Expert Mental Health Consultants

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.

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a Children’s Mental Health Expert, Licensed Therapist, and Author. With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Roseann has helped thousands of children, teens, and families struggling with ADHD, autism, concussion, dyslexia and learning disabilities, anxiety, OCD, depression, mood disorders, Lyme Disease, and PANS/PANDAS. Her work focuses on science-backed natural mental health solutions including supplements, magnesium, nutrition, QEEG brain mapping, neurofeedback, PEMF, psychotherapy, and other non-medication approaches that calm and reset the brain. Dr. Roseann is the creator of Regulation First Parenting™ and the CALMS™ Dysregulation Protocol, two pioneering frameworks that teach parents how to regulate the nervous system first—because no learning, focus, or healing can happen without a calm brain. She is the bestselling author of It’s Gonna Be OK!: Proven Ways to Improve Your Child's Mental Health, The Teletherapy Toolkit, and Brain Under Attack, and is known for offering a message of hope through science-endorsed methods that promote emotional regulation and resilience. Dr. Roseann is the Founder and Director of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC. She is a Board Certified Neurofeedback (BCN) Practitioner, serves on the Board of the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society (NRBS), and is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP) and Amen Clinic Certified Brain Health Coach. She is also a proud member of The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), The American Psychological Association (APA), The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). www.drroseann.com www.drroseann.com/media

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.

Seema Sharma, SEP, LMFT, PhD is one of the most distinctively credentialed trauma clinicians working today — a former Fortune 500 executive turned trauma therapist, researcher, and founder whose career spans the neuroscience of healing, the psychology of high achievement, and the lived complexity of BIPOC identity in America. Seema is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, Gottman Level 3-trained couples therapist, and holds a doctorate in Psychology. She holds an MBA, a Master's in Counseling Psychology, and has trained directly under field-defining voices including Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing), Gabor Maté (Compassionate Inquiry), and Dan Siegel (Interpersonal Neurobiology). Before entering clinical practice, Seema spent over 25 years in senior leadership across Fortune 500 companies, global organizations, and startups — leading international teams, navigating high-stakes corporate environments, and experiencing firsthand the invisible toll that sustained performance pressure places on the nervous system. That rare dual fluency — in both boardroom dynamics and trauma neuroscience — makes her an exceptionally credible and sought-after expert for journalists, editors, and producers covering the intersection of mental health and the modern workplace. As Founder of Holistic Trauma Therapy (Pasadena, Newport Beach, and Claremont, CA), Seema specializes in complex PTSD, developmental and childhood trauma, attachment wounds, religious and organizational abuse, sexual trauma, corporate burnout, and the mental health of high-achieving professionals. Her approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy — integrating Somatic Experiencing, Holistic EMDR, depth psychology, IFS, sensorimotor therapy, energy psychology, and transpersonal healing to address trauma as it lives in the body, not just the mind. Seema is one of the few trauma experts in the country who can speak credibly to how unprocessed trauma manifests in leadership behavior, executive dysfunction, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and high-functioning anxiety. She also holds deep clinical expertise in Asian-American mental health — including intergenerational trauma, cultural shame, the immigrant experience, and the identity pressures facing first- and second-generation Asian-Americans navigating Western professional culture. She has been featured in Canvas Rebel, Voyage LA, and Good, presents at conferences, and publishes countless research studies on trauma accessible via ResearchGate. She is a professor, board member, and lifelong student of holistic healing across traditions — having traveled globally to study indigenous, Eastern, African, and Latin healing practices alongside Western clinical models. Seema is available to comment on: trauma and the nervous system, somatic therapy, EMDR, complex PTSD, executive mental health and burnout, the psychology of high achievement, perfectionism and high-functioning anxiety, workplace trauma and organizational abuse, religious trauma, sexual trauma and healing, psychedelic integration, Asian-American mental health, intergenerational trauma, consciousness and the neuroscience of healing, and loneliness as a clinical phenomenon. Media inquiries: holistictraumatherapy.com | Pasadena, CA

Dr. Ishdeep Narang is a dual board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of ACES Psychiatry in Orlando, Winter Garden/Windermere, 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.

