Weight Loss Therapists in Nashville, TN
Most recently, I was on faculty at Vanderbilt and developed the psychological services program in the Center for Medical Weight Loss.
Sometimes the problems we face feel insurmountable. At times, we even feel embarrassed or ashamed to talk about them. I provide a space for you to be accepted, listened to and understood. Using an evidence-based approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, you will learn the tools to help you make changes to your life - in line with your values.
Most recently, I was on faculty at Vanderbilt and developed the psychological services program in the Center for Medical Weight Loss.
Sometimes the problems we face feel insurmountable. At times, we even feel embarrassed or ashamed to talk about them. I provide a space for you to be accepted, listened to and understood. Using an evidence-based approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, you will learn the tools to help you make changes to your life - in line with your values.
Melisse Prusinski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37207
I utilize hypnotherapy for smoking cessation, weight loss, phobias, feelings of anxiety, low self esteem, trauma and other issues that arise in therapy.
It's time to reach your full potential. I offer holistic therapy that focuses on your goals and quick solutions to address current problems as well as changing long entrenched behaviorial patterns. Therapy will assist you in gaining insight from your past, healing traumas at the root and making long term changes for the future. I believe in client centered/relational therapy in a supportive environment. I hold a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I am also a trained and certified Hypnotherapist by The National Guild of Hypnotists. I work from several therapeutic modalities depending on the individual.
I utilize hypnotherapy for smoking cessation, weight loss, phobias, feelings of anxiety, low self esteem, trauma and other issues that arise in therapy.
It's time to reach your full potential. I offer holistic therapy that focuses on your goals and quick solutions to address current problems as well as changing long entrenched behaviorial patterns. Therapy will assist you in gaining insight from your past, healing traumas at the root and making long term changes for the future. I believe in client centered/relational therapy in a supportive environment. I hold a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I am also a trained and certified Hypnotherapist by The National Guild of Hypnotists. I work from several therapeutic modalities depending on the individual.
Inspirational Life Coaching - Life Coach Counselor
MA, BS, CPLC, CHT
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37212
Hypnotherapy - Hypnosis can be a life changing event that allows you to achieve success when dealing with issues such as; Anxiety, phobias, depressions, stress, grief, insomnia, emotional trauma, weight loss, smoking, confidence building, habit cessations, eliminating fears, academic enhancement, relationship issues, pain management and children & teen empowerment.
Life Coaching - Do you have the life you want? Are you ready to make a meaningful change in your life? Inspirational Life Coaching helps individuals achieve their goals by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable goals. As your life coach and counselor, I will assist you with clarifying your goals, values purpose and vision so that your dreams become a reality.
Hypnotherapy - Hypnosis can be a life changing event that allows you to achieve success when dealing with issues such as; Anxiety, phobias, depressions, stress, grief, insomnia, emotional trauma, weight loss, smoking, confidence building, habit cessations, eliminating fears, academic enhancement, relationship issues, pain management and children & teen empowerment.
Life Coaching - Do you have the life you want? Are you ready to make a meaningful change in your life? Inspirational Life Coaching helps individuals achieve their goals by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable goals. As your life coach and counselor, I will assist you with clarifying your goals, values purpose and vision so that your dreams become a reality.
Emily Runyan @ Tennessee Mental Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37201
There are times in life when we simply feel "stuck". Despite how bleak things may seem, there is always reason to hope for change. As a strengths-based therapist, I assume my clients are caring and capable. My purposeful questions and Brainspotting techniques help clients connect with their best selves, allowing them to unlock solutions to the challenges they face. I work with adults, couples and teens around such challenges as: psychological barriers to healthy lifestyles, relationship difficulties, infidelity & divorce, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, impulsive behavior, binge eating, weight loss, and chronic pain.
There are times in life when we simply feel "stuck". Despite how bleak things may seem, there is always reason to hope for change. As a strengths-based therapist, I assume my clients are caring and capable. My purposeful questions and Brainspotting techniques help clients connect with their best selves, allowing them to unlock solutions to the challenges they face. I work with adults, couples and teens around such challenges as: psychological barriers to healthy lifestyles, relationship difficulties, infidelity & divorce, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, impulsive behavior, binge eating, weight loss, and chronic pain.
Meet me, Erica Williams, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, coming to you from the vibrant city of Memphis, Tennessee. With my passion for providing compassionate healthcare, I bring extensive experience and a caring touch to our company. I am committed to delivering patient-centric, personalized care. My experience spans across a wide range of medical areas, ensuring that each encounter is met with professionalism and a thorough understanding of your individual needs.
Meet me, Erica Williams, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, coming to you from the vibrant city of Memphis, Tennessee. With my passion for providing compassionate healthcare, I bring extensive experience and a caring touch to our company. I am committed to delivering patient-centric, personalized care. My experience spans across a wide range of medical areas, ensuring that each encounter is met with professionalism and a thorough understanding of your individual needs.
