Our Staff

Audrey Malacara

MS, LPC, NCC, CSAT Candidate

Audrey is the Clinical Director at LifeWorks Recovery and is an expert in treating sex and porn addiction as well as love addiction and betrayal trauma. She received her Master’s in Counseling and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree from the University of North Texas. She has formalized training and experience with individuals struggling with sex addiction, betrayal trauma and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). She believes in the power of personal responsibility, direct communication, and healthy connection to address the core of disfunction.

Audrey’s specialized training and research endeavors have made her both passionate and knowledgeable about therapeutic approaches for individuals struggling with addiction and the people they have betrayed. She sought out research and training opportunities concerning adolescent addiction, sex addiction, betrayal trauma, and internet addiction. She believes that addiction is far more complex than a moral issue. She focuses on the emotional component of addiction and the influence of past experiences and relational needs on the development of addiction.

“I believe that difficulties in life are best explored in relationships. I strive to help my clients understand and accept all unique aspects of themselves. Understanding one’s values, relational needs, and experiences aids the client in breaking free from mundane, harmful, and disingenuine cycles of living. I believe that with awareness comes freedom. Feeling discouraged or “stuck” is a natural experience. You may feel worn down by uncertainty, anxious or depressed in reliving trauma, or simply want support in understanding yourself on a deeper level. My mission is to partner with you in becoming the best and most genuine version of yourself.”