Behavioral Health Professionals to Know 2025

Dr. Ishdeep Narang is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. He is the founder of ACES Psychiatry in Orlando, FL, where he provides expert, empathetic care. Dr. Narang earned his medical degree from Government Medical College, Amritsar, India. He completed his Psychiatry Residency at Case Western Reserve University / MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio. Following residency, he pursued advanced specialization through a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Elmhurst, NY, where he also served as Chief Fellow. He is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). He holds an active medical license in Florida and New York and is ECFMG certified. He is dedicated to mental health advocacy and public education, actively creating online resources and combating stigma.

PhD in behavioral science (London School of Economics). Passionate about understanding decisions and behavior, specifically in the context of health and healthcare.

I’m a seasoned professional in the healthcare industry, deeply committed to making a difference in mental and behavioral health. My journey is personal, shaped by the impact that mental health has had on the lives of my family and friends. Over the past decade, I’ve dedicated myself to advancing the quality and accessibility of care, and my time at Penn Medicine inspired me to develop Alpas, a company focused on creating better environments for healing across various healthcare fields. Graduating summa cum laude from Saint Joseph’s University in Healthcare Administration, I’ve always been driven to go beyond individual care and address broader public health needs. My mission is simple yet powerful: to transform healthcare for the better, one initiative at a time.

I am a dual certified nurse practitioner in adult geriatric primary care and psychiatric mental health with more than 16 years in the medical field and over 7 years experience as a nurse practitioner. I am dedicated to providing the best patient care possible through actively listening to patients and employing motivational interviewing techniques. I believe in whole body wellness and preventative care. Having practiced in a variety of health care settings, treating patients with an array of illnesses both acute and chronic, I possess the ability to adapt quickly to change.I have precepted NP students for the past 6+ years in a variety of settings. Click the link if you are interested in learning more. https://app.preceptorlink.com/preceptor-profile/00a68403-1757-46da-8c9f-d00f5234f277

Strategic and operational human resources professional with over a decade of leadership…

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Owner of Quiet Water Counseling. I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) Certified, and have extensive experience as a PTSD Counselor. I also work with a lot of men in my counseling practice. I am also a Nationally Board Certified Counselor and a Master's Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP).

As an integrative relational-dynamic therapists, I think about people as they relate to themselves and to others as the context of what it means to be a person and our mental health. From this, I integrate various therapeutic techniques from CBT, DBT, Gestalt, IFS, existential and more. I worked at UPMC's Western Psychiatric Hospital for over a decade including trauma and personality disorders, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders (primarily anorexia). My final title at UPMC was senior program director. Since then, I opened a practice group with therapists and psychiatric medications management, and Author our blog.

A Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Firuza Aliyeva is the Chief Medical Officer at Plena Mind Center, where she leads with a deep commitment to compassionate, evidence-based mental health care.

PhD in behavioral science (London School of Economics). Passionate about understanding decisions and behavior, specifically in the context of health and healthcare.

I’m Patricia Singh, PhD, LPCC — a licensed clinical counselor in New Mexico, California, Colorado, and Nevada with more than 20 years in addiction medicine, trauma recovery, and behavioral health leadership. Along the way, I’ve developed community-based programs, supervised clinicians, and become a certified continuing education provider training others in ethics, harm reduction, and domestic violence offender response. But here’s the juicy part: I’m also the co-author of Mycelopause: Uncovering the Magic of Menopause Through Psilocybin, blending women’s health, psychedelics, and humor to reimagine what midlife can mean. My current passion is Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other integrative approaches that honor both science and soul. Whether I’m leading women’s circles, speaking on podcasts like Set and Setting with April Pride or Dr. Taz, or guiding clients through healing breakthroughs, my mission is the same: to make deep psychological work accessible, a little playful, and always transformative.

I advocate and create self-efficacy in others by empowering, engaging and inspiring.

