Credentials
Sharon O’Hara, MFT (Marriage & Family Therapist)
Licensed in the State of California: MFT35898
Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist and Supervisor (CSAT-S)
Sexual Offender Treatment Provider (Certified as an Independent Practitioner by the CA Sex Offender Management Board)
Education:
M.A. in Psychology from Antioch University, Marina del Rey, CA.
M.S. in Counseling from Georgia State University. Completed three years towards a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology.
B.A. in French from Bryn Mawr College
Other Speciality Trainings:
Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Somatic Experiencing Training from the SE Trauma Institute
Emotional Freedom Technique Basic Course, and EFT: The Ultimate Therapist Workshop, both under the guidance of EFT founder Gary Craig.
Level 1 and Level 2 EMDR training (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) under the auspices of the EMDR Institute.
Association Memberships:
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
Society for Advancement of Sexual Health
International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals
Work History:
Former Clinical Director, Sexual Recovery Institute, Los Angeles 2009-2015.
Program Director for the Sexual Dependency Unit at Del Amo Hospital from 1992-1999.
Program Director for the Outpatient Program in Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders at Decatur Hospital in Decatur, GA from 1987-1991
Sharon O’Hara has also worked as a magazine editor and French teacher.
Speaking/Seminars:
Sharon O’Hara is available for consultation and seminars. Email her at: sharonoharamft@gmail.com
Media Appearances:
Sharon O’Hara has made numerous radio and television appearances discussing sexual and romantic compulsive behaviors. She provides therapy for both sex addicts and their partners/spouses.
PRIVACY STATEMENT:
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