Biography:
Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, PC. keynote speaker and workshop training expert, is a highly regarded gambling addiction expert working extensively across the US with individuals, organizations, and associations. She has an International Gambling Addiction Counselor, Level 2 certification and is a Board Approved Clinical Consultant with the IGCCB. She is a member of the Pittsburgh chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA). She holds a Masters in Social Work and undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. She has presented and spoken at conferences across the nation as well as London England and Florence Italy. When Jody isn?t working, you can find her providing pet therapy with her dog, Hanna, and supporting her husband?s business, Pittsburgh Guitars. Please email jody@betterinstitute.com or go to www.BetterInstitute.com to contact Jody.
Aaron Jennings, LCSW, is owner and CEO of Persoma Counseling Associates. He has worked at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic as a clinician and program manager, at Youth Advocate Program as a mobile therapist and for Persoma as an outpatient therapist. Aaron has presented extensively on the topics of ADHD and Executive Functions, presenting at the local CHADD chapter, to local parent support groups and at the Annual Conference on ADHD and Executive Function. He also has a background in working with children and adults with developmental delays including Autism and Asperger?s syndrome. Recently, Aaron has ventured in to providing ADHD Coaching to individuals struggling with ADHD or ADHD-like concerns. Aaron continues to provide therapy, consultation and coaching to individuals of all ages. His specialty is in the area of Executive Skills Deficits and ADHD across the lifespan.
