Dr. Patrick Carnes, PhD, CAS, is a pioneer and leading voice in the field of sex addiction with over 30 years of experience. A longtime Meadows Senior Fellow, he is the architect of the Gentle Path treatment program and founder of both the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and Gentle Path Press. His assessment tools and clinical models have shaped modern treatment for sex addiction and trauma.
A sought-after speaker and author, Dr. Carnes has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH). His influential books include Out of the Shadows, The Betrayal Bond, Facing the Shadow, and A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps.