Rommel Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). As a National Certified Counselor (NCC), Dr. Johnson through his private practice has provided counseling to a wide range of individuals presenting with substance use and mental health disorders for the past 14 years. Dr. Johnson particularly enjoys working with individuals presenting with behavioral addictions. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling. Dr. Johnson earned his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and holds professional memberships with the American Counseling Association (ACA), the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), and the Texas Association of Addiction Professional (TAAP). His research interest focuses on bringing awareness about behavioral addictions as well as issues of addiction and substance use in the Black community.