Kandie Hansen Approved Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37221 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Approved supervisor in TN and KY. Accepting new supervisees in TN and KY for individual and group supervision virtually. New clients are referred to supervisees as Kandie is not accepting new clients. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. My main objective is to provide a safe, judgment free zone where clients can discuss and work through the struggles in their life. My goal is not to give you advice but to provide a different perspective and cognitive behavioral tools for you to use through your therapeutic journey. Helping clients Defy the Limits they have set in order to embrace a happier more fulfilled life.
Approved supervisor in TN and KY. Accepting new supervisees in TN and KY for individual and group supervision virtually. New clients are referred to supervisees as Kandie is not accepting new clients. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. My main objective is to provide a safe, judgment free zone where clients can discuss and work through the struggles in their life. My goal is not to give you advice but to provide a different perspective and cognitive behavioral tools for you to use through your therapeutic journey. Helping clients Defy the Limits they have set in order to embrace a happier more fulfilled life.
At times we all feel overwhelmed by intense emotions and stress, whether through day to day stressors, transitions, or mental health concerns. My commitment to those I work with is to be fully present, nonjudgmental, and encouraging of each individual's ability to be an expert of his/her own life, thoughts, and emotions.
At times we all feel overwhelmed by intense emotions and stress, whether through day to day stressors, transitions, or mental health concerns. My commitment to those I work with is to be fully present, nonjudgmental, and encouraging of each individual's ability to be an expert of his/her own life, thoughts, and emotions.
Katya Brewington
Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP/S, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
Hello and thank you for stopping by. Counseling is a very personal journey and it is important to find a counselor you can trust and feel comfortable with. I always encourage potential clients to research, compare, and even email or call prior to the first session so any initial questions or concerns can be answered and addressed. Over the past 20 years both my training and experience in mental health have been in working with people with history of trauma, mood and anxiety type disorders, relationship difficulties, behavioral struggles, parenting issues, and life transitions.
Hello and thank you for stopping by. Counseling is a very personal journey and it is important to find a counselor you can trust and feel comfortable with. I always encourage potential clients to research, compare, and even email or call prior to the first session so any initial questions or concerns can be answered and addressed. Over the past 20 years both my training and experience in mental health have been in working with people with history of trauma, mood and anxiety type disorders, relationship difficulties, behavioral struggles, parenting issues, and life transitions.
The path to healing is learning to love yourself well. I use love, compassion, curiosity and insight to help guide you on a journey to internal healing and peace. I am doing both in person and video therapy at this time.
The path to healing is learning to love yourself well. I use love, compassion, curiosity and insight to help guide you on a journey to internal healing and peace. I am doing both in person and video therapy at this time.
I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings (private practice, community mental health, university counseling center, state hospital, and in-home services). My services include individual, family, and couples/marital therapy. I primarily work with adults and couples. I believe that disturbances of thought, feeling, and behavior are caused by ‘obstacles’ to healthy brain functioning. My role as a therapist is to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of you having 100% of your intellect, wisdom, passion, humor, curiosity, energy, logic, creativity, and joyfulness available to you!
I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in a variety of settings (private practice, community mental health, university counseling center, state hospital, and in-home services). My services include individual, family, and couples/marital therapy. I primarily work with adults and couples. I believe that disturbances of thought, feeling, and behavior are caused by ‘obstacles’ to healthy brain functioning. My role as a therapist is to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of you having 100% of your intellect, wisdom, passion, humor, curiosity, energy, logic, creativity, and joyfulness available to you!
Do you feel as though life is passing you by? As though you’re not in the driver’s seat of your own life? Oftentimes we go into autopilot mode because it’s familiar and feels comfortable. This autopilot mode can serve us, but when we’re constantly reacting to life automatically rather than responding mindfully, it can start to create issues for us. Therapy can be an effective way to break out of habitual patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are causing us problems. I create a nonjudgmental space where you can pause to explore how to live life more intentionally and wholeheartedly.
Do you feel as though life is passing you by? As though you’re not in the driver’s seat of your own life? Oftentimes we go into autopilot mode because it’s familiar and feels comfortable. This autopilot mode can serve us, but when we’re constantly reacting to life automatically rather than responding mindfully, it can start to create issues for us. Therapy can be an effective way to break out of habitual patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are causing us problems. I create a nonjudgmental space where you can pause to explore how to live life more intentionally and wholeheartedly.
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Poet Geoffrey Chaucer wrote, "time heals all wounds." You're probably searching this site because you have discovered this is not the full truth. The path to healing requires focusing some time and attention on the wounds you carry. Woundedness is the soul's voice demanding to be attended to rather than quieted. The therapeutic relationship is a conduit through which you discover your innate ability to attend to your soul and ultimately find healing.
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SATURDAY hours available & Video sessions! I have been practicing psychotherapy in diverse settings for 14 years. I completed my residency at Vanderbilt University and served as an expert consultant for NBC's Today Show. As a psychologist, I have the opportunity to help people understand and navigate very difficult situations. I help my patients develop insight into problems that prevent them from feeling whole and complete. By reading between the lines and exploring the complexity of physical and mental health we are able to finally resolve long-standing concerns. I look forward to helping you find the answers you're looking for!
