Beyond the Medication: Emotional Support for Your GLP-1 and Weight Loss Journey
- Petra Beumer, Founder of Mindful Eating Institute
- Jul 5
- 2 min read

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have transformed how many people approach weight loss. But while these medications can reduce appetite and support significant weight loss, they don’t address the emotional side of the journey. That’s where mindful counseling comes in.
GLP-1 + Mindful Counseling = Sustainable Results
Lasting change requires more than willpower or prescriptions. It requires emotional insight, new coping strategies, and a deeper connection to your body. In our 1:1 sessions, we’ll explore:
Emotional triggers behind overeating
How food has been used for comfort or control
Stress-reduction tools that don’t involve food
A compassionate, non-diet path to self-care
Ozempic Can Help You Lose Weight - But What About the Emotional Side?
Weight loss can bring up unexpected feelings: grief, anxiety, confusion, or even fear of relapse. You may feel unprepared to navigate life in a changing body, especially if emotional eating has been your primary coping mechanism.
Therapeutic support helps you bridge that gap.
Don’t Just Shrink Your Appetite. Heal Your Story with Food.
Together, we’ll work on more than just eating habits. We’ll tend to your food story:
What role has food played in your life?
When did emotional eating begin?
What deeper needs are waiting to be heard?
This process is gentle, personalized, and deeply affirming.
Weight Loss Is One Piece. Let’s Work on the Rest.
If you're using a GLP-1 and feel like something’s missing, this may be it.This is your opportunity to move from surviving to thriving - with support, clarity, and compassion every step of the way.

Let’s Begin.
Remote or in-person in Santa Barbara📞 Call 805-722-7400 to schedule.
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