Psychotherapy may be recommended before or after surgery or may be initiated by the patient at any point of the surgical process. The licensed mental health clinician will work closely with the bariatric team to create and implement unique a treatment plan to best suit the patient’s needs and promote optimal patient outcomes.
Common areas of focus include resolving emotional/barriers to weight management, preparing for bariatric surgery, establishing healthy patterns of eating, increasing motivation, accountability, overcoming challenges to exercise, adjusting to changes after bariatric surgery, and fostering long-term change.
1111 Duff Avenue, Suite 2607
Ames, Iowa 50010
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403 1st Street SE
Belmond, Iowa 50421
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2700 1st Ave South, Ste 100
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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840 West US Hwy 180
Garner, IA 50438
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1089 Jordan Creek Pkwy, Ste 116
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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* Individual results may vary. Results are not guaranteed.
1111 Duff Avenue, Suite 2607
Ames, IA 50010
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403 1st Street SE
Belmond, Iowa 50421
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1089 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 116
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
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