Rebecca Cayford, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor from Palm Bay, Florida, has been awarded National Board Certification by the American Association of Bariatric

Rebecca Cayford, LMHC, RN, CBC

Counselors (AABC). After completing a specialized fellowship training and education program in bariatric science, she was recently credentialed as a Board Certified. Bariatric Counselor (CBC).

Rebecca earned her Professional Counselor master’s degree from Southeastern University. In addition to her mental health training, she has accumulated 40 years of clinical experience as a Licensed and Registered Nurse, with specialty in post-operative bariatric surgery care and treatment.

Rebecca has established a private mental health practice, Cayford Counseling, LLC, in Melbourne, FL. In addition, she serves as the pre-bariatric surgery evaluator for Advanced Surgical and Weight Loss Institute, in Rockledge, FL.

Recognizing her vast and unique clinical experience and training in the physical and social sciences, AABC awarded her a fellowship scholarship. Her professional accomplishments and clinical experience will help fulfill the AABC global mission of providing best practices in the care, treatment and prevention of obesity and related disorders.

Email: carrie.moraites@aabc-certification.org
Website: www.aabc-certification.org
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Clinton Bolton, Ph. D a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor from Raleigh, N.C.,

Clinton Bolton, Ph.D., CBC

has been awarded National Board Certification by the American Association of Bariatric Counselors (AABC). After completing a specialized fellowship training and education program in bariatric science, he was recently credentialed as a Board-Certified Bariatric Counselor (CBC).

Dr. Bolton received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, his Master’s from the University of North Carolina and earned his Ph. D at North Carolina State University. In addition to providing mental health counseling, he is a licensed supervisor that provides clinical supervision for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors.

He specializes in behavioral health and bariatric counseling and for the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, he provides training in best bariatric practices for mental health professionals.

Recognizing Dr. Bolton’s unique training and clinical experience AABC awarded him a fellowship scholarship for their certification program. His commitment to bariatric care and treatment will further the AABC global mission of providing best practices in the care and treatment and prevention of obesities and related disorders.

Email: carrie.moraites@aabc-certification.org
Website: www.aabc-certification.org
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Aseel Abdin, BS, APD, CBC

Aseel Abdin, BS, APD, a Licensed and Accredited Practicing Dietitian/Nutritionist based in Sydney, Australia has been awarded National Board Certification by the American Association of Bariatric Counselors (AABC). After completing a specialized fellowship training and education program in bariatric science she was recently credentialed as a Board Certified. Bariatric Counselor (CBC).

Aseel completed her bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics at The University of Jordan, in Amman, Jordan and is an Associate Member of the Australian and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery society (ANZMOSS).

Currently Aseel is an integral member of the multidisciplinary metabolic and surgery team at the Bariatric Metabolic Institute in Sydney, Australia, where she serves as bariatric and gastrointestinal dietitian, providing individual counseling and education for bariatric and non-bariatric patients.

Recognizing her professional stature, specialized clinical skills and commitment to bariatric care and treatment, AABC awarded her a fellowship scholarship. Her professional accomplishments and clinical experience will help fulfill the AABC global mission of providing best practices in the care, treatment and prevention of obesity and related disorders.

Email: carrie.moraites@aabc-certification.org
Website: www.aabc-certification.org
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Molly Sweeney, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES, a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified

Molly Sweeney, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES, CBC

Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, from Wilkes-Barre PA, has been awarded National Board Certification by the American Association of Bariatric Counselors (AABC). After completing a specialized fellowship training and education program in bariatric science she was recently credentialed as a Board Certified. Bariatric Counselor (CBC).

Molly completed her Undergraduate Degree and Dietetics Internship at Marywood

University in Scranton, PA., and her Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Alabama.

Currently Molly serves as the Lifestyle Coordinator with the Lehigh Valley Physician Group-Hazleton. She is integral member of their surgical and non-surgical bariatric program, where she provides individual counseling for bariatric patients that often are also diagnosed with diabetes.

Recognizing her professional stature, clinical skills and commitment to bariatric care and treatment, AABC awarded her a fellowship scholarship. Her professional accomplishments and clinical experience will help fulfill the AABC global mission of providing best practices in the care, treatment and prevention of obesity and related disorders.

Email: carrie.moraites@aabc-certification.org
Website: www.aabc-certification.org
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Kristin Wylie, LPC, CBC

Kristin Wylie, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor from Amarillo, TX, has been awarded National Board Certification by the American Association of Bariatric Counselors (AABC). After completing a specialized fellowship training and education program in bariatric science she was recently credentialed as a Board Certified. Bariatric Counselor (CBC).

Kristin received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, as well as her Master of Art in Psychology, from West Texas A&M University. She is also Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

Kristin is the founder of Behavioral Health Solutions in Amarillo, Texas. Recognizing the importance of individual treatment, she integrates many treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy Specializing in bariatric care; pre and post -surgical counseling and conducting the required bariatric assessment and evaluation. Her practice also includes Spinal Cord Stimulator evaluations as well as ADHD and Behavioral evaluations.

Recognizing her professional stature, clinical skills and commitment to bariatric care and treatment, AABC awarded her a fellowship scholarship. Her professional accomplishments and clinical experience will help fulfill the AABC global mission of providing best practices in the care, treatment and prevention of obesity and related disorders.

Email: carrie.moraites@aabc-certification.org
Website: www.aabc-certification.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/aabcorg