What Is Emotional Eating?
Do you find yourself emotional eating even when you’re not hungry or food you don’t enjoy? If so, you may be using food as a coping mechanism.
Dr. Sara Hamilton, PsyD
Director of Clinical Services
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Mindful Practices
Dr. Sara Hamilton, PsyD, is dedicated to supporting lasting weight loss by fostering a holistic approach that heals both the mind and body. Her clinical and academic work emphasizes the power of mindfulness in enhancing emotional well-being, body awareness, and self-compassion—key elements in sustaining long-term health.
Empathy in Counseling
Passionate about helping clients through life transitions, Dr. Hamilton values the opportunity to guide individuals toward fulfilling their weight loss goals. She assists clients in examining how relationships, including those with food and others, shape their eating and exercise habits, supporting a balanced, mindful approach to lasting change.
Research Leadership
Known for her compassionate and empathetic approach, Dr. Hamilton empowers clients to uncover new paths to happiness and personal fulfillment. Alongside her role as a staff psychologist, Dr. Hamilton also leads efforts in researching and evaluating the effectiveness of our program, ensuring ongoing growth and success for those we serve.
Empowering lasting change through mindful, holistic health
In the Media
A Holistic Approach to Weight Loss – SA People Project
Exploring mind-body practices for lasting change.
A New Approach to Holiday Eating – San Antonio Medicine
Mindful holiday eating for weight control.
Meet Dr. Sara Hamilton: Director of Clinical Services
Guiding clients through supportive weight-loss solutions.
Supporting Effective Outcomes of Semaglutides and Weight Loss Medications
Enhancing weight loss medications with behavioral support.
The Importance of Multidisciplinary Care in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are a complex set of behaviors, cognitions, emotions and physical conditions affecting people of all sizes, ages, genders, and ethnicities.
Sustaining the Impact of Ozempic and Other Sema-Glutide Injectables with Behavioral Support
Ozempic and Other Sema-Glutide Injectables weight loss medications are a hot topic in the healthcare community and in popular culture right now.
How ADHD Impacts Eating Habits and Weight Management
A Familiar Story It is 11:37pm. Anna is in her favorite spot on the couch and isn’t loving this TV…
Binge Eating Disorder: The Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatment Options
According to the National Institutes of Health, Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United…
How to Improve Self-Esteem While Losing Weight the Healthy Way
Growing Confidence and Self-Love While You Lose Weight Amanda is a 43-year-old woman who feels stuck in multiple areas of…
How Do I Manage Cravings and Impulse Eating?
The short answer: cravings and impulse eating are managed with skills, not willpower — identifying triggers, adding friction between urge…
Sustainable Eating Habits: Tips for Long-term Wellness
Understanding What Sustainable Eating Means After sinking money, time, energy, and misery into dieting for decades; only to gain all…
BCC in the News
BCC in the News. A Bariatric Counseling Center story in San Antonio Medicine magazine.
A New Approach to Holiday Eating
Tips on eating sensibly during the holiday season and not gain weight with holiday eating.
How Do I Choose a Weight-Loss Program?
A successful weight-loss program must promote a variety of healthy behaviors that can help you lose weight safely, sustainable, and is adjustable as needed.
