Child Focused Approach

Our primary focus is always on the best interests of the child. We assess the factors that contribute to the child's overall welfare, such as their safety, stability, and developmental needs. By taking a child-focused approach, we aim to ensure that custody and visitation arrangements are prioritized for the child's happiness, security, and healthy development.

Comprehensive Assessment Process

Our evaluations involve a thorough assessment of various factors that impact child custody and visitation arrangements. We take a child focused approach and utilize a variety of evaluation methods to gather comprehensive information. This includes conducting interviews with the parents, child, and any relevant individuals involved in the child's life.

Some of our considerations include:

• Child's emotional and physical well-being
• The parent capabilities of each parent
• The quality of the parent-child relationship
• Any special needs or circumstance that may require specific attention

Expert Recommendations

As qualified evaluators, we are prepared to provide expert testimony in court if required. Our testimony is based on our professional assessment and aims to assist the court in understanding the evaluation findings and their implications for custody and visitation decisions. We also offer consultation services to attorneys, providing guidance and expertise to help them navigate child custody and visitation cases. As neutral evaluators, we maintain impartiality and objectivity throughout the evaluation process.

You Must Know

Bariatric surgery represents an extreme intervention in your weight loss journey. In fact, some of the procedures conducted as part of the surgery could contribute to other health issues, which makes it extremely important for the medical team to ensure that candidates are adequately prepared for the surgery in advance. Our goal is to help you understand not only the procedure and identify what contributes to your weight loss and gain, but also how to mentally prepare yourself for the surgery and its potential outcomes.

Psychological Risks Associated with Bariatric Surgery

Increased risk of depressive symptoms, mood swings, body dysmorphia, food obsession and addiction, stress, anxiety, social, self-acceptance, self-consciousness about excess skin, alcohol abuse and sensitivity may be some of the symptoms that can happen after surgery.

Life After Weight Loss Surgery

Bariatric surgery is just the beginning of your weight loss journey. Just remember that it can take up to two years to reach your ultimate weight loss goal. While many patients experience bariatric surgery success, every patient is different. Your personality, mental health condition, and variety of life experiences and behaviors may influence the outcome of your surgery and long-term weight loss success.

Post-Surgery Counseling

We offer additional support to help you reach your goals and cope with unexpected changes associated with dramatic weight loss. Your therapist will work with us post-operatively to help you build life-long behavioral changes, such as limiting certain foods, eating smaller portions, not drinking and eating at once, changing your eating habits, exercising more, chewing slowly, and not eating for emotional reasons.

Providers

Our intake team will be happy to meet with your referral coordinator to discuss the services we offer and share a sample anonymous report review. Our psychological evaluations for weight loss surgery patients include a comprehensive evaluation and recommendations from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Any referred patient is offered an appointment within 2 weeks of the initial referral.