ADDICTION

http://www.sexaddictionscounseling.com/ Counseling vs. Treatment Most of the sex addiction programs and certified sex addiction therapists (CSATs) that treat people for sex addiction make a distinction between “counseling” vs. “treatment.” The initial approach to helping people with sex addiction is more often thought of as “treatment.” The difference is that when we think of counseling or therapy we tend to think of a process whereby people change because they get insights into the cause of their problems and this awareness makes them behave differently.

With over 20 published articles as well as an e-book ("The Sex Addiction Cure -- A Guide to Therapy") to her name, Dorothy Hayden, LCSW is considered to be a "thought leader" in the field of sex addiction. She practices psychotherapy in her Manhattan, NY location but services client world-wide through SKYPE. Her full bio and list of articles can be found at http://www.sextreatment.com.

Anita Fiander is an Alcohol Addiction Specialist, Speaker, Author & Coach, Lifelong Psychology Student, Wife, Mother of 3, and a Social Media Thought Leader in Addiction. …And her passion is to help women in addiction recovery with a focus on alcoholism recovery. Need help with Alcohol Addiction Recovery? Drop her a line here http://anitafiander.com/contact/ Anita “walks her talk”, she has personally experienced what she teaches, and continues to study and learn to improve her knowledge in this ever changing field. Anitas’ mission now, is to use social media to create a worldwide movement for women in recovery …so that they too will be able to become transparent in their recovery…and Real, Right Now! Anita has been working with families, communities and individual community members since 1992. Her life’s’ work “helping others” started in Human Resources and continues today with the creation of her own books, programs, private and group coaching, private mentoring, speaking and seminars in the Addictions Recovery field. Anita began her online career learning how to use social media to market small business. She was the CEO/ Co-Owner of a local social media marketing company for 3 years and used the income generated from that to fund her passion… which was to have her own products and services in the addiction recovery field. Anitas’ passion is clearly to help other women who are post detox and looking for more than just sobriety. Anita believes there has been no greater opportunity for the human race to join together for the good of this planet…Social Media has changed not only the way we do business …But it has shifted how we are able to interact with humans. We invite you to find out more about Anita and her programs. Let us see if what she has can help you.

62 y.o. married female. Born in NE also lived in SD, KY, TN, GA, FL, CA, Germany, and Korea and now live in AL with husband Bo and two dogs. Avid knitter, love to write, work as an therapist in an addiction treatment facility, have 27 years of recovery, active in church ministeries, i.e., altar prayer, women's, knitting, welcome. Also on a spiritual journey to get closer to my God.

Expert in the field of anger management training and coaching, addiction, and intimate partner violence.

I am a fifty eight year old male and have been battling addiction for a large percent of those years. I say battle because that is exactly what it has been spiritual warfare. There are many who say it is a disease and I would not disagree with that assessment either both h

One of only a handful of Addiction Recovery Coaches in the World. I am not only trained as a life coach, I have additional training in motivational interviewing, and harm reduction. I also have 15 years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol.

Mary John is an alcohol addiction treatment counselor and therapist at a leading cure alcoholism and addiction treatment center. She has expertise in Stop drinking now, quit alcohol and cure alcohol addiction subjects. She has written a number of articles and journals on how to stop drinking, alcoholic cure, alcohol abuse, alcoholism treatment, cures for alcoholism, natural cures for alcoholism etc.

My name is Curtis Jones. I am the Chief Executive Officer of the Clockwork Company. I have added a subsidiary website called PHAROS CONSULTING AND PUBLICATIONS. The addition of PHAROS to my Company is because of my passion for reading, research, writing and serving the public interest. I graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1982 with majors in Business and Journalism. I also did post-graduate work in Administration and Entrepreneurship. I am writing a number of articles and publications about issues and topics that are of interest to me and that I have researched extensively. I have won several writing awards and I am currently working on a book about customer service. The topics I have researched include addiction, sitcom writing, nursing homes, parenting, scams crime and delinquency, and, above all, Customer Service. As we continue to grow, Pharos will provide E Books, blogging, consulting and workshops about Customer Service and other topics. Ultimately, I will submit articles to different publishing sites that give me an opportunity to pursue a different, enjoyable avocation and alternative.

I am a 30 year old single working mother of three. I have always been a work alholic and unfortunately let it get the best of me. I fell into addiction and criminal activities. I served my time and am now a convicted felon. It is not who I am but just another factor in my life. Experience only makes you wiser, no matter what kind it is. I've learned not to let things I cannot change bother me and I am so much happy now. I say what I mean and ALWAYS mean what I say. I am up front and always honest. I attneded college before I had my first child and hope to return one day. I started a novel about 10 years ago but unfortunately have not had the motivation to return to it. I guess I haven't found my muse. I love to write and did it until I got overwhelmed with real life. Hopefully this will be my first step back!

Hello folks! Sobergirl05/ Sobergirl are pen names for Linnea Johnson. Linnea has a background in health care and has worked as a professional caregiver and a counselor in mental health rehabilitation. She is currently studying addiction treatment counseling with a focus on dually diagnosed clients. She is herself in recovery and plans to use her experience as a platform for articles. Linnea has 2 children. A daughter who is 23 and a son who is 19. She is proud of both. She is an animal lover with an emphasis on the feline persuasion. Linnea is an avid reader with a passion for history and considers herself an amateur medievalist. Linnea lives in San Jose,California and grew up nearby in Los Gatos, California.

