She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), who received her training and clinical supervision from three of the most acclaimed clinicians in the field, thus making her an expert in the treatment of sex addiction. She is also a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) and is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for the treatment of unresolved trauma. Dr. Atkins received her doctorate from Michigan School of Professional Psychology with a focus on clinical psychology.