Sharon Theroux is a licensed psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist, working in private practice since 1995. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, chronic pain, addictions, and problematic eating behaviors. She is certified to teach MBSR from the University 0f Massachusetts Medical School, and is a Trained Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher from the University of California at San Diego. She is certified to teach the Eat for Life© and Eat Right Now® mindful eating programs.She is founder of the South Florida Center for Mindfulness, providing mindfulness-based interventions in the South Florida community. She is also co-founder of International Seminars Group, providing continuing education credits to healthcare professionals who participate in mindfulness-based interventions.