Obesity therapists in Apex, NC
Browse Obesity therapists in Apex, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Weight and body size are often treated as simple, individual issues—but the reality is far more complex. People in larger bodies are constantly navigating stigma, bias in healthcare, and cultural messages that equate worth with appearance, discipline, or “health.” Many have experienced being dismissed, shamed, or not taken seriously by providers, which can make seeking support feel frustrating or even unsafe. What gets labeled as a “weight issue” is often connected to stress, trauma, access, medical factors, and the pressure of living in a body that is scrutinized in ways others aren’t.
At Nour Counseling, we don’t approach this work from a place of shame or forced change. We actively challenge weight stigma and the idea that your body needs to be controlled in order for you to be okay. Instead, we work with you to understand your relationship with your body, food, movement, and care—within the context of your actual life. This might include unpacking internalized beliefs, navigating healthcare experiences, addressing emotional or stress-related patterns, and building ways of caring for yourself that feel sustainable and respectful. We also name the cultural and systemic factors shaping how bodies are treated, so you’re not carrying that alone. This is about helping you move toward a relationship with your body that is more grounded, more compassionate, and not defined by external standards.
9 Years Experience
Online in Apex, NC (Online Only)
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Helping clients address emotional and behavioral factors related to weight and overall wellness.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Apex, NC
Online in Apex, NC
Juniper Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Our provider, Spencer Richards, has extensive experience in weight management from a non-judgmental stance. You will find your work with him to be guided by the latest research on behavior change in an open and compassionate space. You can schedule a free consultation with him to discuss treatment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Apex, NC (Online Only)
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 Apex, NC
Shareece Cannonier
Psychologist, PsyD
I can help you unlearn patterns that contribute to disordered eating.
7 Years Experience
Online in Apex, NC (Online Only)
Obesity therapists in Apex, NC Statistics
Obesity therapists in Apex, NC average 14 years of experience and charge around $219 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (50%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (45%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (35%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 50% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Christian |
| 50% | Jewish |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |