Weight Loss Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
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I am passionate about helping people to overcome life challenges. My special focus is on weight loss. I understand the difficulty and the frustration of the process and I will help you set realistic goals and reach them. I will help you find inner strength and commitment to self-growth to continue finding joy in life.
I am passionate about helping people to overcome life challenges. My special focus is on weight loss. I understand the difficulty and the frustration of the process and I will help you set realistic goals and reach them. I will help you find inner strength and commitment to self-growth to continue finding joy in life.
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I have worked with PTSD, trauma, anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, panic attacks, depression, bereavement, codependency, self esteem, self expression, assertiveness, insomnia, weight loss, communication skills, couples, families, and individuals.
I am a New York State Licensed Psychotherapist. I am a goal oriented practitioner who is an active and involved participant in treatment with my clients. I will provide a warm, empathetic, non judgmental, safe place where we can work together toward achieving your goals and removing barriers toward reaching your desired potential. I pride myself on the rapport my clients feel with me almost immediately, enabling them to be themselves and feel comfortable engaging and sharing their feelings. I incorporate strength based therapy in my practice and am insightful, intuitive and provide feedback. My experience is comprehensive.
I have worked with PTSD, trauma, anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, panic attacks, depression, bereavement, codependency, self esteem, self expression, assertiveness, insomnia, weight loss, communication skills, couples, families, and individuals.
I am a New York State Licensed Psychotherapist. I am a goal oriented practitioner who is an active and involved participant in treatment with my clients. I will provide a warm, empathetic, non judgmental, safe place where we can work together toward achieving your goals and removing barriers toward reaching your desired potential. I pride myself on the rapport my clients feel with me almost immediately, enabling them to be themselves and feel comfortable engaging and sharing their feelings. I incorporate strength based therapy in my practice and am insightful, intuitive and provide feedback. My experience is comprehensive.
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Areas of expertise include: * Depression * Addictions * Anxiety * 12-Step Recovery * Eating Disorders * Stress Management * Marriage Counseling * Infertility * Work & Career issues * Child & Adolescent Behavior Problems * Emotional Trauma * Relational Issues * Spirituality and Religion * Weight Loss Counseling.
Overcome your personal obstacles and maximize your potential. I can help you gain awareness and control of your emotions, build improved relationships with others, and effect positive practical changes in your life. Treatment can be brief or long-term. Both in-person or video therapy is available from the comfort of your home.
Areas of expertise include: * Depression * Addictions * Anxiety * 12-Step Recovery * Eating Disorders * Stress Management * Marriage Counseling * Infertility * Work & Career issues * Child & Adolescent Behavior Problems * Emotional Trauma * Relational Issues * Spirituality and Religion * Weight Loss Counseling.
Overcome your personal obstacles and maximize your potential. I can help you gain awareness and control of your emotions, build improved relationships with others, and effect positive practical changes in your life. Treatment can be brief or long-term. Both in-person or video therapy is available from the comfort of your home.
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Hello, My name is Dr. Vera Daniels, owner of a health and wellness center in NYC. I am in business for over 10 years. My special skill set and treatment technique aims to help an individual identity and change concerning emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I can help you with anxiety or stress, depression, anger mangement, life improvement goals, specific fears or phobias, addiction, weight loss, gender identity, and other challenges.
Hello, My name is Dr. Vera Daniels, owner of a health and wellness center in NYC. I am in business for over 10 years. My special skill set and treatment technique aims to help an individual identity and change concerning emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I can help you with anxiety or stress, depression, anger mangement, life improvement goals, specific fears or phobias, addiction, weight loss, gender identity, and other challenges.
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Life before and after weight loss can be difficult. No matter how you've lost a significant amount of weight, your life changes. Most of my clients have had, or are thinking about having, Lap-Band, Bypass, Sleeve, or Balloon weight loss procedures. I also counsel those who don't qualify, or do not desire surgery. In order to maintain the weight loss, one's behavior must change. Our thinking must change. How we see ourselves must change. I should know - I am a product of all these lifestyle changes myself.
