Bernard Showers, DSW, LCSW, is an Adjunct Professor at Shippensburg University. Dr. Showers has over ten years of experience as a licensed social worker. He provides therapy for a variety of ages and presenting problems; however, he specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and anxiety of depression. He employs an eclectic approach to therapy utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In addition to Motivational Interviewing, Dr. Showers has developed, presented, and published several continuing education workshops in the areas of : family involvement in substance use treatment, ASAM criteria, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and group therapy.