Finding the right counseling post-op

Hi all - I am about 10 months post-op RNY, and I have had a very good experience for the most part - no major complications and a relatively easly time transitioning to my lifestyle changes so far. I've lost abotu 120 lbs and am very happy with that. The thing is, I know that the surgery helped me change my body, but I haven't done too much to change my brain and deal with the emotional issues that were certainly a factor in my morbid obesity in the first place. In addition to that, I have traded one body issue for another - I used to not want to wear many summer clothes because I was too fat to look good in them. Now, as a size 8/10, I am able to wear just about anything, but all of my hanging skin (epecially my arms and underarms) makes me even more self-conscious. I plan on having plastic surgery to help with this eventually (probably in about a year), but until that time I still have to get through this summer, and I live in FL - there is no escaping wearing tank tops, etc and it's really starting to stress me out and is taking the enjoyment out of my hard work and achievements to this point. Anyway, I am looking for a psychologist/psychiatrist/counselor to help me work on my issues and I'm not sure how to go about finding one that will work for me. I'm a bit of a cynic when it comes to head-shrinking (I have too many psychiatrists in my family), but I do feel this is something that I want and need. I want someone who will understand the WLS portion as well as someone who helps people through emotional eating, etc, etc. When some of you found your "counseling", where there specific questions you asked, did you have to go through several people before you found a good match, how long did you go or do you still? Did you find them off a website? From your surgeon's group? Gosh, so many questions - any insight you post-ops can offer would be great. I'm a little frustrated - I've been through 3 or 4 people that just didn't work for me. My sirgeon's office and the team they work with are too far for me to benefit from regular counseling from them. Thank you!!

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