WHO WE ARE

Joan Donnelly Morris is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health support for individuals and families facing mental health and substance use disorders. 

Her practice emphasizes clinical excellence and evidence-based treatment, while deeply respecting each patient’s unique values, culture, and lived experiences. 

Joan has extensive experience in psychiatric services, treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma-related issues, and addiction across diverse populations. 

She offers Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including Suboxone, Sublocade, and Brixadi, to support substance abuse recovery with clinical precision, dignity, and tailored care planning. When appropriate, she adopts a family-centered approach, acknowledging the essential role that loved ones play in long-term stability and healing. 

Additionally, Joan collaborates with patients who wish to incorporate spiritual or higher-power perspectives into their care, maintaining cultural sensitivity and respect for all belief systems. Her approach is inclusive, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, as she partners closely with each patient to build resilience, promote sustained recovery, and foster lasting mental and emotional wellness.

A board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Ruth provides comprehensive mental health support to individuals aged 13 and older. 

Her psychiatric services address a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and other psychiatric concerns. She earned advanced practice training in psychiatric nursing from Rutgers University and completed her undergraduate nursing education at New York University. 

The practice is grounded in a client-centered, holistic approach that follows the biopsychosocial model—integrating biological, psychological, and social factors to understand and treat each person as a whole. Patients collaborate with Ruth to develop personalized treatment plans aimed at reducing symptoms, enhancing well-being, and supporting a fuller, more satisfying life. Evidence-based medication management is offered, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) options such as Vivitrol, Suboxone, and Sublocade when clinically appropriate for substance abuse recovery. 

The office provides a comfortable, confidential, and accessible environment, conveniently located near major roadways for ease of access. Ruth is committed to supporting patients with compassion, respect, and expertise on the path to improved mental health.

A Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and graduate of Nova Southeastern University, Gena has over five years of experience in providing mental health support and substance abuse recovery services. 

Her clinical roles at Broward Girls Academy and Palm Beach Youth Academy involved supporting at-risk youth and adolescents. 

As a former Clinical Supervisor at Hibiscus Children’s Center and the current Clinical Director at Children’s Harbor, Gena specializes in counseling for children, adolescents, and families. She focuses on addiction, co-occurring disorders, trauma, and behavioral challenges, delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric services in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Gena helps clients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and achieve lasting growth.

As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Sharon is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered mental health support for adults aged 18–75. 

Drawing on extensive experience and a strong educational foundation, they provide holistic and integrative psychiatric services tailored to each individual.

Her clinical expertise encompasses anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, with a special focus on supporting women’s mental health during the perimenopausal transition, recognizing the unique challenges of this life stage. Sharon's approach combines innovation, empathy, and collaboration, emphasizing the importance of building strong therapeutic alliances.

She values patient input and integrate evidence-based practices with individual preferences, empowering patients to take an active role in their mental health journey while promoting resilience and overall well-being. In each consultation, they conduct a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, establishing realistic treatment goals, exploring appropriate interventions, and discussing effective mental health management strategies, including those related to substance use recovery. Sharon's goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where every patient feels heard and empowered.

Brad Paley is an experienced mental health and substance abuse professional dedicated to providing mental health support to individuals and families on their paths to healing and recovery. 

With a focus on adults facing mental health challenges and substance abuse recovery, Brad helps clients identify underlying issues, process key emotions, recognize the power of behavioral change, and build practical new coping skills to create meaningful, lasting transformation. His background includes directing inpatient treatment facilities, bringing deep clinical expertise and compassionate leadership to every client relationship. 

For adolescents and their families, Brad draws on extensive experience working with teens and family systems. He understands the unique pressures of the teenage years and the ways in which parental adjustments can play a vital role in supporting a young person’s well-being. Through family therapy and collaborative guidance, Brad empowers teens to find greater happiness and helps families strengthen communication, connection, and resilience together.

 Brad is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard and equipped to move forward with hope and confidence.

Neal Cooke serves as the dedicated Operations Manager at Solid Behavioral Health Solutions, where he has been overseeing daily operations since 2015. 

With a strong background in group practice management specializing in mental health support and substance use disorder treatment, Neal ensures the smooth and efficient delivery of compassionate outpatient care and psychiatric services. 

His responsibilities include intake coordination, scheduling, insurance verification, medical records, billing, payroll, invoicing, and banking for a team of practitioners serving individuals in the Pompano Beach area and beyond. 

A highly organized, motivated team player with exceptional communication and customer service skills, Neal brings a positive, hardworking approach to supporting both patients and staff in achieving common goals of recovery and wellness, particularly in the realm of substance abuse recovery.