SATURDAY hours available & Video sessions! I have been practicing psychotherapy in diverse settings for 14 years. I completed my residency at Vanderbilt University and served as an expert consultant for NBC's Today Show. As a psychologist, I have the opportunity to help people understand and navigate very difficult situations. I help my patients develop insight into problems that prevent them from feeling whole and complete. By reading between the lines and exploring the complexity of physical and mental health we are able to finally resolve long-standing concerns. I look forward to helping you find the answers you're looking for!
We strive to build relationships that heal. Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
We strive to build relationships that heal. Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Elisabeth Hopkins Lynch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MA
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37217
I am so honored for the opportunity to bring hope, peace, and harmony to my clients and their families. “I have seen firsthand the empowering and successful transformations in my clients from counseling and therapy, and I hope to continue to provide an environment for people to achieve healing and success.” Elisabeth Lynch LPC-MHSP, MA.
I am so honored for the opportunity to bring hope, peace, and harmony to my clients and their families. “I have seen firsthand the empowering and successful transformations in my clients from counseling and therapy, and I hope to continue to provide an environment for people to achieve healing and success.” Elisabeth Lynch LPC-MHSP, MA.
My approach is strengths oriented and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic principals.
An area of emphasis with respect to my practice is working with people who are interested in changing habits. Most "bad" habits start out as understandable responses to stress in our environment. With time, the consequences of our habits may cause us more stress than they alleviate.
My approach is strengths oriented and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic principals.
An area of emphasis with respect to my practice is working with people who are interested in changing habits. Most "bad" habits start out as understandable responses to stress in our environment. With time, the consequences of our habits may cause us more stress than they alleviate.
I bring over 18,000 hours of professional coaching experience working with children, teens, adults, couples and college students. A certified teacher/master coach who also has over 20 years of sales and management/leadership experience, I am considered an expert in the field of ADHD, special education, advocacy work and individualized education plans. I offer both in-person sessions, via Zoom or Facetime and by telephone. If you are feeling overwhelmed with your ADHD symptoms or anxiety, we can help. We have proven strategies in integrating new habits and embracing your ADHD symptoms by turning them into strengths!
I bring over 18,000 hours of professional coaching experience working with children, teens, adults, couples and college students. A certified teacher/master coach who also has over 20 years of sales and management/leadership experience, I am considered an expert in the field of ADHD, special education, advocacy work and individualized education plans. I offer both in-person sessions, via Zoom or Facetime and by telephone. If you are feeling overwhelmed with your ADHD symptoms or anxiety, we can help. We have proven strategies in integrating new habits and embracing your ADHD symptoms by turning them into strengths!
Ascend Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LPC, CTT, CMAT, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37220
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** At Ascend Counseling, PLLC we believe that all people deserve a place to come as they are. As seasoned therapists, we provide a safe, collaborative experience for our clients combining empathy with professional excellence to guide the therapeutic process. Many therapeutic practices simply help you manage your symptoms and/or survive the next crisis. But at Ascend Counseling, PLLC, we believe that therapists should offer more. We will work with you to identify and address the root issues that perpetuate interpersonal problems. With us, you'll get to the bottom of things so that you can move forward!
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** At Ascend Counseling, PLLC we believe that all people deserve a place to come as they are. As seasoned therapists, we provide a safe, collaborative experience for our clients combining empathy with professional excellence to guide the therapeutic process. Many therapeutic practices simply help you manage your symptoms and/or survive the next crisis. But at Ascend Counseling, PLLC, we believe that therapists should offer more. We will work with you to identify and address the root issues that perpetuate interpersonal problems. With us, you'll get to the bottom of things so that you can move forward!
Stephanie Hathcock Vaughn
Psychologist, PsyD, DBT-LBC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215 (Online Only)
As a CBT and DBT Psychologist, National Speaker, hospital consultant, and clinical supervisor for Vanderbilt University, I have successfully helped veterans, teens, psychologists, physicians, attorneys, students, celebrities, and homemakers feel better and improve their lives. My business, PSYCHē, PLLC is founded upon the belief that going the extra mile makes all the difference. People need real support and real solutions—not just a nod and concerned look. My job is to help—my clients tell me how. I'm a member of PSYPACT which means I can see clients in every state that is a member of PSYPACT and I'm also licensed in MA.
As a CBT and DBT Psychologist, National Speaker, hospital consultant, and clinical supervisor for Vanderbilt University, I have successfully helped veterans, teens, psychologists, physicians, attorneys, students, celebrities, and homemakers feel better and improve their lives. My business, PSYCHē, PLLC is founded upon the belief that going the extra mile makes all the difference. People need real support and real solutions—not just a nod and concerned look. My job is to help—my clients tell me how. I'm a member of PSYPACT which means I can see clients in every state that is a member of PSYPACT and I'm also licensed in MA.
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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.