Obesity therapists in Altoona, PA
Browse Obesity therapists in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Altoona, PA
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 Altoona, PA (Online Only)
Obesity
Shareece Cannonier
Psychologist, PsyD
I can help you unlearn patterns that contribute to disordered eating.
7 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, 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 Altoona, PA (Online Only)
Obesity
Anxiety Eliminated
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Health Coach, MBA
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14 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, PA
Obesity therapists in Altoona, PA Statistics
Obesity therapists in Altoona, PA average 16 years of experience and charge around $228 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (50%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$228
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% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Christian |
| 44% | Jewish |
| 44% | Men |