Welcome to the BariConnected podcast by ProCare Health! 🎙️ Join us for an empowering discussion on mental health and emotional support tailored specifically for the bariatric community. In this episode, Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW, a seasoned bariatric therapist, shares her insights on finding the right therapist, navigating insurance, and ensuring your therapist supports your bariatric journey. Topics Covered: How to find a therapist that understands bariatric needs. Navigating insurance for mental health services. Ensuring your therapist is supportive of your bariatric journey. Identifying red flags in therapy. Discovering supportive communities and online forums. Ashlyn brings a wealth of knowledge from her extensive background in social work and her personal experience with weight loss surgery 12 years ago. Whether you're exploring therapy options or seeking deeper emotional support in the bariatric context, this podcast is your go-to resource for enhancing your mental wellness journey. About Our Guest: Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW, is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker specializing in bariatric therapy. With professional expertise and personal experience, she provides empathetic and informed support to individuals before and after bariatric surgery, addressing the psychological, emotional, and lifestyle changes involved. Join Us: Subscribe to the BariConnected podcast and enrich your bariatric journey with essential insights and connections. Don't forget to like, comment, and share this episode to help others in the bariatric community find the support they need. ---------------------------------------------------- Visit us online: https://procarenow.com/ Check out our Event Hub for listings of Bari Connected LIVE Events and Support Groups! Our Event Hub: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-hub Handouts and Resources for our events: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-handouts CHECK OUT OUR FREE SAMPLES: https://procarenow.com/products/free-sample-one-per-customer Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Bari Connected Replays! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-56bPUphp4gQSM_3ZXKxQ    Become a friend on our Bari Connected FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552655106771 Join our Bari Connected Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/857060146125284   Want more ProCare Health Vitamins and Supplements? Follow us on these channels! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/procarenow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procarenow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/procarenow     How to Find Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW  Website: https://advancebariatriccounseling.com/ Find a Bariatric Therapist Website: https://www.findabariatrictherapist.com/ Instagram: @advancebariatriccounseling Instagram: @ashlynchange4life2012 Instagram: @bariatrictherapybusinesscoach

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