Bariatric surgery can be intimidating. From the first step of the pre-bariatric surgery evaluation, to post-operation. The unknown steps and many questions may leave a person wondering how the process truly works. Not to worry, The Counseling Center for Change has the answers. With our experience and continued dedication to our bariatric patients, we will make sure you are the right candidate and are informed from start to finish.
With the advent of Telehealth, we are no longer limited to our immediate geographic area and can provide services to Bariatric patients all over the state of Maryland.
Here are 10 reasons why The Counseling Center for Change is the best Bariatrics counseling in Maryland:
1. Last year, our practice did over 500+ pre-Surgery Bariatric Evaluations!
2. We have been in the field of Bariatrics since 2005 and about 1/3 of our practice is dedicated to providing pre and post op services to Bariatric patients. Our licensed therapists provide services to Bariatric Patients to meet the highest standard of care.
3. We take all Insurances which helps to pay the out of pocket costs for Bariatric patients. For Medical Assistance patients it is zero cost!
4. We provide our counseling services via Telehealth which makes it super convenient for patients to be seen.
5. Our practice has been providing services to the St. Agnes Bariatric program for the past 11 years.
6. Our practice also has been providing services to Dr. Stephen McKenna's Bariatric patients for the past 8 years. We have a strong referral relationship with Kraus Behavioral Health. Additionally, we receive many referral patients sent to us from other local Bariatric Hospital programs.
7. We provide psychoeducational group education and support programs catering to the needs of our Bariatric patients.
8. Our work is TRUSTED by the surgeons we provide evaluations for. Just ask them! They are happy to provide a reference attesting to the quality of our work.
9. We DON'T rubber stamp or "Green light" all pre-surgical candidates through their psych evaluations. We are careful and thorough and have the patient's best interest at heart ALWAYS. We will bring patients back in for Part 2 of their psych eval if more time is needed in order to make a sound recommendation. We provide post-op resources and recommendations to all of our patients that we evaluate. We provide pre-op counseling to help patients get ready for weight loss surgery or WLS, and we can continue to provide counseling post-operatively as well.
10. Hablamos español. Yes, we speak Spanish and serve to our Hispanic community. We also have a therapist who is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). Our bilingual therapists are ready to serve the community.
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