Tomekia Edwards, LPC-S a licensed professional counselor and clinical supervisor based in Houston, Texas, has been awarded National Board Certification by the American Association of Bariatric Counselors (AABC). After completing AABC’s specialized training program in bariatric science, was recently credentialed as a Board-Certified Bariatric Counselor (BCBC).

She earned her Master of Education in Counseling and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of New Orleans. Tomekia also holds active professional licenses as a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

Tomekia is the proprietor of Balanced Life Therapy, a private practice based in Houston. Tomekia provides individual counseling and clinical services. Throughout her 20-year career, she has practiced in many mental health settings: telehealth, hospital, managed care, military service and community behavioral health settings. Her expertise includes clinical assessments, crisis intervention, case management, discharge planning, behavioral health coaching, quality improvement, provider support, documentation compliance, and clinical supervision.

Recognizing the need for specialized training in Bariatric Science led her to pursue certification with AABC. She was awarded an academic scholarship for her diverse clinical excellence and dedication to bariatric care. Her certification as a BCBC will help advance the AABC global mission of providing best practices in the care, treatment, and prevention of obesity and related disorders.

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