Phyllis Leavitt, a Psychotherapist and Author has worked extensively with abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics, their aftermath, and some of the most important elements for healing. Phyllis has published two books, A Light in the Darkness and Into the Fire, and written a new book, soon to be published, "America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis." Phyllis lives with her husband in Taos, NM, and is retired, focusing on writing.