Weight Loss Therapists in San Bernardino County, CA
His doctoral thesis and research involved weight loss surgery patients between one and two years post-op.
Experienced clinician with many specialties including bariatric psychology, body image issues, substance dependence, mood disorders, and relationship issues. He is affiliated with multiple Centers of Excellence (COE) bariatric programs in southern California where he does pre-surgery psychological assessments, & facilitates pre-surgery educational classes. As an active member of the weight loss surgery community, he is passionately committed to helping people implement their own long-term behavioral change strategy. Dr. Reyes' zest for health and life are evident in all that he does.
His doctoral thesis and research involved weight loss surgery patients between one and two years post-op.
Experienced clinician with many specialties including bariatric psychology, body image issues, substance dependence, mood disorders, and relationship issues. He is affiliated with multiple Centers of Excellence (COE) bariatric programs in southern California where he does pre-surgery psychological assessments, & facilitates pre-surgery educational classes. As an active member of the weight loss surgery community, he is passionately committed to helping people implement their own long-term behavioral change strategy. Dr. Reyes' zest for health and life are evident in all that he does.
Individual therapy for adults: Depression, Anxiety, women's issues, life transitions (divorce, college, career), grief, relationships, family/parenting, chronic pain and illness, self-esteem, social-skills, and weight loss.
I know how difficult making changes in your life can be. Asking for help and support is a sign of strength and commitment to improving your life. I am here to help you on your personal journey to achieve a life filled with peace, happiness, and emotional well-being. My goal is to empower you to find personal strategies to discover your full potential. Using therapeutic approaches with proven results, I am able to help identify behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back from living a meaningful and happy life. To make an appointment, please visit my website and choose "Initial Assessment.”
Individual therapy for adults: Depression, Anxiety, women's issues, life transitions (divorce, college, career), grief, relationships, family/parenting, chronic pain and illness, self-esteem, social-skills, and weight loss.
I know how difficult making changes in your life can be. Asking for help and support is a sign of strength and commitment to improving your life. I am here to help you on your personal journey to achieve a life filled with peace, happiness, and emotional well-being. My goal is to empower you to find personal strategies to discover your full potential. Using therapeutic approaches with proven results, I am able to help identify behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back from living a meaningful and happy life. To make an appointment, please visit my website and choose "Initial Assessment.”
As a clinical Hypnotherapist I see clients in my private practice office in Corona, California. I am here to help you learn to relax, change unwanted habits, build self esteem and achieve your goals enabling you to enjoy and experience life without unnecessary challenges. Some common issues that can be treated with hypnosis include: *Weight Management*Self Control*Smoking Cessation*Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques *Improving Sleep Habits *Focus/Drifting Attention *Goals and Motivation *Sports Success Patterns *Fitness Motivation *Students Test Anxiety and *Fear of Flying.
As a clinical Hypnotherapist I see clients in my private practice office in Corona, California. I am here to help you learn to relax, change unwanted habits, build self esteem and achieve your goals enabling you to enjoy and experience life without unnecessary challenges. Some common issues that can be treated with hypnosis include: *Weight Management*Self Control*Smoking Cessation*Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques *Improving Sleep Habits *Focus/Drifting Attention *Goals and Motivation *Sports Success Patterns *Fitness Motivation *Students Test Anxiety and *Fear of Flying.
Christine M. Koontz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chino, CA 91710
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who struggle with a variety of issues that impact their quality of life. Often times, depression, anxiety, loss, fear, or other forms of mental illness can result in feeling alone and overwhelmed. Other times, there are challenges related to how people communicate with one another and when this happens a variety of difficulties present themselves. As a therapist, I enjoy coming along side of people to help them process and work through feelings and then working toward solutions or ways of coping.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families who struggle with a variety of issues that impact their quality of life. Often times, depression, anxiety, loss, fear, or other forms of mental illness can result in feeling alone and overwhelmed. Other times, there are challenges related to how people communicate with one another and when this happens a variety of difficulties present themselves. As a therapist, I enjoy coming along side of people to help them process and work through feelings and then working toward solutions or ways of coping.
Ana Melendez
Pre-Licensed Professional, BSW, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to our center which provides affordable online/telehealth service. As your therapist, I want to provide a safe, open, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel free to share and work towards creating the changes necessary to heal and grow. Remember help comes in many forms and being open to therapy will provide you with different aspects to view situations and learn new ways to cope with whatever comes your way.
