About IITAP

About IITAP

About IITAP

Dr. Patrick Carnes: Founder of IITAP

Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D., is the founder of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and Gentle Path Press. His extensive background in the field of addiction therapy led him to develop multiple cutting-edge recovery programs. Dr. Carnes’ most recent endeavor is the Founder of Gentle Path and Senior Fellow at The Meadows, in Wickenburg, Arizona.

With more than 30 years in the field of sexual addiction treatment, Dr. Carnes is an internationally recognized expert, presenter, and interview subject. His assessment tools and 30-task model treatment methodology deliver an unprecedented approach to addiction recovery for practitioners of trauma, sexual addiction, and co-occurring addictions.
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Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT®)

Founded by renowned therapist Dr. Patrick Carnes, the CSAT® (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) program was developed after years of extensive experience in the field of addiction. The CSAT certification offers a cutting-edge advantage for practitioners wanting to grow their practice and gain new insights about addictive and compulsive behaviors.  

IITAP's network of Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSAT’s) are recognized as experts in the field of addiction therapy. 

IITAP continues to expand and offer specialized certification to support the needs of their therapists and community to better treat clients and their families. 
  • Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT®)
  • Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT)
  • Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional (PSAP).   
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Addo Network Endorsed 

and Recommended

Continuing Education

IITAP offers Continuing Education for CSAT®’s to expand their knowledge and keep up-to-date on the growing field of addiction treatment. IITAP’s Continuing Education is offered in the form of live-in-person workshops, webinars and an annual Symposium. IITAP is an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and Sponsor for a number of national professional licensing organizations.
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Addo Network Endorsed 

and Recommended

Dr. Stefanie Carnes-President

Stefanie Carnes, Ph.D., CSAT-S is the President of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals, a training institute and professional organization for addiction professionals, and a senior fellow for Meadows Behavioral Healthcare where she works with sexually addicted clients and their families. Dr. Carnes is the clinical architect for Willow House: Relationship Healing for Women struggling with sex, love and intimacy disorders, and works closely with the staff of Willow House and Gentle Path to bring her unique expertise to the programs and to aid the clients who suffer with intimacy and relationship disorders.
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Dr. Stefanie Carnes-President

Stefanie Carnes, Ph.D., CSAT-S is the President of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals, a training institute and professional organization for addiction professionals, and a senior fellow for Meadows Behavioral Healthcare where she works with sexually addicted clients and their families. Dr. Carnes is the clinical architect for Willow House: Relationship Healing for Women struggling with sex, love and intimacy disorders, and works closely with the staff of Willow House and Gentle Path to bring her unique expertise to the programs and to aid the clients who suffer with intimacy and relationship disorders.
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