Obesity Therapists in Parsippany, NJ
Melissa D. South
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Melissa South is a compassionate, affirming, and caring counselor dedicated to helping children, teens, couples & families grow and thrive. Melissa specializes in treating a wide range of issues affecting youth and families including: coping skills for stress & anxiety, school challenges, bullying, behavioral issues, mood regulation, trauma--including youth sexual trauma, adoption & foster care, parenting, and more. Additionally, she is an experienced, competent, & inspiring Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) for LACs seeking outside clinical supervision to develop their professional identity & grow clinical skills.
Melissa South is a compassionate, affirming, and caring counselor dedicated to helping children, teens, couples & families grow and thrive. Melissa specializes in treating a wide range of issues affecting youth and families including: coping skills for stress & anxiety, school challenges, bullying, behavioral issues, mood regulation, trauma--including youth sexual trauma, adoption & foster care, parenting, and more. Additionally, she is an experienced, competent, & inspiring Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) for LACs seeking outside clinical supervision to develop their professional identity & grow clinical skills.
Brenda G. Forte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Deciding on entering therapy may be one of the most important decisions a person can make. Choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision. For over 25 years, I have helped individuals during times of difficulties and stress. I bring a compassionate, holistic, and professional approach, to my work, while creating a kind, safe, supportive and respectful environment.
Deciding on entering therapy may be one of the most important decisions a person can make. Choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision. For over 25 years, I have helped individuals during times of difficulties and stress. I bring a compassionate, holistic, and professional approach, to my work, while creating a kind, safe, supportive and respectful environment.
With over 25 years of clinical experience I have been successful in partnering with my clients to attain their goals. They report feeling accepted and understood and leave therapy feeling confident and empowered with tools to better navigate life's challenges. I work with individuals and families in a supportive environment to help support change and healing.
With over 25 years of clinical experience I have been successful in partnering with my clients to attain their goals. They report feeling accepted and understood and leave therapy feeling confident and empowered with tools to better navigate life's challenges. I work with individuals and families in a supportive environment to help support change and healing.
Joanne R. Van Nest
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Parsippany, NJ 07054 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Whether you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression, psychotherapy can help you discover new perspectives and approaches for problems that are keeping you stuck. Exploring emotions and beliefs underlying self-defeating patterns of behavior creates opportunities for positive change and growth. Over 20 years of clinical experience combined with extensive training in specialized treatments for healing trauma and attachment wounds enables me to provide a customized approach to meet client’s goals.
Whether you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression, psychotherapy can help you discover new perspectives and approaches for problems that are keeping you stuck. Exploring emotions and beliefs underlying self-defeating patterns of behavior creates opportunities for positive change and growth. Over 20 years of clinical experience combined with extensive training in specialized treatments for healing trauma and attachment wounds enables me to provide a customized approach to meet client’s goals.
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Kathryn Griffiths
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Denville, NJ 07834
I work with a wide range of emotional issues, including anxiety, depression, stressful life situations, trauma, couples problems, parenting problems, obesity, low self esteem, Attention Deficits, performance anxiety, athlete injuries and illnesses and obstacles to motivation.
I opened the Center for Mindful Change, LLC with the knowledge that the reason we have such difficulty changing our life's direction (how many times have we promised ourselves that we won't "ever" over drink, over eat, procrastinate, use anger, let others control us...) is that we are not mindful of our own internal and external energies that drive us to act the way we do. Through your work with me, you will find the personal insight and empowerment to change the way you approach life, meeting stresses and challenges with mindfulness and self-determination for success.
I work with a wide range of emotional issues, including anxiety, depression, stressful life situations, trauma, couples problems, parenting problems, obesity, low self esteem, Attention Deficits, performance anxiety, athlete injuries and illnesses and obstacles to motivation.
I opened the Center for Mindful Change, LLC with the knowledge that the reason we have such difficulty changing our life's direction (how many times have we promised ourselves that we won't "ever" over drink, over eat, procrastinate, use anger, let others control us...) is that we are not mindful of our own internal and external energies that drive us to act the way we do. Through your work with me, you will find the personal insight and empowerment to change the way you approach life, meeting stresses and challenges with mindfulness and self-determination for success.
Happy Family Counseling Services, LLC
PhD, DPO, CCBT, MSc, MPA
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
We are professionals with experience who understand the painful events associated with human crisis, substance abuse, addictions, suffering, alcoholism, cancer treatments , illnesses , uncontrollable anger , diabetes, obesity , disability and death.
