- +1 (757)-670-9650
- contact@morningstarhealth.org
- Ages Served (18+)
- Glen Allen, Virginia
- Mon-Sat: 8.00-18:00
- Sun: 13.00-17.00
The journey with weight is often filled with frustration, shame, and a cycle of hope and disappointment. It’s not simply about willpower. It’s about the complex relationship between your emotions, your habits, and your body.
It can feel like a constant battle against cravings, a voice of self-criticism after every meal, and the exhausting cycle of diets that ultimately fail. You may feel judged by others and, most painfully, by yourself.
The number on the scale can feel like a measure of your worth when it truly is not. We understand that this struggle is about so much more than food. It’s about comfort, stress, and deep-seated patterns. Your feelings are valid, and your desire for change is a sign of strength, not failure. You are seen, and you deserve a compassionate approach.
Weight management is unique for everyone. MorningStar Health takes the time to understand what’s happening behind the scenes. Maybe hormones are out of balance. Maybe stress or emotional eating keeps getting in the way. Maybe you’ve been doing everything right but still feel stuck. We listen first so we can support real-life solutions.
With telehealth, you don’t have to hide how you feel or push yourself into uncomfortable appointments. You can talk from home, at a pace that feels comfortable. We help you build healthier habits, set realistic goals, and celebrate progress.
Medication support is available when needed, along with guidance on nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional well-being. You deserve a plan that fits you, not a strict rulebook that drains your confidence. We walk with you, step by step, so you can feel stronger and healthier in your own skin.
Weight challenges rarely exist on their own. They find their way into daily life and quietly shape how someone sees themselves. It can feel like every meal becomes a math equation and every mirror becomes a critic. People often blame themselves when progress is slow, even though many factors influence weight: metabolism, sleep patterns, mental health, trauma, family history, and more.
What this really means is that willpower isn’t the problem. You’re not lazy or unmotivated. You’re dealing with something complex and human. And when every diet or plan promises a fresh start but ends in frustration, it’s easy to feel defeated.
MorningStar Health recognizes that emotional weight can be just as heavy as physical weight. We create a space where you can talk honestly about what’s happening beneath the surface without judgment. We help you rebuild trust with your body, understand what it actually needs, and make changes that feel achievable.
You deserve support free of shame. You deserve progress that truly matters. And you deserve care that understands your whole experience, not just a number.
We focus on your overall well-being, not just dieting. Our approach includes understanding emotional eating, building healthy habits, and creating a sustainable, balanced lifestyle for you.
Sometimes, yes. If appropriate, we may discuss FDA-approved medications that can help manage appetite as part of a comprehensive treatment plan focused on long-term health.
Past “failures” are not your fault; they reflect restrictive methods. We use a different, sustainable approach focused on psychology and lifelong health, not short-term deprivation.
Sustainable weight management is a gradual process. We focus on non-scale victories first, like improved energy and mood, which are signs of true progress.
We provide you with practical tools and strategies to use daily. You learn to become your own best supporter, building resilience and confidence in your choices.
We help you identify the feelings and triggers behind emotional eating. Then, we work with you to develop healthier, more effective coping strategies for stress and emotions.
You’ll have secure video sessions with your provider from home. We discuss your progress, challenges, and strategies, making consistent support convenient and accessible across Virginia.
No. We believe in balance, not deprivation. Our goal is to help you include all foods in a mindful way, eliminating the guilt and shame.
Yes. We screen for and address medical conditions like hormonal imbalances that can impact weight, ensuring your plan is comprehensive and personalized to your body.
We provide personalized medical and psychological care from licensed professionals. Our focus is on your mental and physical health, not just selling a one-size-fits-all diet plan.