Jennifer Helten – CEO & Founder, Unique Pathways, LLC

Jennifer Helten – CEO & Founder, Unique Pathways, LLC

What does it take to grow an ABA organization for more than a decade without losing sight of the mission? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Jennifer Helten, CEO and Founder of Unique Pathways, to discuss the leadership principles that have helped her scale a thriving ABA organization while staying committed to children, families, and meaningful outcomes. Jennifer shares why great leaders should say "not right now" instead of simply "no," how mission-driven feedback strengthens culture and retention, and the communication challenges that come with rapid growth. She also explains why longevity and trust have become some of her organization's greatest marketing advantages and why partnering with marketers who truly understand ABA makes all the difference. Whether you're leading an ABA practice, growing a behavioral health organization, or building a mission-driven team, this conversation is packed with practical leadership insights.

Justin Chase - CEO, Solari, Inc.

In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Justin Chase, CEO of Solari, Inc., to discuss what it truly takes to build behavioral health crisis systems that save lives. Justin shares lessons from leading one of the nation's largest crisis response organizations, including the importance of seamless care transitions, maintaining culture during rapid growth, and balancing compassion with accountability through heart-led leadership. The conversation also explores the future of crisis care, the role of relationships in building successful partnerships, and how organizations can leverage technology and AI while staying mission-focused. Whether you're a behavioral health leader, clinician, or executive focused on scaling impact, this episode offers practical insights on leadership, system design, and creating sustainable growth in high-stakes environments.

Jeremy Schall – CEO, Scottsdale Behavioral Health

On this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim sits down with Jeremy Schall, CEO of Scottsdale Behavioral Health, to discuss the powerful intersection of behavioral health, recovery, and justice reform. Jeremy shares his deeply personal journey from being a defendant and patient within the justice system to becoming a leader dedicated to helping justice-impacted individuals rebuild their lives. Together, they explore why connection is at the heart of recovery, the importance of lived experience in behavioral health organizations, and how peer support can transform outcomes for individuals navigating reentry. Jeremy also shares practical insights on building effective reentry programs, preventing staff burnout, and why partnerships with probation departments and justice systems are critical for behavioral health organizations looking to create lasting community impact. This conversation is a powerful reminder that people are more than their past mistakes—and that connection, compassion, and community can change lives.

Dr. Nicolle Carr – CEO, Integrated Brain Health | Founder, OKABA

In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Dr. R. Nicolle Carr to discuss some of the biggest ethical and access challenges facing the ABA field today. Dr. Carr shares her unexpected journey into behavior analysis, why ethical decision-making often lives in the gray areas rather than the textbook, and how providers can better prepare clinicians for the realities of practice. The conversation explores rural access to ABA services, the limitations of diagnosis-based funding, and the difficult real-world decisions clinicians face every day. They also discuss leadership, creating a culture where ethical concerns can be openly discussed, and why being a trusted community resource may be one of the most effective growth strategies for behavioral health organizations. Whether you're a clinician, leader, or practice owner, this episode offers practical insights on ethics, access, leadership, and sustainable growth in behavioral health.

Carolyn Bradfield – Founder & CEO, Pathroot Health

What role do families play in addiction treatment success? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Carolyn Bradfield, Founder & CEO of Pathroot Health, to discuss why family engagement may be one of the most overlooked factors in treatment retention and recovery outcomes. Drawing from both professional experience and her personal journey as the parent of a daughter who struggled with addiction, Carolyn shares powerful insights into the gaps families face throughout the treatment process. She explains how treatment providers can better support families, reduce early discharges, improve retention, and create stronger outcomes for both patients and organizations. The conversation also explores the financial impact of treatment dropouts, the importance of family alignment, and why education and engagement can be the difference between success and failure in recovery. If you're a behavioral health leader, addiction treatment provider, or anyone passionate about improving recovery outcomes, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.