Author: Fernando Saavedra, M.Sc Addiction Studies

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Emily Guarnotta holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and has a special interest in treating and spreading awareness on drug, alcohol, and behavioral addictions. She has clinical experience working with dual diagnosis clients in residential and outpatient settings, older adults in nursing homes, and clients with severe mental illness.

Emily also works in private practice with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and significant life changes.

Eric Patterson is a professional counselor who has been working for more than 10 years helping people of all ages to reach their goals and improve their well-being. He has a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) and is both a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Eric has worked as a collaborating investigator for the DSM-5 field trials and completed an agreement with the National Health Service Corp to provide mental health treatment to underserved communities/

Leah Walker is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She has over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, and has a clinical focus in family relations, substance abuse, and trauma.

Leah has worked in several treatment settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and in-home therapy, both as a therapist and a clinical supervisor. She currently serves as a Director of adult outpatient services in a community health center.

Rudolph C. Hatfield is a retired clinical neuropsychologist who specialized in the assessment and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. He currently writes on topics related to human behavior, the brain, and research methods for numerous mental health sites and is the author of two books.

Brittany Tackett is a transformational life coach, writer, and speaker in the mental health field. She holds a Master of Arts in Psychology with specialization in Transformational Life Coaching and International Certificate in Behavioral Studies.

Brittany has training in the following methodologies: Applied Behavioral Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Neuro-linguistic Programming, Creative Problem Solving, Dance Movement Therapy, Harm Reduction Therapy, Somatic Psychology, Buddhist Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, and Meditation.

She believes everything is interconnected and integrates all aspects of the human experience in her coaching. Brittany partners with clients to help them gain clarity and direction, connect to a higher purpose, transform limiting beliefs, and break through layers of conditioning to foster new ways of being. Her clients include young adults suffering from ADHD, entrepreneurs starting new businesses, and recovering addicts who seek support in accomplishing their goals.