Psychological Assessments & Evaluations

Once arriving at the decision to undergo weightloss surgery (WLS), the next step is to meet with your bariatric surgeon for consultation, and then to meet with a mental health professional for psychological assessment and clearance.

WLS Choices for Change offers psychological evaluation services to assist you and your medical team in clarifying your goals and motivations for WLS surgery. We also offer support and recommendations for long-term post-surgery success.

Education & Support

Prior to weightloss surgery, it is essential to educate yourself about the types of weightloss surgery available, and to arrive at a firm understanding of what to expect both before the surgery as well as afterward.

It is important to understand that weightloss surgery is not a cure, but is a powerful tool that can assist you in shedding excess weight and gaining and maintaining greater health and vitality. Your success will depend on how you use your WLS tool.

WLS Choices for Change offers bariatric patients in-depth education, resources and support to better understand weight-loss surgery options. We also offer assistance in assessing and changing lifestyle habits to ensure long-term post-operative success.

   
   

Sharon L. Magar, L.M.F.T.
Marriage & Family Therapist


WLS Choices For Change
Bariatric Support & Resources
For the North Bay

840 Third Street
Santa Rosa CA 95404
(707) 280-3342
E-mail Sharon Magar

     
 

"The meeting (where you spoke) was so inspiring and heart wrenching for some. In watching the room I could see tears flowing from some of the people. You really hit the spots that torture us. For me you hit home in so many areas that I feel like you know my soul. You also did my psyche eval and even now I think and think hard about many of the things that were brought up. Anyone who can have the eval done by you will have an amazing experience. Anyway, although it's long overdue I wanted to say Thank you. That was the BEST support group for me as all of what you said are so real and true for me."

— Abra B., San Anselmo, CA

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