Diane Elins Copeland, Psy.D., C.A.D.C.
Dr. Copeland is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified addictions counselor who has been in practice in the Chicago area since 1987. Dr. Copeland's areas of clinical expertise include: binge/emotional overeating, obesity, gastric bypass & lap-band surgery, weight management, addictions, depression and anxiety disorders.

Through her work with bariatric surgery patients, Dr. Copeland recognized the emotional work which must accompany this tremendous "Transformation" in order to ensure long-term weight-loss success. After treating several patients who regained weight following bariatric surgery, Dr. Copeland did an extensive review of the available research and found there was little devoted to techniques for helping patients meet their social & emotional needs without food, and to prevent weight regain. She then went on to develop a number of unique approaches to serving these clients in her individual work.

It was Dr. Copeland who saw the need for a comprehensive set of programs designed to serve this unique population. She is a highly creative and positive force for change in the lives of the patients she serves. Dr. Copeland's approach with patients is collaborative, with therapist and client working together as a team to develop individualized approaches to identified problem areas.

Dr. Copeland offers individual psychotherapy for adults in both her Deerfield and Park Ridge offices. She also leads the Transformations Groups.

You can email Dr. Copeland at: drcopeland@weightlosstranformations.com