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Psychological Evaluations for Gender-Affirming Surgery

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PECNA provides specialized psychological evaluations for gender-affirming surgery candidates, ensuring they are mentally and emotionally prepared for their transition. Our experienced clinicians conduct thorough assessments and provide clear recommendations to help patients and healthcare providers make informed decisions that support a successful surgical outcome and overall well-being.

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Our Commitment to Excellence

We are committed to providing the highest standard of care.

Our approach to psychological evaluation is rooted in empathy, understanding, and expertise.

Experts in Psychological Evaluation

Our licensed clinicians conduct comprehensive assessments for gender-affirming surgery, ensuring individuals and healthcare providers make informed decisions for a successful transition and long-term well-being.

Immediate Availability via Telehealth

Avoid delays in scheduling. Next-day appointments are available 7 days a week in all time zones.

Accessibility Across the United States

Our clinicians are licensed across 50 states. We can accommodate all parties involved via our HIPAA-compliant telehealth services, even if they are from different states.

Speedy Report Turnaround

We have worked diligently to design an efficient and timely process that results in a speedy report submission process. Our final comprehensive psychological report is submitted within 48 hours of your clinical interview.​

Multilingual and Culturally Competent Evaluations

Our licensed mental health professionals excel in cultural competency that is catered to diverse backgrounds. We also provide multi-lingual services in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, German, Thai, and Farsi.

Thorough, Tailored Psychological Evaluation Reports

Our high-quality, detailed gender-affirming surgery evaluation reports provide healthcare providers with confidence that patients are emotionally and psychologically prepared for the procedure and committed to their transition journey.

Compassionate Expert Care

We are dedicated to providing specialized and compassionate care in psychological evaluations.

A psychological evaluation for gender-affirming surgery is a professional assessment conducted by a licensed mental health provider to ensure that a patient is mentally and emotionally prepared for their surgical transition. Many surgeons and insurance providers require this evaluation to confirm that the patient understands the procedure, its potential risks and benefits, and has the necessary emotional and social support in place.

The evaluation typically includes:

  • Clinical Interview: A discussion about gender identity history, transition goals, and mental health background.
  • Readiness Assessment: Evaluating emotional stability, coping strategies, and understanding of the procedure.
  • Review of Support System: Assessing the patient’s access to emotional, medical, and social support before and after surgery.
  • Letter of Support: If the patient meets criteria, the clinician provides a formal letter in accordance with WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) guidelines to submit to the surgeon or insurance provider.

This evaluation helps ensure that individuals undergoing gender-affirming surgery are fully informed, supported, and prepared for their medical transition.

A psychological evaluation helps ensure that patients are mentally and emotionally prepared for surgery, understand the procedure and its impact, and have a strong support system in place. It also helps meet WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) guidelines, which many surgeons and insurance providers require.

Many surgeons and insurance providers require a psychological evaluation before gender-affirming procedures, including:

  • Top Surgery (Chest Masculinization or Breast Augmentation)
  • Bottom Surgery (Vaginoplasty, Phalloplasty, or Metoidioplasty)
  • Facial Feminization or Masculinization Surgery
  • Voice Surgery
  • Body Contouring

The evaluation includes a clinical interview with a licensed psychologist, where you will discuss your gender identity history, mental health, coping strategies, and understanding of the surgical process. The clinician will assess your readiness and provide recommendations for ongoing support if needed.

PECNA does not bill insurance directly, but we can provide a superbill upon request for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. We also offer flexible payment options to help make the evaluation accessible.

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