Dr. Johnston is a private practice psychiatrist that has recently moved to the Northwest area of San Antonio. He completed his psychiatry residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) where he served as the chief resident in his final year of training. Dr. Johnston has been the recipient of multiple national and local awards, has published and presented multiple research projects of his own design, and remains an adjunct faculty member at the UT Health San Antonio campus where he gives weekly lectures to the psychiatry residents and medical students. Dr. Johnston is well known for his kind and empathic demeanor as well as his exceptional bedside manner.

When he is not practicing psychiatry, Dr. Johnston enjoys spending time with his family, including his two dogs Maverick and Primrose, going to the movies, golfing, surfing the gulf coast, and rooting for the San Antonio Spurs. Go Spurs Go!

Dedra is a registered nurse who received her BSN from West Texas A&M University in 2009.  She has experience in many areas of nursing to include Cardiology, Mental/Behavioral Health and Home Health.  Dedra is passionate about nursing. She believes in taking a holistic approach to self-care, taking care of both mind and body. In her free time Dedra loves to draw and paint in her free time.

Inspired by his mothers’ passion for cooking, Byron started his path in the industry as a busboy in a Fine Dining Hotel restaurant here in San Antonio, then eventually moving to prep and line cook prior to joining the Armed Forces. He served his country overseas in the Military and learned an array of Culinary Techniques from local Chefs and Restaurateurs on his off time. After returning home close to seven years later, he jumped back into the industry as a line cook and continued to further his education in Culinary School. He then moved on to be a Sous Chef at a newly built hospital for a few years.

Wanting to expand his knowledge and creativity, Byron ultimately went into the private sector as a Personal Chef and Caterer. In 2019, an opportunity of a lifetime was presented to him and he applied for a position at BCC. Byron is now the Executive Chef and Instructor for the Bariatric Counseling Center here in San Antonio, TX. He strives every day to bring his talents, artistry, and personal connection to food to our wonderful cliental. Byron’s dream is to one day have his own Cooking show on the Food Network and meet his idols he grew up watching.

“I feel so blessed to be a part of this team, and I am very thankful I can make a change in somebody’s life for the good”. Chef Bryon

Toi Butler is the Intake & Admission Coordinator at The Bariatric Counseling Center. She has been with the BCC for almost a year and is dedicated to educating clients on our services. Toi is here to assist in scheduling, billing, and answering any questions you may have as you embark on your journey.

Toi works closely with the physician’s offices to ensure all patients are scheduled and seen in a timely manner. She brings over 15 years of experience working in an office environment and managing the day today day of the office. Her personality helps with making everyone that comes in feel welcome as she does not meet a stranger. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and doing crafts.

Teresa Tipton is an Intake Coordinator at The Bariatric Counseling Center and is dedicated to educating clients on our services as they embark on their journey toward sustainable weight loss and pursuing a greater quality of life. Teresa works with clients, along with physician’s offices and other professionals, to share program information and assist in client admissions.

Viewing intake as a valuable resource for those trying to figure out where to get support, Teresa is known for her friendliness and passion for working in this field. She brings over 11 years of experience working with behavioral health treatment centers in both intake and outreach roles and is grateful to be a part of the team at BCC. In her free time, she enjoys walking on the beach, yoga and traveling with her husband.