Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to the most frequent questions asked. If your answer is not here, please contact us, as we are happy to answer all questions related to their services we can provide.
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Where are Affective Motion services offered?
Primarily we offer services across Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Currently, all services are provided via HIPAA-compliant telehealth, even psychological evaluations. Other states are available, please reach out for details.
2
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network for most major insurances depending on the state where services are provided. If we are not in-network, we can provide a Superbill to submit to your insurance that often results in an amount refunded to you via insurance. Please reach out for more details, as we are happy to help clarify cost and coverage.
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What is a health psychologist?
A health psychologist is a professional psychologist who specializes in understanding how cognitive processes (i.e., thoughts, attention, memory) and behaviors (i.e., diet, exercise, coping skills) relate to medical outcomes.
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What is a pre-surgical psychological evaluation?
A pre-surgical psychological evaluation is an assessment of the psychological and behavioral readiness of a patient for a surgery. It is designed to help the patient and surgical team identify areas that are helpful and unhelpful in preparing for surgery and preparing for the life long changes. The assessments typically consist of a clinical interview and some testing to assess mood, pain (if appropriate), cognitive capacity, personality and behavioral patterns, substance use and other psychological factors that can either negatively or positively impact surgical outcomes. These assessments are typically required by insurance prior to bariatric surgery, pain management surgeries (i.e., spinal cord stimulator, pain pump), solid organ transplant, and other surgeries.
