Obesity therapists in Wake Forest, North Carolina NC
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Obesity
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 Wake Forest, NC
Online in Wake Forest, NC North Carolina
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 Wake Forest, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
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 Wake Forest, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Obesity
Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
We provide evidence-based treatment for individuals navigating obesity and weight-related health concerns, drawing on health psychology principles to support sustainable behavior change and overall wellness. Our approach focuses on the complex interplay of emotional, behavioral, environmental, and physiological factors that influence eating, activity, and health habits. Through psychotherapy, clients develop practical skills for improving self-regulation, addressing emotional eating, building healthier routines, and strengthening motivation. We emphasize a compassionate, nonjudgmental framework that supports long-term well-being rather than short-term dieting, helping clients create meaningful and lasting lifestyle changes.
7 Years Experience
Online in Wake Forest, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Obesity
Territa Chambers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC- QS
Heal your relationship with food and work to be healthy at every size.
10 Years Experience
Online in Wake Forest, NC North Carolina
Obesity therapists in Wake Forest, North Carolina Statistics
Obesity therapists in Wake Forest, North Carolina average 16 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) (44%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 49% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 50% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
| 33% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Psychosocial Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Christian |
| 50% | Jewish |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |