Weight Loss therapists in Portsmouth, VA
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Weight Loss
LEGACY MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Legacy Mental Health Consulting Services supports individuals pursuing weight loss through a compassionate, holistic approach that addresses emotional, behavioral, and lifestyle factors. We help clients build sustainable habits, strengthen motivation, and improve overall well‑being without shame or judgment.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portsmouth, VA
Online in Portsmouth, VA
Weight Loss
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Weight loss can be a challenging journey, often requiring more than just diet and exercise. Many individuals struggle with deeply ingrained habits, emotional eating, and a lack of motivation, which can impede their progress. Hypnotherapy offers a unique and effective approach to weight loss by addressing the subconscious mind and helping individuals develop healthier habits and attitudes towards food and exercise.
3 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, VA (Online Only)
Weight Loss
Dr. Selma Stainback
Psychologist, PsyD
I want to help people get to the weight they want, whether they want to look like they never have, look like they did years ago or lose the last 10 pounds. I want clients to see it can be less of a struggle to get there if they change their approach to focus on health and energy. They can get better results than they ever expected!
19 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, 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
Online in Portsmouth, VA
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 Portsmouth, VA
Weight Loss therapists in Portsmouth, VA Statistics
Weight Loss therapists in Portsmouth, VA average 15 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Behavioral Therapy (45%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Hypnotherapy |
| 31% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 31% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 52% | Military / Veterans |
| 45% | Black / African American |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Persons with Disabilities |