The Good Counsel Podcast

Phil is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and expert on the subject of men's mental health. His private practice, Dude, Breathe Counseling , is dedicated to men's mental health. Phil has developed a unique approach to working with men, has been featured on multiple podcasts, and created culturally competent training programs for organizations. Phil is also the creator of R3Boot, an online...

Michael Herbert is an addiction counselor, professional coach, and interventionist, offering a comprehensive range of services to individuals and families grappling with addiction, codependency, and relationship issues. Michael is also the founder of African Hopeful Horizons, a charity that benefits a village in Dallol, Ethiopia by building schools and sustainable agriculture. Michael is also an u...

Ben Taratuta, LMHC is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in mental health, substance use disorders, trauma and anger management.  I supervised Ben during his two year psychotherapist licensure internship period. In this episode, we reflect back on our work together and Ben's professional journey into private practice.  The Good Counsel Podcast is an exploration into the world of he...

Erin McNamee is a doctoral level psychotherapist in private practice. She is also the co-founder of the Family Recovery Collective, an online educational platform for the family members of individuals with substance use disorders. On this Episode, Erin talks about the inspiration behind the  Family Recovery Collective , her experiences in the Peace Corp, Codependency, and Psychodrama.  The Good Co...

Esin Pinarli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist in private practice in Boca Raton, Fl. On this episode of the Good Counsel Podcast, Esin takes us from the nightclubs of Manhattan to sober karaoke in Delray Beach to private practice! She's a hillarious story teller with an inspiring story.  The Good Counsel Podcast is an exploration into the world of helping professionals from...

Matthew Williams is the founder of the FROPRO snack bar company that he co-owns and manages with his wife Chelsea. Matt also works as an addiction recovery coach with Next Level Recovery Associates. He has a diverse background as an educator and personal trainer. He holds two master's degrees (Counseling and Education). On this episode, Matt and I discuss the ins and outs of recovery, entrepreneur...

This episode of Good Counsel, The Helping People's Podcast is the second of a two part series documenting the mental health recovery journey of Tanya Brown. Tanya is a life coach, grief recovery specialist, author and mental health advocate. She is also the youngest sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, victim of the most publicized violent crime of the 20th Century. Tanya and I take a deep dive into he...

This episode of Good Counsel, The Helping People's Podcast is the first of a two part series documenting the mental health recovery journey of Tanya Brown. Tanya is a life coach, grief recovery specialist, author and mental health advocate. She is also the youngest sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, victim of the most publicized violent crime of the 20th Century. Tanya and I take a deep dive into her...

Alison is the Clinical Supervisor at Caron Renaissance, a treatment facility for substance misuse and mental health disorders treatment. In this episode, Alison shares her personal experience as a victim or human trafficking and her extensive volunteer work with the FBI and the Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force in Philadelphia, where she participated in a national initiative to raise awar...

On this episode of the Good Counsel Podcast, John Egan gives us an intimate look inside his personal journey into recovery and shares the challenges that he has faced along the way. Today, John serves as the National Director of Business Development at Futures Recovery Healthcare, where he and his team help individuals and families navigate their way into recovery from substance use disorders and...

My very good friend, acupuncturist and expert in eastern holistic medicine , Robert Herbst, shares how acupuncture and holistic medicine helped him to achieve long term sobriety and freedom from the horrors of panic disorder. Robert is the co-owner of the Care Wellness Cente r in Margate, Florida, where he continues his recovery journey by helping others with substance use disorders, mental health...

Show Notes Ryan is the Executive Director at Guardian Recovery's Boca Raton Adolescent Center. Ryan has over 10 years of experience in healthcare. He previously served as the Director of Admissions for the Caron Foundation and Family First Adolescent Services. Ryan holds a bachelor's degree in social work and MBA from Florida Atlantic University. Ryan is a Certified Recovery Residence Administrato...

