Spirence Contributors
Expert guidance for lasting change.
Our world-class behavioral health experts and coaches are highly credentialed and experienced, providing top-tier support tailored to your needs. Committed to personalized care, our contributors help members reach their mental health goals and excel in all aspects of their lives.
Our Contributors
Certified behavioral health experts and coaches that specialize in fostering resiliency, positive change, mental and emotional well-being.
Li Zhang
LAC, DIPL, OM
Dr. Brenda Garma
PhD, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and American Board of Sexology Member
Dr. Beth Tumarkin
MD, Principal, Executive Coach and ADHD Executive Coach
Kelly Merbler
Leadership Development Consultant, Keynote Speaker, Principal
Jamie Sousa
LMHC, CTRS-BH
Kim LaMontagne
Master’s Business Administration, Certified Facilitator Addiction Awareness, Keynote Speaker and Author
Carlos Guzman
LICSW
Vanessa Prusis
Behavioral Health Strategist | LMHC
Dr. Karen Flannery
M.D.
Rachel Needle
PsyD and Certified Sex Therapist
Kerstin Lindquist
IIN Certified Health Coach, Emmy Award Winning Journalist & Author
Patricia Hylton
SPHR, CEC, GLA Certified, LSSGB
Beth Finkle
MPH, CHES, TEDx Speaker
Moira Howard
LMHC, QS
Tanya Lesane
MA, LCMHC
Katie Lawrence
MHA, CMPE, CMOM, PsyD Candidate
Casey Stowe
MS, MCAP
Dr. Cristine Drake
BS Exercise Science, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Debra Parcells
LMHC, M&FT, CAP, ICADC, CT EMDR
Eric Bricker
LMHC, CAP, EMDR
Donna Cathcart
RN-ADON
Nicole Ovedia
MSW, LCSW, Executive Coach
Jeffrey Brandler
M.A, LMFT, SAP, CAS, and NBCCH
Hayley Caddes
M.S., CLC
Jordan Purpero
M.A., PCC
Tommy McGee
LMHC, CAP
Jessica Gonzalez
PCC-level Executive Coach, Certified Enneagram Trainer, and Leadership Development Expert.
Richard Casey
ESQ.
Craig Robinson
ESQ., MSW
Venisha Edmondson
MAOP Candidate
Christine Patton
M.S., LMHC, MCAP, ICADC, EMDR
Julie Snell
LMT, CRP
Michael Herbert
Coach, CAP, CIP, CSFRC
Dr. Felix Padron
Doctorate of Psychology, LMHC, MCAP
Jennifer Yugo
PhD and SPHR
Monalisa Bryant
MA, LPC-S, Clinical Director, Lead Therapist and Speaker
Caley Kukla
M.Ed.
Theresa Giunta
MS, Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Heather Michelle Funk Palacios
B.A., Mental Health First Aid Certified
Jeri Muoio
PhD, Licensed Coach, Trainer and Speaker
Keli Laverty
LPC, BC-DMT, INHC
Lynda R Williams
MS, PhD
Alexis Karwoski
LMHC, MCAP
Beth Smith
PHD, LMHC, LPC
Craig Shapiro
BS, CTRS, CCAR, SMART Recovery Facilitator
Amy Effman
LMFT, MCAP
Danara Nelson
MSN, APRN, NP-C, PMHNP-BC
Michael Walsh
MS, MCAP, CIP
Bethanne Webster
MSW
Cindy Goss
MA
Alisha Singh
LMHC, NCC, SPHR, QS
Brandon Hamdorf
CCAR Certified Recovery Coach
Channing Marinari
LMHC, QS, MCAP, ICADC
Brooke Keffner
LMHC, ATR-BC, CAP, ICADC
Amanda Boyer
LMHC-QS, NCC, MCAP
Brian Wood
MS, LMHC
Cheryl Clopton
MS, Professional Coach and Educator
David Potter
Family Clinician, Spiritual Care Counselor, M.Div, MCAP
Erin McNamee
DSW, LCSW
Sue Naversen
AP, DOM
Colleen McCleery
IMFT, LICDC-S
Mariselle Murphy
MS, LMHC
Celeste Bowman
LMHC, MCAP
Angela Bustamante
MS, LMHC
Kate Armstrong
Board Member – LMHC, CRRA
Blake Cohen, PsyD(c)
Learning & Development Strategist
Tricia Youngs
Public Speaker, Trainer, Trauma Recovery Specialist, Life Coach, Therapist
Ray Estefania
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Addiction Professional and Certified Intervention Professional
Lori Lauridsen
MA, LMHC, MCAP, CYT
Dr. John Violanti
Retired Law Enforcement, Research Professor
Chris Prochut
Mental Health Awareness Advocate, Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention Trainer
Joel Brier
ICADC, FSCAC, CEI , Retired Firefighter
Cynthia Goss, MA
Internationally recognized subject matter expert. Emergency Preparedness
Jennifer Goggin
MA, LMHC, LPC, SEP
Shauna McKenna Vick
CPRC, CPC, IAPRC, Arise Interventionist
Rafael Vega
ICF Certified Evidence-Based Life Coach, AFPA Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Jim Soda
MA, LMHC, LPC, LAC, CMPC
Chris Robinson
Certified Recovery Coach, RYT 200 Yoga and meditation teacher, certified SMART Facilitator, Refuge Recovery Facilitator
Dan Perzanoski
Individual and Family Coach and Clinician
Jennifer Chripczuk
Director of Wellness
Laura Kunz
Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer