Dr. Sheri Keffer received her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and her Master of Arts Theology, both from Fuller Theological Seminary. Through her own personal story of recovery Dr. Sheri understands the trauma symptoms often associated with sexual betrayal and posttraumatic stress. As a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist Supervisor (CPTT-S), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS), Certified Couples Betrayal Recovery Therapist (CCBRT) Certified Clinical Empathy Specialist (CCES-candidate), and a Consultant in EMDR, she brings new tools and a fresh look at what’s needed not only to heal but heal well. She currently specializes in individual, couples and family therapy at her private practice in Newport Beach, CA.

With nearly 23 years experience as a marriage and family therapist, Dr. Keffer believes in looking at issues from a psychological, biological and spiritual perspective. She commonly uses brain based assessments and treatments such as EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as she works with those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, stress, and general life transitions.

She's the author of "Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal," founder of the BraveOne Community and the Bravery After Betrayal: It Takes Fierce Strength intensive.

Sheri is regular co-host of the nationally-syndicated talk show New Life Live which is heard by 2 million listeners, along with New Life TV, where her engaging warmth, keen insight and ability to immediately connect, helps to put callers at ease.

In addition to being a relationship therapist, Dr. Keffer is a long-term member of the National Speakers Association and has presented at national conferences, churches, business, schools, inpatient/outpatient treatment centers and to general audiences speaking on the topics of brain health, ADD, anxiety, depression, and spiritual and relationship intimacy. In addition to her practice in Newport Beach, Dr. Keffer has worked in treating trauma and PTSD at Amen Clinics in Newport Beach and is a co-author, with Dr. Daniel Amen and Mike Moreno, of the DVD Relationship Coaching Course used on the PBS Special: The Brain in Love.

Sheri enjoys the beach, reading, mountain biking, hiking, camping, and big game fishing evidenced by a 150-pound marlin that proudly hangs on her wall. She and her husband, Kyle, reside in Orange County, California.