Erena DiGonis, LCSW-R is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Clinical Anxiety and Trauma Treatment Professional. She is also certified in Brainspotting and trained in EMDR. Erena has twenty-one years of practical and professional experience as an active clinician, teacher, and supervisor. She has worked in a variety of community, psychiatric, in-home, and private practice settings with hundreds of complex cases. Erena is a sought-after writer, speaker, and consultant and has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Psychology Today, Reader’s Digest, Women's Health, and MEL magazine. She has reviewed book proposals for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and is an Advisory Board Member for the CPTSD Foundation. Erena serves as the Founder and Continuing Education Director of EngagedMinds, a national Continuing Education business providing training for Counselors, Social Workers, and Therapists.

Dr. Eli Kraiem is a widely recognized couples and relationship expert. He lectures nationally on these topics and has developed a distinctive approach to helping couples navigate relational crises and rebuild stronger, more intentional partnerships. Dr. Kraiem also serves as an adjunct professor at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, where he teaches and lectures on couples therapy and relationship dynamics. Dr. Kraiem is trained in multiple evidence-based couples therapy modalities, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, the Imago Method, and Psychodynamic Couples Therapy. He utilizes an integrative approach, drawing from these models to tailor treatment to the unique needs, personalities, and dynamics of each couple. His work focuses on helping partners better understand one another, improve communication, and move out of the repetitive conflict cycles that often keep relationships feeling stuck. Dr. Kraiem earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. He received specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) under Dr. Camilo Ortiz, an internationally recognized expert in treating anxiety disorders, advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) under Dr. Jill Rathus, a leading authority and pioneer in DBT, and further training in psychoanalytic therapy from Dr. Danielle Knafo, a highly regarded psychoanalyst, author, and educator in the field. Integrating these approaches, Dr. Kraiem combines practical, evidence-based strategies with deeper insight-oriented work to help individuals better understand their thoughts, emotions, and relational patterns. His approach is particularly effective for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties, addressing both immediate concerns and the underlying dynamics that shape emotional well-being.

Jessica Herd, LMHC-D is a licensed psychotherapist and mental health expert specializing in stress relief, self-confidence, and emotional resilience for high-achieving adults. With over a decade of clinical experience and a thriving private practice, she helps professionals navigate anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and the internal pressure to “hold it all together.” Jessica is frequently sought out for her grounded, practical insights that translate complex mental health concepts into real-world strategies individuals and organizations can actually use.

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.

Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H. is a Board Certified Psychiatrist (Clinical and Forensic), known worldwide as America's Psychiatrist and The Terrorist Therapist®. She's a 3x Emmy Honored Media Psychiatrist, Bestselling/Award-winning author of 4 books: 2 on terrorism and 2 on relationships. Featured on top media outlets-including: FOX, CNN, Newsmax, Today, GMA, Court TV, ABC, NBC, CBS. Trained at NYU-Bellevue (Chief Resident), Anna Freud's London Clinic, UCLA-NIMH fellowship award recipient to receive Masters in Public Health, Testified before Congress several times re: violence, drugs, alcohol in media. www.terroristtherapist.com www.expertwitnessforensicpsychiatrist.com www.drcarole.com

Emily Pagone, MS, LCPC, is a trauma-expert psychotherapist, speaker, and the founder and CEO of Authentic Growth Wellness Group, a group practice dedicated to the intersection of trauma, identity, and maternal mental health. Her clinical work centers the perinatal continuum — fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and the ongoing identity shifts of parenthood — with particular depth in complex trauma, attachment wounds, and the reorganization of self that parenthood demands. Emily's approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed and integrates attachment theory, somatic awareness, and a relational, values-aligned framework. Clients and colleagues describe her work as clinical-grade but deeply accessible — the rare space where rigor and warmth sit at the same table. She is the host of The Inner Critic Podcast, a show devoted to understanding the protective parts of us that show up most loudly during life's largest transitions. Through the podcast, her practice, and her speaking and writing, Emily is committed to expanding the public conversation about trauma, motherhood, and mental health beyond oversimplified narratives. Emily is available as an expert contributor for journalists covering maternal mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), parental burnout, postpartum identity shifts, intergenerational trauma, the inner critic, and the psychology of high-achieving women. She can be reached at emily@authenticgrowtheducation.com.

