Weight Loss Management Counseling

by Debbie Martin, LPC

At Hope and Harmony Therapy

Weight Management & Emotional Eating Counseling

Weight concerns can be complex — and deeply personal. At Hope & Harmony Therapy, we understand that weight is not simply about willpower. It can be shaped by biology, trauma, emotional patterns, stress, hormone changes, nutritional gaps, and the ways we learned to cope with life.

We offer individual counseling to help you develop a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food, your body, and yourself.

Our Approach

We help you:

• Understand the emotional roots of eating patterns

• Address stress, trauma, or anxiety-based eating

• Break cycles of shame, overwhelm, or restriction

• Heal sugar or carb addiction patterns

• Replace self-criticism with self-compassion

• Build internal motivation rather than guilt

• Reconnect to hunger, fullness & emotional cues

• Explore body image and identity with care

We do not believe in quick fixes or judgment.
We believe in support, insight, and sustainable change.

We Work Holistically

We collaborate with medical and wellness providers such as:

• Nutritionists & dietitians

• Bariatric specialists

• Primary care providers

• Endocrinologists

• Sleep specialists

When appropriate, we may recommend:

• Vitamin deficiency screening

• Sleep evaluations

• Hormone or thyroid testing

• Other supportive assessments

Your emotional health and physical well-being are both important — and both deserve care.

Our Goal

Not to control your weight — but to empower your whole self.

We help clients: 

✔ Feel more in control
✔ Strengthen emotional balance
✔ Build self-trust
✔ Break painful cycles
✔ Reconnect to their bodies with respect

You deserve a peaceful relationship with food, your body, and your emotions.

We’re here to help — without judgment.

Bariatric Mental Health Evaluations & Support

If you are preparing for weight loss surgery, we offer the full mental health pre-surgical evaluation required by most bariatric programs — including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and lap-band procedures.

We help you:

• Prepare emotionally and mentally for surgery

• Understand post-surgical eating and identity shifts

• Strengthen coping strategies for long-term success

• Address trauma, binge eating, or emotional eating

• Build sustainable lifestyle and mindset changes

We also offer:

✔ Pre-bariatric readiness counseling
✔ Post-surgery follow-up support
✔ Emotional adjustment counseling
✔ Guidance on identity, lifestyle, and relationship changes
✔ Support for navigating expectations and fear of regain

We work collaboratively with bariatric surgeons, dietitians, and medical teams to ensure you have whole-person support — not just surgical intervention

We Work Holistically

We may collaborate with:

• Bariatric surgeons & weight-loss specialists

• Dietitians & nutritionists

• Sleep specialists

• Endocrinologists

• Primary care physicians

We may also help determine the need for:

• Vitamin deficiency screening

• Sleep studies

• Hormone or thyroid testing

• Trauma-informed treatment support

This Isn’t About Perfection — It’s About Healing

We support you in:

✔ Feeling more empowered
✔ Understanding root causes
✔ Breaking painful cycles
✔ Building emotional resilience
✔ Reconnecting with your body
✔ Finding peace — not punishment

You deserve a life beyond the battle with food — one where you feel grounded, supported, and whole.

We’re here when you're ready.