trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship issues, and grief and loss. As an interpersonal and relational therapist, I view the relationship between client and therapist as integral in gaining a deep understanding of clients’ emotional experiences. By exploring important insights, this approach establishes a healing connection and allows the client to break repetitive, intergenerational patterns. I work to create an environment which helps to foster agency as well as the ability to work towards change.
I have over 30 years of experience as a therapist working with clients who struggle with trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship issues, and grief and loss. As an interpersonal and relational therapist, I view the relationship between client and therapist as integral in gaining a deep understanding of clients’ emotional experiences. By exploring important insights, this approach establishes a healing connection and allows the client to break repetitive, intergenerational patterns. I work to create an environment which helps to foster agency as well as the ability to work towards change.
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Lisa Seavey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Hadley, MA 01075 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Lisa Seavey is a dedicated clinician; she holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Advanced Trauma-Informed Counseling from Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA. As a member of Psi Chi, the international honor society for psychology, Lisa exemplifies commitment to excellence and compassionate care. her integrated training in counseling theory, psychopathology, and clinical skills equips her to provide high-quality, science-based services to clients with trauma histories. Lisa is poised to make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health.
Lisa Seavey is a dedicated clinician; she holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Advanced Trauma-Informed Counseling from Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA. As a member of Psi Chi, the international honor society for psychology, Lisa exemplifies commitment to excellence and compassionate care. her integrated training in counseling theory, psychopathology, and clinical skills equips her to provide high-quality, science-based services to clients with trauma histories. Lisa is poised to make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health.
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You are capable of change. Struggling with mental health is very challenging but it doesn't have to rule your life. You may already know what you need to do, it’s making it happen that can be so challenging. Having support that is tailored to you will help you achieve the goals you want for your life.
You are capable of change. Struggling with mental health is very challenging but it doesn't have to rule your life. You may already know what you need to do, it’s making it happen that can be so challenging. Having support that is tailored to you will help you achieve the goals you want for your life.
![Photo of Larissa Beecher - Strawberry Therapy - Neurodivergence and EDs, MS, MHC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c034fea7-a6ef-445f-96a7-ac015484e303/2/320x400.jpeg)
Strawberry Therapy - Neurodivergence and EDs
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MHC
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
I am accepting new clients. My name is Larissa, and I am a specialist in treating eating disorders and neurodivergence. I have successfully worked with many clients to improve binging, restrictive, and purging behaviors, ARFID, and related symptoms including sensory issues, a limited food variety (“picky eaters”), concentration and focus skills, and coping with chronic illness. I give positive, trauma-informed care without sugar coating of the challenges of mental health recovery. I provide context behind the development and maintenance of symptoms while holding my clients accountable for what is within their own control.
I am accepting new clients. My name is Larissa, and I am a specialist in treating eating disorders and neurodivergence. I have successfully worked with many clients to improve binging, restrictive, and purging behaviors, ARFID, and related symptoms including sensory issues, a limited food variety (“picky eaters”), concentration and focus skills, and coping with chronic illness. I give positive, trauma-informed care without sugar coating of the challenges of mental health recovery. I provide context behind the development and maintenance of symptoms while holding my clients accountable for what is within their own control.
![Photo of Tara Goldberg, PsyaD, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3efd963f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
"It is a joy to be hidden, but a disaster not to be found". Donald W. Winnicott
"It is a joy to be hidden, but a disaster not to be found". Donald W. Winnicott
![Photo of Nancy Lynne Lautenbach, MA, LMHC, ATR, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6d921912-4730-4d89-9fe5-4b532cd2ab06/1/320x400.jpeg)
Nancy Lynne Lautenbach
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holyoke, MA 01040 (Online Only)
Immediate Availability For New Clients. My goal as a therapist is to empower clients to seek and find their own personal truth. I believe the client is the expert of their experience and needs merely guidance and support to address their own issues. Do you feel you could benefit from a heart-felt presence and warmth, with an emphasis on the skill of listening? Are you desiring change and transformation? The body can sometimes tell the story that words cannot. If you desire healing through art, I incorporate art therapy, writing and movement-based experiences to support clients with accessing their own internal wisdom.
Immediate Availability For New Clients. My goal as a therapist is to empower clients to seek and find their own personal truth. I believe the client is the expert of their experience and needs merely guidance and support to address their own issues. Do you feel you could benefit from a heart-felt presence and warmth, with an emphasis on the skill of listening? Are you desiring change and transformation? The body can sometimes tell the story that words cannot. If you desire healing through art, I incorporate art therapy, writing and movement-based experiences to support clients with accessing their own internal wisdom.
![Photo of Lenore Shepard, LICSW, NB-HWC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/305a0d3c-c201-47c3-be1f-84b7cbbc2ec2/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lenore Shepard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, NB-HWC
Verified Verified
Easthampton, MA 01027
As an integrative health practitioner, I believe healing and wellness are on a continuum and can truly blossom when we are in alignment with our mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional centers. I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach in working with adults who have a history of anxiety, burnout, insomnia, those living with a chronic disease, managing life transitions and those seeking their purpose. I specialize in and resonate with empaths and highly sensitive people to help them manage and navigate strategies for operating in a challenging world.