Matt Grammer, LPCC-S, is a licensed professional clinical counselor and mental health entrepreneur based in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the founder of ESALetterOnline.co, a platform that connects individuals with licensed mental health professionals for emotional support animal (ESA) evaluations and documentation. Through the platform, he oversees a nationwide network of licensed therapists providing clinically appropriate ESA assessments for housing-related accommodations. Matt is also the founder of Therapy Trainings®, an online continuing education platform that serves thousands of mental health professionals across the United States. In addition, he founded a multi-state outpatient counseling practice operating as Counseling Now, which provides therapy services to individuals and families. With more than a decade of experience in clinical practice, behavioral health operations, and clinician education, Matt regularly provides insight on emotional support animals, mental health policy, telehealth, therapist training, and trends in behavioral healthcare. His work focuses on improving access to mental health services while building practical systems that support both clinicians and the people they serve. As a licensed therapist and healthcare entrepreneur, Matt frequently contributes expert commentary for journalists covering mental health, emotional support animals, telehealth, and the evolving role of licensed clinicians in providing behavioral health services.

Dr Chris Coleiro is a Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director of Cova Psychology in Melbourne’s CBD. Chris is passionate about helping people work through life’s tougher moments, whether that is the impact of past trauma, feeling overwhelmed by emotions, or struggling to connect in relationships. He has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent clients, including autistic and ADHD adults, and creates a space where people can feel genuinely understood and supported. Chris uses a mix of evidence based therapies such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Schema Therapy, CBT, DBT, and ACT. His style is collaborative and practical, helping people make sense of their experiences while finding tools that work in everyday life. Outside of his therapy work, Chris mentors and supervises other psychologists and is passionate about creating reflective and supportive workplaces for mental health professionals. He is committed to reducing stigma around mental health and often speaks about the importance of early support and emotional literacy as acts of courage and self care.

As a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I provide individual, couple, and family treatment at Samaritan Counseling Center of the Capital Region. I also offer telehealth services and accept most insurances. My goal is to help people change and progress in their lives by examining their assumptions and understanding their origins. I am also a clinical approved supervisor at AAMFT, where I mentor and nurture the strengths and resources of marriage and family therapists and trainees. I have a PhD certificate in psychodynamic psychotherapy from the Institute for Clinical Social Work and post-graduate training in neuroscience and clinical treatment from Harvard Medical School. I am certified in grief counseling, social work health care, gerontology, advanced bereavement, PASRR, disaster mental health critical responder, and QCSW. I am committed to refining my clinical and supervisory skills and staying involved in the professional mental wellness community. I am licensed in NY and in AZ. Please review my LinkedIn profile for additional information about me. Thank you for your interest in my passions.

Dr. Ritu Goel, MD, is a double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with over 10 years of clinical, academic, and research experience. Formerly on the faculty at Johns Hopkins, she now serves as a clinical investigator, chair of the Data Monitoring Committee, and advisor in pediatric psychiatry and integrative mental health. Dr. Goel is the founder of MindClaire PC, an Integrative Psychiatry and wellness practice in Long Beach, CA, and a member of the Forbes Business Council, frequently sharing insights on youth mental health, leadership, and integrative psychiatry.

Founder of Manhattan-based, boutique psychotherapy practice, Madison Square Psychotherapy, a member of the Clarity Health + Wellness Consortium. Psychotherapist skilled in psychotherapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and psychodynamic modalities.

Greg Doney is the Director of Goodsky Mental Health Retreat, a premium residential mental health programme on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. He has spent nearly 20 years designing personalised recovery programmes for people experiencing trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and burnout. Greg specialises in trauma recovery, integrating somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, nutrition, and metabolic psychiatry principles to support whole-person healing. He is the author of Healing Trauma at the Cellular Level and is known for translating complex mental health concepts into clear, practical strategies. His work focuses on PTSD, complex and developmental trauma, relapse prevention, and residential mental health treatment.

