In this episode of The Hanley Effect, hosts Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal sit down with licensed mental health counselor and certified addiction professional Tommy McGee, LMHC, CAP. With warmth, humility, and deep insight, Tommy shares his powerful personal journey from growing up in Oak Cliff, Texas to overcoming a 13-year battle with addiction—and ultimately finding purpose as a therapist, educator, and community leader.

Tommy’s story is one of transformation, love, and the quiet power of human connection. He opens up about formative experiences in his childhood, his struggle with substance use and identity, and the moment his mother knocked on his door and asked the simple question that changed everything: “Do you want some help?”

Now based in Lake Worth, Florida, Tommy reflects on his path through recover ...