About Joe...

Joseph M. Amico, M.Div., CAS, LISAC

Joe is a skilled therapist, presenter and talk show host. He has worked in the addictions field for over 20 years, presenting at international conferences, and training professionals on alcohol, drug and sex addiction. Joe is currently the Vice President for Program Development at Alternatives Inc., the nation’s only gay owned and operated treatment for GLBT mental health and addictions. He is the President of the National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals and serves on the editorial board for Addiction Professional.

For ten years, Joe served the Pride Institute, the first inpatient treatment facility for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender clients. His work there as a Primary Counselor, Community Relations Representative, Senior Counselor and then Executive Director earned him a national reputation as a speaker on GLBT issues at conferences and for other professional staffs. Other professionals seek his advice on counseling and supervision techniques.

Presentations have included the Frank Boudewyns Memorial Lecture at the UK/European Symposium on Addictive Disorders in London, NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, National Conference on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, Ryan White Title 3B Grantees, General Synod of the United Church of Christ, National Association of Social Workers, and the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association.

Joe is available for workshops, retreats, staff inservices, preaching, and private counseling and consultations.