Serving the addiction field since 1975, Counselor, the Magazine for Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals is the longest-running publication in the addiction field and the nation’s leading source of practical, how-to information for professionals in addiction treatment and behavioral healthcare and the clients they serve.
It provides thorough, up-to-date information in an easy-to-read style that translates into increased knowledge, enhanced clinical skills, renewed passion for the profession, and strengthened personal recovery. It strives to support addiction professionals and the clients they serve through unparalleled editorial content that bridges the gap between addiction research and clinical practice while offering useful gems of information to ignite hope and compassion and to generate excitement for those working in the addiction field and/or living in recovery.
Counselor’s reputation as the gold standard in the addiction field has been earned by its editorial excellence. A distinguished editorial board of advisors ensures that its content is current, accurate, and relevant to readers’ needs. In-depth feature articles, how-to advice, news, and information columns have a positive impact on clinicians’ lives and the clients they serve. Counselor has a proven track record with readers as the go-to reputable reference. It provides thorough, up-to-date information in an easy-to-read style that translates into
- increased knowledge
- enhanced clinical skills
- renewed passion for the profession
- strengthened personal recovery
Professionals depend on Counselor to sharpen their clinical skills and fine-tune their critical thinking. Counselor provides the vital components necessary to enhance or create a successful practice and to improve the lives of clients whom clinicians serve. A proven and valuable resource for educational facilities—Counselor serves as part of the curricula at many Midwestern and Northeastern colleges and universities.
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About Me
Larry Hearn is a seasoned SUD counselor, licensed Religious Science Practitioner, and a committed advocate for healing and personal transformation. Armed with a Social Model Studies Certificate from the CCAPP Academy (formerly known as the CAARR Institute), education from Modesto Junior College, and certification from CCAPP, Larry boasts a robust 24-year background in addiction counseling. As a member of the California Coalition of Certifying Organizations (CCCO), he played an active role in shaping the California Code of Ethics and Sanctions Matrix.
Larry currently serves as Supervising Editor for Counselor Magazine and Media & Infrastructure Manager for the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), where he combines his clinical insight with media and educational strategy to uplift the profession and support the workforce.
His passion extends to facilitating treatment and education groups, grief circles, and individual counseling, creating a secure and supportive environment for individuals to navigate recovery, grief, and emotional trauma. He enjoys training and mentoring SUD counselors. In his capacity as a licensed Religious Science Practitioner, he seamlessly integrates therapeutic and spiritual modalities, guiding individuals on a journey toward enduring recovery and inner peace. Beyond addiction counseling, Larry underscores the significance of grief healing and personal growth in his compassionate approach.
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Counselor Magazine is the official publication of the California Association of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). Counselor offers online continuing education, article archives, subscription deals, and article submission guidelines. It has been serving the addiction field for more than thirty years.
For more information on CCAPP’s many programs, certifications, and career paths, please visit ccapp.us.