Obesity therapists in Pittsboro, NC
Browse Obesity therapists in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 Pittsboro, NC
Online in Pittsboro, NC
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 Pittsboro, NC (Online Only)
Patricia Tuohy
Counselor/Therapist, M.S. LCMHC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and EMDR Certified Therapist
Obesity may simply be a result of learning to have an unhealthy relationship with food due to poor choices and behaviors. However, many times it can have origins in our past and therefore emotions. We can explore this together and work on healing anything that comes up, so you can live your life in a healthier manner mind-body and spirit.
24 Years Experience
Online in Pittsboro, 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 Pittsboro, NC
Erin Severe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you struggling with weight and body image? If you've decided to take a step toward bariatric surgery I provide pre-surgical psychological evaluations required by your doctor from the comfort of your own home via telehealth.
18 Years Experience
Online in Pittsboro, NC (Online Only)
Obesity therapists in Pittsboro, NC Statistics
Obesity therapists in Pittsboro, 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 |