counselor/therapist recommendation

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Shelli,

I'll tap some of resources and get you some names this week.

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Hi Shelli,

I have heard of Lisa Driver from another member of my support group. I have not spoken with her directly, but have heard good things about her.

I have personally used Nancy Lawrence Smith in Cary NC as have some other members of my group and they too have been pleased with her support. Nancy is a Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist, MSN, APRN, BC. Nancy's contact information is 975 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27511, (919) 469-4995.

I have also personally used Beth Boldt in N. Raleigh, as some of my other members have. She has not personally had bariatric surgery, but has conquered a significant weight issue herself and is sympathetic to the issues of those seeking WLS. Beth works through Jewish Family Services in North Raleigh... You do not need to be Jewish to see her. Beth's contact information is 8210 Creedmoor Rd., Ste 104, Raleigh NC 27613, (919) ph. (919) 676-2200, ext. 114.

I also contacted Katherine Applegate at Duke to ask her for some referrals in the area and she suggest the following as two good candidates:

 1.)        Tammie D. Moore, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Cary Behavioral Health Care, 8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 260, Cary, NC 27511 919-467-3831

2.)        Susan Orenstein, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, 201 Shannon Oaks Circle, Suite 200, Cary, NC, 27511, (919) 428-2766. www.orensteinsolutions.com

I have a couple of more 'feelers' out for you and will get back to you when I get some more information.

I think that finding someone that you 'click' with is really important when doing this type of work, so I hope that this will be a good starting point and help you find the right 'fit.'

Lisa Driver is the one (psychologist) that I used through Nash in Rocky Mount.  She has had the surgery herself and is aware of many of our concerns and problems.  If interested, I am sure she would be easy to locate.  She is actually in the Raleigh area, I think, but travels.  Hope you find what you need.  Janice

You can google Lisa Driver and get a lot of information.  Her number and contact information are listed, if you are interested.  Janice

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Shelli,

The last referral I have for you is

Dr Martin Binks, PhD
Binks Behavioral Health, PLLC
919-732-5524 (office)

Dr. Binks was previously co-Director of the Duke Diet and Fitness Center and co-authored the Duke Diet book.

Please do let me know if there is anything else I can do to support you.

Warmly,

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