We are professionals who focus on alcoholism, weight loss , crisis , domestic violence and psychological assessments reports and evaluations . We also help our clients / couples to develop a matured , happier relationship with themselves as individuals, and as a couple . We also specialize in crisis management in the work place . We treat substance abuse ,alcohol addictions, and other types of addictions .We work with teenagers and young adults to develop coping skills in high school and universities ." We offer a free visual consultation for adolescents, teenagers, adults , women , men . couples and veterans".
We are professionals with experience who understand the painful events associated with human crisis, substance abuse, addictions, suffering, alcoholism, cancer treatments , illnesses , uncontrollable anger , diabetes, obesity , disability and death.
We are professionals who focus on alcoholism, weight loss , crisis , domestic violence and psychological assessments reports and evaluations . We also help our clients / couples to develop a matured , happier relationship with themselves as individuals, and as a couple . We also specialize in crisis management in the work place . We treat substance abuse ,alcohol addictions, and other types of addictions .We work with teenagers and young adults to develop coping skills in high school and universities ." We offer a free visual consultation for adolescents, teenagers, adults , women , men . couples and veterans".
Overwhelmed? Stressed? "I can't even" comes out of your mouth more than you'd like to admit? Do the smallest tasks seem to weigh you down? Anger, frustration, and irritability knock on your door like an uninvited house guest. There is help, there is hope!
Overwhelmed? Stressed? "I can't even" comes out of your mouth more than you'd like to admit? Do the smallest tasks seem to weigh you down? Anger, frustration, and irritability knock on your door like an uninvited house guest. There is help, there is hope!
Passionate about improving lives of women and their significant others using counseling, education, skills training, individual & group support, and problem solving strategies. Counseling is delivered with compassion and empathy by Heidi W. Neuberg, Licensed Professional Counselor, Eating Disorder Intuitive therapist & weight loss/food freedom Coach. Increased self-empowerment, positive self-esteem, and balanced living are possible. My clients are adults working to resolve eating disorders, chronic dieting, relationship conflicts, transitions of divorce, relocation, retirement, and grief/loss. www.evecounseling.com
Passionate about improving lives of women and their significant others using counseling, education, skills training, individual & group support, and problem solving strategies. Counseling is delivered with compassion and empathy by Heidi W. Neuberg, Licensed Professional Counselor, Eating Disorder Intuitive therapist & weight loss/food freedom Coach. Increased self-empowerment, positive self-esteem, and balanced living are possible. My clients are adults working to resolve eating disorders, chronic dieting, relationship conflicts, transitions of divorce, relocation, retirement, and grief/loss. www.evecounseling.com
Jeffrey A Steigman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience providing mental health services. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of mental health and behavioral issues. I am skilled at providing services to individuals, couples, siblings or the family as a whole. My approach is to develop a strong collaboration with my clients where we work together as a team to accomplish treatment goals and improve one's quality of life.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience providing mental health services. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of mental health and behavioral issues. I am skilled at providing services to individuals, couples, siblings or the family as a whole. My approach is to develop a strong collaboration with my clients where we work together as a team to accomplish treatment goals and improve one's quality of life.
Janine Elliott takes a collaborative approach to building relationships with clients that empower them to thrive in their relationships, school/workplace, and community. She uses evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, ERP and HRT to help reframe unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, increase emotional regulation, and improve resiliency. Janine received her MSW from Rutgers with a focus in family systems and attachment theory. She has also trained extensively with pioneers in the field at the Beck Institute, UPenn Department of Psychiatry, Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety, and Minuchin Center for the Family.
Janine Elliott takes a collaborative approach to building relationships with clients that empower them to thrive in their relationships, school/workplace, and community. She uses evidence-based treatments including CBT, DBT, ERP and HRT to help reframe unhelpful behaviors and thoughts, increase emotional regulation, and improve resiliency. Janine received her MSW from Rutgers with a focus in family systems and attachment theory. She has also trained extensively with pioneers in the field at the Beck Institute, UPenn Department of Psychiatry, Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety, and Minuchin Center for the Family.
Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.
Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.
I strive to provide "personalized treatment by a caring professional." I offer a wide range of psychological services for adults and provide over 25 years of clinical experience. My knowledge of deep developmental issues can also help you to improve your family/ interpersonal relationships, work relationships and guide you towards greater personal success. I also offer therapy for peak performance whether it be work/academic performance or sports related achievements. Unlike insurance sponsored treatment, consultations are strictly private when seeking personal coaching and direct pay services.
