Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D. is the founder of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and Gentle Path Press. With more than 30 years in the field of sexual addiction treatment, Dr. Carnes is internationally recognized expert, presenter and interview subject. His achievements include the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH), where they now award an annual “Carnes Award” to researchers and clinicians who have made exceptional contributions to the field of sexual health.