Our Qualified Staff

Peter A. Harrigan is the Chief Executive Officer of Palm Healthcare Company. He is a leading Behavioral Health Care provider. Peter is a respected addiction industry leader and noted dual diagnosis rehabilitation expert. Peter has been committed to research based holistic treatment and provides state of the art holistic treatment services in his network of centers.

Michael is the Chief Financial Officer at Palm Healthcare Company. He has more than twenty-five years of progressive P&L, financial management, operations, strategic planning, and human resources responsibilities. Michael brings a solid record of delivering results and exceeding expectations for a variety of organizations.

Thomas G. Beley, PhD, LCSW has over twenty five years of experience in the field of addictions and mental health where he has excelled both as an expert clinician and an organizational leader. He has been responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of innovative treatment programs specializing in substance use and mental health disorders. He received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Albany, his MSW at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, and his PhD from Barry University in Miami Shores, FL. He also has extensive post-graduate training in systems theory and therapy from the Georgetown Family Center in Washington, D.C., currently known as the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family. His area of expertise has focused on program development addressing the integration of neurobiology, behavior, and healing into the recovery process regardless of the disorder.

Dr. Seely has been practicing psychiatry since 1980. Educated at Princeton University and Jefferson Medical College, Dr. Seely is Board-certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, ABAM-certified in Addiction Medicine, Board-certified in Forensic Psychiatry and Board-certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He also serves as a consultant to the Florida’s Impaired Professionals Programs. Dr. Seely’s greatest asset is perhaps his ability to empathize with his patients and provide clear, consistent and compassionate guidance in their early recovery efforts. A brilliant and humorous educator, Dr. Seely is able to impart his knowledge in a manner consistent with humility and dedication to spreading the message of recovery.

Stephanie Harrigan has always been passionate about helping those who are struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. She has been working with Palm Partners for the past 10 years, and loves being part of a staff committed to going above and beyond to assist patients and their families through such difficult times. The first day an individual walks through the Palm Partners detox doors, Stephanie and her team are there to guide them every step of the way on their new start to a happier life.

With nearly two decades of experience in the substance use treatment industry, Benita has developed an expertise in clinically crafted protocols and measures for establishing medical necessity for the ever-changing guidelines and expectations of the insurance industry while, at the same time, not comprising the quality of client care or the compassion of clinical providers. More importantly, Benita’s expertise has developed a recognized successful collaborative bridge between insurers and providers leading to more successful treatment outcomes. Benita is an outstanding trainer and educator in all aspects of utilization review and is a respected member of the clinical team.

Robert L. Murdorf is a Certified Addictions Counselor and an International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor who has been part of Palm Partners Recovery Center for over 9 years. He is in charge of maintaining the highest standards of quality care for Palm Partners by making sure all client charts are up-to-date and accurate, maintaining medical records, and working closely with D.C.F. Robert Murdorf is committed to ensuring that Palm Partners goes above and beyond the best practices as an industry leader in addiction treatment services, and is grateful to make sure our program is always improving, to better serve our clients and our community.