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WELCOME

                     About Me

I'm a clinical psychologist with over 12 years of experience, specializing in guiding individuals through the psychological and emotional aspects of weight loss. Whether patients are undergoing surgical procedures or using medical interventions, I can help navigate lifestyle changes both before and after treatment. With a focus on sustainable habits, emotional resilience, and mental well-being, I look forward to helping empower clients to achieve lasting success on their weight loss journey.

 

What I Offer

  • Virtual Pre-surgical psychological evaluations for patients in New Jersey        & Florida 

  • Virtual Post-surgical support (individual & group) for patients in NJ & FL

  • Assistance with lifestyle change and mental habits for success with medical weight loss

  • Self-guided virtual refresh programs developed in conjunction with a dietician for patients anywhere  

Cost & Insurance

  • I accept insurance, and self-pay if needed for pre-surgical evaluations, individual, and group counseling for patients in NJ & FL

  • Insurances accepted include: Medicare, Medicaid plans, Horizon BCBS, United, Aetna, Cigna, Amerigroup

  • Virtual refresh programs are self-pay and cost varies depending on program specifications

If you need a pre-surgical evaluation, call 732-475-3917. All calls are returned within 24-48 business hours.

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SERVICES

Evaluations

Evaluations are typically conducted 1-4 months prior to surgery. Appointments last 30-60 minutes and are being conducted virtually. All documentation is completed through a simple, secure portal.  Your clearance report will be forwarded directly to your surgical provider.

Follow-Up

If, during your evaluation, we determine there are some things we want to follow up on either pre- or post-surgery, we will schedule another appointment. If at any time after your evaluation, you realize you need extra support with emotional eating or making lifestyle changes, we will devise a plan of action based on your specific needs.   

Medical Weight Loss Support

Specialized support is available for medical weight loss patients, focusing on lifestyle changes that coincide with treatment. This type of this support includes working towards emotional well-being, and establishment of sustainable habits, helping patients achieve long-term success. 

Bariatric Refresh

If you are previous bariatric patient and want a refresh with your mental and dietary habits, this is a self-guided, virtual program with over 20 different topic modules, including videos, questions for reflection, helpful handouts, and homework sheets. Click on the PDF for more information and how to sign up.

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