Ira Abrams Ira Abrams has a Ph. D.in Clinical Psychology from the University of Maryland in College Park. He has been in private practice for over 25 years providing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy. He is a long-term clinical supervisor, sponsoring over 20 psychologists for licensure. Sex Addiction has taken over his practice making recovery and marital repair work his focus. He’s been married for over 30 years to Kay Kosak Abrams, a clinical psychologist who runs a child and family practice. They have 3 grown children and a new puppy.

Dr. Stefanie Carnes, CMAT, CPTT, CSAT-S, RACS, Supervisor, is the president of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals and a senior fellow at The Meadows where she works with clients struggling with sexuality and intimacy issues such as compulsive and addictive sexual behaviors, infidelity, sexual trauma, and sexual assault. She is the clinical architect for Willow House, a treatment program for women struggling with sex, love, and intimacy disorders. Dr. Carnes is a clinical sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist and an AAMFT-approved supervisor. She is also the author of numerous publications including her books Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts, Facing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts, and Facing Addiction: Starting Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs. Her latest book, is called Courageous Love: A Couples Guide to Conquering Betrayal.

Marcus Earle, Ph.D., LMFT, CSAT-S, PSP Dr. Marcus Earle is a graduate of Virginia Tech University, where he earned a doctorate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 1988. He is the Clinical Director in a group private practice with his father, Dr. Ralph Earle, at Psychological Counseling Services, Ltd. in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Earle is licensed as a psychologist and certified as a marriage and family therapist in Arizona. He specializes in working with addictions and sexual offenders, as well as doing individual and family therapy.

Dr. Earle co-leads compulsivity and co-dependency groups and conducts couples communication workshops and marital and family enrichment programs with his wife, Robin. He has also co-authored the book, Sex Addiction: Case Studies and Management, with his father, Dr. Ralph Earle.

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Isabel Nino De Guzman, Ph.D., LP, CSAT-S, CMAT is a licensed psychologist, registered on the Arizona Board registry of clinical supervisors, and a certified sex addiction therapist and supervisor. Her professional background includes being a tenured professor at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, and 20 years of clinical experience as a licensed psychodynamic psychologist in Peru. She became part of the team that worked for Dr. Carnes at the University of Southern Mississippi conducting research on sex addiction, and completed the first study on sex addicts using latent cluster analysis, which unraveled unexpected configurations of comorbid disorders in such population. Dr. De Guzman joined Gentle Path when the program was part of the Pine Grove system. Further, she completed two years of post-doctoral training at Hazelden in Minnesota where she solidified her expertise with multiple addictions. Dr. De Guzman currently works as a psychologist at Gentle Path at The Meadows, where she has implemented a comprehensive assessment process of patients that informs of the specific needs of each patient from a clinical perspective. Dr. De Guzman is a committed member of the Gentle Path team and has an important role in the management of comorbid conditions of patients at the program.

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Terry L. Gatewood, LCSW, CSAT®, SEP(A) is a psychotherapist that specializes in the treatment of sex & love addictions, stimulant addiction, and trauma. Terry is a proven dynamic educator and skilled clinician and Principal Owner at Blue Tiger Recovery LLC. He has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and groups in the fields of substance abuse and sexual compulsive disorders. He brings a unique passion and experience to his work treating clients with the co-addictions of stimulants & sexual disorders.

A Cal State University Los Angeles MSW graduate, Terry is trained as a forensic clinical social worker and has over eight years of experience working with crystal meth addicts in the gay community of Los Angeles, CA

Tori Hodge, MSW, LCSW, CTT, CSAT®, CMAT is a Primary Therapist at Caron Renaissance Institute in Boca Raton, Florida. She began her career with Renaissance in June 2018 and previously worked for Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches in Florida. Tori received her undergraduate degree and Master’s Degree from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida in 2004. She has worked in the field of addiction for over 14 years assisting in the healing process of families and couples impacted by addiction and or mental health issues and currently studies ontological life coaching with ICF for her ACC certification.

Tori has been in recovery for over 24 years as a graduate of 501(c)(3) Wayside House and has been on the Board of Directors for over 14 years. She is committed to and invested in the power of healing and overcoming the challenges that addiction and mental health presents in the lives of families and the loved one impacted. Tori has participated in a television marketing addiction awareness campaign and shared her “Hope Story” winning a Webby award with the Mary Pomerantz Advertising-Social media group. She has worked with all populations including having a strong impact on people in the entertainment business and sports including working with NBA and NFL retired and active players alongside the NFL Retired Players Association. She continues to work with individuals, couples, and families in the Addiction, Mental Health and Behavioral inpatient treatment programs as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Trauma Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist, with EMDR training. Tori is excited to be invited to serve on the Ethics Committee at IITAP.

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Debra L. Kaplan, MA, MBA, LPC, CSAT-S is a licensed therapist, author and speaker specializing in sexual compulsivity, money, work, and relationship dynamics.

After a successful career on Wall Street, where issues regarding sex, money and power are legendary, Ms. Kaplan merged her fascination with narcissism, sex, power and control with her studies in psychology. Debra is co-editor of “Reflections On The History of The Sex Addiction Field: A Festschrift.” She is the author of, “For Love and Money: Exploring Sexual & Financial Betrayal in Relationships,” and “Battle of the Titans: Mastering the Forces of Sex, Money, and Power in Relationships.” “Battle of the Titans” delves deep into modern day power dynamics and provides readers tools to successfully harness their authentic power to create sexual and financial balance in relationships.

In 2023, Ms. Kaplan released, “Coupleship Inc: From Financial Conflict to Financial Intimacy,” a co-authored, comprehensive guide for couples to successfully resolve money conflicts and create emotional and financial wellbeing. “Coupleship Inc.” has received critical praise, and is the inspiration for her intensives and workshops to help couples create emotional and financial intimacy in relationships. Debra lectures nationally and is an invited guest on podcasts and financial media outlets. You can learn more at: https://debrakaplancounseling.com.

Mari A. Lee, LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT-S, RAE, MBATT-S, EMDR is the founder of Growth Counseling Services, Inc. in Glendora, California specializing in addictions, trauma and mindfulness. For over 15 years, Mari has been dedicated to working with sexually compulsive individuals, betrayed partners, and helping hurting couples heal. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Supervisor (CSAT-S), a Certified Partners Trauma Therapist and Supervisor (CPTT-S), a Certified Rainbow Advocate and Educator (R.A.E), a Certified Mindfulness Based Addiction and Trauma Therapist and Supervisor (MBATT-S), a Certified Telehealth Therapist, and is also Gottman Trained and EMDR trained.

In addition to her clinical work, Mari is a respected business coach for therapists, and the founder of The Counselor's Coach, www.thecounselorscoach.com. Mari is the co-author of, "Facing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts", the author of, "Healing from Betrayal", the author of, "The Creative Clinician: Exercises and Activities for Clients and Group Therapy", and a contributing author for, "Behavioral Addictions: Criteria, Evidence and Treatment". Mari is currently working on her next book, "The Gift in the Wound: Stories of Resiliency and Hope."

Mari is a faculty member and ethics committee member with the "International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals'', and a senior faculty member and advisor with "The Mindfulness Academy for Addiction and Trauma Training''. Mari is passionate about educating and speaking, and presents across the country on the topic of sex and love addiction, partners betrayal trauma, women's issues, and hosts women's and couples healing workshops.

In her personal time Mari enjoys hiking, swimming, yoga, reading, writing, gardening, traveling, and spending time with family and friends, including her rescue pet pals.

You can reach Mari via email at: mari@thecounselorscoach.com