Weight Loss Therapists in Summit, NJ
Adam Eltouny
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Summit, NJ 07902 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Weight Loss Specialist (NASM-WLS), Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), & CEO/Founder of Wholeminds Wellness LLC. This is your warm, compassionate, nonjudgemental safe space where we work together to improve your relationship with the self through self-empowerment, self-reflection with cognitive-behavioral inquiry, genuineness, humor, & practical evidence-based strategies to improve relationships, anxiety, depression, & self-concept.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Weight Loss Specialist (NASM-WLS), Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), & CEO/Founder of Wholeminds Wellness LLC. This is your warm, compassionate, nonjudgemental safe space where we work together to improve your relationship with the self through self-empowerment, self-reflection with cognitive-behavioral inquiry, genuineness, humor, & practical evidence-based strategies to improve relationships, anxiety, depression, & self-concept.
I have 30+ years experience using therapy and coaching to help people meet their goals and grow more confident in their ability to manage feelings, anxieties, relationships, weight, and health. I stand with my clients to develop lasting healthy habits including self-care and self-compassion. My style is highly interactive and focused on making sure you gain something valuable from every session we share. I listen compassionately and ask questions to help you understand yourself better. I will teach you strategies to use when feelings are strong or when you feel urges to something unhealthy or unhelpful. Please click on My Website!
I have 30+ years experience using therapy and coaching to help people meet their goals and grow more confident in their ability to manage feelings, anxieties, relationships, weight, and health. I stand with my clients to develop lasting healthy habits including self-care and self-compassion. My style is highly interactive and focused on making sure you gain something valuable from every session we share. I listen compassionately and ask questions to help you understand yourself better. I will teach you strategies to use when feelings are strong or when you feel urges to something unhealthy or unhelpful. Please click on My Website!
Sometimes we feel very alone, disconnected and as though we are lost and suffering inside. As a licensed clinical social worker and certified yoga instructor, my approach is to support clients on their journey to recovery, fulfillment, and completeness. Specializing in helping people through grief and loss, chronic illness and pain, and other causes of suffering, I take a mindful approach in helping clients cultivate self-compassion and happiness. Most importantly, I possess a commitment and willingness to stay present with clients during their journey offering support, compassion, and many other helpful tools along the way.
Sometimes we feel very alone, disconnected and as though we are lost and suffering inside. As a licensed clinical social worker and certified yoga instructor, my approach is to support clients on their journey to recovery, fulfillment, and completeness. Specializing in helping people through grief and loss, chronic illness and pain, and other causes of suffering, I take a mindful approach in helping clients cultivate self-compassion and happiness. Most importantly, I possess a commitment and willingness to stay present with clients during their journey offering support, compassion, and many other helpful tools along the way.
Barbara W Adams-Plyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901
I take an individual approach to each client, tailoring my methods to a persons needs and issues. I use cognitive behavioral techniques to help my clients manage their issues (i.e. anxieties, relationships etc.) by changing counterproductive thought patterns. There are times in all of our lives when we could use some extra support. Feeling hurt, misunderstood, angry, and confused are things each of us may feel.I am available to meet with children, adolescents, and adults on an individual basis as well as family/couples counseling. Feel free to contact me with any questions, or to see if I am the right fit
I take an individual approach to each client, tailoring my methods to a persons needs and issues. I use cognitive behavioral techniques to help my clients manage their issues (i.e. anxieties, relationships etc.) by changing counterproductive thought patterns. There are times in all of our lives when we could use some extra support. Feeling hurt, misunderstood, angry, and confused are things each of us may feel.I am available to meet with children, adolescents, and adults on an individual basis as well as family/couples counseling. Feel free to contact me with any questions, or to see if I am the right fit
The best psychotherapy builds upon a solid relationship between a client and therapist, allowing the client to take risks in examining themselves, acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses, process painful memories and use their strengths to create change. In my therapeutic work I focus on nurturing that relationship to facilitate my client's change and self-acceptance. I am well trained in psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic therapy and family/couples therapy as well as cognitive-behavioral and short term therapy techniques and use what my clients and I believe will best facilitate their goals in treatment.
The best psychotherapy builds upon a solid relationship between a client and therapist, allowing the client to take risks in examining themselves, acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses, process painful memories and use their strengths to create change. In my therapeutic work I focus on nurturing that relationship to facilitate my client's change and self-acceptance. I am well trained in psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic therapy and family/couples therapy as well as cognitive-behavioral and short term therapy techniques and use what my clients and I believe will best facilitate their goals in treatment.
Do you need to talk to someone with no judgement? no shame? in a safe place? I dont blame you! Most of us do! I work with a safe, warm, supportive unconditional regard with my patients to help them navigate life's journey. I specialize in using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Self Compassion which are interventions that can be enormously helpful to navigate difficult relationships, work issues, severe anxiety and depression. I also have a lot of experience working with Cancer dx. You do not have to be alone anymore; I am here to listen, empower, and support you.
