Obesity therapists in Allentown, PA
Browse Obesity therapists in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Obesity
Shareece Cannonier
Psychologist, PsyD
I can help you unlearn patterns that contribute to disordered eating.
7 Years Experience
Online in Allentown, PA (Online Only)
Obesity
Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I do not use the word “obese,” as it is rooted in stigma and can be deeply offensive. Instead, I recognize that bodies naturally come in a wide range of shapes and sizes—from small to large—and that much of the suffering people experience is caused by cultural shame and fat phobia, not by body size itself. My work draws on IFS, Health at Every Size (HAES), Attuned Eating, Body Trust, mindfulness, and narrative therapy to help clients reduce shame, build body trust, and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves. I provide diagnostic clarity when concerns about body size intersect with mood or eating disorders.
29 Years Experience
Online in Allentown, PA (Online Only)
Obesity
Tracy Feldman-Ashdale
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
With compassion, respect and non-judgment, I support clients experiencing obesity through integrated approaches—behavioral strategies, mindful intuitive eating, body-centered awareness, and relapse prevention—to promote health, self-compassion, and lasting lifestyle shifts. My work centers on realistic goal-setting, reducing shame, and breaking old patterns, strengthening coping skills to improve physical and emotional well-being.
30 Years Experience
Online in Allentown, PA (Online Only)
Obesity
Aria Fraser
Hypnotherapist, Certified Rapid Transformational Therapist
Obesity has its roots in any number of profoundly deep, inner beliefs that make a person's mind and body almost 'programmed' to feel that they need to/ have to increase their weight as a way to survive. Some of these beliefs have origins in childhood experiences, such as not having enough food growing up, abuse that led to a person needing to feel bigger to protect themselves, or even that they would not receive love from a caregiver unless they were 'being a good eater', etc. Once the cause is identified, the belief formed in childhood (sometimes later) can be addressed and released, then changed into a much more helpful belief to empower a person with an increased desire for self-care. Rapid Transformational Therapy helps by suggesting these new beneficial beliefs and desires to the subconscious level of thinking, making them feel natural and achievable. If a person believes at the subconscious level that they are a person who happily desires and chooses self-care/ healthy habits, they will release and change the unhealthy habits, resulting in positive effects on their weight and health. Ongoing support after the session will be available.
0 Years Experience
Online in Allentown, PA (Online Only)
Obesity
CHRISTIE BAUR PSYCHOTHERAPY
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LPC
Struggling with weight can be emotionally complicated. You might be dealing with shame, frustration, stress about medical feedback, or years of internalized messages about your body. For many people, weight isn’t just about food or habits—it's connected to stress, trauma, metabolism, family patterns, or emotional coping. It’s rarely as simple as “just try harder,” even though the world often makes it seem that way.
In therapy, we’ll explore your relationship with your body, food, and self-worth in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. I take a holistic and compassionate approach, helping you understand the emotional factors that influence patterns, reduce shame, build healthier coping skills, and create sustainable changes that honor both your mental and physical well-being. Whether your goal is improving health, developing a more peaceful relationship with food, or moving away from cycles of guilt and self-criticism, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
20 Years Experience
Online in Allentown, PA
Allentown is the Lehigh Valley's largest city and the subject of Billy Joel's song about deindustrialization—a fitting reference for a city that has navigated significant post-industrial economic transition while working to define a new identity beyond its steel and manufacturing past. The city has one of Pennsylvania's largest Puerto Rican populations, and Spanish-language therapy is an essential component of the mental health landscape; bilingual practitioners are in significant demand to serve a Latino community that now represents more than half of the city's population. Lehigh Valley Health Network and St. Luke's University Health Network both operate behavioral health programs in the region, and a private therapy sector serves those with the means to access it. Common therapy concerns include economic transition stress, immigration and diaspora identity, trauma, anxiety, depression, and the particular challenges of a majority-minority city working to build a shared community identity in the shadow of its industrial past.
Obesity therapists in Allentown, PA Statistics
Obesity therapists in Allentown, PA average 15 years of experience and charge around $230 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (50%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%), and Behavioral Therapy (33%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$230
Accept insurance
22%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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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) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 28% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 28% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 44% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 44% | Christian |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Jewish |
| 39% | Men |