Schedule directly with your provider
How to schedule your psych evaluation
Choose a provider from the options below, then call that provider directly or visit their website to schedule.
You cannot request a psych eval using JourneyLite’s appointment request form.
Choose a providerReview the options below.
Call or visit their siteContact your chosen provider directly.
Arrange your evaluationFollow that provider’s scheduling process.
Share our Psychological Evaluation Guidelines with your provider.
About the pre-op psychological evaluation
The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and American College of Surgery have requirements for accreditation that require surgical patients to undergo a pre-op psychological evaluation. According to ASMBS guidelines, this must be done by a psychologist or psychiatrist, not a licensed social worker. Many insurance payors require this before they will approve surgery as well. It’s important to understand what your options are for evaluation and to get the ball rolling as soon as possible, as the “psych eval” can be a rate-limiting step in your process to surgery. If you are already seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist, you can obtain a letter of clearance from them in many cases (please download the “Psychological Evaluation Guidelines” document below and give to your provider). If not, we offer multiple options for our patients as outlined here.
Online & virtual options
Choose your psych evaluation provider
As many of our patients are out-of-town, we partner with several online/virtual providers. Depending on your insurance and/or self-pay situation, there are a few different options:
Dr. James Glynn
Online evaluations$185 self-pay
- Dr. James Glynn is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in online bariatric psych evals.
- Great for Ohio/KY/IN residents with commercial/private insurance (e.g. Anthem, BCBS, Humana, Aetna, etc.) or Medicare
- He takes most major insurances as well as Medicaid.
- He offers appts Monday thru Saturday and guarantees delivery of the psych eval report within 24 hours.
- He can often accept same day requests too!
- To schedule, visit Dr. Glynn’s website or call 973-696-0800 extension 10.
Dr. Joseph Stote
Self-pay only$185
- Dr. Joseph Stote is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pre-op bariatric psych evals.
- He does not accept insurance, but offers pre-op psych evals for an affordable self-pay price of $185.
- Scheduling is done online through his website.
Psychological Health Services
Terri Czup, Ph.D
Call to get started$500 self-pay
- Has providers in multiple states.
- You will need to call to initiate the process.
- They can bill most major insurances including Ohio Medicaid (Caresource, Buckeye, Molina, etc.) and Medicare.
- The Kentucky provider is self-pay only!
Advantage Point Behavioral
Register online$200 self-pay
- Has providers in multiple states. The Kentucky provider is self-pay only!
- You will need to register online to start the process. They can bill most commercial insurances, or their cash price is $200.
Assessment & Therapy Associates (ATA)
Virtual evaluations
We recommend ATA Bariatrics only if none of the other groups are licensed in your state.
- ATA offers virtual pre-surgical psychological evaluations.
- Telehealth visits via video chat only require that you have internet access on either a computer or cell phone.
- They accept most insurance and are licensed in most states.
- Appointments can be scheduled from their web site.