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Pre And Post Weight Loss Surgery Counseling
We have bariatric psychologists on our staff who have extensive knowledge and expertise in helping who are preparing for or who have had weight loss surgery. They have spent years working in weight loss surgery programs and understand some of the difficulties and concerns that people can struggle with both before and after weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgery is a tool rather than a fix, and thus success after surgery depends upon individuals making and maintaining a number of significant changes to lifestyle and habits. Some of those changes may be easier than others.
We are here to help you through it all! We offer individual therapy services to help people make these changes prior to surgery, whether that means addressing concerns like binge eating, developing a new relationship with food, or serving as your coach as you work on putting new habits into place. We also work with people after weight loss surgery who may be struggling to stick with lifestyle changes or are concerned about weight regain after surgery. Surgery can also lead to some unexpected changes in social relationships, body image, and other aspects of life, and we are here to help you to adapt to and cope with change.
We are here to help you through it all! We offer individual therapy services to help people make these changes prior to surgery, whether that means addressing concerns like binge eating, developing a new relationship with food, or serving as your coach as you work on putting new habits into place. We also work with people after weight loss surgery who may be struggling to stick with lifestyle changes or are concerned about weight regain after surgery. Surgery can also lead to some unexpected changes in social relationships, body image, and other aspects of life, and we are here to help you to adapt to and cope with change.
Pre-Weight Loss Surgery Counseling
Our bariatric psychologists often see clients who are simply contemplating having weight loss surgery. One of the things our psychologists do is help clients understand the different options for weight loss surgery that are available (i.e. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Duodenal Switch). Our psychologists can help you understand what each procedure entails, learn more about special considerations for different types of surgery, and think through the pros and cons of surgery so you can determine the right course of action for you.
Our psychologists are also happy to help you navigate the process of weight loss surgery and give you an idea of what you can expect. They also work with clients in improving their relationship with food and their bodies well before surgery. Post-surgery successes are dependent upon exercising regularly, preparing healthy food, eating at regular meal times, quitting smoking, minimizing alcohol intake, managing emotions without turning to food, getting enough water intake, addressing relationship and work-related stressors, and taking supplements and vitamins regularly. The more capable you are of doing these things before weight loss surgery, the easier it will be to maintain these lifestyle changes post-surgery.
Our psychologists on staff will give you a preview of what to expect on the day of weight loss surgery and the weeks directly after surgery too so you’re fully prepared.
Lastly, our weight loss surgery psychologists are happy to conduct your pre-surgical psychological evaluation which most surgical programs require as part of your pre-surgical workup and are often mandatory for insurance coverage of surgery. The goal of the evaluation is to determine readiness for surgery from a psychological and behavioral perspective, and whether any additional changes, supports, or resources could help you be better prepared or equipped to give you the best likelihood of achieving the outcomes you are hoping for.
Our psychologists are also happy to help you navigate the process of weight loss surgery and give you an idea of what you can expect. They also work with clients in improving their relationship with food and their bodies well before surgery. Post-surgery successes are dependent upon exercising regularly, preparing healthy food, eating at regular meal times, quitting smoking, minimizing alcohol intake, managing emotions without turning to food, getting enough water intake, addressing relationship and work-related stressors, and taking supplements and vitamins regularly. The more capable you are of doing these things before weight loss surgery, the easier it will be to maintain these lifestyle changes post-surgery.
Our psychologists on staff will give you a preview of what to expect on the day of weight loss surgery and the weeks directly after surgery too so you’re fully prepared.
Lastly, our weight loss surgery psychologists are happy to conduct your pre-surgical psychological evaluation which most surgical programs require as part of your pre-surgical workup and are often mandatory for insurance coverage of surgery. The goal of the evaluation is to determine readiness for surgery from a psychological and behavioral perspective, and whether any additional changes, supports, or resources could help you be better prepared or equipped to give you the best likelihood of achieving the outcomes you are hoping for.
Post Weight Loss Surgery Counseling
Our bariatric psychologists often see clients who are simply contemplating having weight loss surgery. One of the things our psychologists do is help clients understand the different options for weight loss surgery that are available (i.e. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Duodenal Switch). Our psychologists can help you understand what each procedure entails, learn more about special considerations for different types of surgery, and think through the pros and cons of surgery so you can determine the right course of action for you.
Our psychologists are also happy to help you navigate the process of weight loss surgery and give you an idea of what you can expect. They also work with clients in improving their relationship with food and their bodies well before surgery. Post-surgery successes are dependent upon exercising regularly, preparing healthy food, eating at regular meal times, quitting smoking, minimizing alcohol intake, managing emotions without turning to food, getting enough water intake, addressing relationship and work-related stressors, and taking supplements and vitamins regularly. The more capable you are of doing these things before weight loss surgery, the easier it will be to maintain these lifestyle changes post-surgery.
Our psychologists on staff will give you a preview of what to expect on the day of weight loss surgery and the weeks directly after surgery too so you’re fully prepared.
