Learn the essentials of building an ethical recovery center that prioritizes quality patient care over profit.
In this episode of the Honest Providers Podcast, Dalton sits down with Nick Padlo, founder of Sophros Recovery in Jacksonville, Florida. Starting an addiction treatment center requires a balance between a sustainable business model and effective clinical support.
Nick shares his journey of navigating the industry, the lessons he learned while scaling Sophros Recovery, and what it actually takes to provide quality care.

Connect with Sophros Recovery:
Website: https://www.sophrosrecovery.com/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sophrosrecovery/

In this episode of the Honest Providers Podcast, Maria Pagan, LCSW and founder of Somatic & Mental Wellness Co., shares how her experiences shaped her approach to mental health. Maria emphasizes that providers also need support, reminding that we’re all human navigating through life together. She also points out that therapy is about connection, safety, and understanding the unique stories each person brings.Connect with Somatic & Mental Wellness Co.:Website: https://calendly.com/somaticmentallwellnesscoAbout the Honest Providers PodcastHosted by Honest Care Systems, the Honest Providers Podcast features clinicians, founders, and leaders committed to ethical care, transparency, and people-first outcomes.

In this episode of the Honest Providers Podcast, Veronica Latchman joins Dalton to share her experience in starting Everything Social Work: a community, a resource hub, an exam prep program, and a platform dedicated to the social workers who are doing the hardest work in the behavioral health field.What You'll Hear in this Episode:👉🏼 What Everything Social Work actually is,👉🏼 The isolation that many social workers experience,👉🏼 "When you know better, you do better,"👉🏼 How the system asks too much of social workers while providing too little in return.Connect with Everything Social WorkInstagram: @everything_social_workTikTok: @everything.social.workFacebook: Everything Social WorkPhone: 954-931-0901About the Honest Providers PodcastHosted by Honest Care Systems, the Honest Providers Podcast features clinicians, founders, and leaders committed to ethical care, transparency, and people-first outcomes.

In this episode of the Honest Providers Podcast, Dr. Michelle Francis, founder of Pinnacle Clinical Solutions, joins Dalton to share her refreshing, down-to-earth approach to behavioral health. Dr. Francis also discusses why she digs deeper into her clients' environments, biology, and generational history to provide lasting results.What You'll Hear in this Episode:👉🏼 The difference between "fixing symptoms" and addressing root causes,👉🏼 Why mental health care should be accessible to everyone,👉🏼 Dr. Francis's journey of breaking cultural stigmas to pursue a career in therapy, and👉🏼 Advice for prospective patients and aspiring clinicians.Check out Pinnacle Clinical Solutions here: https://www.pinnacleclinicalsolutions.com/About the Honest Providers PodcastHosted by Honest Care Systems, the Honest Providers Podcast features clinicians, founders, and leaders committed to ethical care, transparency, and people-first outcomes.

In this episode of the Honest Provider's Podcast, Dalton interviews Christopher Cadenas, founder of Relentless Forge ( @RelentlessForge ), who shares his journey of personal growth, mental health awareness, and the importance of emotional expression. Christopher discusses his upbringing in a traditional Hispanic household, the challenges he faced in navigating mental health, and how meeting his wife transformed his life. He emphasizes the significance of communication, seeking help, and the journey of self-improvement, encouraging us to embrace our struggles and strive for betterment.🔹 What You'll Hear in this Episode:👉🏼 Christopher's upbringing in a traditional Hispanic household shaped his views on emotions.👉🏼 Communication is crucial for emotional well-being.👉🏼 Therapy can be beneficial, but finding the right fit is essential.👉🏼 Self-improvement is a continuous journey.👉🏼Setting goals helps in personal growth.Check out Relentless Forge here: https://relentlessforge.com/🔹 About the Honest Providers PodcastHosted by Honest Care Systems, the Honest Providers Podcast features clinicians, founders, and leaders committed to ethical care, transparency, and people-first outcomes.

In this episode of the Honest Providers Podcast, we’re joined by Elizabeth Morrison, M.S., LPC and founder of Creative Solutions Coaching, PLLC, for a dynamic conversation about affirming, neurodiversity-aware care and how therapy can support adults in navigating identity, regulation, and meaningful life change.Elizabeth brings nearly a decade of clinical experience and a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach that meets people where they are — honoring their lived experience and building practical strategies that reduce friction and increase clarity.This conversation dives into how neuroinclusive therapy reshapes access and outcomes, why understanding the whole person matters, and how providers can offer care that is both compassionate and structurally supportive.🔹 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:• Elizabeth’s journey and therapeutic philosophy• Neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed approaches to care• Supporting emotional regulation, identity, and life transitions• Practical insights for clinicians and adults seeking meaningful growth🔹 About the Honest Providers PodcastHosted by Honest Care Systems, the Honest Providers Podcast features clinicians, founders, and leaders committed to ethical care, transparency, and people-first outcomes.✅ LIKE • ✅ SUBSCRIBE • ✅ SHARE💬 Comment below with your biggest takeaway or guests you’d like to see featured next#neurodiversity #therapy #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #honestproviders #honestcaresystems #creativesolutionscoaching