Do you need to talk to someone with no judgement? no shame? in a safe place? I dont blame you! Most of us do! I work with a safe, warm, supportive unconditional regard with my patients to help them navigate life's journey. I specialize in using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Self Compassion which are interventions that can be enormously helpful to navigate difficult relationships, work issues, severe anxiety and depression. I also have a lot of experience working with Cancer dx. You do not have to be alone anymore; I am here to listen, empower, and support you.
I appreciate the uniqueness of every individual and situation and can adapt my approach to what will be most effective in treating the underlying issue causing distress. I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping clients to move out of what isn't working for them and empower them to reach their goals. I love watching clients learn skills to help them move out of depression and anxiety to higher levels of functioning. I especially enjoy working with couples in distress and help them get to a place where their relationship is a source of comfort rather than stress.
I appreciate the uniqueness of every individual and situation and can adapt my approach to what will be most effective in treating the underlying issue causing distress. I am passionate and enthusiastic about helping clients to move out of what isn't working for them and empower them to reach their goals. I love watching clients learn skills to help them move out of depression and anxiety to higher levels of functioning. I especially enjoy working with couples in distress and help them get to a place where their relationship is a source of comfort rather than stress.
I am in-network with Aetna and Horizon BCBS. When you feel empty, or like there’s no one to talk to, you can trust that in our work together, I’ll meet you in those moments — free of judgement and full of compassion. I have had the privilege to provide therapy for a diverse group of clients with a variety of mental health issues such as navigating life transitions, struggles with self-esteem, depression, low mood, as well as anxiety.
I am in-network with Aetna and Horizon BCBS. When you feel empty, or like there’s no one to talk to, you can trust that in our work together, I’ll meet you in those moments — free of judgement and full of compassion. I have had the privilege to provide therapy for a diverse group of clients with a variety of mental health issues such as navigating life transitions, struggles with self-esteem, depression, low mood, as well as anxiety.
My ideal client would be a middle-aged woman struggling with depression and anxiety and grieving the loss of a child, husband, or a close family member. I would start by assessing her needs and using the Beck depression inventory scale and the Beck depression anxiety inventory scale. I would use grounding techniques and CBT, such as scheduling activities, positive affirmations, and psycho-education on depression and anxiety. I would also encourage journaling, writing five things for which they are thankful daily, and writing letters to the deceased person.
My ideal client would be a middle-aged woman struggling with depression and anxiety and grieving the loss of a child, husband, or a close family member. I would start by assessing her needs and using the Beck depression inventory scale and the Beck depression anxiety inventory scale. I would use grounding techniques and CBT, such as scheduling activities, positive affirmations, and psycho-education on depression and anxiety. I would also encourage journaling, writing five things for which they are thankful daily, and writing letters to the deceased person.
Hello! My name is Allie, and I am a professional counselor. I decided to become a counselor because I enjoy being a support system. I have worked in partial care transitional housing facilities and have an extensive background in providing outpatient counseling services. I use a trauma-informed, holistic, and strengths-based approach with all my clients. I also commonly use CBT, MI, expressive therapy, and solution-focused strategies in sessions. Most recently, I was trained in TF-CBT by the CARES institute for adolescent survivors of abuse.
Hello! My name is Allie, and I am a professional counselor. I decided to become a counselor because I enjoy being a support system. I have worked in partial care transitional housing facilities and have an extensive background in providing outpatient counseling services. I use a trauma-informed, holistic, and strengths-based approach with all my clients. I also commonly use CBT, MI, expressive therapy, and solution-focused strategies in sessions. Most recently, I was trained in TF-CBT by the CARES institute for adolescent survivors of abuse.
Samantha Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LAC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901
My ideal clients are moms struggling with anxiety and looking for support through their transition to motherhood. These women are looking for encouragement and need support as they learn to trust their own intuition.
My ideal clients are moms struggling with anxiety and looking for support through their transition to motherhood. These women are looking for encouragement and need support as they learn to trust their own intuition.
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Life can be stressful and at times we need assistance finding balance and meaning in this often unkind world. My clients often express dissatisfaction with their image in the mirror—they feel stuck in unsatisfying careers and are struggling to determine the next step. They are either in relationships that are not mutually beneficial and are struggling to communicate effectively, or they are feeling overwhelmed with dating in this app-centric world. I love what I do and I think it shows. My main goal is to help clients address personal challenges, understand how early life events effect them, and how to take steps towards change.
Life can be stressful and at times we need assistance finding balance and meaning in this often unkind world. My clients often express dissatisfaction with their image in the mirror—they feel stuck in unsatisfying careers and are struggling to determine the next step. They are either in relationships that are not mutually beneficial and are struggling to communicate effectively, or they are feeling overwhelmed with dating in this app-centric world. I love what I do and I think it shows. My main goal is to help clients address personal challenges, understand how early life events effect them, and how to take steps towards change.
