Featured Interviews

Social Worker Kate MacHugh, MSW, is 25 years old and a national expert, sought-out speaker, author and activist on the topic of the bullying of children in society. She’s penned 2 books, UGLY: The Story of a Bullied Girl and TORMENTED. The former recalls MacHugh’s personal experiences and her life as a victim of bullying; the latter is a fictional Continue Reading

Psychotherapist & Counselor Tina Gilbertson, LPC, lived in New York and had a successful career in television when she experienced what she refers to as a “personal renaissance.” Her internal quest for fulfillment culminated in the realization that she belonged in the field of psychology. Gilbertson went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is now a counselor, Continue Reading

Life Coach Dawn C. Reid, MS, earned an undergraduate degree from the New York Institute of Technology and a graduate degree from Walden University. In addition to being a Life Coach, she is currently working on her doctoral studies at Northcentral University; her goal being a PhD in Behavioral Science. Reid is a wife, mother and author of two books; Continue Reading

Corrections Social Worker Although Carolyn Esparza, MSW, never intended to be involved in the criminal justice system; she is now a revered expert in the field. For close to 40 years, Esparza has dedicated her career to addressing and eradicating the debilitating trauma which families go through when a loved one is incarcerated. To this end, Esparza founded the not-for-profit Continue Reading

Therapist A well-known key to success is having passion for that which you do. The greatest career in the world is doing something that doesn’t feel like work because it combines what you love with how you earn your income. Therapist Saba Harouni did exactly that when she combined her passion for art with her desire to become a therapist. Continue Reading

Clinical Psychologist Karen Caraballo is a Bilingual (Spanish) Clinical Psychologist in Brooklyn, N.Y., who has done extensive work with children, teens and families. She attended Carlos Albizu University and is a licensed Bilingual Clinical Psychologist in New York; she is also a City Certified Bilingual School Psychologist (also in New York), as well as a Diplomate of the American Board Continue Reading

LGBT & PTSD Psychologist David Barker-Hargrove’s practice in Orlando, Florida is unique. With a 4-pronged approach to mental health and healing, he shines a light into the darkest of human corners. His specialties are: GLBT and Sexuality Psychotherapy Post-traumatic stress/dissociative disorders Life Coaching Having come from a working poor family and the first person in his lineage to go to Continue Reading

Social Worker & Professor  William Pederson, M.S.W. is a social worker who has also been a professor for over 14 years. At present, he teaches and is the Principal Lecturer and Program Coordinator of Northern Arizona University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW). This degree program, brought to fruition by Mr. Pederson, is the first in the nation to Continue Reading

Family Mediator/Divorce Coach Therapist Paulette Janus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Family Mediator and Divorce Coach. She has been providing therapy/behavioral health services for clients for over 15 years and is the founder of JANUS Behavioral Health Services, LLC; a multi-faceted practice with offices in both Lincoln Park and Wilmette in Illinois. How did you decide to become a Continue Reading

Business & Personal Relationship Therapist Todd Creager, LCSW, LMFT, is one of the nation’s leading experts in the field of business/personal relationships as well as specializing in the art of creating and maintaining a fulfilling marriage. His recently released book, The Long, Hot Marriage, is based on Creager’s 28 years as an LMFT and also his 24 years of experience as Continue Reading