Hello and welcome to our center which provides affordable online/telehealth service. As your therapist, I want to provide a safe, open, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel free to share and work towards creating the changes necessary to heal and grow. Remember help comes in many forms and being open to therapy will provide you with different aspects to view situations and learn new ways to cope with whatever comes your way.
Sarah A. Delgado
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, DMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Having quality relationships is one of the cornerstones to living a well-integrated life. When these relationships are not going well, we can feel burdened, anxious, and isolated-all the things that are opposite to how we are designed to live. As a therapist, I am here to support and coach you in taking intentional steps toward your own personal growth, while helping to strengthen the relationships you are a part of.
Having quality relationships is one of the cornerstones to living a well-integrated life. When these relationships are not going well, we can feel burdened, anxious, and isolated-all the things that are opposite to how we are designed to live. As a therapist, I am here to support and coach you in taking intentional steps toward your own personal growth, while helping to strengthen the relationships you are a part of.
Hello, my name is Dr. Colleen Casady. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA. I graduated from USC with my Doctorate in Social Work. I have been working as a Social Worker for more than 25 years. The majority of my experience has been helping people who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, abandonment and loneliness, grief / loss, and the challenges. I too have come from a difficult family dynamic and have struggled with mental health issues. I believe there is a lot to gain from living through issues and coming out ahead. You are not alone in your circumstance. I can help.
Hello, my name is Dr. Colleen Casady. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA. I graduated from USC with my Doctorate in Social Work. I have been working as a Social Worker for more than 25 years. The majority of my experience has been helping people who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, abandonment and loneliness, grief / loss, and the challenges. I too have come from a difficult family dynamic and have struggled with mental health issues. I believe there is a lot to gain from living through issues and coming out ahead. You are not alone in your circumstance. I can help.
I believe a problem is a solution waiting to be found. I have 25 years experience seeing adults, children, teenagers, couples, and families. I've worked as a Family Court Mediator, and director of Student Counseling, Loma Linda University. My focus areas: 1.)panic attacks/anxiety disorders 2.) depression 3.) eating disorders 4.) divorce recovery 5.) adults and children from abusive/ alcoholic childhoods 6.) Christian counseling 7.) relationship issues (marital, divorce). I help clients change negative thinking, raise their self-esteem, and learn to achieve their goals. I work with clients to understand their destructive behavior and poor choices and change them
I believe a problem is a solution waiting to be found. I have 25 years experience seeing adults, children, teenagers, couples, and families. I've worked as a Family Court Mediator, and director of Student Counseling, Loma Linda University. My focus areas: 1.)panic attacks/anxiety disorders 2.) depression 3.) eating disorders 4.) divorce recovery 5.) adults and children from abusive/ alcoholic childhoods 6.) Christian counseling 7.) relationship issues (marital, divorce). I help clients change negative thinking, raise their self-esteem, and learn to achieve their goals. I work with clients to understand their destructive behavior and poor choices and change them
Hello, my name is Ruth Contreras, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in California based in Ventura County and working with clients via telehealth statewide. Working with adolescents to older adults focused approach is client-centered and mindfulness-based to meet your needs where you are currently at. The communication style used is all based on a client/person-centered approach, making sure I actively listen and make the client’s goals a priority to meet the client where they are.
Hello, my name is Ruth Contreras, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in California based in Ventura County and working with clients via telehealth statewide. Working with adolescents to older adults focused approach is client-centered and mindfulness-based to meet your needs where you are currently at. The communication style used is all based on a client/person-centered approach, making sure I actively listen and make the client’s goals a priority to meet the client where they are.
Pheleene Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rialto, CA 92377 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Currently accepting new patients for telehealth. It is my goal to help people feeling anxious, sad, having difficulties with fertility or suffering with depression and more. I want to help you find your strength in order to relieve your symptoms. I have a passion to help families and individuals communicate their needs and increase positive communication within couples. If you need support in understanding your current symptoms, please know that I am here to help you. Please feel free to call or email for additional support.
Currently accepting new patients for telehealth. It is my goal to help people feeling anxious, sad, having difficulties with fertility or suffering with depression and more. I want to help you find your strength in order to relieve your symptoms. I have a passion to help families and individuals communicate their needs and increase positive communication within couples. If you need support in understanding your current symptoms, please know that I am here to help you. Please feel free to call or email for additional support.