April Likins is a board-certified health coach and nationally recognized stress and burnout expert, triple-trained through Duke Integrative Medicine, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and Precision Nutrition. Her insights and personal story have been featured in Mantra Wellness, Better Humans, Wellbeing Magazine, Authority Magazine, and on 50+ podcasts worldwide. After hitting burnout and experiencing a total health collapse following her father’s death, April turned her pain into purpose. Now, she’s fiercely committed to helping leaders and high-achieving professionals move from burnout and survival mode to clarity, resilience, and vibrant well-being. Learn more at www.aprillikins.com

I'm a dedicated psychotherapist and founder of Uncover Mental Health Counseling. With a deep understanding of cultural dynamics and a commitment to helping diverse communities, I'm passionate about guiding individuals toward healthier, more fulfilling relationships. With a background in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, and LGBT Health, I specialize in working through generational and racial trauma, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges. I also provide support for relationship conflicts, family dynamics, teen counseling, parenting, grief and loss, and addiction, offering a compassionate space for growth and healing.

I am fiercely passionate about helping individuals in high stress environments restore peace and balance and actualize their fullest potential by using evidence based practices focused on problem solving and communication. My background in the education field has given me skills in designing and delivering customized mental health training solutions for school districts and companies. Being a dedicated, results-driven professional is very rewarding. It is an honor to serve as a catalyst and thought architect to develop people and empower generations in mental health, academic, and business settings.

I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, Duke MBA graduate, and founder of shrinkMD, a national virtual mental health platform dedicated to providing accessible, high quality psychiatric care to adults. With over a decade of clinical experience, I’ve treated individuals from all walks of life ranging from high performing executives and elite athletes to students and underserved populations. My approach blends deep clinical insight with the strategic thinking of a healthcare entrepreneur, giving me a unique lens into the future of mental health care. My background in sports psychiatry includes consulting roles with professional organizations like the NFL and Jacksonville Jaguars, where I’ve supported athletes in navigating performance pressure, identity challenges, and psychological recovery from injury. These experiences have sharpened my focus on mental resilience, optimization, and the intricate connection between mind and body. I'm widely recognized for my work in urgent care psychiatry, helping patients find rapid, effective relief from acute mental health challenges without the long wait times that plague traditional systems. At shrinkMD, I lead a care model rooted in the biopsychosocial and spiritual framework, ensuring that every individual is treated as more than a diagnosis honoring their unique history, strengths, and personal bandwidth. Beyond clinical care, I’m deeply committed to addressing the systemic barriers that keep people from accessing mental health services whether that’s a lack of providers, financial constraints, stigma, or outdated delivery models. My work sits at the intersection of mental health innovation, digital health, and patient centered care, and I’m passionate about changing the narrative around what psychiatric support can look like in today’s world. I am a trusted voice on a range of topics, including telepsychiatry, burnout, workplace mental health, healthcare equity, emotional wellness, performance psychology, and the future of virtual care. I provide clear, concise, and thought provoking commentary that connects clinical science with real life relevance whether it's for national media, healthcare publications, or expert panels. If you're seeking an authoritative, articulate, and forward thinking mental health expert, I’m available to provide expert insight, commentary, and collaborative thought leadership.

Garrett Diamantides is a dedicated substance abuse and mental health business owner with over a decade of experience in the industry. Growing up on the North Shore of Massachusetts, he has been passionate about supporting others on their recovery journeys since achieving his own in 2006. Garrett combines personal experience with professional expertise to create impactful programs that foster healing and resilience in the community. Committed to advocacy and education, he strives to break the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use disorders.

Hey there! Welcome to my profile. I am the founder and owner of Mindful Living Counseling Services. Our practice offers anxiety therapy and trauma counseling in Orlando, FL. We also specialize in helping people heal old broken relationship patterns that keep them from finding, creating, and keeping healthy relationships with partners, friends, and family. We use alternative approaches that go beyond traditional talk therapy to heal at the root level. We help clients feel calm in their body and mind and find peace within themselves.

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