Milton

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 is in his third career, having spent two decades as a pastor, and a number of years leading non-profit organizations, including time as president of one of the largest foster care/adoption agencies in Texas.

In addition to his specialized training in the area of sex addiction therapy, Dr. Magness is a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist.

Education
			· Doctor of Ministry, Luther Rice Seminary · Master of Arts in Psychology, Houston Baptist University · Master of Arts in Religious Education, Southwestern Seminary · Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude), Sam Houston State University.
License and Certifications
			· Licensed Professional Counselor · Certified Sex Addiction Therapist · Certified Anger Resolution Therapist
Affiliations
			· President of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH), formerly known as the National Council on Sex Addiction and Compulsivity · Member of American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) · Member of Houston Licensed Professional Counselors Association (HLPCA) · Former member of Houston Rotary Club (Paul Harris Fellow) · Former member of the Lions Club

Dr. Magness is a frequent speaker for hospitals, civic organizations, churches, and recovery groups. To engage Dr. Magness to speak to your group, you may contact him by \n e-mail This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or by phone at (713) 630-0111. The list below is a partial list of speaking topics. Please feel free to ask for a topic that fits the needs of your group.

Speaking Topics
			· Recognizing and Treating Sex Addiction · Cybersex: The Internet Black Hole · Is Cybersex Really Safe Sex? · Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior · Cybersex: What You Need to Know and Why · Healing Marriages Rocked by Sex Addiction · Christians Are Not Immune to Sex Addiction · Healthy Sexuality: An Illusive Dream? · When Too Much Sex is Not Enough · The Cybersex Trap · Physicians and Sex Addiction: Why Physicians are Not Immune · Clergy and Sex Addiction: End it Before it Ends Ministry · My Space, Teens, and Compulsive Sexual Behavior · Protecting Teens and Tweens in the Cybersex Age · Help! I Think I'm Married to a Sex Addict! · Career Success and Sex Addiction: Does Success Have an Achilles Heel?