Dr Sheafe has over 24 years of clinical experience in marriage counseling & family therapy. She specializes in: substance abuse treatment, drug addiction, sex therapy and couples counseling. She can assist with recovery from emotional, verbal, physical and drug abuse. Dr Sheafe is considered an expert on domestic violence and issues related to childhood trauma and porn addiction. She has worked with thousands of clients throughout the United States & Europe. She States, "I offer solid, down-to-earth guidance!" She is called upon by litigators as an 'Expert Witness' for issues related to sexual trauma. She offers phone counseling or in-person visits for those living in South East Virginia. For complete information please visit: http://www.drsadiesheafe.com/telephoneconsultation.html or email her at Sadie@Dr Sheafe.com. Most Insurance accepted. Dr Sheafe is a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, American Board of Sexology Diplomate, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Currently, she serves as the Chairman, Virginia Legislative Committee: National Association Social Work, (NASW) and Virginia, Regional Representative for Hampton Roads, Virginia; Member, American Board of Clinical Sexologists and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). She has been appointed to the Mental Health Advisory Council Board for the city of Portsmouth, Virginia and was elected to the State Board of Directors for NASW. She is currently the Chairman of the Department of Veterans Affairs Social Work Professional Standards Board, Virgina and an Adjunct Professor at Norfolk State University in the Doctoral and Masters Degree Programs for Social Work.

In recovery for six + years and knowing addiction I am compelled to reach out to help people find their voice. People die daily from drug abuse. It saddens me that there isn't more help in the media for these souls. I want to reach these people.

I began writing poems as a young girl and have recently expanded the subjects and style of my writing. Learning has always been a joy for me and writing has become my relaxing way to escape. My topics of interests include, but are not limited to relationships, marriage, addiction, family, and homeschooling. I am also a member of the Helium, as well as a Channel Manager.

A life coach and authority on Relationship and Addiction Recovery Coaching, David Roppo has worked closely with clients to teach them the secrets of how to save a relationship and how to overcome addiction.

"RB" Wiseman is the Founder of the Policy Institute on Homelessness and Addiction Studies in Los Angeles California, he currently is completing his masters degree is Metaphysical Science with the emphasis on Metaphysical psychology.

Im a young new stay at home mother of one. I am just recently dealing with drug addiction and treatment. I am currently with my baby's father, we have great relationship, some bumps but are working on it.

I was born an only child.Became deeply involved with drugs & alcohol in early teens,expierenced a lot of adversity as a result of my addiction, but I am now over 8 years clean & sober.My soberiety is my most important possesion today,Im devoted to it.

born,grew up,started using drugs,kept on ,started working@18,carpentry,masonry,,landscaping,roofing laboring to support my heroin addiction on/off for the past 14 years,on suboxone & sobering up the past 4 months..labor knickname is knocksit the f**k down

I am a parent, grandparent, adjunct professor and addiction educator. You may view my website on YOURBRAINOnGames.com and peggythePoet.Com. My wife Peggy Najar went to Heaven on June 22, 2008. She inspired me to prose and poetry.

I'm the girl with the dark secret. I'm the girl you think is so sweet and cute. I'm the girl who is a great mother. I'm also the girl who has served jail time and is constantly fighting my addiction and fighting my emotional demons. But if you meet me, you'd never guess.

Author and Motivational speaker on the subjects of gambling addiction, teen social issues and education. Interviewed by ABC News, her life and stories will "affect" you.

I am a forensic psychologist diplomate who loves to educate lay people on all things police. I also give free cognitive behavioral therapy to officers who seek my assistance. I am also interested in the Neuropsychological basis for addiction and related research.

Adolescent and Addiction Counseling and Research

I am a research analyst in development at Cornell University, and have also worked in student services. I am a musician interested in Joni Mitchell's alternate guitar tunings, an avid knitter and painter. I am also interested in mental health and addiction issues.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of cognitive disorder and addiction.

I've come from a life of addiction. Been clean for a while now and, loving life. I see things alot differently now then I did before. Due to have my 2nd child around dec 8th of 2006. I have a son who will be 3 in jan 07. I've done alot of writing before.

Convicted felon, reformed drug trafficker, disenfranchised from society by the government. I spend most of my time creating ways to educate non-users about drug addiction, so that addicts are understood and not thrown away. I look forward to the day that treatment for addiction is given back to the medical field and taken away from the Department of Corrections. I do not believe in the legalization of hard drugs. I am a Christian, first and foremost; I am also a freelance media professional, an artist, an activist, and published author. Published Author: Opposing Viewpoints Series: Addiction, Christina Fisanick, Greenhaven Press; pp.178-183; "Drug Clinics Are Not Effective at Treating All Opiate Addictions."-Jeanne Sparks-Carreker, Published: April,2009 Favorite authors: David Hume, Baruch Spinoza, Stokeley Carmichael, Maya Angelou, Emily Dickenson Favorite films include: A Beautiful Mind, Mulholland Drive, Deja Vu, and forgive me, but anything with Will Farrell or Jim Carrey-they are so freaking funny. Contact me: h2oforthegaslit2009@hotmail.com

I got married in 1994 and finished a degree in social work in 1996. In 2000, I began my recovery from addiction. I have worked in social and did so for 10 years. I have decided to work helping other addicts.

As a mom of a toddler, I am experienced in pregnancy, postpartum, parenting and breastfeeding. I write balanced,nonjudgmental material on these issues. I also am a Registered Addiction Specialist and I write articles in a volunteer management newsletter.