marit weikel

behavioral health specialist

About

Since 2006 I have worked as a therapist and coach helping men and women address barriers to lasting behavioral changes, healthy eating and weight management. In 2012 I started my own business, Weikel Health & Wellness, LLC. In 2015 I joined Mission Weight Management where I help patients to prepare for bariatric surgery through lifestyle change by improving their eating habits and their relationship with food. In my private practice, I work with clients locally in person or provide phone coaching where I am able to reach my clients in the privacy of their own home at a time that is convenient to them.

Country

united states

City

asheville

Industry

health, wellness and fitness

Skill

stress management, treatment, wellness coaching, mindfulness, wellness, lifestyle coaching, coaching, therapists, mental health, psychotherapy, holistic health, healthcare, behavioral health, group therapy, mental health counseling, family therapy, stress, counseling psychology, health education, anger management, fitness, clinical research, wellbeing, prevention, meditation, public speaking, lifestyle, disease management, health coaching, motivational interviewing, self esteem, health psychology, weight, life transitions, crisis intervention, adolescents, cbt, grief counseling, psychology, relaxation, pain management, healing, teaching, case managment, weight management, chronic pain, case management, community outreach, training

Experience

owner

weikel health and wellness, llc

2012-1 - Present · 14 yrs 9 mos

In May 2012 I started my own health and wellness coaching business. In addition to individual coaching services, I present seminars and workshops on health and wellness related topics.

counselor

moses cone health system behavioral health center

2004-1 - 2004-5 · 5 mos

Conducted group therapy sessions with adults focusing on depression, bipolar disorder, dual diagnosis Met with patients individually discussing treatment planning Conducted family therapy sessions focusing on discharge planning Maintained group notes and progress notes Worked in treatment team with doctors, nurses, and case managers

student internship

moses cone health system behavioral health center

2003-1 - 2004-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Conducted psycho-educational group with adults including stress management, anger management and conflict resolution Conducted goals group with adults Participated in group counseling as a co-leader in groups focusing on depression, bipolar disorder and dual diagnosis Administered psychosocial assessments Maintained group notes and progress notes Participated in treatment team with doctors, nurses, and case managers Participated in round table discussion with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO)

behavioral health clinician and lifestyle coach

duke university health system

2006-1 - 2012-5 · 6 yrs 5 mos

* Conducted Behavioral Health assessments * Provided individual therapy * Provided individual coaching * Worked as part of multidisciplinary treatment team with doctors, dietitians, exercise physiologists, and psychologists * Participated in weekly peer supervision of clinical cases * Created and led workshops focusing on goal setting, planning, overeating/binge eating, emotional eating, stress management, support, meditation, and mindful eating * Provide bi-weekly Lifestyle Coaching phone calls for additional support and accountability using the DFC coaching model * Created Policies and Procedures guidelines for Lifestyle Coaching Component * Facilitated training of new coaches using the ICF (International Coaching Federation) Minimum Skill Requirements Competency and Ethical Guidelines & Professional Standards * Participated in the development of continuing medical education (CME) for holistic treatment of obesity. Presented on the use of health coaching model and mindful eating techniques * Participated in Duke Diet & Fitness Center’s 2012 program redevelopment

health and wellness coach

weikel health and wellness, llc

2012-5 - Present · 14 yrs 5 mos

I am a Certified Health Coach and Certified Wellness Coach from Wellcoaches, Inc. as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in North Carolina. I help men and women improve their health via phone coaching around weight loss, work/life balance, stress management and self care. I also do contract work with companies incorporating Health Coaching into their wellness programs.

fitness adjunct

center for creative leadership

2013-9 - Present · 13 yrs 1 mo

Assist with fitness hikes, health coaching and support for leadership programs with a fitness component.

behavioral health specialist

mission weight managment

2015-4 - Present · 11 yrs 6 mos

At Mission I meet with patients interested in bariatric surgery or in medical assisted weight loss. I provide psychological evaluations and individual therapy for patients wanting to improve their health and quality of life through medical assistance and lifestyle changes.