Stanley J. Gross, Ed.D. is licensed as a psychologist in Massachusetts and Indiana, and is co-owner of Access for Change, L.L.C., a firm offering behavioral health services in Quincy, Massachusetts. He is Professor Emeritus of Counseling Psychology at Indiana State University. Dr. Gross trained in systems work with family therapy pioneer Virginia Satir, and at the Boston Family Institute. He is a Certified Addictions Specialist (of the American Academy of Health Care Providers). Dr. Gross regularly offers workshops on self-esteem for the public at the Boston Center for Adult Education and for professionals at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. He has published numerous articles (and a book) on mental health related issues. Dr. Gross’ doctoral degree is from Columbia University, and he has done post-doctoral work at the University of Illinois Medical School and at the Center for Addictions Study at Harvard Medical School.