Psychologists to interview

Dr. Mark M. McNear is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and maintains a private practice in New Jersey. With over thirty years of experience in clinical practice, Dr. McNear now focuses on helping those who have had trauma, abuse, and addictions in their lives, sharing the hope of healing that he has realized in his own life. He graduated from Northeastern Bible College, New York University, and Oxford Graduate School. In addition to his private practice, Dr. McNear has been a speaker to general audiences nationwide. He has also been a frequent guest on nationally syndicated radio broadcasts and podcasts. He has written for magazines and co-hosted panelists in videos dealing with mental health. His new book, Finding My Words, A Ruthless Commitment to Healing Gently After Trauma, is available on Amazon.

Joel is a complex trauma therapist with a specialization in dissociative disorders. He runs a mental health collective in Birmingham Alabama. His focus as a therapist is on cutting edge brain based medicine for trauma and depth psychology. He received his BA in comparative religion from Sewanee: The University of the South and his Master’s in Social Work with adults and families from The University of Alabama. Across his 10 year career he has run a youth program for adolescents, worked with geriatric memory care patients, and worked with a community mental health program in service of chronically homeless patients with schizophrenia and severe mental illness. Joel’s academic areas of study include mythology, world religions, Jungian psychology, trauma theories, philosophy, ancient history, and cultural anthropology; as well as the history and philosophy of psychotherapy practice. Joel uses his diversity of academic and professional experience in therapy through an eclectic integration of many techniques for growth, healing, and meaning. Joel believes that therapy must begin with a genuine appreciation for each patient’s unique story and individuality. Joel is an somatic therapy, EMDR and Brainspotting trained clinician who often utilizes parts-based therapies and existential approaches to help clients overcome problems in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. He specializes in helping clients harness their own creativity and strengths to overcome barriers for growth and healing. When treating trauma, Joel uses a “trauma map” to allow patients to understand how trauma is affecting their emotional reality, physical sensations, somatic feelings, posture, communication style, and unconscious reactions. ​ In his personal life, Joel is an avid reader and home chef. He spends most weekends hiking and enjoying the outdoors with his wife and children. He is passionate about travel and exploring new cultures as well as new ways of being. In addition to working as a therapist, he also works as a photographer and writer. Got a question for Joel? Email: JoelBlackstock@GetTherapyBirmingham.com

John Sovec is a therapist/coach in private practice in Pasadena California who works with clients on career transitions, goal setting, and motivation. He is the clinical consultant for The Life Group LA , adjunct faculty at Phillips Graduate Institute and guest lecturer at Alliant University and USC School of Social Work. John is currently a member of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. John Sovec is the author of multiple publications, is an internationally recognized speaker, and maintains a private practice. John is a respected trainer and presenter in the corporate, educational and non-profit sectors with over thirty years experience having designed professional training models and seminars for the Walt Disney Company, Paramount Studios, Pandemic Studios, Electronic Arts, and Washington Mutual, His work has been featured on The Riki Lake Show, OWN, Bravo, FOX, The Advocate, KTLA, ABC, LA Talk Radio, The Washington Post, readers Digest and columns for Huffington Post, Medium, and Good Therapy. John is the mental health expert for The Lisa Show on SiriusXM and the host of OutCare Chats.

Shulamit (she/her) is the Entrepreneurs' Therapist. She works with women business owners to care for their mental and emotional wellbeing in an era of relentless stressors that can make you want to lose your crap on the daily. Shulamit has been an entrepreneur for over 27 years and has more than 22 years of professional experience applying therapeutic, coaching and somatic tools to support women's mental health and personal growth. In addition to working with clients 1:1, Shulamit teaches in private and university business programs and speaks locally, nationally and internationally about the intersection of mental health, trauma, financial psychology and entrepreneurship. As an award-winning entrepreneur, masters-level, licensed trauma therapist and trauma survivor, with certifications in Brené Brown's Dare To Lead™ methodology, Trauma of Money, Nonviolent Communication and Yoga, Shula brings a unique perspective and approach to supporting women in business.

I've been in marketing for 25+ years, since the days of dial-up internet and AOL CDs. For the past 16 years I've been CEO of an award-winning marketing agency. Our clients include brands such as Sony Entertainment, Timberland, UNESCO, and Adobe. I also teach Marketing and Behavioral Science to final year MBAs at 2 business schools. So why do I want to be on your show? Simple: there are a ton of sharks and snake-oil sellers out there calling themselves 'marketers' but haven't a clue what they're doing. A business owner believes their BS, only to lose a ton of time and money once they find out nothing's working. If I can help a listener dodge a bullet, then I've won. I'm erudite, witty, opinionated, and occasionally controversial. I'm not looking to plug anything on your show. I don't have a podcast, book, product, or crappy eBook that I'm trying to sell behind a landing page. Sounds interesting? Then let's have a chat.