Bariatric Counseling and Support Program

Before undergoing bariatric surgery, many insurance providers require a mental health evaluation to ensure you are mentally and emotionally prepared for this life-changing procedure. Our licensed mental health professionals conduct a comprehensive 90-minute assessment to evaluate your readiness for surgery. This evaluation, which now includes a letter written to your surgeon (as required by most insurance providers), is a crucial step in your bariatric journey, helping you align your mental and emotional health with your physical goals. The cost for this evaluation is $200.

After your surgery, ongoing support is essential to achieving and maintaining your weight loss and wellness goals. Our Bariatric Surgery Support & Health Coaching Group is a safe and supportive space exclusively for bariatric patients. Led by a certified health coach, this group offers:

Virtual or In-Person Weekly Meetings: Flexible options to fit your schedule and preferences.
Healthy Habit Formation: Learn how to establish and sustain habits that promote long-term success.
Positive Environment: Give and receive support in a judgment-free setting that fosters self-worth and body positivity.
Binge-Eating Support: Access practical help and strategies to overcome challenges like binge eating.
Ongoing Encouragement: Strengthen your self-image and connect with others on a similar journey.

For more information, please contact our office at: 615-510-4551.

from the inside out - healing that touches everyone around you

Bariatric assessments and counseling aren’t the only service we provide in our Gallatin TN counseling practice as well as in our Hendersonville TN and Nashville TN offices. We know life is complicated and you may be struggling with more than one issue. Our therapists at Tennessee Mental Wellness have a variety of specialties, so we’re able to offer a wide range of mental health services. We can do so in our offices in Gallatin, Hendersonville, or Nashville or online anywhere in Tennessee and Kentucky. Some of our specialties include depression counseling, trauma therapy/PTSD treatment, EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, IFS therapy, teen counseling, couples counseling, support during chronic illness/pain and more! We’re here to help.