Assessments
Comprehensive assessments that help you take the next step in your health journey with clarity and confidence
Assessments
At McLean Health Psychology Specialists, I offer comprehensive health psychology assessments designed to evaluate how emotional, behavioral, and psychological factors influence physical health, recovery, and overall wellbeing. These evaluations provide valuable insight into the complex relationship between stress, mood, coping patterns, lifestyle habits, and medical outcomes, allowing for a more complete understanding of the factors that contribute to health and healing.
My goal is not simply to evaluate readiness for surgery, but to help you approach your health with greater confidence, clarity, and self-awareness. By understanding the factors that influence healing and recovery, you can move forward with a stronger foundation for long-term wellness and an improved quality of life.
Presurgical Bariatric Assessments
At McLean Health Psychology Specialists, we provide comprehensive bariatric surgery psychological assessments in McLean, VA, to help patients prepare for weight loss surgery. Our evidence-based evaluations assess emotional readiness, coping strategies, and mental health factors that can influence surgery outcomes and long-term weight management. During the assessment, we explore eating behaviors, lifestyle habits, stress management, and motivation, ensuring you are fully prepared both psychologically and emotionally for your procedure.
The goal of pre-surgical bariatric assessments isn’t to judge or prevent you from having surgery—it’s to help you feel informed, prepared, and supported. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, clarify your goals, and develop a plan that supports both your physical and emotional well-being as you move forward with surgery.
Spinal Cord Stimulator Assessments
A spinal cord stimulator assessment is an important step in determining readiness for implant surgery and ensuring the best possible outcome for pain management. This assessment provides a supportive space to explore your expectations, coping strategies, and emotional readiness for the procedure.
During the evaluation, we’ll discuss your experiences with chronic pain, previous treatments, and how pain has impacted your daily life. We’ll also look at ways to strengthen your coping skills, manage stress, and build the emotional resilience needed for a successful recovery and adjustment to the stimulator.