Danelle Ziegler, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania has been awarded National Board Certification by the American Association of Bariatric Counselors (AABC). After completing a specialized training and education program in bariatric science, she was recently credentialed as a Board- Certified Bariatric Counselor.

Ms. Ziegler completed her graduate coursework and earned a Master of Social Work at New York University in NY, NY. Ms. Ziegler has been practicing social work for over 10 years and currently provides bariatric counseling and assessment for a community surgical weight loss program. She also has experience providing counseling and case management services to children and adults in various settings. Ms. Ziegler primarily utilizes a strengths-based approach and/or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to partner with patients to meet their goals.

Recognizing the need for specialized training in Bariatric Science to provide the best possible care for patients led Ms. Ziegler to pursue a fellowship with AABC. AABC awarded her an academic scholarship for her dedication to providing exceptional bariatric care. Her certification as a BCBC as well as professional and clinical training and experience will help fulfill the AABC global mission of providing best practices in the care, treatment, and prevention of obesity and related disorders.

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