Obesity therapists in Annandale, VA
Browse Obesity therapists in Annandale, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Obesity
Dr. Linda G. Ritchie, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Certified Hypnotherapist
If you’re struggling with weight, you may feel frustrated by the cycle of starting strong and then slipping back into old habits. You might know what to eat and what to do, yet still find yourself dealing with cravings, emotional eating, or a lack of consistency. Over time, this can lead to discouragement, self-criticism, and the sense that nothing really works long-term.
I help clients change the patterns that drive weight gain—not just the behaviors on the surface. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we identify and shift the thought patterns that lead to overeating, all-or-nothing thinking, and loss of momentum. With clinical hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping), and NLP, we work at a deeper level to reduce cravings, strengthen self-control, and reshape your relationship with food. I also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you stay committed to your goals and make choices that align with the life and health you want, even when it’s not easy in the moment.
What’s often missing isn’t knowledge—you likely already understand nutrition, diets, and what “should” work. What’s missing is a way to interrupt the automatic patterns—emotional triggers, habits, and internal dialogue—that override that knowledge. Without that deeper shift, the cycle tends to repeat, regardless of the plan you’re following.
The fact that you’re here suggests you’re ready for a different approach. If you’re willing to focus on changing the underlying patterns—not just the plan—I can help you develop consistency, reduce cravings, and create sustainable progress toward a healthier weight and a more balanced relationship with food.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Annandale, VA
Online in Annandale, VA
Obesity
Siddharth Arora
Psychiatrist, DO, MS
We provide thoughtful, stigma-free care for individuals struggling with obesity, recognizing it as a complex medical and psychological condition. Our multidisciplinary approach addresses emotional eating, metabolic health, and co-occurring mental health challenges through tailored psychiatric treatment and behavioral strategies. We aim to help patients make sustainable changes that support both physical health and emotional well-being.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Annandale, VA
Online in Annandale, VA
Obesity
Carrie Gauthier
Hypnotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, CCHt
We can look at the emotions and beliefs that may be behind the obesity, then together work on a custom hypnosis plan to help you release what needs to go and rewire in the new, healthy ways to reassociate with nutrition and exercise again. If needed, we may use regression to get to a root cause memory that is holding you hostage to the obesity. We then process the associated emotions and beliefs, and let your inner child finally release long-held words and emotions. I can give you tools you can instantly use that will help you proactively make healthy choices and eventually the healthy choice becomes automatic and intuitive. We literally will install new hardware in your operating system. With repetition (playback of hypnotic recording), we are able to rewire your neural pathways until it becomes your new reality. We set realistic weight loss goals together and do this the safe, natural, and chemical-free way. Within this protocol, there is a return to safety and hope and feeling inner peace and self love again. You are already ahead of the game for understanding you're worth so much more than taking a pill.
2 Years Experience
Online in Annandale, VA (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 Annandale, VA (Online Only)
Obesity
Dr. David Brooks
Psychologist, PhD,ABPP,ABN,EMDR Certified Therapist
Once traumatic and/o otherwise upsetting life stimuli are desensitized and specific fears are counteracted can work on reducing unwanted cravings for specific foods using EMDR therapy, improving weight control.
37 Years Experience
Online in Annandale, VA
Obesity therapists in Annandale, VA Statistics
Obesity therapists in Annandale, VA average 14 years of experience and charge around $226 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Behavioral Therapy (41%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (41%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$226
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 36% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 32% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 50% | Christian |
| 50% | Jewish |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Men |