Photo of Lisa Schuba Seidel, Licensed Professional Counselor in 48104, MI
Lisa Schuba Seidel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48104  (Online Only)
Does life sometimes feel like a puzzle without all the pieces? Do you often feel weighed down by your thoughts and feelings, leaving you searching for answers, unable to determine a solution? We all have the potential to grow and evolve from our life experiences. Talking with a professional can truly help guide us on the path to self-awareness, which can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. By utilizing various therapeutic techniques, we can approach your personal transformation together I would love to hear from you!
Does life sometimes feel like a puzzle without all the pieces? Do you often feel weighed down by your thoughts and feelings, leaving you searching for answers, unable to determine a solution? We all have the potential to grow and evolve from our life experiences. Talking with a professional can truly help guide us on the path to self-awareness, which can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. By utilizing various therapeutic techniques, we can approach your personal transformation together I would love to hear from you!
(248) 460-9093 View (248) 460-9093
Photo of Bainbridge Center for Growth & Development, Licensed Professional Counselor in 48104, MI
Bainbridge Center for Growth & Development
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
You have been sitting with your thoughts and seem to recycle your memories. You are excellent at suppressing your hurt and stay busy with work and life as a distraction. You may no longer connect with others the way you used to and keep friends and family at a distance. The Pandemic may have increased your anxiety and depression and you are uncertain where to begin. Your worry and fear come out as: anger, sadness and controlling behaviors, due to questioning your worth and self esteem. Will I ever feel truly happy? Will I feel truly loved? Will I find my life path and the career that makes my soul soar? Will I learn to forgive?
You have been sitting with your thoughts and seem to recycle your memories. You are excellent at suppressing your hurt and stay busy with work and life as a distraction. You may no longer connect with others the way you used to and keep friends and family at a distance. The Pandemic may have increased your anxiety and depression and you are uncertain where to begin. Your worry and fear come out as: anger, sadness and controlling behaviors, due to questioning your worth and self esteem. Will I ever feel truly happy? Will I feel truly loved? Will I find my life path and the career that makes my soul soar? Will I learn to forgive?
(734) 212-8784 View (734) 212-8784
Photo of Dr. Carrie J. Nelson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 48104, MI
Dr. Carrie J. Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, ACSW, LICSW, SAP, CFMHE
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
HAVEN provides an alternative that considers both the challenges that an individual is currently facing as well as the circumstances that may be contributing to these challenges. Providing a more confidential services, HAVEN takes an integrated approach to health, wellness, and healing of the mind, body, and spirit.
HAVEN provides an alternative that considers both the challenges that an individual is currently facing as well as the circumstances that may be contributing to these challenges. Providing a more confidential services, HAVEN takes an integrated approach to health, wellness, and healing of the mind, body, and spirit.
(334) 398-6127 View (334) 398-6127
Photo of Meghan Kristine Stimmel, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 48104, MI
Meghan Kristine Stimmel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
My favorite clients are the ones who are ready to take control of their own lives and they are ready to take their power back. They want to be happy and experience freedom in all areas of their lives and are done making excuses. My clients strive to become better people and live happy and fulfilling lives after breaking the barriers of old belief systems and barriers that were holding them back. By working together, it's possible to reclaim lost fragments of yourself and transform back into wholeness. My clients (individuals and couples) report finding freedom to be who they are, love for themselves, and alignment in purpose.
My favorite clients are the ones who are ready to take control of their own lives and they are ready to take their power back. They want to be happy and experience freedom in all areas of their lives and are done making excuses. My clients strive to become better people and live happy and fulfilling lives after breaking the barriers of old belief systems and barriers that were holding them back. By working together, it's possible to reclaim lost fragments of yourself and transform back into wholeness. My clients (individuals and couples) report finding freedom to be who they are, love for themselves, and alignment in purpose.
(734) 562-6167 View (734) 562-6167
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Jennifer Nicole Garza
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
I am a counselor in Michigan with 15+ years of experience providing counseling to families and individuals across the lifespan in-person, on the phone, and online formats. I have worked with clients on a wide range of issues from life adjustments to severe and persistent mental illness. I am a special needs parent, with a young adult son with Autism; and another young adult daughter that is LGBTQ+. Clients often find me to be very relatable because of the combination of my professional and personal experiences.
I am a counselor in Michigan with 15+ years of experience providing counseling to families and individuals across the lifespan in-person, on the phone, and online formats. I have worked with clients on a wide range of issues from life adjustments to severe and persistent mental illness. I am a special needs parent, with a young adult son with Autism; and another young adult daughter that is LGBTQ+. Clients often find me to be very relatable because of the combination of my professional and personal experiences.
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Obesity Therapists

Can obesity be a cause of depression and anxiety?

Yes. It can be stressful and debilitating to carry excess weight. Many people make inaccurate assumptions about people who are overweight. This stigma may lead individuals to feel badly about themselves, decreasing their self-esteem, or leading to feelings of worthlessness. An association between obesity and depression is well-established.

When should an individual seek treatment for obesity?

When obesity, or the feelings it causes, creates a disruption in your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Examples include avoiding social situations due to anxiety, an inability to participate in family life as a result of health problems, or poor performance at work due to low self-esteem or other concerns.

Are there specific medications for weight loss?

There are several prescription drugs that can help with weight loss, including semaglutide and phentermine. These drugs reduce appetite and must be prescribed by a physician. Professionals will suggest lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, before turning to drugs, which have side effects and typically are prescribed only for a short duration. Many people regain weight after taking weight loss drugs if they have not made significant lifestyle changes.

What is body positivity?

Body positivity is a cultural movement that promotes the acceptance of bodies of all sizes and types, rather than those that conform to societal ideals of beauty. It places self-worth, self-acceptance, and an appreciation for one’s body as goals to achieve a happier, healthier attitude about oneself and others, focusing on who a person is rather than what they look like.