Weight Loss & Weight Gain

Felicity Mental Health, with locations in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, offers a comprehensive weight management program tailored to address both weight loss and weight gain. This unique program is grounded in a 'mind and body' approach to wellness, recognizing that sustainable changes in physical health are deeply connected to mental well-being. Designed for individuals with complex mental health conditions, the program aims to support patients who need to improve both their mental health and their physical wellness through carefully crafted nutrition and exercise plans.

The 'Mind and Body' Approach to Wellness

At Felicity Mental Health, the 'mind and body' approach to weight management focuses on treating the whole person rather than just the physical symptoms of weight gain or loss. This philosophy is rooted in the understanding that mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders often play a significant role in how people manage their weight. These conditions can lead to unhealthy eating habits, lack of motivation for exercise, and negative body image. Conversely, struggling with weight issues can also exacerbate existing mental health challenges, creating a cycle that is difficult to break without comprehensive care.

Felicity Mental Health integrates psychiatric care with nutritional counseling and exercise planning to create a holistic program that addresses the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects of weight management. This approach ensures that patients not only see physical results but also experience improvements in their mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being.

Treating Complex Mental Health Conditions

Patients who struggle with complex mental health conditions—whether it be mood disorders, anxiety, or trauma-related issues—often find it difficult to maintain a healthy weight. For some, mental health challenges lead to overeating or binge eating, resulting in weight gain. For others, anxiety or depression may lead to appetite suppression or disordered eating, causing unintentional weight loss. At Felicity Mental Health, the weight management program is designed with these patients in mind.

By providing individualized treatment plans, the clinic works to address both mental health and physical health concurrently. This involves offering psychiatric treatment, such as medication management and therapy, to help stabilize mental health conditions. Once the patient’s mental health is more balanced, the focus shifts to developing a realistic and sustainable nutrition and exercise regimen that complements their psychological treatment.

Sustainable Nutrition and Exercise Plans

The Felicity Mental Health weight management program prioritizes sustainability, aiming to help patients adopt healthy habits that they can maintain in the long term. Nutrition plans are tailored to each individual’s needs, ensuring that the diet supports both mental clarity and physical health. Rather than promoting fad diets or extreme calorie restrictions, the clinic’s dietitians and nutritionists work with patients to develop balanced eating plans that are nourishing and manageable.

Similarly, exercise plans are crafted to meet patients where they are. For some, this might mean starting with light physical activity such as walking or yoga, while others may be ready for more intensive workouts. The goal is to encourage physical activity that enhances both mental and physical health, promoting the release of endorphins that can improve mood and motivation. These exercise plans are always designed to be flexible, so patients can adjust them as they progress in their wellness journey.

Results-Oriented, Whole-Person Care

Ultimately, Felicity Mental Health’s weight management program is results-oriented, focusing not just on numbers on the scale but on overall improvements in health and quality of life. By treating both mind and body, the clinic helps patients achieve lasting results that include better mental health, a more positive relationship with food and exercise, and improved physical well-being.

For individuals struggling with complex mental health conditions and weight management issues, Felicity Mental Health offers a compassionate, holistic approach that can lead to meaningful, long-lasting changes. Whether the goal is to lose weight, gain weight, or simply find balance, the program is designed to meet each patient’s unique needs.