Pre-Surgical Psychological Evaluations
Many elective surgical procedures require a psychological evaluation to ensure the patient is mentally and emotionally prepared for the procedure and postoperative recovery process. At Fairfax Mental Health and Wellness, we provide comprehensive pre-surgical psychological evaluations for the following procedures:
Bariatric Surgery
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
And other elective surgeries as required
Our pre-surgical evaluation process is designed to be convenient and thorough. It consists of the following steps:
Virtual Intake Interview
During an hour-long virtual appointment, Dr. Jennifer Shore will conduct an in-depth interview to collect your full background information, surgical history, and current situation.
Self-Report Assessments
After the intake, you will be emailed approximately 5 self-report assessment measures to complete on your own time. These assessments allow us to gauge your psychological readiness.
Evaluation Report
Within one week of receiving your completed assessments, Dr. Shore will prepare a comprehensive psychological evaluation report.
Feedback Session
Appointment (If Needed) If the results differ from expectations or you wish to review the findings, a follow-up virtual feedback appointment can be scheduled with Dr. Shore.
Our pre-surgical psychological evaluations ensure you are emotionally and mentally prepared for your upcoming procedure, and are often required by insurance companies and physicians. We provide the evaluation reports directly to you and/or your surgical team as required.
Recognized for Our Leading Care
Shortly after giving birth to her first child, Dr. Shore founded FMHW because she was passionate about providing high-quality psychotherapy and psychological testing to children, adolescents, and adults alike. FMHW was shaped around that passion: an intentional coalition of highly qualified clinical providers who truly care about the health, well-being, and long-term growth of their clients.