Weight Loss therapists in Alexandria, VA
Browse Weight Loss therapists in Alexandria, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Weight Loss
Carrie Gauthier
Hypnotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCHt
My weight loss hypnosis is safe, effective and natural. We do a thorough intake and together set goals that are going to work for you because they resonate with you. We program in hypnotic commands that work to help you get hungry less often, feel fuller faster and longer, to crave healthy foods and to move your body more; and when you do move your body, to exercise in ways that are pleasant for you. If the weight issue is deep enough we may need to examine and clear associated beliefs and emotions through a hypnotic regression. I give you coping tools that will help you eliminate cravings and regain composure if you feel yourself spiraling. I also train you in breathwork that can change your chemical makeup from an undesirable state like fear or dread to an elevated state of peace and hope.
2 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Weight Loss
Dr. Linda G. Ritchie, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Certified Hypnotherapist
If you’ve struggled to lose weight—or to keep it off—you may feel frustrated by the cycle of starting strong and then losing momentum. You might do well for a period of time, only to find old habits returning, especially under stress or when life gets busy. Even with the best intentions, it can feel difficult to stay consistent and make lasting changes.
I help clients approach weight loss in a way that is structured, sustainable, and aligned with how real change actually happens. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we identify and shift the thought patterns that lead to inconsistency, self-sabotage, or all-or-nothing thinking. With clinical hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping), and NLP, we work at a deeper level to reduce cravings, strengthen motivation, and support healthier habits becoming more automatic. I also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you stay committed to your goals and take consistent action—even when motivation fluctuates.
What’s often missing isn’t effort—you’re capable of making changes and may have done so before. What’s missing is a way to maintain those changes over time by addressing the internal patterns that pull you back into old behaviors. Without that, weight loss tends to feel temporary rather than lasting.
The fact that you’re here suggests you’re ready for a different result. If you’re willing to approach this in a more effective way, I can help you build consistency, reduce setbacks, and create sustainable progress toward a healthier weight and a more confident, balanced way of living.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alexandria, VA
Online in Alexandria, VA
Weight Loss
Siddharth Arora
Psychiatrist, DO, MS
Our approach to weight loss combines psychiatric expertise with evidence-based behavioral strategies to support lasting lifestyle change. We help individuals identify emotional and psychological factors that may be contributing to weight challenges, offering guidance on motivation, mindset, and habit formation. Our goal is to support each patient’s physical and emotional well-being through a compassionate, customized plan.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alexandria, VA
Online in Alexandria, VA
Weight Loss
Natalie Campbell
Psychologist, PsyD; LLC
I have maintained a 50-pound weight loss for 35 years. Emotional eating, stress, loss, grief...all of these impact our self-perception and confidence. If you need to explore further and/or need a food coach, I would be honored to help.
29 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA (Online Only)
Weight Loss
Althea Dent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
At Insights & Inspiration, LLC, I approach weight loss from a mindset and lifestyle perspective rather than short term dieting. I help clients explore emotional eating, self regulation, stress patterns, and thinking habits that influence long term health behaviors. Using cognitive behavioral strategies and practical tools, we focus on sustainable lifestyle change that supports both physical and emotional well being. Counseling is offered in person in Roanoke, Virginia, and virtually across Virginia.
14 Years Experience
Online in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria is a historic independent city directly south of Washington, DC, home to a large population of federal government employees, military personnel, contractors, and political professionals whose work creates a distinctive set of mental health pressures around high-stakes careers, security clearances, and the particular stress of working in proximity to political power. The city's cost of living is among the highest in the country, and financial stress sits alongside the intense professional demands of the DC metro workforce for many residents. A strong private therapy sector is well established in the Old Town, Del Ray, and Eisenhower Avenue corridors, and Alexandria residents also have access to the broader DC metro therapy market. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, and the career and identity pressures of a community defined by government and national security work.
Weight Loss therapists in Alexandria, VA Statistics
Weight Loss therapists in Alexandria, VA average 14 years of experience and charge around $229 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Behavioral Therapy (42%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (42%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$229
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
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
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Hypnotherapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 31% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 54% | Military / Veterans |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Black / African American |