GLP-1 Counseling
Support for Those Taking (or Considering) GLP-1 Medications
GLP-1 RA medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, etc. are celebrated by many as one of the most groundbreaking medicines of this century. These drugs have also stirred quite the controversy. Love them or hate them, GLP-1 prescriptions have skyrocketed, with no end in sight.
As more and more people begin taking GLP-1 medications to improve health conditions such as diabetes and to lose weight, you may be asking yourself if one of these medicines is right for you. If you're not currently taking the medication but are considering it, check out my post: Is Ozempic (or another GLP-1 medication) Right for You? 13 Questions to Help You Decide.
If you're currently taking a GLP-1 and have decided to seek support in your journey, counseling can be very helpful. *Please note that I am licensed in Florida and am only able to offer services to individuals physically located in Florida.
Why would someone seek counseling while taking a GLP-1?
The decision to take Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound or other GLP-1s is an important one. Although there are many benefits to the medicine, it doesn’t come without risks, possible side effects, and significant changes requiring your attention.
Beginning a health journey with a GLP-1 can be exciting. It can feel like you finally have a tool to make life long struggles easier. And still, these medications aren't magic. You probably know that in order for it to be different this time, you need to put in a lot of hard work and effort to establish healthy habits.
Food Noise: Thinking about food, eating or calories in a manner that makes it difficult to concentrate on other things
Signs GLP-1 counseling may be right for you
- You've decided to work on your relationship with food and want the help of a professional
- You want to learn skills to better cope with food noise, emotional eating, body image, and stress
- Side effects of the medicine have kicked up some unhealthy behaviors (obsessions, rigidity, body dysmorphia, etc.) and you'd like to work on it
- You want to work through a complex history with food, exercise, and weight
- You feel ashamed, embarrassed, or bad about taking the medication and want support
- There's no one in your life to talk to about all of this and you feel alone
- You'd like to identify strategies to make this journey a successful one
What to Expect in GLP-1 Counseling
Step 1: Give me a call at 954-488-2933 x1
I offer 15-minute complimentary phone consultations. During the phone consult, you'll describe your situation in a nutshell and I'll walk you through the process of making your first appointment.
Step 2: Show up for your 1st appointment
During our initial appointment, I'll get a much more thorough understanding of your GLP-1 journey. I'll ask about your background, history, current challenges and goals. I'll share with you my first impressions and ideas for what we can work on together.
Step 3: Attend follow-up appointments
This is where the real benefits of GLP-1 counseling begin to take shape. In each session, we will check-in to evaluate your progress. We'll review any homework assignments you might have had and you'll learn new coping skills. After each session, you will leave feeling supported, more mentally flexible, and rejuvenated from learning fresh tools and insights that will assist your health journey.
Step 4: Completion of couseling
Congratulations! At this point, you've satisfied many of your goals and are feeling confident. We can space counseling appointments out to occur on a as-needed basis. However, many folks find it helpful to continue meeting with me even after they've met their goals as part of their new self-care regimen. Either, way it's up to you.