As an integrative health practitioner, I believe healing and wellness are on a continuum and can truly blossom when we are in alignment with our mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional centers. I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach in working with adults who have a history of anxiety, burnout, insomnia, those living with a chronic disease, managing life transitions and those seeking their purpose. I specialize in and resonate with empaths and highly sensitive people to help them manage and navigate strategies for operating in a challenging world.
![Photo of Michael Chunyk - Advance Psychotherapy Practice, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d2f38de-1f3c-40a9-9572-9019a7fce4c1/1/320x400.png)
We have immediate openings, across the lifespan, for the following insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield Optum and Optum products: Allways, Harvard Pilgrim, Oxford, Connecticare TUFTS Medicare Private Pay ($100/session) Become a client on our website: www.advancepsychotherapy.org. Those who are interested in receiving services from us should fill out the following form:
We have immediate openings, across the lifespan, for the following insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield Optum and Optum products: Allways, Harvard Pilgrim, Oxford, Connecticare TUFTS Medicare Private Pay ($100/session) Become a client on our website: www.advancepsychotherapy.org. Those who are interested in receiving services from us should fill out the following form:
![Photo of Paul Harris Sandman, EdD, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40ac7b93-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My ideal clients are interested in improving their self awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I treat any of the following issues: depression, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, relationship issues, sexual behaviors, trauma, domestic violence, low self-esteem, eating disorders, attention deficit difficulties, autism, schizophrenia, stress management, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, child behavior and attitude problems, school behavior, low motivation, weight loss, quitting smoking, grief and loss of a loved one, divorce, parenting issues, co-dependency, pain management, social skills development, bi-polar disorder, abusive family situations, work problems, shame/inappropriate guilt, and negative thinking but treat many more issues.
My ideal clients are interested in improving their self awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I treat any of the following issues: depression, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, relationship issues, sexual behaviors, trauma, domestic violence, low self-esteem, eating disorders, attention deficit difficulties, autism, schizophrenia, stress management, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, child behavior and attitude problems, school behavior, low motivation, weight loss, quitting smoking, grief and loss of a loved one, divorce, parenting issues, co-dependency, pain management, social skills development, bi-polar disorder, abusive family situations, work problems, shame/inappropriate guilt, and negative thinking but treat many more issues.
![Photo of Steve Opalenik, M Ed, LMHC, CMHIMP, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/632dff21-a24d-4e8c-81ad-f935fa70224a/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in using mindfulness, meditation, movement, nutrition, supplementation, and holistic modalities. I enjoy working with people seeking to make a change in their health and discover their inner-potential. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, elderly, couples and families.
I specialize in using mindfulness, meditation, movement, nutrition, supplementation, and holistic modalities. I enjoy working with people seeking to make a change in their health and discover their inner-potential. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, elderly, couples and families.
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Emily Reed Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, EdM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, MA 01002
My intention is to create a nurturing relationship that supports your learning and growth. I believe the quality of the therapeutic relationship is the most important element of a helpful counseling experience. Together, we will explore your challenges with compassion and curiosity and discover your strengths and other resources that can help you move towards meaningful change. If you’re interested in working with me, please leave a message with your insurance and best times/days.
My intention is to create a nurturing relationship that supports your learning and growth. I believe the quality of the therapeutic relationship is the most important element of a helpful counseling experience. Together, we will explore your challenges with compassion and curiosity and discover your strengths and other resources that can help you move towards meaningful change. If you’re interested in working with me, please leave a message with your insurance and best times/days.
![Photo of Rachel Wasserman, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d05933a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Working with a therapist can help foster insight, provide support, and build new strategies for a wide range of difficulties. Together, we can address the issues you're facing, improve understanding of yourself and your relationships, and help you live a healthier, more satisfying life. Using a collaborative treatment approach, we will work to identify your treatment goals and take steps to realize them. I earned my M.S. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Pennsylvania State University and completed a clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance.
Working with a therapist can help foster insight, provide support, and build new strategies for a wide range of difficulties. Together, we can address the issues you're facing, improve understanding of yourself and your relationships, and help you live a healthier, more satisfying life. Using a collaborative treatment approach, we will work to identify your treatment goals and take steps to realize them. I earned my M.S. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Pennsylvania State University and completed a clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance.
![Photo of Andrea E. Cole, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40632dbc-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in Northampton, Massachusetts. I have worked with adults and college students for over 25 years. My areas of specialization include depression, bereavement, loss, anxiety/stress and sleep difficulties. I also provide treatment to people with relationship, self-esteem, life transition and academic issues.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in Northampton, Massachusetts. I have worked with adults and college students for over 25 years. My areas of specialization include depression, bereavement, loss, anxiety/stress and sleep difficulties. I also provide treatment to people with relationship, self-esteem, life transition and academic issues.
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Julia Langone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients. My ideal client wants to reclaim their narrative, find empowerment in their identity, and foster a sense of belonging in a world. They seek therapy not only as a means to address specific challenges but also as a pathway to personal growth, resilience, and living authentically. My role as a therapist would be to provide empathetic support, affirm identity, and collaboratively work towards goals in a compassionate and affirming therapeutic environment.
