Obesity therapists in Creston, BC
Browse Obesity therapists in Creston, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Obesity
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
Obesity or being overweight may cause health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart attacks or strokes and often times, kidney failure. It is encouraged to find a weight loss program, which will bring the individual to a more positive emotional self and healthier sense of self.
21 Years Experience
Online in Creston, BC
Obesity
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Weight gain can result in people feeling judged, insecure, and helpless in their ability to feel comfortable in their own skin. Weight gain is often associated with emotional distress and a perceived inability to manage hardships in a constructive and healthy way. The therapy process regarding obesity and weight gain will largely depend on the unique situation of the client. We will explore the history of your weight gain struggles; when it began and what was going on for you at the time. We will also explore the purpose of turning toward food. Food may have helped you to temporarily manage difficult emotions. Understanding the purpose and function of turning toward food is a fundamental part of the therapy process, as clients learn to view their difficulty through a compassionate and nonjudgmental lens. By gaining insight into the meaning that you attach to food we will collaboratively establish a treatment plan that aligns with your unique wants and needs.
15 Years Experience
Online in Creston, BC (Online Only)
Obesity
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: Compassion-focused, CBT, emotion-focused and behavioural approaches.
I explore the psychological and emotional factors that may contribute to difficulties with weight, including stress, emotional eating, self-esteem, body image, and learned behavioural patterns. The focus is on reducing shame, developing healthier coping strategies, and supporting sustainable well-being.
7 Years Experience
Online in Creston, BC
Obesity
Zain Abideen
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist , BSc, MACP
Struggles with weight can involve emotional, behavioural, and lifestyle factors. Therapy focuses on understanding the emotional relationship with food, stress, and self image while building healthier habits and self compassion.
2 Years Experience
Online in Creston, BC (Online Only)
Obesity
Shelley Murphy, Food & Body Image Hypnotherapist
Hypnotherapist, BASc, Former RD
Shelley brings a rare combination of expertise as a former registered dietitian turned hypnotherapist. Most people who struggle with their weight already know what foods support health, what habits they “should” be doing and what hasn’t worked before. And yet, emotions trigger overeating, motivation fades, all-or-nothing thinking takes over and shame leads to giving up. This isn’t failure; it’s how the subconscious mind works. Patterns like emotional eating, cravings, and self-sabotage operate below conscious awareness. That’s why insight alone often isn’t enough. Hypnotherapy works by shifting the subconscious patterns that drive behaviour. Rather than forcing change through discipline, Shelley's non-diet approach with hypnotherapy helps your system feel safe enough to respond differently by calming the nervous system, interrupting automatic habit loops, strengthening internal cues of trust and regulation, and reducing the emotional charge around food and weight. So change becomes less effortful, and more sustainable.
3 Years Experience
Online in Creston, BC (Online Only)
Obesity therapists in Creston, BC Statistics
Obesity therapists in Creston, BC average 10 years of experience and charge around $156 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (79%), and Behavioral Therapy (71%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$156
Accept insurance
64%
Offer sliding scale
64%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 57% |
Online Only |
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| 43% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 79% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 71% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 71% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 71% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 64% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 57% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 86% | Teen |
| 79% | Senior |
| 57% | Young Adult |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Men |
| 64% | Women |
| 57% | Middle Eastern |
| 50% | Asian |
| 50% | Black / African American |