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: August 20 - October 8 (8 weeks).
    The next series date will be determined based on referrals. Waitlist is available now.

  • Other: Open to Oregon & Washington residents ages 18+; Most insurances accepted.

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Group Therapists

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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

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Kathryn Conyers, LPC

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.

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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