GLP-1 Support

Therapy can support the emotional side of your journey.

GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound, or Wegovy) can be powerful tools in managing type 2 diabetes and weight. Designed to mimic the effects of a naturally occurring hormone in the body, these medications often help to regulate blood sugar, food cravings, and hunger-fullness cues.

While many people find these medications helpful in addressing physiological issues associated with eating and weight, they are not considered a standalone treatment. Also, they do not address the emotional and psychological factors that often drive eating behaviors that can first lead to the development of type 2 diabetes and higher weight. Issues of emotional eating and eating when not physically hungry, poor body image, depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, and low self-worth may still persist.

For this reason, treatment recommendations consistently state that use of GLP-1 medications is most effective when it is paired with psychological and nutrition therapy. Working with a psychologist or therapist specifically trained in eating and body issues, like our team at A New Beginning, can help you:

• Understand the emotional aspects of your eating
• Strengthen your relationship with food and your body
• Navigate identity changes that may arise as your body changes
• Build sustainable habits that align with your values and goals

Many people also find it beneficial to work with an Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian while using a GLP-1 medication to learn the science of nutrition and develop a no-diet approach to food. Understanding how your muscles, bones, hormones, and organs all utilize food can be an empowering way to develop a harmonious and nourishing relationship with food that will last a lifetime. Treatment with an RD may include:

• History of dieting and/or various approaches to weight loss
• Fear or overwhelm around food, grocery shopping, cooking, keeping food in the house, eating out
• Learning how to nourish your body with a broad spectrum of foods that you enjoy
• Replacing diet mentality with principles of Intuitive Eating

Most importantly, we want you to feel supported and empowered as you utilize the help of GLP-1 medications on your journey to better health.

To learn more about how our team can support you, please contact our friendly Client Care Coordinator, Lauren, at (480) 941-4247 or contact@anewbeginning.com.