Group Therapy
Emotional Eating
Learn how to identify underlying emotions and needs connected to emotional eating, over-eating, and binging. Explore DBT and Intuitive Eating skills that help to create more awareness and choice. Find support in a group of peers who understand emotional eating and who are open to learn and grow together through laughter, rich discussion, and compassion.
Details:
Where: Virtual (Zoom)
Day/Time: Wednesdays 3:00-4:00
Dates: TBD Based on referrals; next group set to start in May or June
Other: Open to Oregon & Washington residents ages 18+; Most insurances accepted.
Group Therapists
Dr. Alisa Karmel (she/her), is a psychologist and licensed therapist who specializes in working with those experiencing fatness and obesity; body dissatisfaction; eating disorders or disordered eating related to obesity, such as emotional eating, overeating, and binge eating; as well as supporting individuals who have dealt with weight stigma in both personal and medical settings.
Dr. Alisa Karmel, PsyD
Kathryn Conyers (she/her), LPC is a somatic and emotion-focused therapist who specializes in anxiety, complex/childhood trauma, people-pleasing, and life balance. She is passionate about bringing mindfulness and self-compassion practices into therapy, and has received focused training on somatic (body-based) and mindfulness practices.
Group therapy can help with…
Learn Coping Strategies
Build Self-Awareness
Increase Confidence
Develop Healthy Boundaries
Grow in a Safe Space
Feel Less Alone
Gain New Perspectives
Improve Communication
Receive Support
Practice Social Skills
Therapy Your Way
Visit us in-person at one of our four Portland metro locations. Prefer to stay cozy at home? Our Telehealth sessions bring therapy to you! We serve anywhere in the state(s) of Oregon and Washington.
trust, let go and be open.
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Fill out the “Prospective Patient Form” and we will reach out within 48 hours.
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Intake
Starts with an assessment (50-55 minutes). You will chat about your current situation, your history, and goals. A plan for treatment will be made with your goals and plan for follow up
Follow-up Appointments
Appointments last 30-55 minutes. We'll start by understanding your concerns and work together toward your goals at a pace that feels right for you. As symptoms improve, the frequency will reduce.
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In-Network: AETNA, Kaiser, PacificSource and Providence Health Plans.
Self pay available.
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48-Hour Cancellation Policy
$75 Therapy Appointment
$20 Group Appointment
$100 Medication Appointment
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HIPAA secured, telehealth therapy via ZOOM is available for all clients.
In-Person services available at our 4 locations.
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Business hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Office staff are available for scheduling during business hours only.
All providers keep their own schedule with some offering evening or weekend hours.
Beaverton
Downtown Portland
Central Eastside Portland
Sellwood
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No after-hours or crisis support.
If you are in crisis or emergency:
Call 911 or go to the hospital.
Call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Use Lifeline Chat at www.988lifeline.org.
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Your access to services depends on things like whether you prefer in-person or telehealth, your available days and times, your age, your insurance coverage, your concerns, and the type of services you’re looking for. Being flexible can help you get an appointment sooner!
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Medication
Specialty Services (EMDR, WPATH Evaluations, Ecotherapy, and more).
