Overeating/Weight Loss

At Directions Counseling Group we find that overeating is often a symptom of other problems. We encourage every client to begin with a thorough review of their physical and emotional health which includes both physician and counselor evaluation. When a significant component of the overeating is an unhealthy means of coping with emotions, we can help you. 
The following checklist is designed to help you honestly assess your relationship with food. If you notice three or more of these symptoms we encourage you to call and inquire about how we can help.

• Continuing to gain or maintain an overweight condition, despite numerous attempts to lose weight
• Feeling ashamed about what or how much you eat
• Feeling out of control or emotionally numb when eating
• A history of joining and quitting various weight loss programs without success
• Others express concerns about your eating or weight gain
• Eating frequently to the point of becoming overfull and uncomfortable
• Avoid eating at public functions, or eating in advance of attending gatherings
• Overeating during or after emotional highs or lows, especially to cope with feelings of frustration, shame, or anger
• Obsessively weighing yourself or avoiding scales altogether

Many of us know the deep frustration of getting on a diet or even “making all the right lifestyle changes” only to find we have resumed previous habits. Our counselors will work with you to:

• gain accurate insight into emotional dynamics of your eating
• find new and healthy ways to be aware of, express, and redirect key emotions
• gradually add behavioral and lifestyle changes which are realistic and sustainable
• safely taper away from the counseling, while developing a strong and sustainable support system to help make permanent changes

Please call us at 614-888-9200. Our intake coordinator will discuss with you how we can help.