OrderlyMeds has published a new expert profile on Dr. Katie Rickel, a clinical psychologist specializing in obesity treatment and behavioral change who supports GLP-1 patients through the emotional and psychological dimensions of weight loss.
-- OrderlyMeds has published a new resource profiling Dr. Katie Rickel, a clinical psychologist with more than two decades of experience in obesity treatment and behavioral change. The profile outlines her work supporting GLP-1 patients through the psychological and emotional shifts that accompany medically supervised weight loss, including the development of practical tools and structured guidance designed to help patients build sustainable habits over time.
More information is available at https://orderlymeds.com/resources/meet-dr-katie-rickel-psychologist/
As the use of GLP-1 medications expands, healthcare professionals have increasingly emphasized that lasting weight management requires addressing the psychological factors behind eating behaviors alongside physical treatment. OrderlyMeds notes that behavioral support can improve long-term adherence to lifestyle changes, helping patients maintain progress well beyond the initial stages of treatment.
Dr. Rickel earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Florida and graduated summa cum laude from Duke University, where she also completed an APA-accredited internship in health psychology with specialized training in obesity and bariatric treatment. She currently serves as CEO of Structure House, a residential weight management program, while maintaining a private practice focused on weight concerns, anxiety, and depression.
The profile explains how Dr. Rickel developed the company's 30/60/90 Day Mindset Milestone Workbook, a resource that addresses common behavioral obstacles during different phases of treatment. She also leads interactive support discussions for OrderlyMeds' patients, covering topics such as emotional eating, motivation, changing relationships with food, and strategies for maintaining healthy habits over time. Rather than focusing exclusively on weight loss, her approach encourages patients to build sustainable routines and develop practical coping strategies that support lasting lifestyle change.
According to the resource, one of the most significant adjustments for many patients involves adapting to the shift in food's emotional role once GLP-1 medications reduce its chemical reward. "For many people, food has been a coping mechanism since childhood—there when we're sad, celebrating, stressed, or grieving," Dr. Rickel said. "When GLP-1s dull that emotional reward, it can feel like losing an old friend." She encourages patients to develop alternative coping strategies and build new emotional outlets to support lasting change.
The educational profile forms part of OrderlyMeds' broader commitment to whole-person care through expert-led resources covering nutrition, exercise, behavioral health, and physician guidance. By combining medication access with educational tools and ongoing support, the company aims to help patients develop healthier lifestyles that extend beyond weight loss alone.
Patients interested in learning more can visit https://orderlymeds.com/
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