Obesity therapists in Athens, GA
Browse Obesity therapists in Athens, Georgia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
Once traumatic and/o otherwise upsetting life stimuli are desensitized and specific fears are counteracted can work on reducing unwanted cravings for specific foods using EMDR therapy, improving weight control.
37 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
Dr. Mitchell Roth
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, JD, PsyD, LMHC
Conventional responses to obesity are dieting, and in extreme circumstances, surgery. Neither gets to the cause of the compulsive over-eating which has led to obesity. Treatment of obesity is complex and the subject of my doctoral project. I have published a book on the topic entitled "Obesity. A Weighty Problem & The Cure" under my nom de plume, Dr. Mitch
16 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA (Online Only)
Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, MS HSc, MA, LMHC, LPC
I help clients explore the emotional, behavioral, and relational patterns that contribute to weight challenges. Together, we address underlying habits, self-perception, and the parts of yourself that may be driving these patterns. The focus is on building self-awareness, healthier choices, and a compassionate relationship with your body and self.
26 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA (Online Only)
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
When we hold shame about our bodies, we often become disconnected from ourselves and those around us. You might feel you have missed out on magical experiences with friends and lovers because you were distracted by comparison and cruel thoughts about your body. You might find it hard to stay present during sexual intimacy because you’re trying to imagine how your body is being perceived from different angles. Maybe you were taught by our culture or other influential figures that there was something wrong with you because of how your body looks or behaves. Repairing your relationship with your body is hard work that can powerfully shift your relationships, making you more available for pleasure and connection. We’re here for you on your journey to radical self-acceptance!
23 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component is for individuals who need supporting healthy lifestyle changes, emotional well-being, self-esteem, and sustainable strategies for long-term health and wellness.
24 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
Athens is home to the University of Georgia and has cultivated a reputation as one of the South's most vibrant college cities, with a legendary music scene—birthplace of R.E.M. and the B-52s—a strong arts community, and a progressive political culture that contrasts with the surrounding rural Georgia context, producing a city with a well-developed and diverse therapy landscape relative to its size. UGA's Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is the primary mental health resource for the city's enormous student population, and a well-developed private therapy sector serves the broader community including university staff, the arts and music community, and permanent residents. The sharp economic inequality between the university and creative communities and the city's lower-income and Black neighborhoods is an important dimension of the mental health landscape, and therapists in Athens work across a wide range of economic and cultural contexts. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, creative community stress, identity and LGBTQ+ issues, racial equity, and the challenges of a city where prosperity and poverty exist in close proximity.
Obesity therapists in Athens, GA Statistics
Obesity therapists in Athens, GA average 15 years of experience and charge around $224 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (53%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (37%), and Behavioral Therapy (32%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$224
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 53% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 37% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Women |
| 47% | Christian |
| 47% | Men |
| 47% | Persons with Disabilities |