I strive to provide "personalized treatment by a caring professional." I offer a wide range of psychological services for adults and provide over 25 years of clinical experience. My knowledge of deep developmental issues can also help you to improve your family/ interpersonal relationships, work relationships and guide you towards greater personal success. I also offer therapy for peak performance whether it be work/academic performance or sports related achievements. Unlike insurance sponsored treatment, consultations are strictly private when seeking personal coaching and direct pay services.
DBT Skills Group NJ LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039 (Online Only)
* Feel like you are often on an emotional rollercoaster? * Do you have difficulties in relationships or fear abandonment? * Have trouble managing your emotions? * Looking to find a path to a fulfilling life?? * Perhaps you should consider Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Class
* Feel like you are often on an emotional rollercoaster? * Do you have difficulties in relationships or fear abandonment? * Have trouble managing your emotions? * Looking to find a path to a fulfilling life?? * Perhaps you should consider Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Class
Joe Sciarretta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morristown, NJ 07960
Is your relationship with food and your body taking over? Does your mind get stuck on every little thought? Do you feel like if you aren’t absolutely 100% perfect, then you lose all self-esteem? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, I want you to know that there is hope! Feeling better is not just possible, but by working with the right therapist who understands your unique challenges, you can take control of your life and find real peace.
Is your relationship with food and your body taking over? Does your mind get stuck on every little thought? Do you feel like if you aren’t absolutely 100% perfect, then you lose all self-esteem? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, I want you to know that there is hope! Feeling better is not just possible, but by working with the right therapist who understands your unique challenges, you can take control of your life and find real peace.
As a psychologist, I believe that good therapy builds upon a trusting, working relationship between therapist and client. For me, each client is a unique individual with his or her own special needs, feelings and life experiences. Of most importance is that my clients see me as a professional who listens with respect and empathy to what he or she tells me. My goal is to work collaboratively with all clients to help them examine and modify self-defeting beliefs and behaviors that prevent healthy and productive funcitoning in family,social and work or school settings.
As a psychologist, I believe that good therapy builds upon a trusting, working relationship between therapist and client. For me, each client is a unique individual with his or her own special needs, feelings and life experiences. Of most importance is that my clients see me as a professional who listens with respect and empathy to what he or she tells me. My goal is to work collaboratively with all clients to help them examine and modify self-defeting beliefs and behaviors that prevent healthy and productive funcitoning in family,social and work or school settings.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Danielle deeply values the privilege of being entrusted with the role of supporting someone as they navigate through their healing journey. She honors the specific needs of each individual and aims to foster an authentic relationship built on trust and collaboration. Danielle’s goal is to provide a supportive foundation that offers strength and courage to clients as they pursue their goals in relationships, family, and life. She has over a decade experience with evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
Danielle deeply values the privilege of being entrusted with the role of supporting someone as they navigate through their healing journey. She honors the specific needs of each individual and aims to foster an authentic relationship built on trust and collaboration. Danielle’s goal is to provide a supportive foundation that offers strength and courage to clients as they pursue their goals in relationships, family, and life. She has over a decade experience with evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
What in your life is not working for you? What if you could identify it, explore it? change it? How would you be leading the life you seek? There is a gross misconception that therapy is for people who are chronically mentally ill. That is not my philosophy. I believe that anyone can be metaphorically driving their car on the road of life and end up off the road, maybe in a ditch. I believe in partnering with my clients to understand the struggle, whether a present challenge, an unresolved past issue, or facing an uncertain future. Together, we can put the car back on the road, or find an entirely new road to follow.
What in your life is not working for you? What if you could identify it, explore it? change it? How would you be leading the life you seek? There is a gross misconception that therapy is for people who are chronically mentally ill. That is not my philosophy. I believe that anyone can be metaphorically driving their car on the road of life and end up off the road, maybe in a ditch. I believe in partnering with my clients to understand the struggle, whether a present challenge, an unresolved past issue, or facing an uncertain future. Together, we can put the car back on the road, or find an entirely new road to follow.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Spring Psychotherapy and Wellness, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, CED-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montville, NJ 07045
Spring Psychotherapy and Wellness is a group psychotherapy practice focused on helping people of all ages struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, and excessive exercise. Additionally, we have particularly expertise working with adolescents dealing with a host of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship/ social problems, ADHD, generalized trauma, and other mental health concerns.
Spring Psychotherapy and Wellness is a group psychotherapy practice focused on helping people of all ages struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, and excessive exercise. Additionally, we have particularly expertise working with adolescents dealing with a host of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship/ social problems, ADHD, generalized trauma, and other mental health concerns.
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Obesity Therapists
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.