Life before and after weight loss can be difficult. No matter how you've lost a significant amount of weight, your life changes. Most of my clients have had, or are thinking about having, Lap-Band, Bypass, Sleeve, or Balloon weight loss procedures. I also counsel those who don't qualify, or do not desire surgery. In order to maintain the weight loss, one's behavior must change. Our thinking must change. How we see ourselves must change. I should know - I am a product of all these lifestyle changes myself.
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Are there days where you feel like your life is completely unmanageable? Sometimes it feels like if we could just change one thing, or start one thing, then we could finally start living the life we want. This could be a short term goal such as finally organizing your home or longer term goals such as developing self confidence, or starting a weight loss journey. If you can relate to feeling stuck and needing a push to move forward, Bel Lavi Coaching is here for you.
Are there days where you feel like your life is completely unmanageable? Sometimes it feels like if we could just change one thing, or start one thing, then we could finally start living the life we want. This could be a short term goal such as finally organizing your home or longer term goals such as developing self confidence, or starting a weight loss journey. If you can relate to feeling stuck and needing a push to move forward, Bel Lavi Coaching is here for you.
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Hervé Boisdé is a board certified clinical hypnosis practitioner and International Board of Hypnotherapy fellow. He obtained his hypnosis training from the Hypnotherapy Academy of America in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With over 400 hours of intensive training from one of the most respected hypnosis schools in the world, Hervé Boisdé obtained his hypnotherapy certification as well as a certificate in medical support hypnosis (CMS).
Hervé Boisdé is a board certified clinical hypnosis practitioner and International Board of Hypnotherapy fellow. He obtained his hypnosis training from the Hypnotherapy Academy of America in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With over 400 hours of intensive training from one of the most respected hypnosis schools in the world, Hervé Boisdé obtained his hypnotherapy certification as well as a certificate in medical support hypnosis (CMS).
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I believe that the decision to engage in psychotherapy can be characterized as a committment to an inward journey. I view my work as a collaborative endeavor to help individuals improve their understanding of themselves and to support their ability to effect change in their personal lives. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with several years of experience. I primarily work from an insight-oriented perspective but I am also comfortable utilizing solution-focused strategies. I strive to provide a safe environment where we can work together to establish increased emotional health and life satisfaction.
I believe that the decision to engage in psychotherapy can be characterized as a committment to an inward journey. I view my work as a collaborative endeavor to help individuals improve their understanding of themselves and to support their ability to effect change in their personal lives. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with several years of experience. I primarily work from an insight-oriented perspective but I am also comfortable utilizing solution-focused strategies. I strive to provide a safe environment where we can work together to establish increased emotional health and life satisfaction.
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Anxiety has hijacked your life. You’re really good at imagining the worst case scenario. Your mind is excellent at anticipating the future, and at replaying things that have already happened. You question whether you are good enough and often feel self-conscious. You overthink everything. And your body buys in to this story – heart racing, shallow breathing, your stomach in knots. All of this worry is overwhelming. It impacts almost every aspect of your life. It prevents you from doing what you want to do, from living the way you want to live. Your life is becoming smaller and smaller … AND YOU’VE HAD ENOUGH.
Anxiety has hijacked your life. You’re really good at imagining the worst case scenario. Your mind is excellent at anticipating the future, and at replaying things that have already happened. You question whether you are good enough and often feel self-conscious. You overthink everything. And your body buys in to this story – heart racing, shallow breathing, your stomach in knots. All of this worry is overwhelming. It impacts almost every aspect of your life. It prevents you from doing what you want to do, from living the way you want to live. Your life is becoming smaller and smaller … AND YOU’VE HAD ENOUGH.
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As a retired school counselor with extensive background in dealing with substance abuse issues, I am best positioned to assist clients with difficulties related to social, academic or behavioral issues. I am particularly attuned to the ways in which parenting styles impact upon the functioning of children and to the most efficient ways of creating change to promote the likeliness of a person's or family's success and happiness. At times, these are most effectively addressed through an examination and fostering of an individual's goal-setting and motivation and how these may encumber his or her movement on the path to future satisfaction.
