The Counseling Center For Change, Dawn A O'Meally, Lcsw-C, PA and Assoc.

12/23/2025

Anxiety can feel loud, exhausting, and isolating —
but you don’t have to face it alone. 💛

Our Women’s Anxiety Group is a 9-week, skills-based support group for women who want practical tools to manage worry, calm their nervous system, and feel more in control of their lives.

In this supportive women-only space, you’ll learn how to:
✨ Understand how anxiety works in your mind and body
✨ Identify triggers and anxious thought patterns
✨ Use CBT and mindfulness tools that work in real life
✨ Build emotional resilience and self-compassion
✨ Create daily habits that support calm and confidence

🗓 Jan 6 – Mar 3, 2026
⏰ Tuesdays | 6:00–7:30 PM (EST)
💻 Virtual via Zoom
💳 Maryland insurance accepted (benefits verified for you)

This group is ideal for women who:
✔️ Feel stuck in cycles of worry or overthinking
✔️ Want structure and tools — not just talk
✔️ Are ready to build healthier emotional habits with support
✨ A safe, confidential space for women to heal and grow — together.

📩 DM CALM to learn more or reserve your spot.
Visit: www.tcc4change.com
Phone: 443-590-0030

12/08/2025

Did you know there’s a powerful connection between ADHD and bariatric success that most people never talk about?

If you’ve struggled with consistency, emotional eating, or staying on track before and after surgery, this might finally give you the clarity you’ve been looking for.

Read our newest blog: “Bariatrics and ADHD: The Hidden Connection No One Talks About.”

Most people think of ADHD as a condition that only affects focus, attention, or productivity. But for many adults—diagnosed and undiagnosed—ADHD plays a powerful and often overlooked role in their relationship with food, routines, emotions, and long-term weight management. And when it comes to b...

12/01/2025

Mental Health Matters.

It’s okay to pause, breathe, and take a moment for yourself today. You don’t have to push through every feeling or carry everything at once. Small steps toward self-care — a short break, a deep breath, a gentle check-in with yourself — can create real shifts in your mood and mindset. Progress doesn’t always look big or dramatic. Sometimes it’s simply choosing yourself in the middle of a busy day.

Take the moment you need. You deserve it.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Today we’re celebrating connection, gratitude, and the small moments that bring us closer to ourselves and to one another. Whether this year has been full of growth, challenge, or change, we’re grateful for the courage you show every day in your healing journey. Wishing you a peaceful, grounded, and hope-filled holiday!

11/19/2025

“You are not stuck. You are becoming. Healing begins the moment you decide you deserve more.”

So many of us move through life feeling weighed down by old patterns, habits, and worries that make us believe we’re standing still. But being “stuck” is rarely about a lack of ability — it’s about a lack of support, clarity, and compassion for ourselves as we grow.

At The Counseling Center for Change, we believe every person has the capacity to evolve, heal, and reshape their story. Growth isn’t sudden or dramatic; it happens quietly, through small decisions to show up for yourself even when it feels uncomfortable. It happens when you pause, reflect, challenge your thoughts, and take one courageous step forward.

You don’t have to navigate that journey alone. With the right tools, guidance, and space to explore your emotions, you can learn to let go of what’s been holding you back and move toward the life you want — one rooted in confidence, balance, and self-worth.

You deserve a future that feels lighter, clearer, and aligned with who you’re becoming. And we’re here to walk beside you, every step of the way.



11/17/2025

Bariatric friends — I need your help!

I’m creating new tools and programs to help Bariatric patients thrive before and after surgery, and your voice matters.

Take this quick 2-minute survey and share your biggest challenges and goals.

You’ll get my free Bariatric Success Starter Kit as a thank-you. 💜

Take survey: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/lxjO2gK/bariatricsuccess

11/08/2025

A gentle reminder: your thoughts deserve compassion too.

Be kind to your mind, today and every day. 💫

11/07/2025

Bariatric surgery isn’t just a physical journey — it’s an emotional transformation. 💙

The scale can’t measure your courage, your resilience, or the self-esteem you’re rebuilding every day. Whether you’re pre-op, post-op, or years into your journey, remember: true success comes from healing the mind as much as the body.

At The Counseling Center for Change, Dawn O’Meally, LCSW-C, and her experienced team bring over 40 years of combined bariatric experience—partnering with hospital networks across Maryland to support lasting emotional and physical wellness.

✨ You deserve to feel proud, strong, and whole — inside and out.
👉 Swipe through for encouragement, and visit tcc4change.com to learn more or schedule support today.

10/28/2025

💜 We love our bariatric patients! 💜

At The Counseling Center for Change, we’re proud to support individuals at every stage of their bariatric journey — before, during, and after surgery.

For many, the first step in the bariatric process is the psychological evaluation, which isn’t about passing or failing — it’s about understanding your readiness, mindset, and support system so you can be set up for long-term success. 🌿

That’s what we specialize in. Our experienced team has worked hand-in-hand with major hospital networks across Maryland, helping patients take that important first step toward life-changing transformation.
But we don’t stop there.

After surgery, your journey is just beginning — and we’re here to walk beside you. From managing emotions to building new habits and self-confidence, our therapists help you navigate the changes that come with your new lifestyle.

💪 We’re especially proud to have Carol Shelton, LCSW-C, on our team — a true bariatric warrior who’s been through the process herself and now helps others do the same. Her compassion and first-hand experience make her an incredible resource for patients who need both professional and personal guidance.

If you or someone you know has been struggling with weight loss and is considering bariatric surgery in Maryland, we’re here to help you take that first, empowering step. 🌸

🎥 Watch the next slide to learn more about the Pre-Surgical Psychological Evaluation and what to expect when you work with us.

💻 Learn more or schedule your appointment at tcc4change.com
📞 Or call us directly — no waitlists, no delays.

10/20/2025

Still wondering if the 11 Weeks to Self-Esteem program is right for you?

You don’t have to take our word for it — just listen to what past participants have shared after completing the course:

✨ “I finally wake up excited for the day.”
✨ “I’ve stopped judging myself so harshly.”
✨ “I’m more confident, calm, and in control of my thoughts.”

If any of those sound like what you’ve been searching for, this program was made for you. 🌿
🗓️ Next Session: October 23, 2025 – January 8, 2026
🕢 Thursdays | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (on Zoom)
💰 Maryland residents may be covered under insurance

Discover how CBT can help you reduce anxiety, overcome perfectionism, and truly build lasting self-esteem — from the inside out. 💜

👉 Register today at CBTselfesteem.com

Spaces fill up quickly — take the first step toward lasting change!

10/16/2025

💜 Boosting Self-Esteem After Bariatric Surgery with CBT 💜

Surgery can change your body — but your mind holds the power to sustain that transformation.
Through Cognitive Behavioral Training (CBT), we uncover how your thoughts drive your feelings, choices, and habits. It’s not “just therapy” — it’s a roadmap to rewiring the patterns that once held you back.

💭 Replace self-criticism with self-compassion.
💪 Turn “I can’t” into “I’m learning.”
💫 Discover how your mindset can become your most powerful weight-loss tool.

Dawn O’Meally’s CBT approach helps bariatric patients break free from perfectionism, negative self-talk, and emotional eating — transforming not just how they look, but how they feel about themselves.

It’s not about chasing a number on the scale. It’s about finally feeling whole, confident, and in control.

✨ Your healing starts from the inside out.