My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
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.
I see psychotherapy as a journey in which two individuals, therapist and patient, co-create the story of the patient's life. In doing so, together they connect disconnected parts of the self, acknowledge and resolve internal conflicts, work through old losses, and discover new options for leading a more purposeful and meaningful life. For parents, I provide consultation and parenting support when children are struggling. I also provide psychoanalytic clinical supervision focusing on helping clinicians deepen and strengthen the therapeutic relationship with their clients with the aim of reaching more meaningful growth and change.
I see psychotherapy as a journey in which two individuals, therapist and patient, co-create the story of the patient's life. In doing so, together they connect disconnected parts of the self, acknowledge and resolve internal conflicts, work through old losses, and discover new options for leading a more purposeful and meaningful life. For parents, I provide consultation and parenting support when children are struggling. I also provide psychoanalytic clinical supervision focusing on helping clinicians deepen and strengthen the therapeutic relationship with their clients with the aim of reaching more meaningful growth and change.
Misty A Shores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Summit, NJ 07902
I am a Buddhist psychotherapist with a focus on helping all clients find wellness through the Four Immeasurables - happiness, joy, compassion and equanimity. I am passionate about helping people navigate life transitions and difficulties in a practical manner. I help clients focus on the present and work through anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, grief, and other related disorders. I am passionate about serving first responders, veterans, and their families. For more information please view my website at http://www.4ilifepractice.com.
I am a Buddhist psychotherapist with a focus on helping all clients find wellness through the Four Immeasurables - happiness, joy, compassion and equanimity. I am passionate about helping people navigate life transitions and difficulties in a practical manner. I help clients focus on the present and work through anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, grief, and other related disorders. I am passionate about serving first responders, veterans, and their families. For more information please view my website at http://www.4ilifepractice.com.
Compassionate and Caring Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Summit, NJ 07901
I view counseling as a holistic and individual developmental process. Each individual that enters my office brings character and strengths as well as stressors and challenges. To me, it is important that together we build a trusting relationship that allows you to feel heard and validated. Having worked in both clinical and non-clinical settings, I have worked with a multitude of clients and have fostered a unique and special relationship with each, be-it child, adolescent or adult. Through our journey together, we will build upon the fundamentals of counseling: trust, communication, transparency and empowerment.
I view counseling as a holistic and individual developmental process. Each individual that enters my office brings character and strengths as well as stressors and challenges. To me, it is important that together we build a trusting relationship that allows you to feel heard and validated. Having worked in both clinical and non-clinical settings, I have worked with a multitude of clients and have fostered a unique and special relationship with each, be-it child, adolescent or adult. Through our journey together, we will build upon the fundamentals of counseling: trust, communication, transparency and empowerment.
Welcome! Facing life's challenges can be difficult. You don't have to go it alone. If you are suffering with anxiety, relationship problems, or depression, or just general dissatisfaction with your life, I can help. My approach is supportive and collaborative and I aim to work in a spirit of warmth, compassion and curiosity. As each person is unique, my approach to therapy is integrative, incorporating acceptance, mindfulness, attachment-based and CBT approaches. I can help you to learn valuable skills to manage your stress, reduce your anxiety, and live a more vital life.
Welcome! Facing life's challenges can be difficult. You don't have to go it alone. If you are suffering with anxiety, relationship problems, or depression, or just general dissatisfaction with your life, I can help. My approach is supportive and collaborative and I aim to work in a spirit of warmth, compassion and curiosity. As each person is unique, my approach to therapy is integrative, incorporating acceptance, mindfulness, attachment-based and CBT approaches. I can help you to learn valuable skills to manage your stress, reduce your anxiety, and live a more vital life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, and supervise at The William Alanson White Institute. I work intensively with individuals, couples, families, and groups. For the past 25 years I have specialized in mindfulness and health psychology.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, and supervise at The William Alanson White Institute. I work intensively with individuals, couples, families, and groups. For the past 25 years I have specialized in mindfulness and health psychology.
Jenifer M Wilcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Summit, NJ 07901 (Online Only)
Your road to being emotionally well is the number one priority for me from our very first conversation. I focus on working collaboratively with you to become your best self, live your best life, and have healthier relationships. Clients that I work with feel safe, comfortable, and supported to explore their concerns. Together we will identify and work on goals targeting the change that you are seeking. I have helped countless individuals I work with regain focus on growth instead of feeling stuck. You will find balance so you can get back to a place of peace instead of being in pieces.
Your road to being emotionally well is the number one priority for me from our very first conversation. I focus on working collaboratively with you to become your best self, live your best life, and have healthier relationships. Clients that I work with feel safe, comfortable, and supported to explore their concerns. Together we will identify and work on goals targeting the change that you are seeking. I have helped countless individuals I work with regain focus on growth instead of feeling stuck. You will find balance so you can get back to a place of peace instead of being in pieces.
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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.