Mark A. Stebnicki, Ph.D., LCMHC, CRC, DCMHS is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina, professor emeritus at East Carolina University, developer, and instructor of the Clinical Military Counseling Certificate (CMCC) program offered through the Telehealth Certificate Institute. He is the author of 11 professional texts and has been a practitioner, counselor educator, and researcher with over 30 years of experience. Dr. Stebnicki's specialty area includes working with civilian and military individuals with traumatic stress, loss, grief, chronic illnesses, and disabilities.