Dr. Cole Timonere, PhD, JD, LMHC, LPCC

Highlights

• Behavioral health executive with experience across law, clinical practice, and healthcare operations
• Licensed mental health counselor with multi-state clinical operations experience
• Holds a PhD in Counseling and a Juris Doctor
• Experienced in research, data analysis, process improvement, and professional writing
• Former adjunct professor supervising master’s-level counseling students

Experience

Dr. Cole Timonere, PhD, JD, LMHC, LPCC, is a behavioral health executive whose career spans law, clinical practice, and multi-state operational leadership. After beginning his career as an attorney, he moved into behavioral health, working directly in clinical roles before advancing into regional leadership overseeing outpatient programs.

Cole has led clinical operations for behavioral healthcare programs, with a focus on program development, data analysis, performance improvement, compliance, and strategic growth. His work has included developing clinical pathways, documentation standards, quality assurance systems, and multidisciplinary workflows across residential, PHP, and outpatient settings.

He has also contributed to clinical practice standards, workforce development, and executive reporting throughout his career. As an adjunct professor at Barry University, Cole supervised master’s-level counseling students in clinical practice, providing guidance on ethics, clinical skills, and professional development.

Education

Dr. Cole Timonere, PhD, JD, LMHC, LPCC earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling from Barry University.

He also holds a master’s degree from Northwestern University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of South Florida.