As a retired school counselor with extensive background in dealing with substance abuse issues, I am best positioned to assist clients with difficulties related to social, academic or behavioral issues. I am particularly attuned to the ways in which parenting styles impact upon the functioning of children and to the most efficient ways of creating change to promote the likeliness of a person's or family's success and happiness. At times, these are most effectively addressed through an examination and fostering of an individual's goal-setting and motivation and how these may encumber his or her movement on the path to future satisfaction.
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Katherine Landis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11206 (Online Only)
Life as a neurodivergent and/or disabled person can be beautiful, wonderful, and filled with so much joy! It can also be exhausting, challenging, and involve a lot of misunderstanding from those around you. Many of us experience traumas, anxiety, depression, Autistic burnout, emotion regulation difficulties, relational difficulties, and struggles with work, school, and parenting demands. If you're looking for support in managing any of these areas, and you want to work with someone who knows how to set you up for sustainable change, you're in the right place.
Life as a neurodivergent and/or disabled person can be beautiful, wonderful, and filled with so much joy! It can also be exhausting, challenging, and involve a lot of misunderstanding from those around you. Many of us experience traumas, anxiety, depression, Autistic burnout, emotion regulation difficulties, relational difficulties, and struggles with work, school, and parenting demands. If you're looking for support in managing any of these areas, and you want to work with someone who knows how to set you up for sustainable change, you're in the right place.
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Making the decision to start therapy is one the best gifts you can give yourself. That might sound a bit cliché, but giving yourself permission to focus on your own needs and discover more about yourself can be an incredible process. This is especially true if perhaps you’ve gotten used to putting the needs of others first, by being a caregiver to a parent or family member who may be struggling with a physical or mental illness or substance misuse. Learning to put the focus back on yourself and figuring out what gives you happiness and fulfillment is one the many ways that a good therapeutic relationship can enrich your life.
Making the decision to start therapy is one the best gifts you can give yourself. That might sound a bit cliché, but giving yourself permission to focus on your own needs and discover more about yourself can be an incredible process. This is especially true if perhaps you’ve gotten used to putting the needs of others first, by being a caregiver to a parent or family member who may be struggling with a physical or mental illness or substance misuse. Learning to put the focus back on yourself and figuring out what gives you happiness and fulfillment is one the many ways that a good therapeutic relationship can enrich your life.
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I work with adults experiencing interpersonal conflict, family conflict, self-esteem issues, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and anger management. I work collaboratively with clients to explore and enhance their motivation for change. By working together, we can strengthen your drive to overcome challenges and achieve your goals. Through this approach, we can establish safety, trust, and empowerment in our therapeutic relationship, helping you heal and regain control over your life.
I work with adults experiencing interpersonal conflict, family conflict, self-esteem issues, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and anger management. I work collaboratively with clients to explore and enhance their motivation for change. By working together, we can strengthen your drive to overcome challenges and achieve your goals. Through this approach, we can establish safety, trust, and empowerment in our therapeutic relationship, helping you heal and regain control over your life.
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Have you always dreamt about becoming a mother? Is it what you imagined it to be? You were told that all mothers are happy and perfect. In truth, motherhood is an emotional, complicated and compelling journey from conception, pregnancy, delivery, and into postpartum. No one tells you how hard it can be to actually get pregnant. Others seem to get it so easily, yet you struggle. When you are pregnant, instead of feeling endless joy, you feel sad, scared, angry or anxious. After the baby comes, instead of feeling confident as a new mother, you wonder all the time, what if you aren’t the perfect mother?
Have you always dreamt about becoming a mother? Is it what you imagined it to be? You were told that all mothers are happy and perfect. In truth, motherhood is an emotional, complicated and compelling journey from conception, pregnancy, delivery, and into postpartum. No one tells you how hard it can be to actually get pregnant. Others seem to get it so easily, yet you struggle. When you are pregnant, instead of feeling endless joy, you feel sad, scared, angry or anxious. After the baby comes, instead of feeling confident as a new mother, you wonder all the time, what if you aren’t the perfect mother?
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Steph Bayan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11221 (Online Only)
In my practice, I see therapy as an opening to reflect on the possibility that life is not only about tolerating suffering… that there is space for wholeness, integration, self trust, safety and connection. I currently work with adult individuals and couples in New York who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, burn out, relational issues and life transitions (including pregnancy and postpartum). With a work background in creative industries, I combine my knowledge of these experiences and psychotherapy to offer therapy focused in creative fields.
