Mending a Shattered Heart

Experts now know that discovering a loved one's sex addiction is a traumatic event, requiring specialized guidance. This second edition of Mending a Shattered Heartreframes the therapeutic discussion around how to decide to stay with or leave a sex addict and how to address common questions that partners have. Stefanie Carnes, PhD, has led numerous research projects on addiction and authored many publications, including her nationally renowned book Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, an AAMFT clinical member, and approved supervisor. She is also certified through IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals) as a sex addiction therapist and supervisor.

Stefanie Carnes, PhD, CSAT-S, is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Her area of expertise includes working with patients and families struggling with multiple addictions such as sex addiction, eating disorders and chemical dependency. Dr. Carnes is also a certified sex addiction therapist and supervisor, specializing in therapy for couples.