Heather Berg is a certified yoga and meditation teacher as well as an International Buteyko Breathing Method Instructor based in South Florida. She has been a yoga and meditation practitioner since 1991 studying many ancient yoga traditions. In 2012, Heather began her journey teaching beyond the postures (asana) creating well rounded yoga sessions that always incorporate breath work (pranayama) an...

B lake Cohen is a behavioral healthcare professional and consultant, focusing on organizational leadership and workplace cultures. Blake is currently pursuing a doctorate in Leadership Psychology at William James College in Boston, MA. Blake recently transitioned from a successful business to focus full time on improving the systems we live and work within via executive coaching, workplace trainin...

Eric Bricker is South Florida psychotherapist in private practice who specializes in the treatment of grief and loss, anger management, trauma, mood disorders and substance misuse. Eric has worked in a diverse range of clinical capacities including community mental health, residential addictions treatment and Native American behavioral healthcare administration. He is a proud father and devoted hu...

Tempany Anderson is a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of trauma, substance misuse and sexuality. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University, currently furthering her education as a doctoral student in Clinical Sexology. Tempany is certified in EMDR, Sex Therapy, and addiction counseling.  Today, Tempa...

Amy Effman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Master level Certified Addictions Professional. Amy is currently in private practice. She has worked as a Clinical Director, an Adjunct Professor for Graduate programs, a Substance Abuse Evaluator and Treatment Provider for drug court, probation and driving schools. Before becoming a Therapist, Amy was a Career Development Advisor (Caree...

Tricia Youngs is a therapist & life coach. Tricia has trained with the world's experts in trauma and addiction such as Pia Mellody, Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD., Francine Shapiro, PhD., Deborah Korn, PhD., Patrick Carnes, PhD. Gabor Mate, MD and Richard Schwartz, PhD. In her private practice, The Path to Healing, she treats individuals, groups, couples, and families as well as facilitating The Path to...

Pablo del Real is a mindfulness teacher and the founder of Soil and Soul, a nonprofit agency that teaches mindfulness, eco-healing, and compassionate finance. He is also Director of Education for The Way Mindfulness Education, a company that trains mindfulness facilitators and teachers. In 2012, Pablo earned MLK Nonviolence certification from Bernard LaFayette, co-founder of the Student Nonviolent...

*This episode was recorded one week prior to the October 7th attacks on the nation of Israel. Rabbi Baruch Plotkin is the co-founder and co-director of the Liumi - Israel Center for Jewish Life. One of Rabbi Baruch's great passions is shepherding groups of Jewish men on pilgrimage journeys to Israel to connect them to Jewish heritage, culture, and tradition. At the time this episode was recorded,...

Pam Feinberg-Rivkin founded her behavioral health concierge program, Feinberg Consulting, in 1996. Her organization provides services to individuals who have complex combinations of psychiatric, substance use and medical issues. Pam is widely regarded as an innovator in this model of care, having been among the first to provide services in this way. Pam is a registered nurse, health coach, and int...

Jill is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, as well as a Certified Addictions Professional. In addition, she is a Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR-Trauma Informed Therapist and Reiki Master. Jill's practice focuses greatly on trauma, addiction, family of origin issues, and inner child work. On this episode of the Good Counsel Podcast, Jill shares from personal experience, the importance of removing...

John Hulick is the Palm Beach County Drug Czar. He was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners in 2018 following a year in which overdose deaths reached record numbers in Palm Beach County. On this episode of the podcast, John and I discuss the key elements of the county's Opioid Response Plan, and the complexities of providing services to this high-risk population. Subscribe on Apple Podca...

Robert Cloud North, Sr. is the Director of Development and Operations for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. He is a proud member of both the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and White Earth Ojibwe. Robert has devoted most of his adult life to working with Native youth. Robert and I met during my employment with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. He is my good friend and mentor. On...

In this episode of the Good Counsel Podcast, William Shlifer and I discuss the inspirations for our Trauma Studio intensive healing retreats. It's a genuine exploration into the trust and relationship that led us to embrace this enormous challenge together. What I'm most proud of about this episode is the genuineness and vulnerability. I did very minimal editing of the original recording.  So, thi...