Judy Crane, author of The Trauma Heart has over three decades of clinical experience in the field of trauma and substance use disorders. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Guest House Ocala.
Prior to that she founded and developed one of the nation’s leading treatment centers specializing in trauma and substance use disorders, as well as the development of Spirit 2 Spirit, a trauma certification program for clinical therapists. She currently serves as a consultant for many of the country’s leading treatment centers.
Judy has presented workshops, trainings, and has been a keynote speaker on PTSD nationally and internationally since 2009. She has been the recipient of multiple awards including High Watch Recovery Center’s Marty Mann Award, NAATP’s CEO of the Year, and Behavioral Health Champion in recognition for her contribution through life changing therapies to those suffering from mental health and substance use disorders. In 2023 Judy was awarded the Nelson Bradley Career Achievement Award by NAATP recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the field of addictions.
Judy has recently recognized the need for the treatment industry to be able to create congruency in supporting recovery and wellness for those working within the treatment settings and has launched into research and raising awareness in “taking care of our own”. In addition to addressing the needs within the treatment setting workforce, Judy has consulted with organizations including first responders on vicarious trauma and “burnout” also addressing leadership on attitudinal changes within the work culture.