Who We Are ...
Craig A. Georgianna, PsyD., MS, CA LMFT, CSAT, CMAT
Dr. Georgianna is the co-founder of the International Institute for Adolescent Process Addictions. He specializes in treating adolescents, young adults, young couples, and families. Dr. Georgianna is well-versed in treating a myriad of issues, and has twenty years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families stuggling to overcome substance use, abuse, and dependency issues.
During the past five years, Dr. Georgianna has completed additional training that furthers his unique knowledge in working with, and treating, individuals struggling with sexual or multiple addictions. He adds this specialization to his his extensive education, State of California Marriage and Family Therapy License, and decades of experience treating individuals and families struggling with relationship issues and some of life's most difficlult emotional and psychological problems.
Dr. Georgianna received both his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and his Master's Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from California State University, Long Beach. He received is Doctorate of Psychology Magna Cum Laude from California Southern University.
Dr. Georgianna has published both within the United States and internationally, and is often requested to participate in various training sessions, conferences, and workshops throughout the country.
E-mail: craig@iiapacenter.com
Chad J. Kelland
Chad Kelland has nearly ten years of experience working with adolescents and young adults in the community and through faith-based activities. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the New York Institute of Technology in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Psychology, graduating Cum Laude.
Mr. Kelland has completed all of his coursework and fulfilled the requirements to obtain his Master of Arts Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at Chapman University and is scheduled to graduate in early 2010. At the current time he is also completing the requirements to apply for his California MFT license while working at The Eli Home, as well as with Outreach Concern. Both are located in Orange County. He is also working to obtain his CSAT Certification (Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist).
Mr. Kelland currently serves as the Clinical Coordinator and Case Manager for IIAPA. He has been extremely involved in the development of the curriculum, with his main responsibiliteis being research and development.
E-mail: chad@iiapacenter.com
Donna Sewell, M.S., MFTI
Donna served an internship for FACES while working on her Bachelor's Degree. She became a licensed Monitor and helped families enjoy healthy visitations. While earning her Bachelor’s Degree, on two separate occasions she was a guest speaker for CARE luncheons.
Ms Sewell has also served an internship for Western Youth Services, and was placed in the Brea Community Center. While there, she counseled children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples for various issues, including those stemming from family systems problems, abandonment, addictions, and process addictions.
Ms. Sewell received both her Bachelor's of Psychology and her Master's of Counseling from California State University of Fullerton.
E-mail: donna@iiapacenter.com
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