Lastly, our weight loss surgery psychologists are happy to conduct your pre-surgical psychological evaluation which most surgical programs require as part of your pre-surgical workup and are often mandatory for insurance coverage of surgery. The goal of the evaluation is to determine readiness for surgery from a psychological and behavioral perspective, and whether any additional changes, supports, or resources could help you be better prepared or equipped to give you the best likelihood of achieving the outcomes you are hoping for.
Our psychologists are also happy to help you navigate the process of weight loss surgery and give you an idea of what you can expect. They also work with clients in improving their relationship with food and their bodies well before surgery. Post-surgery successes are dependent upon exercising regularly, preparing healthy food, eating at regular meal times, quitting smoking, minimizing alcohol intake, managing emotions without turning to food, getting enough water intake, addressing relationship and work-related stressors, and taking supplements and vitamins regularly. The more capable you are of doing these things before weight loss surgery, the easier it will be to maintain these lifestyle changes post-surgery.
Our psychologists on staff will give you a preview of what to expect on the day of weight loss surgery and the weeks directly after surgery too so you’re fully prepared.
Lastly, our weight loss surgery psychologists are happy to conduct your pre-surgical psychological evaluation which most surgical programs require as part of your pre-surgical workup and are often mandatory for insurance coverage of surgery. The goal of the evaluation is to determine readiness for surgery from a psychological and behavioral perspective, and whether any additional changes, supports, or resources could help you be better prepared or equipped to give you the best likelihood of achieving the outcomes you are hoping for.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with our Psychologists
Our psychologists on staff use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in their work with clients. Clients learn to be aware of their thoughts, feelings, and emotions to better understand how they may be influencing their behavior. We work together with clients to help them understand what gets in the way of living a life consistent with their values.
Pre And Post Weight Loss Surgery Counseling
We have bariatric psychologists on our staff who have extensive knowledge and expertise in helping who are preparing for or who have had weight loss surgery. They have spent years working in weight loss surgery programs and understand some of the difficulties and concerns that people can struggle with both before and after weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgery is a tool rather than a fix, and thus success after surgery depends upon individuals making and maintaining a number of significant changes to lifestyle and habits. Some of those changes may be easier than others.
We are here to help you through it all! We offer individual therapy services to help people make these changes prior to surgery, whether that means addressing concerns like binge eating, developing a new relationship with food, or serving as your coach as you work on putting new habits into place. We also work with people after weight loss surgery who may be struggling to stick with lifestyle changes or are concerned about weight regain after surgery. Surgery can also lead to some unexpected changes in social relationships, body image, and other aspects of life, and we are here to help you to adapt to and cope with change.
We are here to help you through it all! We offer individual therapy services to help people make these changes prior to surgery, whether that means addressing concerns like binge eating, developing a new relationship with food, or serving as your coach as you work on putting new habits into place. We also work with people after weight loss surgery who may be struggling to stick with lifestyle changes or are concerned about weight regain after surgery. Surgery can also lead to some unexpected changes in social relationships, body image, and other aspects of life, and we are here to help you to adapt to and cope with change.
Pre-Weight Loss Surgery Counseling
Our bariatric psychologists often see clients who are simply contemplating having weight loss surgery. One of the things our psychologists do is help clients understand the different options for weight loss surgery that are available (i.e. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Duodenal Switch). Our psychologists can help you understand what each procedure entails, learn more about special considerations for different types of surgery, and think through the pros and cons of surgery so you can determine the right course of action for you.
Our psychologists are also happy to help you navigate the process of weight loss surgery and give you an idea of what you can expect. They also work with clients in improving their relationship with food and their bodies well before surgery. Post-surgery successes are dependent upon exercising regularly, preparing healthy food, eating at regular meal times, quitting smoking, minimizing alcohol intake, managing emotions without turning to food, getting enough water intake, addressing relationship and work-related stressors, and taking supplements and vitamins regularly. The more capable you are of doing these things before weight loss surgery, the easier it will be to maintain these lifestyle changes post-surgery.
Our psychologists on staff will give you a preview of what to expect on the day of weight loss surgery and the weeks directly after surgery too so you’re fully prepared.
Lastly, our weight loss surgery psychologists are happy to conduct your pre-surgical psychological evaluation which most surgical programs require as part of your pre-surgical workup and are often mandatory for insurance coverage of surgery. The goal of the evaluation is to determine readiness for surgery from a psychological and behavioral perspective, and whether any additional changes, supports, or resources could help you be better prepared or equipped to give you the best likelihood of achieving the outcomes you are hoping for.
Our psychologists are also happy to help you navigate the process of weight loss surgery and give you an idea of what you can expect. They also work with clients in improving their relationship with food and their bodies well before surgery. Post-surgery successes are dependent upon exercising regularly, preparing healthy food, eating at regular meal times, quitting smoking, minimizing alcohol intake, managing emotions without turning to food, getting enough water intake, addressing relationship and work-related stressors, and taking supplements and vitamins regularly. The more capable you are of doing these things before weight loss surgery, the easier it will be to maintain these lifestyle changes post-surgery.
