Mental Health and Therapy Practice Specializing in Psychiatry and Therapy for adults, teens and kids. We have 4 office locations in Virginia , Maryland and DC and do telehealth in multiple states.
Hosted by Towanta Barrettt, MS — Anxiety, depression, trauma
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-R, MS, LMHP-R
Group meets in Washington, DC 20001
Mental Health and Therapy Practice Specializing in Psychiatry and Therapy for adults, teens and kids. We have 4 office locations in Virginia , Maryland and DC and do telehealth in multiple states.
Insurance Accepted. Led by Jamie Marchetti, LGPC and Certified Personal Trainer for individuals who want to take the pressure off of exercising and enjoy moving their bodies. Learn how to nurture and accept your body during gentle movement, become aware of physical cues and important principles to change your relationship with exercise/movement. Shift focus from judgment to noticing how your body responds and what thoughts/emotions impact your relationship with your body during movement. Register on our website today!
Hosted by 180 Urban Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
Insurance Accepted. Led by Jamie Marchetti, LGPC and Certified Personal Trainer for individuals who want to take the pressure off of exercising and enjoy moving their bodies. Learn how to nurture and accept your body during gentle movement, become aware of physical cues and important principles to change your relationship with exercise/movement. Shift focus from judgment to noticing how your body responds and what thoughts/emotions impact your relationship with your body during movement. Register on our website today!
Do you know that stress, addiction, and obesity are highly correlated? Our wellness retreats & camps feature a private upscale hotel room and daily supervision by a board-certified physician, so you can focus on training your behavioral, fitness, and nutritional strategies for sustainable change. Also, when supporting your loved ones who need sober housing or group / residential care, how would you search for one with the right location, budget, facilities, staff, access to services, etc.? If you reside far away, you may need a reliable local professional team as a liaison. Resources from experts will make your life easier!
Do you know that stress, addiction, and obesity are highly correlated? Our wellness retreats & camps feature a private upscale hotel room and daily supervision by a board-certified physician, so you can focus on training your behavioral, fitness, and nutritional strategies for sustainable change. Also, when supporting your loved ones who need sober housing or group / residential care, how would you search for one with the right location, budget, facilities, staff, access to services, etc.? If you reside far away, you may need a reliable local professional team as a liaison. Resources from experts will make your life easier!
Start Date: November 2 (Wednesdays 12-1pm EST) *Participants must be located in DC area and insurance is accepted (CareFirst; Cigna; Amerihealth DC). Facilitated by Jamie Marchetti, LGPC and Certified Personal Trainer for individuals who want to take the pressure off of exercising and enjoy moving their bodies. Learn how to nurture and accept your body during gentle movement, become aware of physical cues and important principles to change your relationship with exercise/movement. Shift focus from judgment to noticing how your body responds and what thoughts/emotions impact your relationship with your body during movement. Register on our website today!
Hosted by Jamie Hunt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RDN, NCC
Group meets in Washington, DC 20036
Start Date: November 2 (Wednesdays 12-1pm EST) *Participants must be located in DC area and insurance is accepted (CareFirst; Cigna; Amerihealth DC). Facilitated by Jamie Marchetti, LGPC and Certified Personal Trainer for individuals who want to take the pressure off of exercising and enjoy moving their bodies. Learn how to nurture and accept your body during gentle movement, become aware of physical cues and important principles to change your relationship with exercise/movement. Shift focus from judgment to noticing how your body responds and what thoughts/emotions impact your relationship with your body during movement. Register on our website today!
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Weight Loss Support Groups
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counseling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilize behavioral coaching or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counseling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journaling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counselors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilize the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counselor. Prior to surgery, counselors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counselors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.