Maria’s Last Diet is on a mission: Helping women tap into the awesome power of the psychological side of weight loss.
Maria'sLastDiet.com applies psychological principles, tried and tested in research and clinical practice, to the three main problems women have when it comes to dieting—getting started, sticking to it, and keeping it off.
Kenneth Schwarz, Ph.D. is a psychologist and psychoanalyst specializing in personal change and goal achievement. He received his doctoral degree from New York University and completed his postdoctoral training at the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. Dr. Schwarz holds a certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.
Dr. Schwarz is in private practice in Connecticut where he is a member of the allied health staff at Sharon Hospital. He was formerly Director of Psychology at Dutchess Medical Practice and Foothills Family Health Center in Dutchess County, New York. He also co-founded Clear View, a day treatment center for children and their families in Westchester County, New York.
Dr. Schwarz is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Connecticut Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology.
Julie North Schwarz is a writer in the field of women’s weight issues. She has authored numerous articles published on the internet. In addition to her writing, Julie worked as a psychology technician where she took an in-depth look at the psychological issues related to women, dieting, and weight loss.
Maria'sLastDiet.com applies psychological principles, tried and tested in research and clinical practice, to the three main problems women have when it comes to dieting—getting started, sticking to it, and keeping it off.
Dr. Schwarz is in private practice in Connecticut where he is a member of the allied health staff at Sharon Hospital. He was formerly Director of Psychology at Dutchess Medical Practice and Foothills Family Health Center in Dutchess County, New York. He also co-founded Clear View, a day treatment center for children and their families in Westchester County, New York.
Dr. Schwarz is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Connecticut Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology.
Julie North Schwarz is a writer in the field of women’s weight issues. She has authored numerous articles published on the internet. In addition to her writing, Julie worked as a psychology technician where she took an in-depth look at the psychological issues related to women, dieting, and weight loss.

