Christopher Shea, MA, CRAT, CAC-AD, ADS, RPS, CFRS, LCC, is the founder of Lifesjourney Life Coaching, LLC, and adjunct professor at McDaniel College, Graduate School of Counseling. Christopher is a published author who also presents at seminars and conferences across the country. During his 30+ year tenure in the counseling field as a clinician and executive, he oversaw the implementation of treatment program modalities, integrating evidence-based treatments to promote lifelong recovery, and strategically collaborated with policymakers and planners on the State and Federal levels in the areas of health care and mental health services. Prior to his time as a counselor, he served as an Assistant Warden of a correctional facility, and prior to that, as a hospital chaplain and spiritual retreat leader. He is the co-chair of the Behavioral Health Action Committee of the St. Mary’s County Health Department. He serves on the NAADAC Public Policy Committee, is a Board Member for the Maryland Association of Addiction Professionals, is a past President of the Maryland affiliate of NAADAC, and a past chairman of the Board of Directors of NCADD-MD.