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Pre-operative session
Focused preparation and emotional support in the weeks leading up to a procedure.
Services
Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Counseling
emotional support before, during, and after a major medical journey.
Specialized emotional support before and after surgery or significant medical procedures, with attention to expectations, adjustment, coping, and recovery.
Free 15-minute consultation · Same-week availability
Overview
Surgery and significant medical procedures can bring a complex mix of emotions, expectations, uncertainty, changes in identity, and adjustment. Specialized counseling provides a dedicated space to prepare emotionally, process the experience, and navigate recovery. Counseling does not replace medical evaluation, surgical clearance, or advice from a physician or other qualified medical professional.
About this service
What it is,
who it's for.
What this service is
Focused therapy paired to a medical timeline — before surgery to prepare emotionally, and after surgery to support recovery, identity shifts, and adjustment. This is emotional support alongside your medical team, not a substitute for medical evaluation or clearance.
Who it's for
- — Clients preparing for cosmetic, bariatric, cardiac, or other significant surgery
- — Anyone anxious about an upcoming procedure or its outcome
- — Post-op clients adjusting to changes in body, routine, or independence
- — Patients navigating a longer medical journey and its emotional weight
Main goals
- — Prepare emotionally and set realistic expectations before surgery
- — Reduce pre-operative anxiety and build coping strategies
- — Support adjustment to changes in body, identity, and daily life
- — Maintain a steady therapeutic relationship across both phases of care
Outcomes
What this work
tends to change.
- 01Preparing emotionally for an upcoming procedure
- 02Managing anxiety, uncertainty, or expectations
- 03Coping with changes in routine, body, identity, or independence
- 04Adjusting during recovery
- 05Navigating relationships and support systems
- 06Processing the emotional impact of a medical experience
Session types
Ways we can
meet together.
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Post-operative session
Ongoing support during the recovery and adjustment period.
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Continuity across care
A consistent therapeutic relationship spanning both phases of the medical journey.
What to expect
From first call to
first session.
Book a Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Counseling Consult- 01
Consultation
A short call to learn about the procedure and what type of support you are looking for.
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Intake session
Your therapist will begin by learning about your concerns, goals, history, and what you hope to gain from therapy.
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Ongoing care
A session plan that follows your medical timeline, before and after the procedure.
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Other ways we can help.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one support for emotional challenges, stress, anxiety, relationships, transitions, self-understanding, and personal growth — a dedicated space to focus on what feels most important right now.
Learn moreCouples Therapy
A collaborative space to strengthen communication, understand patterns, rebuild connection, and navigate challenges together — for partners at every stage.
Learn moreFamily Therapy
Support for families seeking healthier communication, stronger relationships, and new ways to work through conflict or change — with room for every voice at the table.
Learn moreFAQ
Pre-Operative questions,
answered.
You can submit our appointment request form or call the office. Once we receive your request, our team will follow up regarding availability and next steps for pre-operative & post-operative counseling.