Karen Alicea

Weight Loss Clinic in Baltimore, Maryland

Call (573) 625-0040100 International Dr, Fl 18, Baltimore, MD 21202

About Karen Alicea

Karen Alicea is a certified health coach dedicated to helping Baltimore residents transform their lives through sustainable weight loss and wellness practices. With personalized one-on-one coaching, Karen meets you where you are and creates realistic plans that fit your actual life.

Her approach combines behavioral coaching, nutrition education, and practical habit change. Rather than focusing purely on the number on the scale, Karen helps you develop a healthier relationship with food, movement, and self-care. She's worked with hundreds of clients and understands the unique challenges Baltimore residents face with busy schedules and diverse cultural food traditions.

Services Offered

Karen offers comprehensive health coaching through regular one-on-one sessions scheduled around your calendar. Whether you prefer weekly check-ins, bi-weekly sessions, or intensive coaching, she customizes the frequency to match your needs and goals. Each session digs into your challenges, celebrates your wins, and builds your confidence for sustainable change. Beyond sessions, Karen provides between-session support via email and messaging. She helps navigate food choices at restaurants, handle stress eating, overcome plateaus, and adjust your approach when life gets messy. Her coaching includes practical meal planning assistance, grocery shopping tips, and strategies for eating out without derailing progress.

Health Coach

Weight Loss Centers

Treatment Options

Weekly One-on-One Coaching

Sixty-minute sessions every week focused on your goals, challenges, and progress. Includes email support between sessions for questions and encouragement.

Minimum 8 weeks (ongoing recommended)$75-100 per session

Bi-Weekly Coaching Program

Sixty-minute sessions every two weeks for those preferring more flexibility. Best for clients with consistent self-motivation between sessions.

Minimum 12 weeks$75-100 per session

Intensive Jump-Start Program

Three sessions per week for 4 weeks to establish momentum and build habits quickly. Includes daily messaging support and personalized meal planning.

4 weeks intensive$1,200-1,600 total

Virtual Accountability Partner

Two brief check-in calls monthly plus unlimited messaging. Perfect for maintenance after intensive coaching or self-directed change with accountability.

Ongoing monthly$100-150 per month

What to Expect

Your first step is a discovery call with Karen to discuss your history, goals, and what you're hoping to achieve. You'll talk honestly about past attempts, current obstacles, and what support you actually need. From there, Karen creates a personalized coaching plan and schedule.

Sessions involve honest conversations about what's working and what isn't. Karen asks thoughtful questions, helps you identify patterns, and supports you in making changes that actually stick. You're not following her plan, you're building your own plan with her guidance and expertise.

Why Choose Karen Alicea

Choosing Karen means getting a real person who understands behavior change, not a generic weight loss program. She's invested in your long-term success rather than selling you something. Her coaching is flexible, meeting you where you are rather than forcing you into rigid plans.

Karen's approach respects your intelligence and autonomy. She coaches you toward sustainable changes, not quick fixes. You'll develop skills and understanding that work for life, not just while you're "on a diet." Her clients consistently report feeling helped rather than restricted.

Insurance & Pricing

Health coaching rates typically range $75-150 per session depending on duration and package selection. Some insurance plans cover health coaching with a physician referral. Karen can discuss insurance verification options during your discovery call.

First-Time Patient Tips

Commit to being honest in your sessions. The more you share about struggles and obstacles, the better Karen can help. Between sessions, implement at least one thing you discussed. You don't need perfection, just consistent small steps. Track what you're noticing about patterns, triggers, and progress beyond just weight.

Pros & Cons

Advantages

One-on-one coaching is highly personalized and adapted to your unique situation and psychology.
Karen helps identify and resolve the emotional and behavioral roots of weight struggles, not just diet.
Regular accountability and support make it significantly easier to stay consistent.

Things to Consider

One-on-one coaching requires time commitment to sessions and personal reflection.
Results depend heavily on client motivation and willingness to implement changes between sessions.

Service Area

Karen works primarily with Baltimore-based clients and can accommodate both in-person meetings in the Canton area and virtual sessions. Virtual coaching works equally well and expands availability for those in surrounding counties.

Local Insight

Baltimore's community values authenticity and real relationships. Karen respects that by offering genuine, personalized health coaching rather than cookie-cutter programs. She understands Baltimore's diverse neighborhoods, cultural food traditions, and the reality of living in a food-rich city.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between your coaching and just seeing a therapist?

Karen's coaching focuses specifically on health behaviors, habit change, and achieving your weight and wellness goals. While therapy addresses deeper emotional issues, coaching is action-oriented and goal-directed. You can absolutely do both coaching and therapy together.

How does this work if I'm skeptical about weight loss programs?

Good skepticism. Karen's approach isn't a weight loss program in the traditional sense. It's about building real changes that last, which naturally leads to weight loss. If past diets failed for you, that's exactly the situation where coaching helps address what was actually missing.

What if I don't follow through between sessions?

That happens to everyone. Karen's job is helping you understand why and building a plan that actually works for you. Rather than judgment, you'll get curiosity and problem-solving. Honesty about struggles is how real progress happens.

Can you help with emotional eating and stress eating?

Absolutely. That's actually one of Karen's specialties. She helps you understand your patterns, identify triggers, and develop alternative coping strategies. Most clients report significant shifts in their relationship with food.

Do I need to follow a specific diet while working with you?

No. Karen helps you find an eating approach that works for your life. Some clients do better with structure, others with flexibility. You'll develop understanding of what your body needs rather than following external rules.

How long before I see results?

You'll likely feel more confident and notice better food choices within 2-3 weeks. Weight loss timelines vary, but most clients see meaningful progress within 6-8 weeks of consistent work.

Can we do sessions virtually?

Yes, Karen offers virtual coaching via video calls. Many clients prefer this for scheduling flexibility. Virtual sessions are just as effective as in-person.

What if I reach my goal weight?

Great question. You can transition to maintenance coaching, reduce session frequency, or shift to occasional check-ins. Many clients find ongoing support valuable for sustaining long-term success.