Hi, I’m Kim Lennon, LMFT. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, but you might also call me a self-love igniter and an emotional healer. I help people who want to feel better about themselves and their relationships, but feel stuck and not sure what to do. I help people gain freedom from the core issues that are weighing them down. I guide them on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and reprocessing old memories and emotional wounds so they can feel more confident, in control, and fulfilled in their lives and relationships.
Hi, I’m Kim Lennon, LMFT. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, but you might also call me a self-love igniter and an emotional healer. I help people who want to feel better about themselves and their relationships, but feel stuck and not sure what to do. I help people gain freedom from the core issues that are weighing them down. I guide them on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and reprocessing old memories and emotional wounds so they can feel more confident, in control, and fulfilled in their lives and relationships.
15 Second Videos
Steven Reyes
Melissa Lanza
Serene minds counseling services
Stillwater Counseling Centers
Anchored & Armored Therapeutic Services
Julie Estrella
Healing for Humanity Counseling, Inc.
Marisol Elizarraras
Porsche Cares Therapeutic Health Services
Sergio Fernando Gueller
Naomi Lorraine Bell
BestYOUtx - Dr. Darrin Erb, Educational Specialist
HABLO ESPAÑOL. Hola mi nombre es Yesenia Ramirez, obtuve mi licencia bajo el estado de California en consejería clínica. Mi enfoque es consejería interactiva enfocada en resolución de problemas. El enfoque es darle al paciente, el apoyo y herramientas para resolver problemas y hacer cambios en comportamientos heredados. Con sensibilidad,entendimiento y apoyo puedo ayudar a familias y personas individuales a encontrar soluciones a desafíos en tu vida. Trabajó arduamente con mis pacientes en fortalecer sus habilidades y edificar y alcanzar sus metas.
HABLO ESPAÑOL. Hola mi nombre es Yesenia Ramirez, obtuve mi licencia bajo el estado de California en consejería clínica. Mi enfoque es consejería interactiva enfocada en resolución de problemas. El enfoque es darle al paciente, el apoyo y herramientas para resolver problemas y hacer cambios en comportamientos heredados. Con sensibilidad,entendimiento y apoyo puedo ayudar a familias y personas individuales a encontrar soluciones a desafíos en tu vida. Trabajó arduamente con mis pacientes en fortalecer sus habilidades y edificar y alcanzar sus metas.
Advanced Psychological Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, DrPH, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (Online Only)
With more than 15 years of counseling experience, my passion is to help you regain your voice and maintain your health. Together we’ll work to get to the root of your concerns, then empower you with the right tools to attain the personal growth you desire. I use a preventative approach, combining my specialized training in lifestyle medicine, clinical nutrition, psychotherapy, and sports medicine to help you get your life back. Whether you’re looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, it would be my honor to journey with you to achieve your goals.
With more than 15 years of counseling experience, my passion is to help you regain your voice and maintain your health. Together we’ll work to get to the root of your concerns, then empower you with the right tools to attain the personal growth you desire. I use a preventative approach, combining my specialized training in lifestyle medicine, clinical nutrition, psychotherapy, and sports medicine to help you get your life back. Whether you’re looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, it would be my honor to journey with you to achieve your goals.
Lisa A Lee-Briggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (Online Only)
I believe that everybody has their own answers but there are times in our lives when we need assistance in discovering those answers. I take a straightforward approach to that exploration and help people advance in life. I specialize in couple's and family communication where assigning blame is replaced with a clearer understanding of each person and more effective ways to convey meaning. All relationships can be repaired if all members are willing to work towards that goal.
I believe that everybody has their own answers but there are times in our lives when we need assistance in discovering those answers. I take a straightforward approach to that exploration and help people advance in life. I specialize in couple's and family communication where assigning blame is replaced with a clearer understanding of each person and more effective ways to convey meaning. All relationships can be repaired if all members are willing to work towards that goal.
Sivani Pelluru
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MFT, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth/online therapy services. exclusively in California. My intention is to treat you and your experiences as your own and welcome them as they are to collaboratively find safe ways to work through them to increase your quality of life.
Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth/online therapy services. exclusively in California. My intention is to treat you and your experiences as your own and welcome them as they are to collaboratively find safe ways to work through them to increase your quality of life.
Belinda Nunez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
I have dedicated myself over the last decade to providing efficient, empathetic, and supportive services to countless clients with various needs and circumstances from differing backgrounds and of various ages. I have worked with children in the foster system, teens on probation, babies and parents struggling with attachment, victims of domestic violence, older adults with memory loss, individuals of all ages diagnosed with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities and countless other mental health needs in various social/family/ environmental circumstances. I have over a year experience in providing therapy via Telehealth.
I have dedicated myself over the last decade to providing efficient, empathetic, and supportive services to countless clients with various needs and circumstances from differing backgrounds and of various ages. I have worked with children in the foster system, teens on probation, babies and parents struggling with attachment, victims of domestic violence, older adults with memory loss, individuals of all ages diagnosed with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities and countless other mental health needs in various social/family/ environmental circumstances. I have over a year experience in providing therapy via Telehealth.
Life throws many challenges our way and we choose which action to take in responding to those challenges. I've worked with people from various social, political, and ethnic backgrounds and the one thing that everyone has in common is that we all face challenges in life. There are numerous reasons that people seek mental health professionals, and those reasons are very personal and unique to each person. Finding the right professional to guide you in learning more about your mental health diagnosis, getting you through an immediate crisis, or feelings of uncertainty are important in getting you through tough times.
Life throws many challenges our way and we choose which action to take in responding to those challenges. I've worked with people from various social, political, and ethnic backgrounds and the one thing that everyone has in common is that we all face challenges in life. There are numerous reasons that people seek mental health professionals, and those reasons are very personal and unique to each person. Finding the right professional to guide you in learning more about your mental health diagnosis, getting you through an immediate crisis, or feelings of uncertainty are important in getting you through tough times.
Sarah Wesoff
Pre-Licensed Professional, AA, MCFC, APCC
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth/online therapy exclusively in California. I am passionate about helping individuals find their inner strengths as well as finding ways to protect their inner peace. I have experience in working with a wide variety of ages ranging from eighteen to seventy-five. I have learned over the years as a training professional that mental health has no bias against age, sex, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, or religion. Therefore, I am devoted to helping individuals create a path of hope, success, love, and growth.
Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth/online therapy exclusively in California. I am passionate about helping individuals find their inner strengths as well as finding ways to protect their inner peace. I have experience in working with a wide variety of ages ranging from eighteen to seventy-five. I have learned over the years as a training professional that mental health has no bias against age, sex, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, or religion. Therefore, I am devoted to helping individuals create a path of hope, success, love, and growth.
Bridge Vision Licensed Clinical Social Worker Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, MSW, BA
Verified Verified
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Bridge Vision is a group practice and includes therapists/practitioners with combined experience of more than 70 years. They bring to the practice expertise in providing individual and family therapy, case management, mental health assessments, couples therapy, child development assessments, sexual orientation therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy and LGBTQ counseling, forensic evaluations, PTSD and other psychological assessments, grief/loss counseling, neuro-psych assessments, addictive behavior counseling, crisis counseling and play therapy.
Bridge Vision is a group practice and includes therapists/practitioners with combined experience of more than 70 years. They bring to the practice expertise in providing individual and family therapy, case management, mental health assessments, couples therapy, child development assessments, sexual orientation therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy and LGBTQ counseling, forensic evaluations, PTSD and other psychological assessments, grief/loss counseling, neuro-psych assessments, addictive behavior counseling, crisis counseling and play therapy.
My name is Karin and I’m here to help you discover the healing that your mind and body are capable of. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Holistic Health Coach. I am a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP). Across my professional experience, I have treated multiple individuals struggling with emotional eating, anxiety, and self-esteem. With a warm, sensitive, and caring approach, I work one-on-one with people to identify lifestyle and emotional patterns that might play a bigger role in their physical health and wellbeing.
My name is Karin and I’m here to help you discover the healing that your mind and body are capable of. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Holistic Health Coach. I am a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP). Across my professional experience, I have treated multiple individuals struggling with emotional eating, anxiety, and self-esteem. With a warm, sensitive, and caring approach, I work one-on-one with people to identify lifestyle and emotional patterns that might play a bigger role in their physical health and wellbeing.
See more therapy options for San Bernardino County
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.