Dr. Stefanie Carnes
The Clinical Architect of Our Treatment Approach
Dr. Stefanie Carnes
Our unique program at Willow House was crafted specifically for the women we treat, backed by years of expertise in the field of sex addiction, intimacy issues and trauma. The professional at the foundation of this treatment approach is Dr. Stefanie Carnes who has a passion for serving this population and seeing women find hope, healing, and freedom. Her latest book, Courageous Love: A Couples Guide to Conquering Betrayal, released in 2020.
Stefanie Carnes, PhD, LMFT, CSAT-S
Clinical Architect of Willow House, Meadows Senior Fellow
Dr. Stefanie Carnes is the president of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), a training institute and professional organization for addiction professionals. As a Meadows Senior Fellow, she works with individuals and families impacted by sexual addiction and is the clinical architect of Willow House, a specialized treatment program for women struggling with sex, love, and intimacy disorders.
A licensed marriage and family therapist and an AAMFT-approved supervisor, Dr. Carnes specializes in treating individuals and families facing multiple addictions, including sexual addiction, eating disorders, and chemical dependency. She is also a certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT) and supervisor, with extensive experience working with couples and families navigating the challenges of sexual addiction.
Dr. Carnes presents regularly at both state and national conferences. She is also the author of several publications, including Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts, Facing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts, and Facing Addiction: Starting Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs. Her latest book, Courageous Love: A Couples Guide to Conquering Betrayal, released in 2020.
Beyond Theory Podcast - Part 1
In Part One of this two-episode podcast, Meadows Senior Fellow Dr. Stefanie Carnes joins host David Condos to reveal how growing up as the daughter of sex addiction treatment pioneer Patrick Carnes inspired her to reach the women who are often left out of the conversation around intimacy issues.