About

At Sexualintegrity247.com our recovery coaches have experience with the recovery process and provide insight and tools to help our clients navigate the, sometimes challenging, but rewarding process of recovery.  


Dr. Simon Whittaker, Ed.D., ACS, CL

  • Doctorate specializing in the design, development, and implementation of training programs to enhance personal and professional  effectiveness
  • Over 20 years of personal recovery experience
  • Coaching certification from The Coaching Center;
  • Certification in Executive Coaching from the Center for Creative Leadership;
  • Author of a book about pornography, sex addiction and relationships -  I Once Had a Date Named Lust: Breaking Free from Sex and Love Addiction;
  • Certified administrator for Prepare-Enrich, one of the most widely used diagnostic assessments for couples;
  • Certification (Level 1 Certification)  in helping married couples from the renowned and nationally recognized Gottman Institute (the leading organization for research-validated relationship  enhancement interventions);
  • Given over 60 presentations for state, regional, and national organizations (a few of them are listed below); 


Television Broadcasts 


  • Taylor, J. (Producer).  (2012, August 30).  Fox News - The nightly news - Meet the author - Dr. Simon Whittaker the author of I once had a date named lust: Breaking free from sex and love addiction [Television broadcast].    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytu2brV-hvU​ 


Radio Broadcasts 
  • Whittaker, S. (Narrator). (2012, January - June). Relationship Fridays [Radio broadcast episodes].  WRJD Rejoice 1410 AM

 Publications 
  • Whittaker, S. (2011).  I once had a date named lust: Breaking free from sex and love addiction.  [book].  Available on Amazon.com Click here
  •  Whittaker, S. (2010).  The modern day Delilah: The temptation and impact of pornography and sex addiction.  BAACC to the Word.  American Association of Christian Counselors.  Forest, VA. [article]

 Workshops and Presentations 

NATIONAL
  •  Whittaker, S. (2013).  Pornography – the impact, implications, and challenges.  Rehabilitation of Ethnic Minorities with Behavioral Addictions conference.    
  • Whittaker, S. (2012).  Pornography the gateway drug of sex addiction.  Rehabilitation of Ethnic Minorities with Behavioral Addictions conference.  
  • Whittaker, S. (2011).  Porn, sex, and love addiction.  Rehabilitation of Ethnic Minorities with Behavioral Addictions conference.    
  • Whittaker, T., Augustine, S., Wagner, M., Whittaker, S., Brown, A., Feimster, B., Lyde, M. (2011).  When loving you hurts me:  Exploring the impact and the ethics of love addiction on counseling student preparation.  Rehabilitation of Ethnic Minorities with Behavioral Addictions conference.   
  • Whittaker, S. (2010).  Sex addiction in minority communities.  Rehabilitation of Ethnic Minorities with Behavioral Addictions conference.    
  • Whittaker, S., Whittaker, T., Rucker, J. (2010).  Taming the tiger within: an in-depth look at sex addiction and the African-American male.  Rehabilitation of Ethnic Minorities with Behavioral Addictions conference.   
  • Whittaker, T., Whittaker, S. (2009).  Approval addiction: When the need to please impacts the therapeutic process. . Rehabilitation of Ethnic Minorities with Behavioral Addictions conference.    
  • Whittaker, S. (2008).  Love and relationship addiction. Rehabilitation of Ethnic Minorities with Behavioral Addictions (REMBA) conference.                

REGIONAL

  • Whittaker, S. (2012).  Amazing grace: A personal story of resiliency.  Opening, inspirational address given at the Regional Mental Health Conference sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Greensboro.  
  • Whittaker, S., Whittaker, T. T.  (2006). A man’s needs and communication.  
  • Marriage Empowerment Seminar. 
  • Whittaker, S., Whittaker T. (2006).  The fastest growing threat to relationships.  African-American Healthy Marriage Summit.   
  • Whittaker, S., Whittaker T. (2006).  He said….she said”:  The interpretation of communication.  African-American Healthy Marriage Summit             

STATE
  • Whittaker, S., (2013).  Societal impact of today’s sex trends: Sex and the city.  Love Indeed Relationship Conference.  
  • Whittaker, S. (2011).  Pornography and sex addiction.  Presentation to Blue Moon Toastmasters Club.  
  • Whittaker, S. (2011).  Sex and relationships addiction.  Presentation to Sunrise  Toastmasters Club.  

OTHER PRESENTATIONS 
  • Whittaker, S. (2015).  Examination of current research regarding pornography and sex addiction.  Presentation to nursing students enrolled in the Nursing Research for Evidence Based Practice course. 
  • Whittaker, S. (2015).  Characteristics of pornography, sex, and love addiction.  Presentation to nursing students enrolled in Health Care in a Global Society course.
  • Whittaker, S. (2011).  Porn, sex, and love addiction.  Presentation to university Counseling Services Staff.

 





Dr. Tyra Turner Whittaker, LPC, CRC

Dr. Tyra Turner Whittaker has served as a professor and program coordinator for a masters level counseling program at two universities, and she has written grants that resulted in receiving approximately $13 million in grant funds.   She also is responsible for the initiation and development of a Ph.D. program in Rehabilitation Counseling.  Dr. Whittaker has an earned doctorate in Rehabilitation, an  M.A. in Guidance and Counseling, and a B.S. in Psychology.   has numerous presentations and publications in the area of rehabilitation and counseling, and multicultural counseling and has served on numerous statewide and national professional boards. She has conducted several in-service training sessions, consultations, and has served on numerous professional and community committees. 

Success Stories

Our best promoters are our participants and clients.  Here's what they have to say:

  • "I thought it was great.  Good interaction . . ."  

  • "I appreciate the way the information was given.  Dr. Whittaker gave a lot of personal accounts that were related to the material."  

  • "I think the [material] was eye-opening"  

  • "… well-versed in this area and does a great job of engaging his audience"  

  • "Very informative and accurate.  I enjoyed the presentation."  

  • "The presentation was both informative and interesting.  Questions were asked that produced interesting comments from the audience which led to a better understanding of the subject matter from multiple points of view."  

  • "Enjoyed the presentation."   

  • "The presentation was great."   . 

  • "The data that was presented was wonderful and eye-opening."  

  • Well done and timely

  • Content was presented in a fun/interactive style.  Thank you both. 

  • Wonderful topic and very informative.  It also kept my attention

  • Very informative, wish there was more time to finish the presentation and get more information on this topic. 

  • Excellent chemistry and passion on the topic.  Very well presented and exceptional knowledge of the issue at hand.  

  • Great presentation.  Highly recommend this session to others.  Put together very well and will contact them to present again.  

  • I wish this session were longer. 

  • Enjoyed it!!!

  • Informative, humorous 

  • The session was great.  Great job!!

  • Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!

  • Great presentation and insights. 

  • I really enjoyed this presentation.  I would definitely want to attend another presentation with Dr. Tyra and Dr. Simon Whittaker!  Great job!