General Services

For nearly 30 years, I have been blessed to work extensively with both patients and professionals. I love working with patients, who are eager to learn healthier ways of dealing with life’s “stuff.” I have found my “therapeutic home” working with patients to develop healthier and happier lives. Weight loss is often part of the process. The most important aspect, in my mind, however, is learning to love oneself from the inside out. This means improving self-talk, unlearning unhealthy habits learned through life, and cleaning out “emotional closets,” which often harbor issues related to the past which have negatively affected one’s self-esteem. Many of us became adults who developed unhealthy behaviors and coping skills related to our earlier lives. Others were never taught healthy skills for becoming the most highly effective adults possible. In therapy, together we can sort through what is keeping you from developing an overall healthy lifestyle, to include body, mind and spirit.

Professionals… let’s just say that some professionals are very enthusiastic and are willing to open their minds to learning from one another, even professionals practicing in disciplines other than their own. Many thanks and much gratitude to these professionals! Others, well… appear to have so much knowledge they don’t seem to want any more! :) I would especially enjoy talking with you!

I offer an array of services for both patient and professional groups. The majority of my patient sessions (both individual and group) are offered only online. I have also developed a number of online classes for patients so they can work on specific issues in their own timeframe. Professionals can encourage their clientele to use these programs as adjuncts to the services they are providing.

Public speaking is a fun hobby for me, not something I fear more than death, which is the case for many people. I present information to patient groups in a passionate and down-to-earth manner. I also present CEU programs to professional groups. In addition, corporate education is something I very much enjoy. I’d love to speak to your patients, organizations or colleagues! Thanks.

For more information or to schedule a presentation, contact my office.
 

Evaluations

  • Pre-surgical Bariatric Surgery Evaluations

    • Insurance offered for patients in GA and SC

    • Self-pay evaluations for patients in most other states

Individual Therapy

  • Weight-related issues

  • Food Addiction/Recovery issues

  • Family of Origin (birth family)

  • Daily “life” issues

    • Stress

    • Depression

  • Relationship issues

Group Therapy

  • Weight related group therapy

Continuing Education

  • “Understanding the Obese Patient”

  • Psychological Issues Related to Obesity

  • Treating the Obese Patient

  • MindPrep for Sustained Weight Loss (Coming soon)

Speaking/Presentations

  • Bariatric programs

  • Support group meetings (online or in person)

  • Patient workshops

  • Online workshops