Programs
Different starting points. One comprehensive approach.
People come to MCW through medication, surgery, emotional eating, teen and family concerns, or a broader desire for lasting change.
Decision guide
Start with what is making change hardest right now.
The best first step depends on what needs the most support right now: medication, emotional eating, family dynamics, surgery preparation, or simply sorting out where to begin.
Four starting points for comprehensive care.
Each pathway points to a different first conversation, while staying connected to the same psychology-led, multidisciplinary model.
For the patterns beneath the plan
01Weight Psychology & Emotional Eating
Support for emotional eating, discouragement, self-sabotage, and deeper patterns that make change hard to sustain.
Medication support for real life
02GLP-1 Success Program
Support for people considering GLP-1 medication, starting treatment, or trying to turn early progress into lasting change.
For teens and families
03Teen Weight & Eating Support
Support for teens and families facing weight, eating, and emotional challenges with care, clarity, and respect.
Before and after surgery
04Bariatric Surgery Support
Preparation and follow-through support before and after surgery, including eating patterns, adjustment, and long-term success.
Choosing a starting point
Match the first step to what you are facing now.
If appetite has changed
GLP-1 support can help turn the opening into structure.
If patterns keep repeating
Weight psychology can address the emotional and behavioral loops.
If the concern involves a teen
Family-aware care can reduce conflict and support healthier routines.
If surgery is part of the path
Bariatric support can strengthen preparation and follow-through.
Program structure
A phased program that adapts over time
MCW is not a single appointment or a fixed package. It begins with an assessment, moves into an introductory phase for clients who are a good fit, and then continues according to each person’s needs.
Some clients step down gradually. Others repeat the introductory phase or continue with more frequent support for longer. The goal is to provide the right amount of structure at the right time.
Assessment
The assessment is the first step. It helps us understand your situation, clarify your goals, and determine whether MCW is a good fit. From there, we recommend an appropriate starting plan.
Phase 1: Introductory Phase
Most clients begin with a 3-month introductory phase. This phase provides a strong foundation through weekly individual sessions with a psychologist, dietitian, or kinesiologist. Optional online evening group sessions begin in Month 2 and take place twice-monthly. This phase can be repeated when weekly support remains the right level of care.
Phase 2: Ongoing Support
In Phase 2, clients continue with twice-monthly individual sessions and twice-monthly group sessions. This phase helps maintain momentum while gradually encouraging more independent self-regulation.
Phase 3: Maintenance and Long-Term Support
In Phase 3, clients typically continue with monthly individual sessions and twice-monthly group sessions. This phase supports long-term consistency, relapse prevention, and continued progress in real life.
Between sessions
MCW is designed to support change between appointments, not only during sessions. Clients may use interactive lessons, check-ins, messaging, and group support to help maintain momentum in daily life.
Group format
Group sessions are optional, psychologist-facilitated, held online in the evening, and usually include approximately 8–10 participants.
The program is structured, but not rigid. The path is adapted to the person.
Start with clarity.
A brief consultation can help identify whether medication support, weight psychology, teen/family care, or bariatric support is the right first step.