Group Therapy
T-Shirt Swim Club
This is a process group that supports people living with a fat body in a weight-centric world. Participants will be invited to challenge their own fat stigma which will include exploring their beliefs about weight, interacting with their identity as a fat person, examining the impact of weight on other life domains, considering attitudes towards health and health behaviors, learning to navigate the healthcare system as a fat person, understanding various weight loss and weight maintenance options, and practicing acceptance. Practices will include emotion identification, values-based belief exploration, health behavior activation, advocacy work, cognitive re-framing, self-compassion, and mindfulness.
Details:
Ongoing therapy groups offered at different times with rolling enrollment. 3 new groups will be starting in May including all genders, Women only and Men only. Please contact Dr. Karmel for details.
When: TBD based on referrals
Other: Open to Oregon residents ages 18+; Most insurances accepted.
Group Therapists
Dr. Alisa Karmel (she/her), is a psychologist and licensed therapist who specializes in working with those experiencing fatness and obesity; body dissatisfaction; eating disorders or disordered eating related to obesity, such as emotional eating, overeating, and binge eating; as well as supporting individuals who have dealt with weight stigma in both personal and medical settings.
Jared Dominguez (he/him), LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who offers person-centered, emotion-focused therapy to individuals and couples. He works with people around a variety of issues to increase coping, find life balance, and reach their personal goals.
Jared will be co-facilitating the Men’s T-Shirt Swim Club group.
Group therapy can help with…
Learn Coping Strategies
Build Self-Awareness
Increase Confidence
Develop Healthy Boundaries
Grow in a Safe Space
Feel Less Alone
Gain New Perspectives
Improve Communication
Receive Support
Practice Social Skills
Therapy Your Way
Visit us in-person at one of our four Portland metro locations. Prefer to stay cozy at home? Our Telehealth sessions bring therapy to you! We serve anywhere in the state(s) of Oregon and Washington.
trust, let go and be open.
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Fill out the “Prospective Patient Form” and we will reach out within 48 hours.
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Intake
Starts with an assessment (50-55 minutes). You will chat about your current situation, your history, and goals. A plan for treatment will be made with your goals and plan for follow up
Follow-up Appointments
Appointments last 30-55 minutes. We'll start by understanding your concerns and work together toward your goals at a pace that feels right for you. As symptoms improve, the frequency will reduce.
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In-Network: AETNA, Kaiser, PacificSource and Providence Health Plans.
Self pay available.
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48-Hour Cancellation Policy
$75 Therapy Appointment
$20 Group Appointment
$100 Medication Appointment
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HIPAA secured, telehealth therapy via ZOOM is available for all clients.
In-Person services available at our 4 locations.
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Business hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Office staff are available for scheduling during business hours only.
All providers keep their own schedule with some offering evening or weekend hours.
Beaverton
Downtown Portland
Central Eastside Portland
Sellwood
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No after-hours or crisis support.
If you are in crisis or emergency:
Call 911 or go to the hospital.
Call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Use Lifeline Chat at www.988lifeline.org.
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Your access to services depends on things like whether you prefer in-person or telehealth, your available days and times, your age, your insurance coverage, your concerns, and the type of services you’re looking for. Being flexible can help you get an appointment sooner!
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Medication
Specialty Services (EMDR, WPATH Evaluations, Ecotherapy, and more).