In this episode of the Honest Providers Podcast, we’re joined by Karli Baldus, founder of The Healing Village in Muskegon, Michigan — a community-centered counseling practice committed to fostering healing the moment someone reaches out for help. Karli shares her story, the mission behind The Healing Village, and how compassionate, integrative therapy can help people navigate the full spectrum of life’s challenges. From trauma-informed care to relationship support and growth-oriented practices, Karli and her team strive to create safe, nonjudgmental spaces where healing and connection can flourish. The Healing VillageThis conversation explores ethical leadership, community-focused mental health care, and what honest care looks like when providers prioritize people over process.🔹 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:• The mission and vision of The Healing Village — healing from the first contact• Community-centered approaches to mental health and recovery• The role of ethics, compassion, and trust in therapeutic care• Supporting individuals, couples, families, and diverse populations through evidence-based practices The Healing Village🔹 About the Honest Providers PodcastHosted by Honest Care Systems, the Honest Providers Podcast features clinicians, founders, and leaders committed to ethical care, transparency, and people-first outcomes.✅ LIKE • ✅ SUBSCRIBE • ✅ SHARE💬 Comment below with your biggest takeaway or guests you’d like to see featured next#mentalhealth #therapy #behavioralhealth #honestproviders #honestcaresystems #thehealingvillage

In this episode of the Honest Providers Podcast, we sit down with Joe Feldman, founder of Cover My Mental Health, to talk about one of the biggest pain points in behavioral healthcare: insurance verification, access, and transparency.Joe shares how Cover My Mental Health is simplifying eligibility checks, reducing administrative burden for providers, and helping practices get patients into care faster—without the confusion, delays, or breakdowns that often happen before treatment even begins.This conversation dives into the intersection of technology, ethics, and operations—and why fixing the front end of care is critical to protecting both patients and providers.🔹 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:• The story behind Cover My Mental Health• Why insurance verification is broken—and how to fix it• Reducing admin friction for providers and staff• Improving access to care through better systems• What honest infrastructure looks like in behavioral health🔹 About the Honest Providers PodcastHosted by Honest Care Systems, the Honest Providers Podcast features providers, founders, and industry leaders who are building ethical, transparent solutions that actually work—for patients, families, and practices.✅ LIKE • ✅ SUBSCRIBE • ✅ SHARE💬 Comment below with your thoughts or questions for Joe#behavioralhealth #mentalhealthtech #insuranceverification #honestproviders #honestcaresystems #healthcareoperations #mso

In this episode of the Honest Providers Podcast, we’re joined by Lara Asous, founder of Mindful Growth Therapy, for a grounded conversation on intentional healing, ethical practice, and what it means to truly support growth in mental health care.Lara shares her journey into private practice, the philosophy behind Mindful Growth Therapy, and how mindfulness-based, client-centered care helps individuals navigate anxiety, stress, life transitions, and personal development. We also discuss the importance of integrity, boundaries, and authenticity in a field that often feels rushed or transactional.This episode highlights what honest, values-driven therapy looks like when providers prioritize people over process.🔹 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:• The vision behind Mindful Growth Therapy• Mindfulness as a foundation for sustainable healing• Building a practice rooted in ethics and intention• Supporting real growth for clients—not quick fixes🔹 About the Honest Providers PodcastHosted by Honest Care Systems, the Honest Providers Podcast features clinicians, treatment owners, and industry leaders committed to transparency, ethical care, and long-term outcomes.✅ LIKE • ✅ SUBSCRIBE • ✅ SHARE💬 Comment below with your biggest takeaway or guests you’d like to see featured next#mentalhealth #therapy #mindfulness #honestproviders #behavioralhealth #honestcaresystems #mindfulgrowththerapy

In this episode of the Honest Providers Podcast, we sit down with Alexia Cadenas, from The Traveling Therapist LLC, to talk about accessible, client-centered mental health care and what it means to practice with integrity in today’s behavioral health system.Alexia shares her journey to becoming an LCSW, her passion for meeting clients where they are—both literally and clinically—and how The Traveling Therapist is breaking down barriers to care through flexible, compassionate, and ethical therapy services.This conversation highlights the importance of honesty, trust, and human connection in mental health treatment—and why providers who lead with values continue to stand out.🔹 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:• Alexia’s path to licensure and leadership• The mission behind The Traveling Therapist• Expanding access to ethical, client-first therapy• What honest care looks like in real-world practice🔹 About the Honest Providers PodcastHosted by Honest Care Systems, the Honest Providers Podcast features clinicians, treatment owners, and industry leaders who are committed to ethical care, transparency, and long-term outcomes.✅ LIKE • ✅ SUBSCRIBE • ✅ SHARE💬 Comment below with your thoughts or guests you’d like to see next#mentalhealth #therapy #lcsw #behavioralhealth #honestproviders #honestcaresystems #thetravelingtherapist