Obesity therapists in South Gastonia, NC
Browse Obesity therapists in South Gastonia, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Obesity
Territa Chambers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC- QS
Heal your relationship with food and work to be healthy at every size.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near South Gastonia, NC
Online in South Gastonia, NC
Obesity
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 South Gastonia, NC (Online Only)
Obesity
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 South Gastonia, NC (Online Only)
Obesity
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LMHC, LCPC, LPC
Rocker Health has experienced and competent staff to deal with these issues.
15 Years Experience
Online in South Gastonia, NC
Obesity
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 South Gastonia, NC
Obesity therapists in South Gastonia, NC Statistics
Obesity therapists in South Gastonia, NC average 16 years of experience and charge around $221 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (48%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (43%), and Behavioral Therapy (33%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$221
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 48% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Biopsychosocial Therapy |
| 29% | Eclectic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Christian |
| 48% | Jewish |
| 48% | Men |