Bariatric counseling center of san San Antonio
This guide covers the Bariatric Counseling Center of San Antonio in plain terms. It is one of 31 SAMHSA-listed facilities in the area. Below are its programs, costs, and questions to ask.

- Joint Commission
- Outpatient
- 90 days



Since 2017, the Bariatric Counseling Center of San Antonio has run an outpatient practice on Huebner Road and holds accreditation from the Joint Commission. Adults working on weight management, overeating, or binge eating disorder find support here, and the center also treats anxiety, depression, and the co-occurring conditions that frequently come with eating concerns. This San Antonio center blends clinical mental health care with practical lifestyle teaching for adults. Sustainable habits get the attention, not what the scale says.
Its intensive outpatient program combines medical insight, counseling, and day-to-day skill-building. The Huebner Road center welcomes both men and women in a structured outpatient setting. Clients join cooking classes and movement education while addressing the emotional and social sides of eating. Typical enrollment runs about 90 days, giving enough time to practice new routines with support.
Because the center lists outpatient care only, it does not offer residential stays or medically monitored detox. People who need those levels of care would look elsewhere in San Antonio and could use this program later for continuing work.
Programs at the San Antonio center
The center primarily provides an intensive outpatient program for adults, and it offers only outpatient levels of care. This San Antonio facility's programs use acceptance and commitment therapy cognitive behavioral therapy in addition to dialectical behavior therapy, and individual counseling. Groups provide peer support, and nutrition counseling turns clinical goals into meals a person can realistically make.
What distinguishes this program is its hands-on instruction. Clients work on portions and meal planning as they go in cooking classes led by staff, with meals prepared by a chef. The site also offers a fitness center and a lounge, giving people space to move and to rest.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- 1-on-1 Counseling
- Nutrition Counseling
- Weight Loss
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Evidence-Based
- Individual Treatment
- Holistic
- Wellness
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Who the Huebner Road center serves
- Adults of any gender, men and women included, who want help with weight and eating patterns
- People with binge eating disorder or overeating that has not responded to dieting alone
- Adults managing anxiety, depression, or co-occurring disorders alongside eating concerns
- Clients who want structured outpatient care while living at home
- Individuals getting ready to step down from a higher level of care who need continued support
Setting and daily life in San Antonio
Sessions take place at 9618 Huebner Rd Ste 320, in a San Antonio office setting rather than a residential campus. The center provides a fitness center, lounge, and cooking classes for a hands-on feel. Chef-prepared meals are part of the program, and services are offered in English.
- Lounge
- Chef-prepared Meals
- Fitness Center
What treatment costs here and how to pay
The center lists private-pay rates, and no price figures appear in public listings. Because the program is outpatient, many Texas insurance plans treat intensive outpatient care differently from residential stays. A benefits check before enrolling will show what your plan covers.
What to ask this center before you go
- Does the 90-day program require a set number of group hours each week?
- How does the team determine if a person needs a higher level of care first?
- Are cash pay rates published, and can they be quoted before intake?
- How are anxiety, depression, or co-occurring disorders handled within the eating program?
- What does discharge planning and continuing care look like after the 90 days end?


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Questions
Is the Bariatric Counseling Center of San Antonio a rehab or a counseling clinic?
It is an outpatient counseling center, not a residential rehab. The center lists only outpatient care and focuses on weight management, overeating, and binge eating disorder, with anxiety and depression treated alongside. It holds Joint Commission accreditation. Someone who needs detox or a live-in program would need a different level of care, then could return here for outpatient follow-through.
What does the intensive outpatient program include?
The program usually lasts about 90 days and includes individual counseling, group therapy, and nutrition counseling along with cooking classes and movement education. A chef prepares meals and a fitness center supports practice between sessions. Approaches used include acceptance and commitment dialectical behavior therapy cognitive behavioral therapy and therapy, chosen to fit each person's needs.
Does insurance cover treatment at this San Antonio center?
That depends on your plan, and the center lists cash pay rates as an option. Outpatient programs are often covered differently than residential care, so call your insurer with the center's address and ask about intensive outpatient benefits before enrolling. Staff can explain what documentation the billing office provides.
What should I ask when comparing programs?
Ask about accreditation, program length, and the therapies offered. This center is Joint Commission accredited and runs about 90 days, with cognitive behavioral therapy combined with dialectical behavior therapy among its approaches. In San Antonio, 31 facilities are listed in SAMHSA's directory, so you can compare levels of care and payment options across several before deciding.
How can I find other San Antonio programs if this option is not a good fit?
SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listed 31 facilities in the San Antonio area as of the current data, so alternatives exist across levels of care. Ask about accreditation when comparing programs; this center holds Joint Commission accreditation, and other organizations check credentials similarly. A helpline can also point you toward options that match your needs.