Meet Our Staff
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Michelle Cavaliere -Chief Executive Director & Clinical Director PhDc, LMHC, CST, M.A, MCAP, NCC, EMDR
Michelle Cavaliere is the founder, Executive Director and Clinical Director for Frankie’s Place Counseling and Prevention Center Michelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified Sex Therapist (CST), Certified Master Level Addiction Professional (MCAP), and Ph.D.(c) in Advanced Human Behavior and Clinical Sexology in th
Michelle Cavaliere is the founder, Executive Director and Clinical Director for Frankie’s Place Counseling and Prevention Center Michelle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified Sex Therapist (CST), Certified Master Level Addiction Professional (MCAP), and Ph.D.(c) in Advanced Human Behavior and Clinical Sexology in the state of Florida. She received her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and B.A. in Psychology from South University in West Palm Beach, Florida. Michelle specializes in trauma and is Certified in EMDR series I and II. Michelle has a business background with over 17 years in the franchise industry where she belonged to the International Franchise Association representing women in small business and Vice President of Product Development for the New York area. Michelle’s Doctoral research primarily focuses on assessments, clinical treatments and program development within the field of substance abuse. Michelle developed Trauma Focused Programs for the Veteran population in West Palm Beach, Florida. Her current research entails the Development of an Environmental Behavioral Activation Education Program to be implemented in the addiction community in Fort Lauderdale and Lake Worth Beach, Florida in addiction to an Adolescent Adventure Program in Fort Myers, Florida. Michelle is also conducting research on the Assessment Process and Clinical Treatment Practices within the field of addiction. Michelle holds particular interests in leadership, clinical assessments, and treatment development. She is grounded in the Psychoanalytic framework as she incorporates the Wellness Model, Behavioral Approach and Assessments into her clinical practices.
Madison Piorkowski, RMHCI
Madison is a counselor working in the Behavioral Health field since 2015. Madison has experience in working with Mental Health, Substance Use, Sexual health and dysfunction in a variety of settings. She recently graduated with her Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Madison is passionate about
Madison is a counselor working in the Behavioral Health field since 2015. Madison has experience in working with Mental Health, Substance Use, Sexual health and dysfunction in a variety of settings. She recently graduated with her Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Madison is passionate about working with individuals and couples and takes a direct approach to working towards their clinical goals.
Anthony Peluso III- Director of Services
Anthony Peluso is Frankie's Place Director of Services. Anthony is responsible for: planning, developing and managing projects. Determining a project's schedule, scope and budget. Directing team members in meeting the company objectives. Anthony also oversees all the quantitative measures for the clients of Frankie's Place. Anthony also
Anthony Peluso is Frankie's Place Director of Services. Anthony is responsible for: planning, developing and managing projects. Determining a project's schedule, scope and budget. Directing team members in meeting the company objectives. Anthony also oversees all the quantitative measures for the clients of Frankie's Place. Anthony also is Tonka's trainer and handler. Anthony's future goal is manage all future employees operations at Frankie's Place.
Service Dogs
Tonka
Tonka
Tonka
Tonka is a mixed Mastiff breed rescued from a local animal shelter. He is now a fully trained service dog. Tonka is training for his certification as a Service and Therapy dog to assist with the clients care in Frankie's Place. Tonka has become a huge role model for our clients and staff at Frankie's Place as he continues to work on his
Tonka is a mixed Mastiff breed rescued from a local animal shelter. He is now a fully trained service dog. Tonka is training for his certification as a Service and Therapy dog to assist with the clients care in Frankie's Place. Tonka has become a huge role model for our clients and staff at Frankie's Place as he continues to work on his issues after being in a shelter for almost 2 years. Tonka inspires us all with his hard work and dedication in his training.
Lisa
Tonka
Tonka
Lisa is a senior Staffordshire Terrier Mix. She was rescued from Gulf Coast Humane Society and is currently in training to become a Service Animal. Lisa is a great example of positivity as she meets all her challenges with a tail wag of excitement.