Internet / Computer Addiction Services: Meet our Counselors

Meet our Counselors and Speakers

The Founders of Internet/Computer Addiction Services


	Hilarie Cash, PhD, LMHC Hilarie is the co-founder of Internet/Computer Addiction Services and has a private practice in Redmond, WA. She has assisted Jay Parker in developing the No More Secrets Program for sex and love addicts, and has spearheaded the creation of the Gaming and Internet Treatment Program. She is a speaker, teacher, and author and has appeared, among other places, on ABC News, CNN, NPR, PBS, the BBC, and in print in the Seattle Times, U.S.A. Today, U.S. News and World Report, and the New York Times.

	Jay Parker, CDP Jay is the co-founder of Internet/Computer Addiction Services. He is the past Director of Education at West Oaks Hospital, Inc., in Houston, Texas. His new specialization is in the fast growing field of Internet and computer addiction, with a particular emphasis on sex and love addiction. He is an author and national speaker on chemical dependency, Sex and Love Addiction, and Internet Addiction. A few of the broadcast programs and print media where he has appeared include ABC News, PBS, the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and U.S. News and World Report.

Referral Counselors (the Team for our Gaming and Internet Treatment Program)

	Tana M. Snyder, M.Ed Tana works with individuals, couples, and children who are dealing with the effects of internet addiction, including video gaming, and sex/ love addiction. She runs women's and children's support groups. In her 15 years of experience as an educator/school counselor, she has been an advocate for children, parents and the school. She is a speaker and has presented to many school groups on the effects of internet addiction. She is trained in Voice Dialogue and has a Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling. She currently has a private practice in Redmond WA.

	Erika Baxter, MA, M.Div, LMHC Erika is a bilingual, multi-cultural counselor for individuals, adolescents and their families. Erika is certified in Domestic Violence Advocacy. She focuses on computer addiction, relational intimacy, sexual struggles, and trauma. Erika leads weekly groups and is currently in private practice in Everett WA.

	Joy Rome, MA, LMHC, NCC Joy works with individuals and couples including those who struggle with internet abuse and gaming. Trained in Systems Thinking, Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Voice Dialogue, Joy currently has a private practice in Kirkland, WA.

	Patrick J. Hart, PsyD, CDP Patrick is an intervention specialist and psychotherapist. He provides confidential evaluations and treatment recommendations to families and individuals struggling with computer/gaming addiction. His office is located in Seattle, WA.

	Leif Tellman, MA, ADTR, LMHC Leif specializes in dance/movement therapy and is a licensed counselor in private practice in Seattle, WA. He combines talk therapy with an attention to the body and its movement. He brings compassion, humor, and creativity to the therapeutic process. He serves as a chair of the American Dance Therapy Association, WA Chapter.

Elaine Duncan, MA, LMHC Elaine specialises in autism spectrum disorders, and career/vocational counseling. Elaine has a telephone counseling program to address Internet Addiction for individuals outside the local area. She offers a gamer's group in Redmond for those who want to meet other gamers and discuss the impact of gaming on their lives. Additionally, Elaine runs groups for young people who have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, giving them an opportunity to develop their social skills and find support.

	Jaylene Dunning, MA Jaylene treats individuals and families, specializing in adolescents and young adults. Her areas of expertise include past/present trauma, depression, eating disorders and self-inflicted harm. Jaylene is a certified EMDR therapist and currently in private practice in Issaquah, WA.

	David Evans, M.Ed, LMHC David has experience working with adults as a career development coach. He has over 10 years experience working with children and adolescents at organizations such as Youth Eastside Services, Childhaven, and the Boys & Girls Club of America. He currently combines work as a school counselor with a private practice.