Therapy for Weight Loss
Are you trying to achieve (or maintain) a healthy body weight? Do you struggle with finding the motivation to exercise or eat healthy? Has your doctor urged you to lose weight and decrease your cholesterol or blood pressure?
You are not alone!
According to the CDC, more than 71% of adults in the US meet criteria for being overweight or obese. Plus, even when we successfully lose weight, many of us gain it back later on (plus some!).
It doesn’t have to be that way.
Behavioral Medicine Partners offers individual therapy for people looking to manage their weight, and we’d love to work with you. Contact us today to get started. Or, to learn more about weight loss and how therapy can help, read on!
Do I need therapy for weight loss?
Some common reasons people seek therapy for weight loss include:
Struggling to lose weight, despite trying “everything”
Experiencing multiple periods of major weight loss and gain (e.g., rubber banding)
Feeling unsupported in your health habits (e.g., spouse continues to be unhealthy)
Receiving scary news from a medical provider (e.g., risk of diabetes or heart disease)
Low (or lack of) motivation to exercise or eat well
Why do we struggle with these kinds of issues?
Well, Americans live in what many refer to as an “obesogenic” environment, which means that our culture, food, and lifestyle promote weight gain, rather than wellbeing.
The dishes served at (most) restaurants are made to be delicious, not healthy. Most of our favorite pass times are sedentary, rather than active. Plus, most of our holidays and celebrations are centered around food – birthday cake, Christmas dinner, drinks on New Year’s Eve, you name it.
Any time you want to lose weight, it feels like an uphill battle against the environment.
Those with a strong sense of willpower are able to win that battle, lose weight, and achieve their goals; at least, for a while. The environment continues to be obesogenic, and the temptation remains, and so we slip back into unhealthy habits – especially when life starts to get stressful.
This is why therapy for weight loss is so important. Your therapist can help you develop strategies for achieving an ideal body weight, set healthy habits, and reach your goals.
If you or a loved one are interested and ready to sign up, contact us today to get the support you need.
How can therapy for weight loss help?
Therapy for weight loss can be helpful in three main ways:
First, therapists can act as your dedicated accountability partner. Each week, you’ll have someone to check in with regarding your progress – and that alone will help you stay on track. However, therapists can also help problem-solve barriers to reaching your goals of health and wellness; so, even if you mess up, they can help you do better next time.
Second, weight loss can be really stressful. Therapists are experts at providing emotional support, which means you can have a safe, judgment-free space to talk about your thoughts, feelings, and insecurities. You deserve encouragement regarding your wellness goals, and therapy offers that.
And third, therapy for weight loss offers the opportunity to strategize and learn new skills. Therapists who specialize in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction are especially well-equipped for helping you manage your stress in healthier ways. You get the chance to learn to use effective coping and sustainable weight loss strategies – that way, your healthy choices stick.
If you or a loved one are ready to give therapy for weight loss a try, Behavioral Medicine Partners is here for you.
How is therapy with Behavioral Medicine Partners different?
All therapy services are provided by board-certified Clinical Health Psychologist, Dr. Danielle Koby.
Dr. Koby is a highly supportive, compassionate clinician and expert on the intersection of physical and psychological health. Her practice focuses on helping clients overcome barriers to wellness through evidence-based practices and collaborative care. In addition to using Health Psychology in treatment, Dr. Koby utilizes techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is certified in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). All sessions are completely confidential and held in the comfort of our beautiful office at Davis Parkway.
As you begin therapy for weight loss with Dr. Koby, you can learn to:
Manage and reduce unhealthy habits
Be curious about yourself
Gain a sense of confidence and motivation
Feel supported and encouraged
Change unhelpful ways of thinking
Discover new coping skills
Get your life back on track
You don’t have to do this alone.
Take that first step towards wellness, and contact us today.
Interested? Let’s Work Together.
Interested in signing up for your first session? Don’t wait - we would love to hear from you!
We work with adults from Warrenville, Naperville, Downers Grove, Lisle, Aurora, Glen Ellyn, Oak Brook, Wheaton, and beyond. Our treatment services cover a range of issues, such as:
Therapy for Depression
Therapy for Grief and Loss
Therapy for Stress
Therapy for Health Issues
Support for Women’s Health Issues
Therapy for Insomnia
Therapy for Weight Loss
Therapy for Medical Professionals and Caregivers
If you have questions or would like further information, let us know!
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28379 Davis Parkway, Unit 801, Warrenville, IL 60555
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