Specialized Therapy

Bariatric Surgery Counseling before and after major change

Emotional support before and after bariatric surgery for readiness, body image, identity changes, behavior change, and long-term adjustment.

• In-person in Schaumburg

• Telehealth across Illinois

• Pre-op and post-op emotional support

Schedule a Consultation Rates and Insurance

Local Care

In-person therapy in Schaumburg with a calm, private setting.

Whole-Person Focus

Thoughtful support for overlapping emotional, relational, and life-stage stress.

Flexible Format

Telehealth available across Illinois when that fits your life better.

Therapy office prepared for supportive counseling

Good Fit If You Need

a space to work through readiness, adjustment, and the emotional impact of bariatric care

This page is designed for people who want support that feels thoughtful, grounded, and actually usable in daily life.

Care Style

Warm and steady

Supportive when surgery brings up mixed feelings, pressure, grief, or self-doubt.

Practical and emotionally aware

Focused on what changes psychologically before and after surgery, not just medically.

Integrated perspective

Useful when body image, motivation, routines, identity, and relationships are all shifting together.

Bariatric Care

Support for the emotional side of surgery

Bariatric surgery can involve much more than a medical procedure. It can bring up fears, hope, grief, pressure, complicated expectations, and major identity questions before and after surgery.

Counseling can help you prepare emotionally, strengthen coping skills, and navigate the practical and psychological changes that may come with the process.

Clients who want bariatric surgery counseling near Schaumburg can meet in person, while telehealth makes this support available throughout Illinois.

Before Surgery

Process fear, expectations, readiness concerns, relationship dynamics, body image worries, and the lifestyle changes that surgery may require.

After Surgery

Adjust to emotional, behavioral, and identity changes after surgery, including shifts in eating patterns, self-image, and social or family roles.

When Motivation Feels Complicated

Make room for mixed feelings, setbacks, discouragement, or shame without losing sight of your longer-term goals.

Integrated Support

Therapy can complement medical care by helping with emotional regulation, coping skills, behavior change, and a more sustainable relationship with yourself.

Clarifying the Service

Counseling and evaluation are related, but not the same

Some clients need a formal pre-surgical psychological evaluation for clearance. Others need therapy or supportive counseling before or after surgery. These are related but different services.

If you are unsure which one fits your situation, reaching out first can help clarify whether you need an evaluation, ongoing counseling, or both.

Prepare for the emotional shift

Make room for expectations, anxiety, readiness questions, and the meaning surgery carries for you personally.

Adjust after surgery

Process identity changes, eating-pattern changes, body image reactions, and relationship shifts as they unfold.

Stay connected to long-term goals

Work through discouragement, shame, or setbacks without losing the bigger picture of your care.

Bariatric Surgery Counseling in Schaumburg, IL and Across Illinois

Dr. Jelena Djurovic offers in-person care in Schaumburg, Illinois and telehealth sessions for clients across Illinois. This makes it easier to choose the format that fits your schedule, comfort, and level of support needed.

If you are looking for a licensed clinical psychologist near Schaumburg, or you prefer online therapy anywhere in Illinois, you can start by reaching out through the contact page to ask about fit, scheduling, and next steps.

Contact and Scheduling

Ask about availability, in-person sessions in Schaumburg, or telehealth across Illinois.

Rates and Insurance

Review insurance information, private pay details, and practical planning before getting started.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about location, fit, and how this service differs from formal evaluations.

What is bariatric surgery counseling?

Bariatric surgery counseling focuses on the emotional side of the process before and after surgery, including readiness concerns, expectations, identity shifts, body image, and long-term adjustment.

Do you provide bariatric counseling in Schaumburg, IL?

Yes. Sessions are available in person in Schaumburg and by telehealth for clients throughout Illinois.

How is counseling different from a pre-surgical psychological evaluation?

A pre-surgical evaluation is typically a formal assessment used for medical clearance. Counseling is ongoing therapeutic support and may happen before surgery, after surgery, or both.