Lori Streator is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from Bradenton, Florida, 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).

Lori completed her graduate mental health training at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois. Her 12 years of clinical professional experience includes inpatient, partial and outpatient programs. Currently she is a private practitioner in her own practice located in Bradenton Fl. www.solairetherapy.com and specializes in anxiety and bariatric counseling. She utilizes a holistic approach in therapy and works with clients both in person and via telehealth and facilitates bariatric surgery support groups..

Recognizing her professional stature, unique and diverse clinical experience, AABC awarded her a fellowship scholarship. Undoubtedly, she 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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Dr. Yolanda King, a Licensed Professional Counselor from Americus, Georgia, 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 (CBC).

Dr. King earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College, Master of Science in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Valdosta State University, and her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) from California Southern University. In addition, she is an adjunct professor and certified school counselor in Georgia and holds several certifications in the mental health field. Dr. King is the author of Hip Hop Affirmations: Giving Life to Words – A Self-Care Nurturing Journal.

Dr. King is the CEO of Affirmative Transformation Services, a mental health counseling, coaching and consulting firm. Her doctoral research focused on the stigma of mental health treatment in the African American community.

Recognizing the profound stigma associated with obesity, the need for specialized training in Bariatric Science led to her fellowship with AABC. AABC awarded her an academic scholarship. Her extensive professional training 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: glenda@aabc-certification.org
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Timisha Malone, LICSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Epping, New Hampshire, 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).

Timisha earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology at New England College and her Master’s in Social Work at the University of New Hampshire. She has also completed post-graduate extensive training in multiple evidence-based therapies. In addition she has received professional continuing education at Oxford University – King’s College.

Timisha is a published author and editorial board advisor at The Bariatric Times, member and Mindset Expert of Bari Nation. As a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery she is a presenter and course director. Additionally she is an Obesity Action Coalition Champion and presenting author with the Association for Psychological Sciences.

Because of her extensive training, professional stature in the bariatric community, and her clinical accomplishments, AABC awarded her an academic fellowship scholarship. Undoubtedly, she will help fulfill the AABC global mission of providing best practices in the care, treatment and prevention of obesity and related disorders.

Email: glenda@aabc-certification.org
Website: www.aabc-certification.org
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Dr. Bridin McKenna, a clinical psychologist from Belfast, Ireland, 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 (CBC).

Dr. McKenna is a highly experienced clinical psychotherapist with a post-graduate diploma in neurolinguistics psychotherapy. Founder and lead therapist at Life Therapies Clinic in Belfast, she is recognized as a leading eating disorder clinician, obesity specialist, trainer, speaker and consultant. As an advocate for people who struggle to manage their weight, she is driving awareness of obesity-related stigma and weight phobia to educate and inform health professionals and public health campaigns about the consequences of this bias. She is uniquely qualified to offer psychiatric and psychological pre-bariatric surgery assessments and is passionate about informing and educating on the dangers to patients who seek these life changing surgeries abroad.

In addition, Dr. McKenna is an alumnus of the 2018 Train the Trainer in Obesity Prevention and Management with the European Association for the Study of Obesity. She was approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as an affiliate trainer for the National Centre for Eating Disorders and was honored to deliver their Master Practitioner Program for Eating Disorders and Obesity in Ireland.

Recognizing Dr. McKenna’s, professional stature, unique training, vast clinical experience, and dedication to public health, AABC awarded her a fellowship scholarship for our certification program. Her Board Certification as a CBC will further the AABC global mission of providing best practices in the care and treatment and prevention of obesities and related disorders.

Email: glenda@aabc-certification.org
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Dr. Michelle Romero, Psy.D, a clinical psychologist from Phoenix, Arizona, 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 (CBC).

Dr. Romero received a Bachelor of Science in Social and Behavioral Science from Arizona State University and a Master of Arts in School Psychology and Graduate Certificate in Early Intervention from Northern Arizona University.

She has worked extensively in the educational sector supporting students, staff, and families as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Completing her doctoral training in psychology at Argosy University, she has refocused her clinical skills in the specialized field of bariatrics. Currently, Dr. Romero practices at Honor Health Bariatric Center as a licensed psychologist where she conducts preoperative psychological evaluations, provides bariatric counseling services, and facilitates patient education classes.

Recognizing the need for specialized training in Bariatric Science led to her fellowship with AABC. Because of her commitment to bariatric care, AABC awarded her an academic scholarship. Her extensive professional training 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: glenda@aabc-certification.org
Website: www.aabc-certification.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/aabcorg
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/american-association-of-bariatric-counselors/