Currently accepting new clients. My ideal client wants to reclaim their narrative, find empowerment in their identity, and foster a sense of belonging in a world. They seek therapy not only as a means to address specific challenges but also as a pathway to personal growth, resilience, and living authentically. My role as a therapist would be to provide empathetic support, affirm identity, and collaboratively work towards goals in a compassionate and affirming therapeutic environment.
![Photo of Ross W. Hackerson, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d3cc415-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I work with individuals, couples and families looking for understanding, safety and connection in their lives. Whether the difficulty and pain you experience comes from trauma, neglect, abandonment or relationship conflict I believe you have the capacity and right to heal, feel good and live a good life; and that you can! I've worked with people recovering from childhood neglect, sexual and emotional abuse and the lack of connection that comes from preoccupied, distant, disconnected and or self absorbed parents. I'm constantly amazed at the power of this work.
I work with individuals, couples and families looking for understanding, safety and connection in their lives. Whether the difficulty and pain you experience comes from trauma, neglect, abandonment or relationship conflict I believe you have the capacity and right to heal, feel good and live a good life; and that you can! I've worked with people recovering from childhood neglect, sexual and emotional abuse and the lack of connection that comes from preoccupied, distant, disconnected and or self absorbed parents. I'm constantly amazed at the power of this work.
![Photo of Jassy Casella Timberlake - New England Sex Therapy, LLC, MEd, LMFT, CST, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a448ae17-0beb-4773-a214-fffa19926d68/1/320x400.jpeg)
New England Sex Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
New England Sex Therapy, LLC provides sex therapy and relationship therapy, specializing in sexuality and gender identity issues across the spectrum of sexual functioning and sexual orientation. Focus includes loss of desire; erection/ejaculation difficulties; sexual identity; orgasm; sex-related pain; trauma; paraphilias; relationship conflicts over sexual values, attitudes, behaviors. I am licensed in Massachusetts, Vermont and shortly also in Maine, to provide services to clients seeking sex therapy.
New England Sex Therapy, LLC provides sex therapy and relationship therapy, specializing in sexuality and gender identity issues across the spectrum of sexual functioning and sexual orientation. Focus includes loss of desire; erection/ejaculation difficulties; sexual identity; orgasm; sex-related pain; trauma; paraphilias; relationship conflicts over sexual values, attitudes, behaviors. I am licensed in Massachusetts, Vermont and shortly also in Maine, to provide services to clients seeking sex therapy.
![Photo of Fanny Chalfin, MSW, LICSW, SEP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f76831b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Fanny Chalfin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Social and political distress are causing fear and alienation, along with feelings of disempowerment and personal inadequacy with less community for us to count on. My way of working with this is to help clients become more aware of their own internal wisdom and connection to all things. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relational difficulties or just feeling overwhelmed. Listening to your story and using Somatic Experiencing, a mind/body approach, I work to help you find your sense of balance, curiosity, resilience, engagement, and vitality.
Social and political distress are causing fear and alienation, along with feelings of disempowerment and personal inadequacy with less community for us to count on. My way of working with this is to help clients become more aware of their own internal wisdom and connection to all things. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relational difficulties or just feeling overwhelmed. Listening to your story and using Somatic Experiencing, a mind/body approach, I work to help you find your sense of balance, curiosity, resilience, engagement, and vitality.
![Photo of Rebecca Downing, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/693c7fc2-fbb5-4827-a004-5fb923a70cba/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am currently taking new clients. Are you going through a major life transition and feeling overwhelmed? Feeling depressed? Wondering how to make your relationship work, or how to find a relationship that will be healthy for you? Experiencing anxiety that seems disproportionate to your life circumstances?
I am currently taking new clients. Are you going through a major life transition and feeling overwhelmed? Feeling depressed? Wondering how to make your relationship work, or how to find a relationship that will be healthy for you? Experiencing anxiety that seems disproportionate to your life circumstances?
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Can obesity be a cause of depression and anxiety?
Yes. It can be stressful and debilitating to carry excess weight. Many people make inaccurate assumptions about people who are overweight. This stigma may lead individuals to feel badly about themselves, decreasing their self-esteem, or leading to feelings of worthlessness. An association between obesity and depression is well-established.
When should an individual seek treatment for obesity?
When obesity, or the feelings it causes, creates a disruption in your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Examples include avoiding social situations due to anxiety, an inability to participate in family life as a result of health problems, or poor performance at work due to low self-esteem or other concerns.
Are there specific medications for weight loss?
There are several prescription drugs that can help with weight loss, including semaglutide and phentermine. These drugs reduce appetite and must be prescribed by a physician. Professionals will suggest lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, before turning to drugs, which have side effects and typically are prescribed only for a short duration. Many people regain weight after taking weight loss drugs if they have not made significant lifestyle changes.
What is body positivity?
Body positivity is a cultural movement that promotes the acceptance of bodies of all sizes and types, rather than those that conform to societal ideals of beauty. It places self-worth, self-acceptance, and an appreciation for one’s body as goals to achieve a happier, healthier attitude about oneself and others, focusing on who a person is rather than what they look like.