Obesity therapists in West Raleigh, NC
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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 West Raleigh, 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 West Raleigh, NC
Online in West Raleigh, NC
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 West Raleigh, NC (Online Only)
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
I use a lot of methods to help work through obesity issues with clients. Health coaching is a very powerful method for dealing with obesity as well as RTT, the Emotion Code and more. There are a lot of different ways to approach dealing with Obesity and I look forward to helping you.
11 Years Experience
Online in West Raleigh, NC (Online Only)
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 West Raleigh, NC
West Raleigh covers the western side of North Carolina's capital, taking in the North Carolina State University campus, the surrounding student neighborhoods, and established residential areas along Hillsborough Street and Western Boulevard. The area's mental health needs skew toward student and young professional concerns — academic stress, identity development, and life transitions — alongside the family and career pressures of a fast-growing Research Triangle metro. Residents draw on Raleigh's substantial therapy market, including university counseling resources and a deep bench of private practitioners across the Triangle.
Obesity therapists in West Raleigh, NC Statistics
Obesity therapists in West Raleigh, 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 |