Betsy Michelena

Therapist
Betsy has over eleven years experience in the addiction treatment field. Having grown up in Latin America she brings to the clinical team bilingual skills and a cultural sensitivity to assist our international clientele. Betsy holds a CAP and ICADC credentials. Betsy’s therapeutic style incorporates an eclectic mix of behavior modification, cognitive behavior therapy and rationale emotive therapy to educate and empower her clients to support their recovery process.  

Blayre Farkas

Program DIrector

Jay Goldman

EMDR Therapist

Richard Spence

Therapist

Randy Lyons

Chinese Medicine Doctor

Richard B. Seely, MD

Medical Director
Dr. Seely received his Medical Degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a lifetime of experience helping people overcome addictions and psychiatric problems such as eating disorders. He has taught and lectured at the University of Miami School of Medicine and has served on numerous advisory boards and committees.

Prior to working for SeaSide Palm Beach, Dr. Seely served as a Psychiatrist, Director, or Consultant to a wide variety of organizations – from residential treatment programs to the Miami Dolphins. Awards he has received include being nominated for the Sol Ginsburg Fellowship and receiving the Bernard Goodman UMSM Department of Psychiatry Award for “Best Graduating Resident in Psychiatry” in 1984.

Mary Jane McManus, RN

Nursing Director
Registered Nurse, State of FL Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Boston College (1991), Master of Science/Grad Nursing/Psych-MH-Nursing

Beth Sullivan, MSN, ARNP

Nursing Director

Randi Klemish

Therapist
Randi holds a masters degree from Nova Southeastern University in Interdisciplinary Art, which combined studies in education, marriage & family counseling and creative arts therapies including Drama Therapy and Psychodrama.  She has worked as a therapist at Behavioral Health prior to coming to SeaSide Palm Beach. 

Natashah James

Case Manager
Natashah has over eight years of experience working in the field of dual-diagnosis clients with Schizophrenia, Bipolar, ADHD, & Addictions. She specializes in addictions, trauma, mental health, marriage and family therapy. She was the Program Director of a Drug Endangered Program for children in Texas prior to joining the Seaside team. Natashah James received her undergraduate degree a Bachelor of Science Degree cum laude in Business and Organizational Management from Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Dr. Lukens

Clinical Program Director
Dr. Lukens is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 22 years experience. He obtained his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Connecticut in 1987 and his Bachelors Degree in psychology from Temple University in 1980.   He has co-authored a book about the theory and practice of psychotherapy titled "Language, Structure, and Change: Frameworks of Meaning in Psychotherapy."  In addition he has written numerous articles and book chapters. Dr. Lukens specializes in intensive therapy focusing on individual's core issues and their underlying emotional dynamics.

Michael Weiner, Ph.D.

CAP Director of Assessment, Education, and Research
Dr Weiner received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and has taught at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the Rochester Institute of Technology. He has also published in numerous professional journals and regularly presented at professional conferences.

Dr. Weiner has been helping chemically dependent adults, adolescents, and their families since 1983. Prior to working for Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, he served as the Outpatient Treatment Director at Park Ridge Chemical Dependency in Rochester, New York and the Treatment Director for the Addictions Recovery Center at Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic in Clifton Springs, New York.

Megan Halvey

Director of Guest Services

Megan J Halvey is the Director of Guest Services for Seaside Palm Beach. She received her BA in Psychology from Rutgers University. Megan is certified in High Touch Jin Shin, Reiki and EFT. A published author and award winning photographer, she has been active in the field of recovery for over twenty years.

Paul Bogin

Guest Liason

Paul Bogin began working in the behavioral health field in 1992. He attended Elon University for undergraduate studies and then continued at Barry University where he became a Certified Addictions Counselor. Since completing his addictions certification coursework Paul has worked as a counselor, program director, clinical director and marketer in the addictions and mental health field.