Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist 

Dr. James G. Brown is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University. He has extensive experience in mental health, cultural diversity, and substance abuse, having worked in private practice, correctional facilities, and state institutions. Dr. Brown currently serves as a Psychological Consultant for the Department of Disability Determination and has held academic roles at several universities. He is the founder of a drug treatment program and a member of both the American and Florida Psychological Associations. 

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Yolanda Bogan is a board-certified clinical psychologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology, a distinction held by only five percent of psychologists nationwide. She earned her doctorate from the University of Georgia and her bachelor’s degree from Emory University, completing her pre-doctoral internship at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Bogan has extensive experience in private, faith-based, university, and community settings, and she integrates culturally competent, strengths-based approaches with evidence-based treatments in her practice. A fifth-generation Floridian, she is dedicated to helping clients achieve meaningful improvement. 

Certified Nurse Practitioner 

Kanisha Miller-Lamb, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is a certified Nurse Practitioner with specialized expertise in both primary and psychiatric care. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida A&M University and went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing from South University. She later completed the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program at Florida State University. With extensive clinical experience across hospitals, behavioral health services, and community health centers, Mrs. Miller-Lamb is skilled in psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, and health education. She currently practices as a PMHNP, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals across the lifespan, with a special passion for working with pediatric patients and underserved populations. Mrs. Miller-Lamb is committed to delivering culturally competent, holistic care that addresses both physical and mental health needs. She is also active in community outreach and volunteer work and is a proud member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

Ed Bennett IV, MSW, LCSW- QS, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and seasoned mental health professional with over a decade of experience serving youth and families across school, clinical, and faith-based settings. A proud graduate of Florida A&M University (BSW ‘11) and Florida State University (MSW ‘13), he currently serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Florida A&M University. Ed is known for his trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to working with adolescents and is passionate about helping young people build emotional resilience. As an active minister, he integrates his faith with his clinical training to promote healing and hope among the next generation. 

Residential Mental Health Counselor Intern 

Murel Polee III, RMHCI, is a Southern California native who moved to Florida in 2014. Mr. Polee currently works at Apalachee Center as a Master Level therapist since 2022. Mr. Polee received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA in 2013 and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University in 2021.