2526 Hyperion Ave., Ste 4, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone 818-502-2271 ~ Fax 818-512-4587 ~ Email joecd1@aol.com
www.joeamico.com

 

EDUCATION

1969-1972 M.Div., Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
1965-1969 B.A., Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA

EMPLOYMENT

2005-Present Vice President, Alternatives,Inc.
Responsible for Program Development for national mental health and addiction treatment facilities across the nation serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population. Community educator on GLBT Mental Health and Addiction issues at international conferences.

1999-2005 Private Counseling and Consulting Practice, Phoenix, AZ
Individual, couples and group counseling. Specializing in Substance Abuse, Sexual Addiction, and Sexual Orientation Issues. Conduct inservices and workshops for various agencies on addictions and sexual orientation issues. Associate Conference Staff for New Church Development, Southwest Conference, United Church of Christ

1989-1999 Pride Institute, Eden Prairie, MN
Served as Primary Counselor, Spiritual Consultant, Community Relations Representative, Senior Counselor and then Executive Director for residential and satellite out patient addictions programs with national reputation for serving the GLBT population.

1988-1989 Program Director, Volunteers of America, Boston, MA
Responsible for all facets of long term residential substance abuse program for older adolescents.

1985-1987 Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Oshkosh, WI
Administrative responsibilities for 750 member church. Served as Chaplain for the Oshkosh Police Department.

1983-1985 Chaplain, Parkview Lodge of Wisconsin, Edgerton, WI
Conducted Spirituality groups and 5th steps for adolescents.

1975-1985 Pastor, Edgerton United Methodist Church, Edgerton, WI
Administrative responsibilities for mid-sized church in small city. Served as President of Rotary Club, Cubmaster, and founded Community Youth Center and Community Chorus

1972-1975 Minister to Youth and Young Adults, Summerfield Church, Milwaukee, WI
Responsible for downtown, ecumenical youth and young adult ministry including writing and administering grants. Served as Vice Chair of East Side Youth Services Bureau and Milwaukee East Organizations Congress. Faculty, Milwaukee Theological Institute

1970-1972 Lake and Street Minister, Milton, WI
Developed grassroots ecumenically funded organization for economically disadvantaged rural area with county's highest juvenile delinquency rate

PUBLICATIONS

“From ‘Party and Play' to ‘Clean and Sober': Setting sexual boundaries becomes an integral part of drug treatment for gay men addicted to meth”, Addiction Professional, Vol. 4, No. 1, January/February 2006

“Clergy and Sexual Boundaries: Addiction and Sexual Orientation Issues”, Addiction Professional, November 2004

“Healing from Spiritual Abuse: Assisting Gay and Lesbian Clients”, Addiction Professional, Vol 1 No 5, September 2003

“’Pink’ and different: sexuality and addiction”, Addiction Today. Addiction Recovery Foundation, London. March/April 2003 Vol 15, No 81

“Assessing Sexual Compulsivity/Addiction in Chemically Dependent Gay Men”, Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention. Taylor & Francis, 1997, Vol. 4, No. 4

“Sharing the Secret: The Need for Gay-Specific Treatment”, The Counselor. NAADAC, May/June 1997, Vol. 15, No 3

“Shame and Addiction: The Special Needs of Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Transgenders”, Phoenix. Minneapolis, Fall 1997

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

•  President, National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals (NALGAP)

•  Past President, National Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity (NCSAC)

•  Advisory Board, Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH)

•  Editorial Advisory Board, Addiction Professional

•  Interdisciplinary Committee, Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)

•  Ordained Clergy, United Church of Christ, Southwest Conference

RECENT PRESENTATIONS

•  “Gay Men, Crystal Meth and Sex: The New Epidemic” SECAD, GLMA, Glendale Memorial Hospital, Del Amo Preferred Providers, St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center

•  “What Every Counselor Needs to Know When Working with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Clients” St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center, Progress Valley, Valley Hope Treatment Centers, Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders, Addiction Today Conference (London), Inaugural UK/European Symposium on Addictive Disorders, American Group Psychotherapy Association

•  "Healing from Spiritual Abuse: Assisting Clients in their Recovery" NCSAC; Sierra Tucson Networking Breakfast

•  “Sexual Boundaries for Clergy, Physicians and other Professionals: Addiction and Sexual Orientation Issues” Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders, GLMA, Arizona Council on Sexual Addiction, NCSAC, Arizona Association of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors

•  “Out of Control Sexual Behavior: Is It Truly an Addiction or What Should We Call It?” Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders, GLMA, Sierra Tucson Networking Breakfast Series

•  “Growing Up Gay: Not This Way By Choice ” Annual Conference on Anti-Violence and Prevention, Marshall, MN; Phoenix Country Day School

•  “Gay Sensitive Vs. Gay Affirming Treatment: Who Needs Which? ” NAADAC, MN Chemical Dependency Conference, MN Social Services Assn., NLGHA-NALGAP

•  “Special Issues for Treating Chemically Dependent Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgenders ” NAADAC, MN Chemical Dependency Conference, South Dakota Chemical Dependency Conference, NASW National Conference, Alabama School for Alcohol and Drug Studies, numerous agency staff inservices

•  “Quadruple Diagnosis in Gay Men: Depression, Substance Abuse, Sexual Compulsivity and HIV/AIDS” Southern California Lesbian and Gay Psychotherapy Association, AIDS Network AZ

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES

•  Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, Certificate Number SA-1661

•  Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS), American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders, Certificate Number 2757

•  Certified in Alcohol, Drugs, and Sex Addiction

AWARDS

•  Iruska Honor Society

•  Williamsport Civic Choir Award, 1969

•  Who's Who in American Religion, Vol 2