In my practice, I see therapy as an opening to reflect on the possibility that life is not only about tolerating suffering… that there is space for wholeness, integration, self trust, safety and connection. I currently work with adult individuals and couples in New York who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, burn out, relational issues and life transitions (including pregnancy and postpartum). With a work background in creative industries, I combine my knowledge of these experiences and psychotherapy to offer therapy focused in creative fields.
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Joseph Newton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11242 (Online Only)
Are you overwhelmed with work or school, at home or in your relationships? Are you ready to start living a happier healthier and more fulfilling life?
Are you overwhelmed with work or school, at home or in your relationships? Are you ready to start living a happier healthier and more fulfilling life?
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I am an experienced integrative therapist helping adults and adolescents to lead happier, calmer lives and find the meaningful committed relationships they desire. Maybe life looks great from the outside but feels like a different story inside, and you've learned to silently accept it. Even when the stress of holding it all together is soul-crushing. Carrying the weight of the world alone is exhausting. Anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenging relationships make us feel sick and tired. Poor coping mechanisms make us feel worse. You can take a step today to end the cycle of worry, fear, grief, or loneliness and reclaim your life.
I am an experienced integrative therapist helping adults and adolescents to lead happier, calmer lives and find the meaningful committed relationships they desire. Maybe life looks great from the outside but feels like a different story inside, and you've learned to silently accept it. Even when the stress of holding it all together is soul-crushing. Carrying the weight of the world alone is exhausting. Anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenging relationships make us feel sick and tired. Poor coping mechanisms make us feel worse. You can take a step today to end the cycle of worry, fear, grief, or loneliness and reclaim your life.
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Anxiety, Depression & Trauma Emdr/Cbt/Mindfulness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11233 (Online Only)
Shionna Stupart is a licensed clinical social worker with a focus on treating mental illness, emotional and other behavioral disturbances. She uses a comprehensive approach to treatment in order enhance social functioning, self-determination, optimal health, and overall well-being. As a clinician her purpose is to provide a collaborative safe environment in order to process and redefine those experiences and garner insight. Shionna value's building and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with each client by imparting empathy, confidentiality and understanding.
Shionna Stupart is a licensed clinical social worker with a focus on treating mental illness, emotional and other behavioral disturbances. She uses a comprehensive approach to treatment in order enhance social functioning, self-determination, optimal health, and overall well-being. As a clinician her purpose is to provide a collaborative safe environment in order to process and redefine those experiences and garner insight. Shionna value's building and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with each client by imparting empathy, confidentiality and understanding.
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Do you feel stressed and anxious at work or in a relationship? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and hurt by discrimination tied to your identity. These challenges can become the burdens of your route to achieving career success, happy relationships, or even inner peace. How can you find your way back to a happy and healthy mental state amidst these difficulties? The key lies in cultivating resilience and self-compassion while developing effective coping skills. That’s the place we work together to build a supportive environment where you can thrive. My goal is to help you regain peace and confidence as you move forward in life.
Do you feel stressed and anxious at work or in a relationship? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and hurt by discrimination tied to your identity. These challenges can become the burdens of your route to achieving career success, happy relationships, or even inner peace. How can you find your way back to a happy and healthy mental state amidst these difficulties? The key lies in cultivating resilience and self-compassion while developing effective coping skills. That’s the place we work together to build a supportive environment where you can thrive. My goal is to help you regain peace and confidence as you move forward in life.
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Andy is a LCSW dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s difficult struggles. With his warm, collaborative approach that places a client’s goals at the forefront, he has been successfully guiding patients from all walks of life through traumatic periods (Grief, Panic Disorders, Depression) and interpersonal conflict (Couples Counseling, Self Isolation Issues). Psychological evaluations provided.
Andy is a LCSW dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s difficult struggles. With his warm, collaborative approach that places a client’s goals at the forefront, he has been successfully guiding patients from all walks of life through traumatic periods (Grief, Panic Disorders, Depression) and interpersonal conflict (Couples Counseling, Self Isolation Issues). Psychological evaluations provided.
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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.