GLP-1 therapy in Chicago and Northbrook, with specialized mental health support available throughout Illinois.
SpringSource provides specialized GLP-1 therapy for individuals taking or considering medications such as Wegovy, Zepbound, and Ozempic. We are currently accepting new clients for care related to eating, weight, and body image concerns, with in-person and virtual therapy available throughout Illinois.
Our approach aligns with World Health Organization (WHO) guidance, emphasizing the importance of intensive behavioral and psychological support alongside GLP-1 treatment.
Many people seek therapy during GLP-1 treatment to better understand emotional, behavioral, and identity changes that can accompany medical weight management.
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Who We Help
Our Clinical Expertise
SpringSource is a clinician-owned practice specializing in eating, weight, and mood disorders.
SpringSource co-founders Dr. Susan McClanahan and Dr. Angela Derrick bring more than two decades of leadership and expertise in eating disorder and behavioral health treatment. Dr. McClanahan is the founder of Chicago’s first intensive outpatient program for eating, mood, and anxiety disorders and a former Chief Clinical Officer and Senior Clinical Advisor for ERC and Pathlight. She has helped shape how higher-weight eating disorders are recognized and treated nationwide.
What We Treat
SpringSource clinicians offer specialized GLP-1 therapy for individuals navigating emotional adjustments, changes in self-image, and psychological shifts.
We specialize in therapy for:
The World Health Organization recently issued updated guidance recognizing obesity as a chronic condition and emphasizing the importance of psychological and behavioral support alongside medical treatment. In this guidance, the WHO highlights Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT) as a key component of comprehensive care. IBT refers to structured, evidence-based therapy that helps individuals build behavioral and emotional skills to support long-term health. This work typically includes self-monitoring, coping and problem-solving strategies, skills for emotional regulation, body image work, relapse-prevention planning, and support in developing a more sustainable, compassionate relationship with food, movement, and the body.
At SpringSource: Eating, Weight & Mood Disorders, our approach aligns closely with WHO recommendations. GLP-1 medications support metabolic and appetite-related changes. Therapy addresses the deeper emotional drivers that medical treatment alone cannot resolve. Our experienced therapists help clients reduce shame, understand long-standing eating patterns, process self-image shifts, rebuild trust in their bodies, and develop tools that support both psychological well-being and durable behavioral change.
We offer:
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Taking a GLP-1 medication can bring meaningful physical changes, but it often comes with emotional shifts that are less expected and rarely discussed.
Some individuals taking these medicines report emotional changes, mood shifts, or unexpected psychological adjustments as appetite and weight patterns evolve.
Many people experience identity changes during GLP-1 treatment. As the body changes, the internal sense of self may take time to catch up.
At SpringSource, we provide space to process these changes and rebuild a steadier relationship with both self and body.
These experiences are common and do not mean you are doing anything wrong. They reflect the complexity of change and the emotional work that often accompanies it.
Some individuals taking GLP-1 medications notice emotional or psychological changes that are not often discussed in medical settings. People sometimes search for help with experiences such as:
At SpringSource, we offer therapy tailored for individuals navigating a GLP-1 medical weight management journey. Our clinicians understand the complex emotional, behavioral, and relational layers involved and provide thoughtful, size-inclusive mental health care grounded in compassion and expertise.
Many people taking GLP-1 medications describe a noticeable reduction in what has come to be known as “food noise.” Food noise refers to persistent thoughts about food, eating, or cravings that can occupy significant mental space throughout the day.
When these medications quiet that internal signal, individuals often experience relief. At the same time, the change can feel unfamiliar or emotionally complex. Some people report feeling unsure how to relate to food when the constant mental pull toward eating suddenly becomes quieter.
Therapy can help people adjust to this shift, develop a more intuitive relationship with food, and explore the emotional patterns that may have been intertwined with eating behaviors for many years.
For many individuals, starting a GLP-1 medication like Wegovy or Zepbound comes with great hope for meaningful change. When results do not meet expectations, or progress feels slower or different than anticipated, frustration or self-doubt can arise. These feelings are common and understandable.
A medication not working as expected does not mean you have failed or that your efforts have been misplaced. Bodies respond differently to medical treatments, and weight, metabolism, hormones, and mental well-being are influenced by many factors beyond any single intervention.
At SpringSource, we help clients process these emotions with gentleness and compassion while expanding the conversation beyond medication alone. Our clinicians work alongside you to identify other avenues of support, including nutritional guidance and skills building, while exploring therapeutic approaches that address:
We focus on helping you build practical, sustainable tools that support both physical and psychological well-being, regardless of how a medication fits into your overall care.
Our support evolves to meet your needs.
Therapy sessions can be attended in person at our Chicago & Northbrook locations or virtually throughout Illinois.
Chicago Location
53 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 520
Chicago, IL 60604
224-202-6260
Northbrook Location
899 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 300
Northbrook, IL 60062
224-202-6260
A New Integrated Support Pathway
We are pleased to announce our relationship with Activation Fitness, a small, private strength training studio in Glenview that has served the North Shore community since 2009.
Activation Fitness stands out for its:
For many clients, strength work becomes an essential part of feeling grounded and steady, especially when appetite shifts or energy fluctuations begin to affect daily life.
A Client Story
One client began strength training to address mobility challenges and build confidence in her everyday movement. The individualized programming helped her increase muscle mass, stability, and trust in her body. When she later began GLP-1 treatment, she found that having a strength foundation supported her physical and emotional health in meaningful ways.
Stories like these remind us that mental and physical resilience often grow together.
If you are curious about how strength work could complement your emotional wellness, please speak with your SpringSource clinician.
Can therapy help while taking GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Zepbound?
Yes. Therapy can help people process emotional changes, body image shifts, and eating patterns that may arise while taking GLP-1 medications.
Why do GLP-1 medications affect mood or emotional experiences?
Changes in appetite, weight, self-image, and social dynamics can affect emotional well-being during medical weight management.
What is Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT) for weight management?
IBT is an evidence-based therapy approach recommended by the World Health Organization that helps individuals develop sustainable behavioral and emotional skills to support health.
We provide in-person therapy in Northbrook and Chicago, with telehealth therapy available throughout Illinois.
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