EP24 - Beyond Therapy: How Therapeutic Consultants Support Family Healing | Cole & Maureen

When your child or young adult is struggling, knowing where to turn—and who to trust—can feel overwhelming.

On this week’s episode of The Connect Call Podcast, host Hannah Brett sits down with therapeutic consultants Cole Szabo and Maureen Brennan to explore how families can navigate complex mental health, behavioral, addiction, and educational challenges while finding the right support for their individual needs.

Cole Szabo is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, certified Parent Coach, and trained ICF ADHD coach based in Nashville. Drawing from both professional and personal experience, Cole specializes in addiction, ADHD, mental health, and family relationships, helping families navigate difficult conversations, boundaries, and the path forward.

Maureen Brennan is an Educational and Therapeutic Program Placement Consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping families understand their children’s unique strengths and needs. She works collaboratively with families and care professionals to identify schools, programs, and treatment options designed to support long-term success.

In this episode:

• The role of a therapeutic consultant and when families may need one
• Signs it may be time to seek additional support
• How to evaluate and choose qualified professionals
• Why collaboration between families and treatment providers matters
• Gathering the right information before making treatment decisions
• Planning beyond the immediate crisis for long-term success
• The impact of family involvement throughout the process

Finding the right path forward isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about knowing how to ask the right questions, build the right team, and make informed decisions for your family.

Tune in for a practical conversation about navigating difficult seasons with greater clarity, collaboration, and support.

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About the Host:

With nearly 20 years of experience in the behavioral health and treatment industry, Hannah Brett, Founder of HB Connect, is a trusted resource for providers, families, and organizations navigating the complex landscape of mental health care. 

Over the course of her career, Hannah has partnered with leading national treatment centers to help ensure individuals and families receive compassionate, evidence-based support. Her unwavering advocacy for children's mental health, combined with her deep industry knowledge, makes her one of the most effective and sought-after voices in the field. 

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Communications, Hannah brings a unique blend of strategic insight, operational expertise, and heart to every engagement. 

Through HB Connect, she works with treatment programs and healthcare organizations to design outreach and growth strategies that are both thoughtful and impactful-always with the goal of improving access to quality care. 

When she's not building connections in the mental health community, Hannah finds joy traveling to the UK to visit family, spending time with her close-knit circle of friends, and sharing life with her wife, Stacey, and their beloved pup, Frankie.

Podcast Produced by Jen Kourtei at Savvy Edge Marketing