Make room for how you're doing

At SignPost, serving the whole person includes emotional well-being. Your mental health matters throughout your journey, whatever happens with your weight.

Psychotherapy can help people work through troubling thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, develop coping strategies, and improve daily functioning. Evidence-based approaches can also treat conditions such as depression and anxiety.⁷

The right support depends on your needs and a professional's training and experience.

Depending on the professional's expertise and services, you may be able to explore:

• Stress, discouragement, and the pressure to get everything right.
• Body image and adjusting to changes in appearance.
• Self-critical thoughts and unrealistic expectations.
• Relationships, boundaries, and asking for support.
• Patterns around food and emotions.
• Coping with setbacks and major life changes.

If you're concerned about an eating disorder, seek a licensed professional with relevant expertise. Specialized care may be appropriate.

A good place to begin is a conversation about the professional's approach, experience, and ability to serve you where you live. You can also ask about fees, confidentiality, and what working together would involve.⁷

We want you to have enough information to choose support thoughtfully and feel comfortable asking questions.

Community can offer encouragement and a sense of belonging. Professional counseling offers a different kind of support, with time and expertise focused on your individual needs.

Both can have a place in your journey. You can seek support while you're figuring things out; you don't have to wait until everything feels unmanageable.