Obesity therapists in Santa Maria, CA
Browse Obesity therapists in Santa Maria, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Obesity
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I approach weight-related concerns with sensitivity and without shame, focusing on the emotional, relational, and behavioral patterns connected to eating and self-care. Therapy supports building a healthier relationship with the body, food, and oneself.
41 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA
Obesity
Anxiety Eliminated
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Health Coach, MBA
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14 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA
Obesity
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
Our practice works often with patients who present with a range of eating concerns and related body image concerns. We understand that factors contributing to obesity are often complex and we are here to help you uncover the layers beneath that contribute to your struggle.
30 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA
Obesity
Mind Study Center
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, M.D., Ph.D.,
At Mind Study Center, we provide holistic support for individuals struggling with obesity, focusing on both emotional and physical well-being. Our team combines therapy with lifestyle coaching to address the psychological factors contributing to unhealthy eating habits, body image issues, and emotional eating. We work with clients to develop healthier coping strategies, create sustainable habits, and foster self-compassion, empowering them to achieve long-term health goals and improve overall quality of life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA
Obesity
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Weight and body concerns are often shaped by emotional, relational, and societal factors—not just behavior. I take a non-shaming, holistic approach that explores your relationship with food, body, and self. Together, we focus on sustainable changes, self-compassion, and overall well-being rather than quick fixes or rigid rules.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA (Online Only)
Santa Maria is a Central Coast California city in Santa Barbara County with one of California's largest proportions of Latino residents and an economy anchored by agriculture, oil, and wine production—particularly in the nearby Santa Maria Valley wine region—and the mental health landscape reflects the specific challenges of a working-class agricultural community where many residents are farmworkers or their family members, facing occupational health risks, economic precarity, immigration stress, and limited access to services. Marian Regional Medical Center provides health services, and community health organizations serve the significant uninsured and underinsured farmworker population, though the gap between mental health need and available culturally competent Spanish-language care is persistent. Common therapy concerns include farmworker stress and occupational health, immigration trauma and undocumented status anxiety, family and intergenerational dynamics in a community navigating significant acculturation pressures, and access barriers in a city where the majority population is often underserved by formal mental health systems.
Obesity therapists in Santa Maria, CA Statistics
Obesity therapists in Santa Maria, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $238 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (56%), and Behavioral Therapy (50%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$238
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 43% |
Male |
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| 39% |
Female |
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| 11% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 50% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 50% | Somatic Therapy |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Senior |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 39% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 61% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Asian |
| 56% | Black / African American |
| 56% | Men |