Our psychologists on staff will give you a preview of what to expect on the day of weight loss surgery and the weeks directly after surgery too so you’re fully prepared.
Lastly, our weight loss surgery psychologists are happy to conduct your pre-surgical psychological evaluation which most surgical programs require as part of your pre-surgical workup and are often mandatory for insurance coverage of surgery. The goal of the evaluation is to determine readiness for surgery from a psychological and behavioral perspective, and whether any additional changes, supports, or resources could help you be better prepared or equipped to give you the best likelihood of achieving the outcomes you are hoping for.
Post Weight Loss Surgery Counseling
Our bariatric psychologists often see clients who are simply contemplating having weight loss surgery. One of the things our psychologists do is help clients understand the different options for weight loss surgery that are available (i.e. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Duodenal Switch). Our psychologists can help you understand what each procedure entails, learn more about special considerations for different types of surgery, and think through the pros and cons of surgery so you can determine the right course of action for you.
Our psychologists are also happy to help you navigate the process of weight loss surgery and give you an idea of what you can expect. They also work with clients in improving their relationship with food and their bodies well before surgery. Post-surgery successes are dependent upon exercising regularly, preparing healthy food, eating at regular meal times, quitting smoking, minimizing alcohol intake, managing emotions without turning to food, getting enough water intake, addressing relationship and work-related stressors, and taking supplements and vitamins regularly. The more capable you are of doing these things before weight loss surgery, the easier it will be to maintain these lifestyle changes post-surgery.
Our psychologists on staff will give you a preview of what to expect on the day of weight loss surgery and the weeks directly after surgery too so you’re fully prepared.
Lastly, our weight loss surgery psychologists are happy to conduct your pre-surgical psychological evaluation which most surgical programs require as part of your pre-surgical workup and are often mandatory for insurance coverage of surgery. The goal of the evaluation is to determine readiness for surgery from a psychological and behavioral perspective, and whether any additional changes, supports, or resources could help you be better prepared or equipped to give you the best likelihood of achieving the outcomes you are hoping for.
Our psychologists are also happy to help you navigate the process of weight loss surgery and give you an idea of what you can expect. They also work with clients in improving their relationship with food and their bodies well before surgery. Post-surgery successes are dependent upon exercising regularly, preparing healthy food, eating at regular meal times, quitting smoking, minimizing alcohol intake, managing emotions without turning to food, getting enough water intake, addressing relationship and work-related stressors, and taking supplements and vitamins regularly. The more capable you are of doing these things before weight loss surgery, the easier it will be to maintain these lifestyle changes post-surgery.
Our psychologists on staff will give you a preview of what to expect on the day of weight loss surgery and the weeks directly after surgery too so you’re fully prepared.
Lastly, our weight loss surgery psychologists are happy to conduct your pre-surgical psychological evaluation which most surgical programs require as part of your pre-surgical workup and are often mandatory for insurance coverage of surgery. The goal of the evaluation is to determine readiness for surgery from a psychological and behavioral perspective, and whether any additional changes, supports, or resources could help you be better prepared or equipped to give you the best likelihood of achieving the outcomes you are hoping for.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with our Psychologists
Our psychologists on staff use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in their work with clients. Clients learn to be aware of their thoughts, feelings, and emotions to better understand how they may be influencing their behavior. We work together with clients to help them understand what gets in the way of living a life consistent with their values.
To schedule an appointment, please call us today at 571.328.7408, Ext. 0 or contact us via our Contact Form and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
To schedule an appointment, please call us today at 571.328.7408, Ext. 0 or contact us via our Contact Form and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
Weight Loss Surgery Evaluation
For some individuals, excess weight can impact health, physical function, and/or quality of life. Weight loss surgery is one option for addressing excess weight. Most weight loss surgery programs require that their patients have a psychological evaluation as part of the process to determine eligibility for surgery. The goal of the psychological evaluation is to assess readiness for surgery and potential barriers to making the significant behavioral and lifestyle changes that are needed in order for surgery to be a success. It should be noted that in many cases a mental health diagnosis or treatment history is not a rule-out for surgery. Many people with depression, anxiety, or other psychological concerns can have great success with surgery as long as their mental health is being well managed. If there are any concerns about potential barriers to success, our psychologists can provide recommendations and resources to help you work towards addressing those barriers.
Our psychological assessments for weight loss surgery typically include a 1.5-2 hour clinical interview as well as completion of several psychological measures that provide us with additional information about you. The cost of the assessment also includes a feedback session with the psychologist, which you can complete in person or by phone. A copy of the report is sent to your weight loss surgery program.
Our psychological assessments for weight loss surgery typically include a 1.5-2 hour clinical interview as well as completion of several psychological measures that provide us with additional information about you. The cost of the assessment also includes a feedback session with the psychologist, which you can complete in person or by phone. A copy of the report is sent to your weight loss surgery program.
- The total cost for the evaluation, report, and feedback is $600
- CPT codes: 90791 (Evaluation)
- CPT code: 96101 (Testing, Interpretation, Reporting)
- CPT code: 90834 (Feedback Session)