Can someone recomend a therapist?

Hi Everyone!  In order for insurance to approve my surgery, I have to show "behavior bodification". So does anyone know of a good therapist in RI that has experience with eating issues? Thank you..

Try Julie Hassett she's in the Meadows across from walmart, and she also works out of her home.  401-295-8880.  Good luck!

Jess

Thanks for your response! I just checked Aetna's website and she isn't in their network, That's really too bad. Hopefully, someone else will have another suggestion.

I see Kevin McKay at Miriam Behavior Health. Been seeing him weekly since Feb/March Let me know if you have any luck~~~~~Kim

He doesn't accept Aetna either. Thanks anyway Kim!

Does your insurance specifically say that you need to see a therapist for behavior modification??  Check with them first - they may just require an eating program that is physician supervised (PCP or nut)  This is when you would go once per month and keep a journal of what you are eating.  Changing the way you eat is considered behavior modification and does not necessarily require a therapist, unless your insurance specifically states that it does.

No, it doesn't specifically say therapist. At first, I was going to have my PCP write in her letter that Ive joined an online support group(OH) and a local support group. I just wanted to have all my bases covered, so thats why Im looking for a therapist. Even if they didnt specifically say it, I would like to talk to one on a regular basis, just to I can figure out WHY Im eating.

Have you checked out Dr. Laura Messier.  She is with RI Hospital.  There are many doctors in that practice.  She deals with eating disorders and food issues.  I have been seeing her since I had my surgery a year ago and I think she is pretty good.  Hopefully she takes your insurance.  Amy T.

OK - call your insurance company and ask them for their provider list.

Thank you everyone for taking the time to answer. I appreciate the help.

I checked Aetna's website so I do have a very large list of therapists, social workers, psychologist, and psychiatrists that accepts my insurance. I was just looking for a recommendation of a good therapist who has experience with WLS patients.