Kathy Steele, M.A., M.F.T.

Helping individuals gain a greater sense of
control and well being in their lives.

How can I overcome Weight issues?

Research has shown that diets don’t work. Most people gain the weight back within a short period of time after finishing a diet. One reason is due to the sense of deprivation that most dieters feel while on a diet, and another is failure to address the emotional issues that led to the weight gain. Therapy helps an individual understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are contributing to their weight problems. It teaches individuals how to gain a greater sense of control over their emotions and their eating behavior which leads to healthy weight management.

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Kathy Steele, M.A., M.F.T.

was born and raised in Southern California, earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of California, a Masters degree in Psychology from Chapman University, and has acquired extensive post-graduate training and experience in the areas of eating disorders, anxiety disorders and gastric bypass surgery counseling.