Dr. Magness is the founder and director of Hope & Freedom Counseling Services in Houston. He is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. Dr. Magness in on the board of directors of The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH), the international organization of sex addiction therapists. He served as the organization's President for five terms.
Dr. Magness has studied with Dr. Patrick Carnes, the foremost authority on sex addiction, and has done specialized study in the area of cybersex addiction. He has led national workshops on cybersex addiction and has conducted a multi-state research study that focused on cybersex behavior and recovery among self-identified sex addicts. He is a frequent speaker at both professional and public events. Dr. Magness served as a pastor for twenty years prior to becoming a psychotherapist.
In addition to his specialized training in the area of sex addiction therapy, Dr. Magness is a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist.

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"In his new book, Dr. Magness expertly navigates the complexitites of sexual addiction...the most thorough resource available for those of us concerned about the reality of sexual addiction. A must-read!"
- Kelly McDaniel, MA
Author of Ready to Heal