Author name: Michael G. Bricker, CADC-II, NCAC-2, LPC

Mike Bricker MS, CADC-II, NCAC-2, LPC, is a consultant on “dual recovery” from substance use and mental disorders through the STEMSS Institute and specializes in blending Western research-based treatment with other Wisdom Traditions. Mike is also a Behavioral Health Clinician for LifeStance Behavioral Health in Eugene, Oregon, and specializes in providing trauma-responsive care for complex trauma, chronic pain, and Medication- Assisted Treatment. He has educated and trained Counselors in Alaska, Oregon & the Navajo Nation. Mike is a seasoned trainer who presents regularly at national conferences, an invited reviewer for SAMHSA grants. He has been a clinician, consultant and teacher for over 40 years.