Psych Evaluation for Weight Loss Surgery Approval

Purpose of the Evaluation

Our comprehensive psychological evaluation is designed to assess your readiness for weight loss surgery. This evaluation helps identify any psychological or behavioral factors that may impact your success and ensures that you are mentally and emotionally prepared for the lifestyle changes that accompany surgery.

What to Expect

During the evaluation, you will undergo a thorough assessment that includes:

1. The review of your medical and psychiatric history, including past and current conditions, treatments, and any relevant medical records from the past six months.
2. Conducting a Mental Status Examination (MSE) and assessing your current mood, anxiety levels, and any potential eating disorders.
3. Evaluating your support system, lifestyle factors, and motivation for surgery.
4. Examining your eating behaviors, exercise habits, and compliance history.
5. Assess your understanding of the surgery, readiness to make lifestyle changes, and emotional stability.
6. Utilizing standardized screening tools to provide a comprehensive evaluation.

Collaboration with Other Professionals

To provide holistic care, it may be necessary that you identify a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication evaluation and management. It may also be necessary for you to identify a dietician to assist with healthy eating. Our team will collaborate closely with these professionals to ensure a cohesive and supportive treatment plan.

Important Disclaimers

Please note that clients must be stable and not presenting with active suicidal ideation (SI) or homicidal ideation (HI). If you are experiencing severe symptoms that require immediate medical attention, we recommend seeking appropriate medical treatment before participating in our evaluation process.

The evaluation process is straightforward and conducted for a flat fee of $250.00. Please note that we do not accept insurance for these evaluations. Let us partner with you on this journey towards a healthier, happier you.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can feel comfortable discussing your needs and concerns. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an evaluation, please contact us.