Bariatric Surgery Psychological Evaluations
Evaluations include screening measures, clinical interview, and written PDF report.
Reports address readiness, behavioral risk factors, and post-operative compliance considerations.
Available to adults physically located in PA or CA.
Evaluations are conducted by Christopher Sims, LPC, LPCC, a licensed mental health clinician in Pennsylvania and California, and include standardized screening tools and clinical interview.
Service
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Bariatric Psychological Evaluation – $295
Brief pre-surgical behavioral health evaluation for adults seeking documentation for bariatric surgery readiness.
Evaluation Includes:
- secure intake questionnaire
- standardized screening tools
- 20-minute clinical interview
- written PDF evaluation report
Adults only (18+). Available to individuals physically located in Pennsylvania or California at the time of evaluation. Self-pay only.
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Payment covers the clinical evaluation process and written report. Recommendations reflect clinical findings based on self-reported information and clinical interview.
About
Calculated Practice is operated by Christopher Sims, LPC, LPCC, a licensed mental health clinician in Pennsylvania and California.
This service provides structured pre-surgical psychological evaluations for adults preparing for bariatric surgery.
Evaluations include standardized screening measures, clinical interview, and written reports addressing psychological readiness and behavioral health considerations relevant to surgical outcomes.
How It Works
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Step 1 — Begin the Evaluation: Complete payment and provide an email address where your evaluation report can be delivered.
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Step 2 — Complete Intake Forms: Complete structured intake questionnaires and screening measures related to behavioral health, eating patterns, and surgical readiness. The intake may be completed in multiple sittings if needed.
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Step 3 — Clinical Interview and Review: Complete a brief 20-minute structured interview. A licensed clinician will review your responses and assess psychological readiness and behavioral health considerations related to surgery.
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Step 4 — Receive Evaluation Report: Your written PDF evaluation report is typically delivered electronically within 24–48 hours after the clinical interview. Please provide the report directly to your bariatric surgery team.
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FAQ
No. Bariatric surgery approval is determined by the patient’s broader medical team, and the psychological evaluation is only one part of that process. Payment covers the clinical evaluation process and written report.
The intake questionnaires typically take about 45–90 minutes to complete and may be completed in multiple sittings.
No. The evaluation report is provided directly to you. The clinician does not communicate directly with third parties as part of this service.
No. This service provides a brief evaluation for documentation purposes and does not establish an ongoing therapeutic relationship.
This service is available only to adults physically located in California or Pennsylvania at the time of evaluation.
No. Payment covers the clinical evaluation process, review of submitted information, and written report.