Dr. Godfrey provides Mental Health Coaching and Consulting for individuals and mental health providers around the globe. He speaks and educates groups, churches, and mental health providers on issues related to mental health and human sexuality.
Currently serving on the Executive Team at Family Strategies Counseling Center as an advisor and consultant, Dr. Godfrey previously worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona for 23 years. During that time he was an approved supervisor with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health, and also worked as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Certified Clinical Sexologist. He received his education from Arizona State University, Ottawa University, and the International Institute for Clinical Sexology. Dr. Godfrey worked for nine years with the City of Tempe Social Services, as a supervisor assisting school-age children and their families. He has worked in a variety of mental health settings both as a professional and within church ministry.
Dr. Godfrey is one of the original founders of the Sexual Addiction & Betrayal Trauma (SABR) program – a clinical intervention for men with sexual addiction and their partners. He is also the co-author of Band of Brothers and Tribe – clinical interventions for young men in high school and college who have compulsive sexual behavior. He is a member of SASH (Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health), iitap (International Institute for Treatment Addiction Professionals), and the AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors). He is often known for research and intervention with those who struggle with sexualized attachments and eroticized emotions. His recently published book is entitled: “Healing & Recovery – Perspective for Young Men with Sexualized Attachments”. You can read more about his research on this topic at: sexualizedattachments.com.
Dr. Godfrey maintains a Biblical-worldview of Christian living and believes that faith in God is important for spiritual growth and healing.