Gaetano Vaccaro, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) as well as an expert in Organizational Psychology and Optimal Performance. Dr. Vaccaro has over thirty years of experience as a psychotherapist, executive director, clinical director, program manager, workshop facilitator, and transformational-coach. Dr. Vaccaro is the creator of RISC- Relationships, Intimacy and Sexual Compulsivity - a cutting-edge multi-modal treatment program for substance abuse, sexual compulsivity, and process addictions, workshop facilitator for SOAR- Survivors of Abuse in Recovery – for survivors of sexual trauma, as well as many innovative professional development and personal growth programs.
Dr. Vaccaro is currently the National Clinical Advisor with Constellation Behavioral Health for Alta Mira Recovery Program - a SUD primary/ dual diagnosis treatment program in Saucillito, CA and Bridges to Recovery – a primary mental health treatment facility in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Vaccaro previously served Clinical Director for the Sexual Addiction Program at Blue Tiger Recovery; Clinical Director at The Meadows - Gay Men’s Institute in Palm Springs; Interim Executive Director at Alta Mira Recovery Programs in Sausalito; Program Director and Clinical Director at Moonview Sanctuary in Santa Monica. Dr. Vaccaro received his master degee in clinical psychology/spiritual psychology from the University of Santa Monica, and his doctorate in depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate institute. Dr. Vaccaro began his Clinical career at the LAGLC Jeffrey Goodman Clinic in Los Angeles specializing in HIV/AIDS education, sexual compulsivity, and addictive behaviors. Dr. Vaccaro is also in private practice in Palm Springs.