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 bariatric counseling sessions in Schaumburg in a private and comfortable setting.

Whole-Person Focus

Supports the emotional and psychological side of bariatric care, not just medical readiness.

Flexible Format

Telehealth across Illinois for pre-op and post-op support that fits around your surgical timeline.

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 service is for people preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery who want support with the emotional side of the process. Surgery changes more than your body, and having a space to work through those changes can make a meaningful difference in long-term outcomes.

Care Style

Warm and steady

Supportive when surgery brings up mixed feelings, grief over past attempts, or pressure from family and medical providers.

Practical and emotionally aware

Focused on what changes psychologically before and after surgery, including eating patterns, identity, and self-image.

Integrated with medical care

Complements your surgical team by addressing emotional regulation, coping skills, and the behavioral adjustments that support lasting results.

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.

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 and the Greater Chicago Suburbs

Dr. Jelena Djurovic provides bariatric surgery counseling at her Schaumburg office, serving clients from Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, and the broader northwest suburbs. She also offers pre-surgical psychological evaluations as a separate service for clients who need formal clearance.

Telehealth is available for clients anywhere in Illinois who are preparing for surgery or adjusting after the procedure. If you are not sure whether you need an evaluation, counseling, or both, reaching out first can help clarify the next step.

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.

About Your Provider

Dr. Jelena Djurovic, Psy.D.

Dr. Jelena Djurovic, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois with over 10 years of clinical experience. Her approach integrates self-compassion research, mindfulness-based interventions, AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), and cognitive-behavioral strategies.

Dr. Djurovic completed her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with research focused on the mind-body relationship and the impact of mindfulness on depression and quality of life. Sessions are available in English, Serbian, and Spanish.

Illinois Licensed Clinical Psychologist | License #071-011433

Learn more about Dr. Djurovic

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.

Do you work with bariatric surgery patients from hospitals outside of Schaumburg?

Yes. Clients come from surgical programs across the Chicago area and northwest suburbs. Counseling can complement any surgical team and is available in person in Schaumburg or via telehealth 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.