Penelope Lovegrove is a clinical psychologist, occasional blog post writer at www.mindmymind.com.au with more than two decades of experience supporting adults through challenges including trauma recovery, family violence, grief, neurodivergence (ADHD and autism), complex mental health (dual diagnoses) and general mental health across the lifespan. Penelope runs her own psychology clinic in Melbourne providing therapy, group programs, and online resources designed to make psychological insights clear and accessible. She is especially skilled at translating the latest psychological research into practical tools and solutions that people can apply in their personal lives, workplaces, and communities. Her work bridges science and lived experience, turning complex findings into strategies that improve resilience, wellbeing, communication, and productivity in both private and professional settings. She also develops public-facing resources that aim to educate and empower individuals, families, and organisations. Penelope is available for expert commentary on topics such as: Abuse and coercive control (from the lens of both victim and perpetrator) ADHD, executive functioning, and neurodivergence in adults Grief, loss, and creative approaches to healing Practical applications of psychology in business, leadership, and everyday life Mental health in midlife and perimenopause The breaking down of stigma and debunking myths around mental health (bringing evidence to combat Tik Tok trends!) With a voice that is clear, compassionate, and grounded in evidence, Penelope brings credibility and relatability to media discussions, helping audiences make sense of complex psychological issues in ways that are engaging and actionable. She is also happy to just be a brains trust and answer questions to clarify latest research or industry thinking if needed.

Brad Lieberman is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Juris Doctor (retired) and prior experience as a startup Chief Privacy Officer. Columbia and Johns Hopkins trained, he founded The Lieberman Center for Psychotherapeutics in New York, where he provides concierge psychiatric care to executives, attorneys, physicians, and other high-functioning professionals. He is also the founder of The Encrypted Chart — operational privacy guidance for solo and small-group healthcare practices. The combination of clinical psychiatry, legal, and privacy expertise makes him quotable across the full mental-health-practice ecosystem: GLP-1 medication side effects, executive and attorney burnout, and concierge psychiatric care on the clinical side; HIPAA, AI scribes, telehealth privacy, and digital-tool compliance risk for independent practices on the operational side. Recently quoted in The Washington Times on "Ozempic personality" and GLP-1 mental health (April 2026). Brad Lieberman, JD (retired), MSN, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — Columbia and Johns Hopkins trained Founder, The Lieberman Center for Psychotherapeutics — New York, NY Founder, The Encrypted Chart — privacy guidance for healthcare practice Phone: 212-470-3603 Web: lcptherapy.com · encryptedchart.com

I am a Mental Health Practitioner and Consultant Psychologist dedicated to providing care with compassion, respect, and empathy. I hold an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology with distinction from JAIN (Deemed to be University) and have gained meaningful clinical experience across hospitals, psychological well-being centres, and online therapy platforms. I currently work with Allo Health as a Consultant Psychologist, where I support individuals facing a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns. When life starts to feel overwhelming, when thoughts feel difficult to manage, or when familiar patterns keep repeating, it can be confusing and exhausting. Many people wonder whether what they are experiencing is normal or struggle to understand why they feel stuck. In therapy, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where these experiences can be explored at a comfortable pace. Together, we slow things down and gently understand what lies beneath anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, or relationship difficulties. My therapeutic approach is based on the belief that people heal best when they feel truly understood and supported, not through quick techniques alone. Our sessions focus on building emotional balance, increasing self-awareness, and addressing root causes rather than only managing symptoms. My aim is to help clients feel more confident in their choices, more secure in their relationships, and better equipped to handle everyday challenges. I have previously worked as an Assistant Psychologist at Inspiron Psychological Well-Being Centre from January 2024 to January 2025, which strengthened my clinical insight and practical experience. Outside of therapy, I recharge by reading, watching films, and playing video games, simple activities that help me stay grounded and present for my clients. My goal is for each client to leave therapy feeling lighter, more centred, and able to trust their instincts as they move forward.