Obesity therapists in Gainesville, VA
Browse Obesity therapists in Gainesville, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Gainesville, VA
Online in Gainesville, VA
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 Gainesville, VA
Online in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, VA (Online Only)
Obesity
Erin Severe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you struggling with weight and body image? If you've decided to take a step toward bariatric surgery I provide pre-surgical psychological evaluations required by your doctor from the comfort of your own home via telehealth.
18 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, VA (Online Only)
Obesity
LEGACY MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Legacy Mental Health Consulting Services offers supportive, holistic care for individuals coping with obesity and the emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges that can accompany weight‑related concerns. We help clients build healthier habits, strengthen self‑esteem, and address underlying stressors while promoting sustainable, compassionate change.
12 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, VA
Obesity therapists in Gainesville, VA Statistics
Obesity therapists in Gainesville, VA average 16 years of experience and charge around $228 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Behavioral Therapy (48%), and Psychoeducational Therapy (43%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$228
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 43% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 30% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Men |
| 57% | Women |
| 52% | Christian |
| 52% | Jewish |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |