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.

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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.

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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
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Shaena Wiggins, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Chesapeake, Virginia 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).

Shaena received her MSW from Norfolk State University and is a proud Spartan. She has worked in the social work field since 2008. Shaena’s private practice, Transformative Therapeutic Services, offers individual, group, and bariatric counseling, and stress management. As a mental health professional and successful bariatric patient, she has a profound understanding of the biases, traumas and mental health suffering most often associated with obesities

Recognizing her scholarship, unique training, clinical and personal experience, and dedication to bariatric health, AABC awarded her a fellowship scholarship for the certification program. Her 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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Donall Donnelly, an accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). from Dublin, Ireland, has been awarded Bariatric Board Certification by the American Association of Bariatric Counselors (AABC). After completing a specialized fellowship training program in bariatric science, he was recently credentialed as a Board-Certified Bariatric Counselor (CBC). He is the first health professional from Ireland awarded this specialized certification.

Certifications and Academic Training

IICP (Institute of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy). Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy qualification.Trinity College Dublin. (Masters in Education, Guidance, and Counselling). Trinity College Dublin. (Psychology. Bachelor of Laws; LL.B.)

His private practice, Optimal Counseling, offers individual and relationship counseling, bariatric counseling, career coaching, and stress management.

Recognizing his clinical experience, vast scholarship and professional stature, AABC awarded him a fellowship scholarship in their Bariatric Certification and Credentialing Program. His professional acumen and commitment to public health will further 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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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/american-association-of-bariatric-counselors/