I help people develop a healthy relationship with food, their bodies and themselves; therapist, author and speaker.
Greater Chicago Area
- Current
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- Director at Chicago Center for Overcoming Overeating, Inc.
- Therapist at Judith Matz, LCSW
- Past
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- The Diet Survivor's Handbook: 60 Lessons in Eating, Acceptance and Self-Care at Author
- Beyond a Shadow of a Diet: The Therapist's Guide to Treating Compulsive Eating at Judith Matz, LCSW
- Education
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- Michael Reese Hospital
- University of Michigan
- Indiana University Bloomington
- Connections
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- Industry
- Mental Health Care
- Websites
Judith Matz’s Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience in the treatment of eating and weight issues and co-author of two books on these topics: The Diet Survivor's Handbook: 60 Lessons in Eating, Acceptance and Self-Care and Beyond a Shadow of a Diet: The Therapist's Guide to Treating Compulsive Eating. I use a non-diet approach to help people reconnect with their natural signals for hunger and satiation, and to learn how to manage emotional issues without overeating. I don't promise weight loss; I do promise a healthy relationship with food. In my private practice, I work with people both individually and in groups. I also offer supervision for mental health professionals interested in using the non-diet approach. As the Director of The Chicago Center for Overecoming Overeating, Inc., I offer workshops and presentations, and am a frequent speaker at conferences.
Judith Matz’s Specialties:
I am the co-author of two books on the topics of eating and weight: The Diet Survivor's Handbook: 60 Lessons in Eating, Acceptance and Self-Care (Sourcebooks 2006) and Beyond a Shadow of a Diet: The Therapist's Guide to Treating Compulsive Eating (Brunner/Routledge 2004) Both are available through amazon.com and bn.com as well as local bookstores. I am a frequent speaker at workshops and conferences.
Judith Matz’s Experience
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Director
Chicago Center for Overcoming Overeating, Inc.
(Mental Health Care industry)
January 1992 — Present (17 years 11 months)
We are dedicated to helping people end the preoccupation with food and weight, and instead learn how to have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. We use a non-diet, health at every size approach that teaches people to end the deprivation of dieting. Instead, they become attuned/intuitive eaters, using internal, physical cues for hunger and satiation to guide them in deciding when, what and how much to eat. Imagine the freedom!
Services include individual and group counseling, as well as workshops and presentations for conferences and organizations. -
Therapist
Judith Matz, LCSW
(Mental Health Care industry)
July 1986 — Present (23 years 5 months)
I provide individual and group counseling to help people end the preoccupation with food and weight. I use a non-diet approach to help people learn to become attuned/intuitive eaters; as they deal with emotional overeating, I work on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem and relationships.
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The Diet Survivor's Handbook: 60 Lessons in Eating, Acceptance and Self-Care
Author
(Mental Health Care industry)
February 2006 — June 2009 (3 years 5 months)
This compassionate guide reaffirms that you haven't failed your diet; your diet has failed you. Each of the 60 lessons teaches how to experience a positive, satisfying relationship with food, the body, and ultimately oneself. Each lesson includes an activity to practice the concept and a quote that is humorous or inspirational
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Beyond a Shadow of a Diet: The Therapist's Guide to Treating Compulsive Eating
Judith Matz, LCSW
(Mental Health Care industry)
July 2004 — June 2009 (5 years )
Beyond a Shadow of a Diet is the first comprehensive book for professionals to address the dynamics and treatment of compulsive eating. Drawing from the mountain of research indicating that diets don't work but actually contribute to the diet-binge cycle, this powerful book presents a sound method of solving, rather than controlling, compulsive eating, enabling people to find freedom from preoccupation with food and weight. Includes case studies and encourages readers to explore their own attitudes toward food, weight and dieting.
Judith Matz’s Education
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Michael Reese Hospital
Post-Graduate Certificate , Eating Disorders , 1986 — 1988
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University of Michigan
MSW , Taught Womens Studies , 1979 — 1980
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Indiana University Bloomington
BSW , Social Work , 1976 — 1979
Additional Information
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Judith Matz’s Interests:
non-diet approach, health at every size, writing, reading fiction, transcendental meditation, Zumba, swing dance
Judith Matz’s Groups:
National Association of Social Workers, Health At Every Size, Association for Size Diversity and Health, Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
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Intuitive Eating Professionals
Judith Matz’s Contact Settings
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