From managing weight to enhancing overall well-being, our solutions address your physical and emotional health.
Expert care for overcoming eating disorders, including binge eating, bulimia, and related conditions, tailored for healing and resilience.
Guidance through depression, anxiety, and body image concerns with cognitive behavioral therapy and compassionate support.
Comprehensive strategies for a variety of addictions, offering hope and help to reclaim control and rebuild a healthier life.
From managing weight to enhancing overall well-being, our solutions address your physical and emotional health support.
Expert care for overcoming eating disorders, including binge eating, bulimia, and related conditions, tailored for healing and resilience.
Guidance through depression, anxiety, and body image concerns with cognitive behavioral therapy and compassionate support.
Comprehensive strategies for a variety of addictions, offering hope and help to reclaim control and rebuild a healthier life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an active, directive, evidence-based treatment approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to help you meet your specific goals.
View All SolutionsDiscover a clear, supportive path to well-being with our structured approach to personalized care.
Begin with a no-cost 15 minute consultation to discuss your goals and challenges with Dr. Brad Saks.
Track your progress with us, refining your plan as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
Receive a personalized plan tailored to your specific wellness objectives and lifestyle.
Witness the positive change as you embrace a healthier, more balanced way of living.
Discover a clear, supportive path to well-being with our structured approach to personalized care.
Begin with a no-cost 15 minute consultation to discuss your goals and challenges with Dr. Brad Saks.
Receive a personalized plan tailored to your specific wellness objectives and lifestyle.
Track your progress with us, refining your plan as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
Witness the positive change as you embrace a healthier, more balanced way of living.
Navigate your weight control journey with our personalized strategies for a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
Expert guidance and compassionate support for overcoming binge eating and bulimia.
Find specialized support to normalize eating patterns and restore your nightly balance.
Enhance your weight loss journey by optimizing medication efficacy through psychological and behavioral support.
Embark on your bariatric surgery journey with our comprehensive pre- and post-surgery psychological care.
Build a positive body image and bolster self-esteem through our tailored therapeutic approaches.
Discover strategies and support for managing depression and anxiety, fostering mental and emotional health.
Tackle a variety of addictions with our extensive support services, customized for your recovery needs.
Craft a unique wellness plan with us, designed to meet the health goals not listed elsewhere.
Navigate your weight control journey with our personalized strategies for a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
Expert guidance and compassionate support for overcoming binge eating and bulimia.
Find specialized support to normalize eating patterns and restore your nightly balance.
Enhance your weight loss journey by optmizing medication efficacy through psychological and behavioral support.
Embark on your bariatric surgery journey with our comprehensive pre- and post-surgery psychological care.
Build a positive body image and bolster self-esteem through our tailored therapeutic approaches.
Discover strategies and support for managing depression and anxiety, fostering mental and emotional health.
Tackle a variety of addictions with our extensive support services, customized for your recovery needs.
Craft a unique wellness plan with us, designed to meet the health goals not listed elsewhere.
Dr. Brad Saks is the founder of Weighpoint Wellness, offering specialized care in weight management, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and eating disorders. An esteemed health psychologist, Dr. Saks teaches at Northwestern University, contributes to medical literature, and is a recognized figure in lifestyle medicine, obesity treatment, and behavioral counseling. His accreditations include board certification in cognitive therapy and active memberships in key psychological associations.
Schedule Free Consultation"Dr. Saks' personalized care led to milestones I never imagined possible."
"Struggling with night eating, Dr. Saks' support brought back control and peace to my evenings."
"Dr. Saks helped me move from battling to celebrating my body, transforming my self-image with his guidance."
Nick Riehlmann, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over eight years experience working as a therapist. After receiving his graduate degree at Tulane University in his hometown of New Orleans, Nick worked in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient hospitalization, incarceration, residential substance abuse facilities, and a group practice. Nick has a broad skill set and works with individuals who struggle with weight management, anxiety, depression, men’s issues, grief and loss, substance abuse, and relationship issues.
Melanie Simon, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about supporting individuals in making meaningful changes in their lives. She specializes in providing support to youth, young adults, and families who have experienced trauma, as well as individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self- esteem, difficulties with emotional regulation, and weight management. Melanie earned her Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Chicago, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice.
We accept all health plans except for Medicare and Medicaid. While we accept most insurances, we are not in any insurance network. Therefore, your visits will be covered at the non-contracted provider rate and payment in full is due at each visit. As such, after your out of network deductible is paid, your insurance may cover some percentage of the fee. Our billing department will submit all claims for you as a convenience.
You may pay by credit card, Zelle, and Venmo.
Your appointment is reserved for you only, and if you are not able to come in, we require 24 hour notice (with the exception of emergencies) or you will be charged in full.
All appointments are virtual.
We are available Monday through Friday between 8am - 6pm.
Most treatment is for adults, though emotionally mature and motivated teens may be seen on a case by case basis.
We will see couples, families or groups under certain circumstances.
In general, you will meet with Dr. Saks two times for an evaluation. During these visits, you will review your eating, weight, medical, relationship/family, and psychological history, including any prior treatment. Most of this information will be gathered during the visits, but often questionnaires will be employed which you will complete on your own and review for discussion.
Dr. Saks is a specialist in cognitive behavior therapies (CBT), which are types of treatment based firmly upon research findings. These approaches aid people in achieving specific changes or goals. These might include:
- Acting differently. Like making better decisions around food.
- Feeling differently. Such as being less frustrated with having to exercise.
- Thinking differently. For example, learning better problem-solving or responding to self-defeating thoughts.
Cognitive behavior therapists usually focus on your current situation and its solution, rather than the past. The goal is to focus on your beliefs and coping skills, not on wholesale personality change. CBT is time limited, research based, and focused on specific problems in the here-and-now.
Typically, you will not be put on a specific diet. Our mission is to help you eat in a generally nutritious way, and to learn skills, thinking patterns, and behaviors to develop and maintain healthy ways of eating and exercising. We are open to various dietary plans, but strongly feel a flexible approach that can be adhered to long term is the only one that works.
While we focus on the behaviors of eating and exercising, if you would like a specific eating or exercise plan, we have an extensive network of registered dietitians and exercise specialists to help with these specifics while you work with us.
We have a large network of excellent physicians who can help you with these concerns while you work with us.
Absolutely. We always discuss your progress with your physician and other members of your treatment team.