Behavioral Health Professionals to Know 2025

I hold a B.S. in Life Science and a Doctorate in Chiropractic, and my passion for mental wellness took a personal turn after a close loved one faced a suicide crisis. This experience fueled my drive to find practical, impactful solutions for mental wellness that can be integrated into everyday life and business environments. As a Mental Wellness Integration Architect, I specialize in helping businesses incorporate mental wellness strategies into their operations to support clients and employees. My work involves designing and implementing tailored mental wellness frameworks that improve stress management, reduce burnout, and foster resilience—while also generating new revenue streams through product recommendations and wellness conversations. My approach empowers businesses to make a difference without needing prior expertise in mental health, creating long-term impact and profitability.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in evidence-based therapy for children, adults, and families, providing care through an award-winning counseling and neurofeedback practice serving Harrisburg since 2014. I hold advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, am EMDR certified, and also use neurofeedback as part of a comprehensive, brain-based approach to mental health treatment. With more than thirty years of experience working with children and a background in education, I integrate CBT, play therapy, and art therapy to meet clients where they are and support meaningful change. My clinical work focuses on helping clients heal, build resilience, and create long-term personal growth through a strength-based, holistic approach. I also specialize in court-ordered coparenting counseling, family therapy, and reconciliation therapy. In these settings, I prioritize patience, clear communication, and emotional safety so every participant feels heard, respected, and supported throughout the process. I am licensed in both Pennsylvania and Florida and offer sessions in person and virtually to accommodate the needs of my clients.

Board Certified PMHNP & Mental Health Expert: Bridging Psychiatry, Psychology, and Real-Life Dynamics (Relationships, ADHD, Crisis Care). With over 14 years of clinical experience, I bring a rare dual perspective to mental health coverage: the diagnostic precision of a medical professional combined with the empathetic, human-centric approach of a psychologist. My practice is not just about treating symptoms; it is about decoding the human behaviors behind them. ​Covering the full lifespan—from 5-year-olds to geriatric patients—I am able to speak authoritatively on family dynamics at every stage of life. CORE EXPERTISE FOR MEDIA: ​1. Interpersonal Relationships & Couples Dynamics: My work focuses on the psychology of connection. I provide insights on conflict resolution, "mixed-neurotype" couples (e.g., ADHD partners), and navigating modern family stressors. The goal is to explain why people fight, rather than simply medicating the anxiety it causes. ​2. ADHD & Neurodivergence (Lived Experience): My perspective on neurodivergence is grounded in deep personal reality, not just clinical theory. As the sole legal guardian and caretaker of a blind uncle with profound autism, I understand caretaking and sensory processing from the inside out. This allows me to discuss how executive dysfunction truly affects careers, marriages, and self-esteem. ​3. The "Human Approach" to Mental Health: Building rapport with anyone—from non-verbal patients to high-functioning executives—is the cornerstone of my method. I can discuss the art of overcoming resistance to therapy and de-stigmatizing mental health in conservative cultures. ​4. Clinical Authority: ​Frontline Experience: Currently serving on staff at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (Psychiatric ER & Inpatient), dealing with acute crisis stabilization. ​Industry Thought Leadership: Selected by a major pharmaceutical company to consult on a breakthrough treatment for Postpartum Depression. ​Multicultural Perspective: Fluent in English, Russian, and Farsi, offering unique insights into immigrant mental health.

Dr. Dakari Quimby is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California. He specializes in the mental health treatment of adults coping with the lasting effects of childhood or family stress, navigating relationship challenges, or experiencing a sense of unfulfillment in their personal or professional lives. Dr. Quimby’s clinical and academic work reflect his passion for understanding trauma, advancing social equity, and developing strategies that promote resilience within communities. He also serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Social Issues and Psychology of Violence, contributing to scholarship that bridges research and real-world impact. He currently serves as a Clinical Advisor at New Jersey Behavioral Health Center, where he supports evidence-based approaches to comprehensive behavioral health treatment and recovery. Dr. Quimby earned his bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis and his Ph.D. in psychology from Loyola University Chicago. More information about his work can be found at www.developyourmental.com.

I am an engaging behavioral health executive leader and trauma psychotherapist focused on behavioral health, substance abuse, and operations management. I possess a Master's of Social Work and have worked for such organizations as Delphi Behavioral, Integrated Care Concepts & Consultation, Triple C Housing, and Odyssey House. I also founded Crisis & Opportunity Counseling & Consultation in 2017 and currently serve as its Executive Director. Throughout my career, I have built a reputation as a professional passionate about helping others with a focus on continual growth and improvement in processes.

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Elizabeth Rubin, MD is a board-certified physician with advanced fellowship training in Medical Simulation, specializing in education, patient safety, and systems innovation. She currently practices at a Level I Trauma Center in Los Angeles, California, where she cares for critically ill and injured patients. She also serves on the clinical oversight team at The Embers Treatment, a drug & alcohol treatment center in Arizona. Dr. Rubin earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach and went on to pursue a fellowship in Medical Simulation at the University of Chicago / NorthShore University HealthSystem. Her professional interests include simulation-based education, quality improvement, patient safety, and developing innovative approaches to emergency medical training. Through her work, she strives to improve both clinician performance and patient outcomes in high-stakes, time-sensitive environments.

