Dr. Rose Huber is a fellowship trained bariatric psychologist. She offers patients of Surgical Associates of South Florida counseling regarding their bariatric decisions and lifestyle changes. Our Clinical Psychologist is an expert in the field of mental health. We know clients want an expert in the field and that is what we provide, the highest standard.
Quality of care is our objective in every psychological evaluation we conduct. Our grasp on understanding the clients’ goals, helps prepare patients mentally for the challenges that lay ahead. We help them recognize the potential barriers ahead so they can be best prepared.
Dr. Rose C. Huber received most of her training in Texas including a Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity University, Master of Arts degree from Houston Baptist University, and a Doctorate in Psychology from the APA-accredited Psychology program at Our Lady of the Lake University. She completed training at APA-accredited sites including practicum at the South Texas VA, an internship at the Central Texas VA, and her post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Health Psychology at the Miami VA. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the states of Florida (PY7973) and Texas (PY35078).
She has delivered individual, child, family, couple, and group psychotherapy as well as surgical, psychological, and neuropsychological evaluations of patients with chronic medical conditions including diabetes, sleep problems, pulmonary disorders, weight issues, cancer, chronic pain, cardiac conditions, dermatological issues, transplant considerations, and gastrointestinal disorders.
She has extensive training with helping individuals lose weight to lead a healthier and happier life. She has conducted research, directed programs, given presentations, and attended workshops in weight management. She herself has experienced a significant weight loss and understands the difficulty associated with losing weight and keeping it off. She also specializes in bariatric psychology, including conducting pre-surgical psychological evaluations and follow-up treatment for patients being considered for weight loss surgery.
Having specialty training and experience in behavioral medicine and family systems she understands the difficulty that can be experienced within the individual and family when problems arise. Dr. Huber is a strong proponent of the mind-body connection and stress-reduction operating from a strength-based, solution focused, cognitive-behavioral approach believing that everyone has the capability to overcome their problems and lead a better quality of life.
Dr. Huber is affiliated with Jackson South Community Hospital and in the past been affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital. She has been an adjunct faculty member with the Psychology Department at Barry University and Our Lady of the Lake University. She is a licensed MHC Supervisor in the state of Florida. She is also an active member of several professional organizations including the Association of Behavioral Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Miami-Dade County Psychological Association (MDPA), Florida Psychological Association (FPA), Houston Psychological Association (HPA), Texas Psychological Association (TPA), and the American Psychological Association (APA). She is also a National Register Health Service Provider in Psychology and has earned the National Registry Early Career Psychologist Award (2011). Additionally, Dr. Huber has been selected for the 2011, 2012, and 2013 Best of Fort Lauderdale Award in the Psychologists category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). Recently she was selected as 2015 Best of Coral Gables Psychologists. She has also been awarded the American Insurance Trust 2014 Longevity Award.
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- Rates
Clinical Interview (1st session) in office/Telehealth (50-60 min) $200
Individual/Family Psychotherapy follow-up in office/hospital/Telehealth (50-60 min) $175
Bariatric Evaluation $300 flat fee for the entire evaluation (For patients seeking surgery outside of our practice)
Dr. Huber offers guidance to all of Surgical Associates of South Florida patients, however, if more guidance is needed, then a session can be scheduled.
- Insurance
Dr. Huber does not accept insurance. Payment is due prior to your session. Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. We will be happy to send you a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company. Please check your coverage carefully.Dr. Huber does not take insurance. Payment is due at time of services. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt that you can submit to your insurance company.
- Payment
Cash, Check, or credit card
Payment is due at time of service
- Cancellation Policy
If you do not show up for your scheduled appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session. Please call as soon as you can because if we can fill your spot, we will not charge you.
- Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychologist, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.
Exceptions include:
Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.
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