Featured Interviews

Holistic Healing & Hypnotherapy Therapist With a flourishing private practice in Los Angeles, California, Peter Bedard has made much more than the proverbial “lemonade” with what could have been some very bitter lemons. The founder of “Convergence Healing;” a Holistic Therapy Center; Peter has personally been diagnosed with and conquered some of life’s most excruciating health issues including; serious anxiety, Continue Reading

Adoption Social Worker For those who have had little or no exposure to the world of adoption, its processes and procedures; the exact nature of the concept can be more than a little mystifying. What better way, then, to become an expert in the field than by actually adopting a child? Lynne Fingerman, MSW, Director of the Adoption Connection of Continue Reading

Sex Therapist Sari Cooper, LCSW, has been assisting clients for over 20 years to conquer emotional, psychological, as well as deep-seated sexual issues. Quite uniquely, her journey began in the arts--she received a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from The Julliard School where she majored in Dance. Sari went on to be a successful choreographer, modern dancer and producer. During this Continue Reading

Celebrity Commentator Dr. Jeff St. John is popularly referred to as “The Dish Dr.” for his unique ability to discuss or “dish” about a variety of subjects. In addition to having a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, St. John is an author, health and fitness expert, a certified gourmet cook and celebrity commentator. He is especially known for his Continue Reading

Holistic Psychotherapist Marianne Clyde is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, author, world traveler, ordained minister and founder of the Marianne Clyde Center for Holistic Psychotherapy, scheduled to open in 2015. Currently, Marianne practices privately in Warrenton, Virginia, and specializes in Holistic Therapy. A Holistic Therapist is one who approaches the art of psychological healing by assessing and treating the Continue Reading

Social Worker Harvey Deutschendorf, MSW is an internationally recognized author, speaker and an expert on emotional intelligence. His expertise and experience are expounded upon in his book, THE OTHER KIND OF SMART: Simple Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence for Greater Personal Effectiveness and Success which has been published in 4 languages. His works also appear in HR Professionals magazine Continue Reading

Relationship Psychologist For over 25 years, Dr. Karen Sherman has been assisting clients with marital and other relationship issues; as well as inspiring them to remove blockages hindering the actualization of full potential. From her empowerment center in Plainview, New York; Dr. Sherman’s candid approach is earmarked by her slogan, “Get Unstuck in Your Life and Relationships.” To this end Continue Reading

Clinical Addictions Specialist Expert Counselor Shannon Battle’s life story reads more like a made-for-television film script than the personal history of a Clinical Addictions Specialist. Growing up in a family which experienced brokenness and drug abuse, Battle’s persistent and unwavering nature became apparent when she started college at age 16--having graduated from high school the same year. And while her Continue Reading

Clinical Psychologist Dr. Lisa Strohman was an undergraduate student when she became involved and worked with a family whose members included four autistic children. It was because of her interactions and experiences with the realities of the family’s life that she became interested in becoming actively involved as an advocate for the advancement of their well-being. A professor who was Continue Reading

Family Systems Therapist Lanada Williams is a licensed professional and clinical counselor and the CEO of Alliance Family Solutions, LLC-- a private practice in Washington, DC. She is also employed by the Department of Behavioral Health as a Technical Assistance Coordinator and Clinical Practice Support for the Department of Behavioral Health Office of Programs and Policy Child and Youth Services. Continue Reading