Alexandra Davis, Psy.D., MSc, is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist specializing in lifespan, digital, and forensic assessment. She integrates advanced data-driven testing with cross-cultural expertise and provides statewide virtual evaluations. Dr. Davis completed APA-accredited training, meets APA Division 40 specialty criteria, and brings over a decade of military and civilian behavioral-health experience as a U.S. Army and Air Force Reserve veteran.

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).

Dr. Ishdeep Narang is a dual board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of ACES Psychiatry in Orlando, Florida. Specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults, Dr. Narang is dedicated to providing expert, empathetic care. His medical training includes a degree from Government Medical College in Amritsar, India, followed by a Psychiatry Residency at Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio. He subsequently completed a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in Elmhurst, New York, where he served as Chief Fellow. Dr. Narang holds active medical licenses in Florida and New York and is ECFMG certified. Beyond his clinical practice, he is a committed mental health advocate, actively producing educational resources to combat stigma.

I am the founder and director of Grief Recovery Center, a Trusted Houston mental health practice since 2015, offering inclusive care in-person, online, and in Spanish. I focus on helping people work through grief and life transitions in a safe, compassionate environment. I started the practice in 2015 as a small solo practice while still working full-time at a psychiatric hospital, and over time it has grown into a group practice with a full administrative team and more than 20 therapists, all committed to providing quality care. My commitment to this work is deeply personal. After experiencing a painful, life-altering loss, I went through The Grief Recovery Institute®’s Grief Recovery Program® myself. That experience helped me heal and led me to specialize in grief recovery so I could support others who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or alone in their grief. At Grief Recovery Center, I am dedicated to creating a space where people can show up exactly as they are, without judgment, no matter the type of loss they are facing. This includes losses such as the death of a loved one, relationship or friendship changes, pet loss, pregnancy-related loss, loss of trust or faith, and many other forms of grief. In addition to grief and loss, our team also supports clients with a wide range of other clinical concerns. My goal is for every client to feel seen, heard, and supported, and to know they have a safe place to come for help.

Melissa is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, and certified clinical supervisor. She graduated from New York University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and human Development, where she discovered her passion for psychology and human development. Motivated to make a difference in people’s lives, Melissa pursued her master’s degree in social work and graduated with an MSW from Rutgers in 2018. Specializing in trauma and addictions, Melissa is trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and NARM. She played a key role in expanding Victory Bay’s services to include telehealth, adolescent, and eating disorder programs, and she spearheaded the development of family-intensive weekends to strengthen recovery outcomes. As Executive Director, Melissa blends clinical expertise with compassionate leadership, focusing on program growth, quality of care, and empowering both clients and staff in the healing process.

Jennifer Miller, LCSW-S, is a trauma psychotherapist and clinical educator with expertise in nervous system–informed care. Her work focuses on how trauma, chronic stress, and lack of safety shape regulation, decision-making, and emotional capacity. She specializes in translating neuroscience into clear, accessible language, offering a nervous system–first perspective on mental health that challenges one-size-fits-all coping and calming advice.

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.

Dr. Harris holds a PhD in Psychology from Walden University, a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fayetteville State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisor (CSAC-S). As the founder of Healing Season, a private practice counseling and wellness center, Dr. Harris provides culturally relevant therapeutic services to diverse clients, specializing in trauma related to colorism, race, and ethnicity. Through her work, she has supported clients from various backgrounds in their journey toward healing from these pervasive forms of trauma. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Harris founded Ladies Like Us, an organization that addresses the unique mental health and social challenges faced by women of color, particularly those impacted by racial and gender-based issues. She is also the founder of Beauty Shop Talk, a virtual forum designed to foster safe, affirming conversations for women of color around wellness, identity, and lived experience. Dr. Harris is also an active member of the Colorism Institute, where her research focuses on the mental health consequences of colorism-related trauma among Black Americans. Her academic pursuits include evaluating the cultural relevance and usefulness of mental health guides for faith leaders, emphasizing the importance of faith-based mental health support in addressing mental health challenges within the Black community. As an adjunct professor in counseling and psychology departments across multiple universities, Dr. Harris shares her expertise in culturally competent counseling and trauma-informed care. In addition to her clinical and academic roles, Dr. Harris is a published author. Her books, Rebuilding the Temple: A Practical Guide to Health and Wellness and The Five Pillars of Wellness, and Radiant Reflections offer practical insights into holistic well-being, combining mental, physical, and spiritual health approaches. Through her multifaceted work, Dr. Harris has established herself as a thought leader in mental health, racial and colorism-related trauma, and wellness, making her a highly sought-after speaker and advocate for BIPOC mental health and well-being.

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.