Archives: Authors

Don Clark, PhD is a psychologist most well-known for his book, Loving Someone Gay as well as for his activist work in the world of psychology. One of the first psychologists to publicly come out as a gay man, he developed a psychotherapy practice devoted to helping gay people and their friends and families. He is also the author of Someone Gay: Memoirs. You can learn more about him, his practice and his work at www.donclarkphd.com.

Don Emmerich, LCSW, is a Denver-based psychodynamic psychotherapist and writer. He began his career as an elementary and middle school social worker and now provides individual psychotherapy to adults. 

Donald Meichenbaum, PhD is Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the University of Waterloo in Ontario Canada from which he took early retirement 28 years ago. Since that time, he has been Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention in Miami. He is one of the founders of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and in a survey of clinicians, he was voted “One of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the 20th century.” Dr. Meichenbaum has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Clinical Division of the American Psychological Association and was Honorary President of the Canadian Psychological Association. He has presented in all 50 U.S states and internationally and he has published extensively. His latest book is entitled Treating Individuals with Addictive Disorders.

He has placed his book Roadmap to Resilience on the Internet for FREE. The book has been downloaded by 45, 000 + visitors from 138 countries worldwide. He released a free foundational article on treating individuals with prolonged and complicated grief and traumatic bereavement. Recently released is the first part of his “Legacy Course,” all proceeds from which will benefit the Melissa Institute. Dr. Meichenbaum has just celebrated his 83rd birthday. He has four children and seven grandchildren. 

Donna C. Moss, MA, LCSW-R, is an adolescent therapist who writes about technology and teens as well as other issues in mental health. Moss has written and traveled and provided articles for the Internet and many topics in mental health and wellness. She is an avid hiker, yoga practitioner and swimmer, and is married with two girls and a petulant Husky named Milo. With 25 years’ experience in areas such as infertility, cancer, health, stress, divorce, mediation and relationships, Donna has a broad understanding of many life transitions. She provides supportive, goal-oriented, cognitive/behavioral and proven methods for uncovering past traumas and moving toward healthy living. You can learn more about Donna at her personal website.

Donna C. Moss, MA, LCSW-R, is an adolescent therapist who writes about technology and teens as well as other issues in mental health. Moss has written and traveled and provided articles for the Internet and many topics in mental health and wellness. She is an avid hiker, yoga practitioner and swimmer, and is married with two girls and a petulant Husky named Milo. With 25 years’ experience in areas such as infertility, cancer, health, stress, divorce, mediation and relationships, Donna has a broad understanding of many life transitions. She provides supportive, goal-oriented, cognitive/behavioral and proven methods for uncovering past traumas and moving toward healthy living. You can learn more about Donna at her personal website.

Doug Foresta, LICSW is a therapist who is interested in the healing power of creativity and imagination. He is the producer and host of the show "Creating Change," which explores the healing power of creativity. He has hosted several "Imagination Conversations," a project of the Lincoln Center Institute. Doug works in private practice in Massachusetts, where he specializes in working with people stuck in compulsive worry, sadness and addictive behaviors. A produced playwright, he has taught theatre and playwriting for over a decade, and his plays have been produced in New York and Massachusetts. He is also an adjunct teacher at Springfield College.

Drew Brandt is an industrial playground designer for Kid Craft in Dallas, TX. He likes making things, drinking water, and being active in the local roller derby community.