Professional Colleagues and Associates

A few weeks ago, I had a free briefing with a woman in preparation for her scheduled Bridging Session. A couple of days later, however, she apologetically cancelled the session by email, stating that her husband was concerned that I might not be reputable. He thought it was a scam and said that there were people on the Internet who were there to specifically take advantage of her.

In recognition for concerns such as his, I have posted the following sampling of my professional colleagues and friends who know me personally and can vouch for me as an honest and reputable addiction alternatives professional. These are, in no way, formal endorsements; however, they are all long-time colleagues and friends who all know me as an honest and reputable addiction alternatives professional.


Joel Becker Ph.D., Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

F. Michler Bishop, Ph.D., REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) psychotherapist associated with The Albert Ellis Institute, and author of "Managing Addictions: Cognitive, Emotive, And Behavioral Techniques"

Robert H. Coombs, Ph.D., C.A.S., former professor in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences. Author of "Drug-Impaired Professionals." Editor of "Socialization in Drug Abuse."

Alexander Deluca, M.D., Independent Consultant in the areas of addiction and pain pharmacotherapy and treatment program design.

Patt Denning, PhD., Director of Clinical Services & Training, Harm Reduction Therapy Center. Author of "Practicing Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: An Alternative Approach to Addictions." Co-author of "Over the Influence: The Harm Reduction Guide for Managing Drugs and Alcohol."

Ernest Drucker, PhD., Professor in several departments of Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His interests include AIDS work, illicit drug use and addiction, and international Harm Reduction drug policies and strategies.

Mitch Earlywine, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at the University of Southern California, and author of "Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific Evidence," and "Mind-Altering Drugs."

Anne M. Fletcher, M.S., R.D., L.D., Nationally known health writer and the former Executive Editor of "Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter." She is author of "Sober for Good: New Solutions for Drinking Problems -- Advice from Those Who Have Succeeded"

Jeffrey Foote, Ph.D., Deputy Director of the Division of Chemical Dependency at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Senior Research Associate at The National Center On Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University.

Jeff Gandin M.D., Psychiatrist and Clinical Instructor at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute.

Robert Gerner, M.D., Associate Research Psychiatrist, UCLA School of Medicine. Founder of Pacific Institute for Medical Research.

Joseph Gerstein, M.D., Harvard Medical School . Past President of SMART Recovery [Self Management and Recovery Training]. Co-author of "Overcoming Your Alcohol, Drug and Recovery Habits."

Reid Hester, Ph.D., Director of the Research Division of Behavior Therapy Associates, which is involved in clinical research and training in the area of substance abuse, alcohol and drug problems, behavioral medicine, and compulsive behaviors. Editor of "Handbook of Alcoholism Treatment Approaches: Effective Alternatives."

Tom Horvath, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and President of Practical Recovery Services, La Jolla (San Diego), California, which offers an alternative to 12-step and disease oriented recovery programs, and specializes in the empirically supported treatment of addictive behavior.

Ann Lawson, Ph.D., Member of the faculty of the California School of Professional Psychology of Alliant International University. Co-author of "Alcoholism and the Family; Adolescent Substance Abuse, and Essentials of Chemical Dependency Counseling."

Gary W. Lawson, Ph.D., Professor, California School of Professional Psychology of Alliant International University. Co-author of "Alcoholism and the Family; Adolescent Substance Abuse, and Essentials of Chemical Dependency Counseling."

Jeannie Little, LCSW, Executive Director of the Harm Reduction Therapy Center. Co-author of "Over the Influence : The Harm Reduction Guide for Managing Drugs and Alcohol."

Don MacDonald, Facilitator of SMART Recovery [Self Management and Recovery Training] meetings.

G. Alan Marlatt, Ph.D., Psychology Professor and Director of the Addictive Behaviors Research Center at the University of Washington.

Sarz Maxwell, M.D. is a Suboxone and Subutex approved doctor, and Medical Director of the Chicago Recovery Alliance.

William Miller, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. Author of "Integrating Spirituality into Treatment," and "Controlling Your Drinking: Tools to Make Moderation Work for You."

George A. Parks, Ph.D., Associate Director, Dissemination & Community Training, at the Addictive Behaviors Research Center, University of Washington.

Stanton Peele, J.D., Ph.D., Addiction Consultant, International and National Lecturer, Professor at multiple universities. Author of "Love and Addiction." Recipient of awards from organizations including the Drug Policy Foundation, Washington, DC, and the Rutgers Center for Alcohol Studies.

Helen Redmond, L.C.S.W., C.A.D.C., Social Worker, University of Illinois at Chicago where she facilitates a Moderation Management group at the UIC Medical Center.

Fred Rotgers. Ph.D., Co-author of "Responsible Drinking." Member of the faculty of the Rutgers Center of Alcohol Studies for more than 10 years, and is Associate Professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and past chairman of the board of directors of Moderation Management.

Christian Rutland. M.D., Specialist in neuropharmacology, and a Government-approved suboxone (Buprenorphine) psychiatrist.

Mark Sobell, Ph.D., Professor at the Center for Psychological Studies at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Co-Director of Guided Self-Change Clinic at NSU. Co-author of "Problem Drinkers: Guided Self-Change Treatment."

Linda Sobell, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Training at the Center for Psychological Studies at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), and Co-Director of the Guided Self-Change Clinic. She is a co-author of "Problem Drinkers: Guided Self-Change Treatment."

Henry Steinberger, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist. Professional Advisor to the SMART Recovery and Moderation Management organizations.

Dee-Dee Stout, M.A., C.A.D.C. II, S.A.P., M.I.N.T., I.C.A.D.C., Faculty, City College of San Francisco, Adjunct Faculty, SFSU, Director, Responsible Recovery

Andrew Tatarsky, Ph.D., Co-director of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy and Training Associates. Author of "Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: A New Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Problems."

Matthew Torrington, M.D., Addiction Medicine Physician and Clinical Research Fellow with the Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) at UCLA, one of the foremost substance abuse research groups in the U.S. and worldwide.

Jack Trimpey, Former Social Worker, Co-founder and Director of Rational Recovery. Author of "Rational Recovery : The New Cure for Substance Addiction."

Lois Trimpey, Co-founder of Rational Recovery.

John Tsuang, M.D., Director of the Dual Diagnosis Program. Physician at Harbor / UCLA Medical Center. Approved for prescribing suboxone, subutex or buprenorphine for drug addiction treatment, withdrawal from heroin and alcoholism rehab.

David Weil,J.D., Partner in a Century City law firm, where he is a member of the Entertainment & Media practice group




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