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You’re worried surgery may change how you see yourself.
You feel pressured by people who do not fully understand how complex obesity and metabolic health can be.
Family and friends may not fully understand your decision.
You may be carrying emotional weight that no one else can see.
You don’t have to navigate it alone.
I’m here to help.
I’m Candice Milligan, LPC/MHSP, NCC, BCBC.
I help bariatric patients navigate the emotional and behavioral side of their weight loss journey—before and after surgery.
Bariatric surgery is more than a procedure. It’s a life-changing experience that can bring up challenges you may not expect. You don’t have to face that alone.
I’m here to walk this journey with you—offering support, guidance, and a space where you feel understood every step of the way.
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Feeling nervous about Bariatric surgery?
Preparing for surgery starts with caring for your mind, too. Let’s prepare together. We provide bariatric readiness evaluations and emotional support to help you feel prepared, confident, and supported before surgery. 💜
Healing doesn’t end after surgery.
We provide ongoing counseling and support to help you navigate behavioral change, emotional wellness, and long-term success after bariatric surgery. 💜
You are not broken.
You take care of everyone else. Who takes care of you?
Real healing begins with support that understands your story, not just your symptoms. We provide Individualized Care that meets you where you are and helps guide you toward where you want to be. 
Support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Many bariatric programs require a psychological evaluation before surgery. Counseling can also help prepare you emotionally and mentally for the lifestyle changes ahead.
Virtual counseling sessions are available, offering secure and convenient support from the comfort of your own space.
Evaluations are supportive conversations designed to better understand your emotional readiness, coping skills, and support system before surgery.
Yes. Collaboration with physicians and bariatric programs can help ensure coordinated care and ongoing support throughout your journey.
Yes, click here for accepted insurance and private pay fees.
Compassionate bariatric counseling and support designed to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and care.
