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Seán G. Connolly,
Ph.D. is a psychologist and clinical director at Algos
Behavioral Health Services, Inc. He has been in private
practice since 1980, and has been licensed as a psychologist
and health care provider since 1975. His primary focus
in this clinical practice is health psychology, and the
complex relationship between various medical conditions
and one’s emotional and psychological health. Most
prominent involvement is with chronic pain, clinically
severe obesity patients seeking weight loss surgery,
and brain injuries. |
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Mary Ann Spears- Howell,
Ph.D, L.P.C. is a Licensed Professional Counselor with
over 20 years of experience assisting adults with a wide
range of emotional and personal development issues.
She has extensive experience in helping individuals with
depression, anxiety, stress management, and problems
in living. She is also an experienced career development
counselor. Dr. Spears-Howell earned her Ph.D. in Counseling
from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. She
currently specializes in therapy and pre-surgical psychological
assessment for bariatric surgery and chronic pain patients,
as well as individuals applying for Social Security's
Department of Disability Services. |
Mary Ann Spears- Howell,
Ph.D, L.P.C |
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Bertha Rodarte- Luna, Ph.D,
P.L.P., earned her degree in Counseling Psychology from
the University of Texas at Austin. She completed her
internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the South
Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, with
a concentration in sexual, combat, and interpersonal
trauma. During her internship and post-doctoral year
she focused on PTSD, eating disorders, primary care issues,
chronic pain, bariatric surgery evaluations, and serious
medical conditions among other things. Dr. Rodarte-Luna
has received extensive training in cognitive theoretical
models such as CBT, CPT, PE, relational therapy, and
attachment theory principles. She also has an interest
in multicultural and gender issues within therapy. |
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Erin M Ross, Ph.D Candidate,
LMFT-A, LPC-i, earned her Master’s Degrees in Communication
Studies and Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary's
University in San Antonio, Texas and is in her final
year of doctoral work at Texas Tech University in Lubbock,
Texas in Marriage and Family Therapy. She currently specializes
in relational and couple therapy with focus on gender,
sexual dysfunction, trauma, and relational communication
patterns. She also has training and interest in addiction
and trauma. |
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Behavioral Health Services are provided by the clinical team
at Algos Behavioral Health Services, Inc. These services
assist the surgery patient in preparing for, initiating,
and implementing behavior changes that are essential for
achieving one’s weight loss goals after surgery.
The team provides support and coaching in the challenging
endeavor of making the many changes in emotions, thoughts,
and eating behaviors after surgery. Eating habits developed
and enjoyed for so many years can be difficult to change
and our team is here to help.
The Mission:
Our mission is to provide caring, supportive, and professional
psychological services to patients seeking weight loss surgery
through Texas Center for Medical and Surgical Weight Loss.
Our goal is to provide every patient with attention to their
particular needs in a compassionate, empathetic, and encouraging
way. This includes evaluating psychological readiness for
surgery, providing ongoing professional services before and
after surgery, and being available to support each patient
and their family members in this life-changing endeavor.
The Evaluation:
The first contact with a member of the clinical team is usually
for the required psychological evaluation prior to the surgery.
This evaluation assesses the patient’s readiness, willingness,
and determination to make the behavior changes after surgery
that are essential for success. Positive outcomes require
awareness and knowledge of the changes to be made, the resources
to make behavior changes, and the willingness to work with
the weight loss team. The evaluation assesses possible risk
factors which may interfere with successful behavior changes.
The Support Program:
Our clinical team provides a range of behavioral health services before and after
the surgery. These services include psychological coaching and counseling, and
consultation on behavioral change. Other services may focus on clarifying a variety
of emotions one can experience before and after the surgery, and managing any
possible depression or stress associated with this life-changing surgery. We
also offer presentations and education at support groups, consultation on marital
relationships and family influences as a result of the surgery; and such special
topics like weight loss goals prior to surgery, smoking or caffeine cessation;
managing emotional eating, binge eating and night eating habits; changing snacking
habits, and emotional and behavioral issues that can arise after surgery.
Our
team works in collaboration with the Texas Center for Medical and Surgical Weight
Loss professional and administrative team to assist you in successfully achieving
your weight loss goals.
Contact:
Telephone: (210) 477-6363 Toll free: (877) 77-ALGOS (772-5467)
Email: info@thealgosgroup.com
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