Faculty Biographies

John Bradshaw, M.A.
Counselor, author, theologian and public speaker for the past four decades to become a world renowned figure in the fields of addictions, recovery, family systems and the concept of toxic shame. Author, Bradshaw On: The Family—A Revolutionary Way of Self Discovery, Family Secrets—What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You, Bradshaw On: The Family—Revised Edition 1996 and three New York Times bestselling books: Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child, Creating Love, and Healing the Shame That Binds You.

Bill O’Hanlon, M.S.
Author or co-author of 28 books including Pathways to Spirituality, Change 101: A Practical Guide to Creating Change, and Thriving Through Crisis.

Christine Courtois, Ph.D.
Co-Founder of The CENTER: Posttraumatic Disorders Program at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington. Author of Recollections of Sexual Abuse: Treatment Principles and Guidelines, Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse: A Workshop Model, and Healing the Incest Wound: Adult Survivors in Therapy.

Patrick Carnes, Ph.D.
Author, Executive Director, Gentle Path Program at Pine Grove Behavioral Center; CEO, New Freedom Corp. and New Freedom Publications, Author, Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction and The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships and other titles.

Rev. Leo Booth, MTh
Unity minister, lecturer, and trainer on all aspects of spirituality and recovery from depression, addictions, compulsive behaviors, Spiritual Advisor, Behavioral Health of Palm Beaches, Florida, author of 10 publications, including his latest book Say Yes to Your Spirit, and When God Becomes a Drug.

Terry Gorski, MA
President, CENAPS Corporation, a consulting and training firm that specializes in alcoholism, drug dependence, and mental health services. Author, Staying Sober Guide to Relapse Prevention, The Staying Sober Workbook, Counseling for Relapse Prevention, and A Guide to Recovery from Alcoholism.

Wendy Maltz, MSW
Therapist and expert on healthy sexuality and sexual recovery. Author, The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Coauthor, Private Thoughts: Exploring the Power of Women’s Sexual Fantasies, Incest and Sexuality: A Guide to Understanding and Healing, and most recently The Porn Trap.

Ted Klontz, PhD
President of Onsite Workshops, developed and implemented intensive outpatient treatment programs dealing with Financial Disorders. Active private consulting practice working with individuals, couples and families. Author, The Financial Wisdom of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Rob Weiss, LCSW
Founder and Executive Director of The Sexual Recovery Institute in Los Angeles, Managing Director of Sexual Integrity Services at Life Healing Center of Santa Fe, part of CRC Health Group. Author, Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men, Co-author, Untangling the Web: Sex, Pom and Fantasy Addiction in the Internet Age, and Cybersex Exposed: Simple Fantasy to Obsession.

Richard Fields, PhD
Private Counseling Practice, Bellevue, WA. Author, Minestrone for the Mind: Awakening to Mindfulness, 10 Steps for Everyone, and Drugs in Perspectives, 6th Edition

Bobby Mooney, MD
Medical Director of Willingway Hospital where he provides Addiction Medicine and Psychiatric services to alcohol and drug addicted patients, holds certification from the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

Roland Fleck, Ed
Associate Professor at National University, author and trainer on motivational interviewing, with 30 years clinical experience.

Jan Parker, PhD
Professor of Psychology at National University, San Diego, worked with addictive disorders for 20 years, co-author, Clinicians Guide to 12-Step Programs

Charity Benham, PsyD
Manager of Mental Health Services for Hazelden Springbrook, clinical training faculty at George Fox University. Conducts research in the area of understanding the relationship between creativity and psychiatric vulnerability.

Alexandra Katehakis, MS, MFT
Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist in private pratice in Beverly Hills, CA. She has extensive experience in working with a full spectrum of sexuality from sexual addition to problems of sexual desire and dysfunction for invididuals and couples.

Rob Hunter, PhD
Founder of the Problem Gambling Center (PGC) in Las Vegas, NV, member of the Harvard Medical School of Addictions Review Board, consultant to Las Vegas Recovery Center, appeared on 20/20, Nightline, 48 Hours, and 60 Minutes.

Stefanie Carnes, PhD
Director of family services, research and intensive workshops at Pine Grove and author, Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for partners of Sex Addicts.

Wallace Wilkins, PhD
Serves as conflict mediator, organizational advisor, leadership coach, professional speaker and Substance Abuse Professional, and is also Senior Consultant and Master Trainer for the Conflict Resolution Resource Center.

Sally Bartolameolli,MED
Has taught for many years emotional and learning challenged children, certified Shadow Work facilitator and Health Counselor trainer at the Institute of Intergrative Nutrition and Columbia University. Seminar and workshop leader..

Claudine Pletcher
One of the original women who brought the COSA program to the Southwestern United States, co-author with Sally Bartolameolli of an up-coming book, Dealing with Co-Sex Addiction.