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Counseling
Emotional counseling may be needed during the phase of adjusting to the new physique and the many changes that follow the surgery for morbid obesity.  We can help recommend counselors who are qualified and experienced in working with people who have had weight reduction surgery. 

Below are some counselors our patients have had success with.

Juel B. Reid, LMFT.
New Directions Psychotherapy & Counseling Center, LIC
15 North Street, Danbury, CT.
Tel. # (203) 730-8775

newdirections@sbcglobal.net


Michael R. Heaney, Psy.D. Psychologist
3 Winding Lane, Newburgh, NY.
Tel. # (845) 565-2167


Support Groups

Group meetings provide peer support, allow you to learn about the surgery first hand from others who have had gastric bypass, let you share your experiences and provide periodic guest speakers to expand your knowledge on obesity surgery related topics. These support groups are a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and be with people who share what you are experiencing.

We offer support groups at our Bradhurst office.
Please call (914) 347-0162 to register.


Additional groups our patients have enjoyed include:

Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck, NY.
Surgical Weight Loss Support Group.
For those who have gone through weight loss surgery or those considering the procedure. The group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00-8:00pm. For information or to register, call (845) 871-3600

Kingston Hospital, Kingston, NY.
Mid-Hudson Weight Loss Surgery Peer Support Group.
Group meets every second Saturday of the month, 2:00-4:00 pm.  Open to Pre-op as well as Post-op.  For more information, please call Diana at (914) 331-2720

Paula J. Wise, CSW, Bloomingburg, NY.
Support Group for Gasteric By-pass
Group meets every other Saturday from 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
Please call Paula at (845) 551-3455 to reserve your place.

Gastric Bypass Coaching and Support Services
Debbie Matystik, MSW
(914) 747-8198

Lite Hearted Wellness Group
Margaret Calta, BSN
(845) 726-0982
Rosie Franklin, OT
(845) 744-6023

 
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