Gene Ira Katz
Therapist-Author-Educator-Speaker/Presenter
Boulder,CO
Summary
A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, specializing in Sexually Based and Criminal Justice Issues, with extensive experience in delivering compassionate care and person-centered evidence-based therapy, in addition to being a prolific WRITER with hundreds of articles and an award winning book, Dr. Katz has also been a long time EDUCATOR at the university level, as well as a SPEAKER/PRESENTER who has appeared at numerous professional conferences across the USA and Internationally.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
24
24
Professional Certifications
2
2
Citations from the US Congress and the NY State Legislature
1
1
Award winning book and hundreds of published articles
Work History
Executive Director
Positive Pathways Institute, LLC
Boulder, CO
04.2021 - Current
Provide consulting, counseling and educational services for businesses, schools and organizations involved with Law Enforcement, Corrections, Criminal Justice, and Sexuality.
Provide educational and informational articles and papers concerning the issues listed above for outlets such as American Police Beat, Law Enforcement Today, Behavioral Health News, and numerous other outlets.
Instructor/Behavioral Health Administration Trainer/Supervisor
Colorado School for Family Therapy
Aurora, CO
06.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging and unique curriculum for diverse professional student populations, related to Addictions, Sexuality, Brain Chemistry and related subject matter.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and therapeutic skills.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback to improve learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with Chief of Operations to refine teaching methodologies and course materials.
- Supervise other professional counselors, and train those who would train others in the field
Licensed Psychotherapist/Licensed Addiction Counselor
Rula, Headway, Sondermind & Private Practice
Boulder, CO
10.2010 - Current
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client engagement and progress.
- Increased client satisfaction and engagement in therapy by establishing rapport, trust, and open communication.
Associate Professor
Colorado Technical University (CTU)/ College of Criminal Justice & Health Services
Aurora, CO
07.2011 - 10.2024
- Distinguished Faculty Finalist – 2014; 2021
- Taught numerous undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Youth at Risk, Addictions, Domestic Violence, and more.
- Developed and taught "Sex Crimes: Behavior and Consequences" - the first such course at the undergraduate level in the US
Adjunct Instructor
Police Academy at Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO
08.2023 - 08.2023
Taught two sections for the police cadet graduate class of 2023 on the US Criminal Justice System, and the US Court system
- Developed engaging curriculum and instructional materials to enhance student learning experiences.
Education
Doctorate in Management/Criminal Justice -
Colorado Technical University
01-2020
Master of Science - Psychology Counseling- Marriage, Family & Children
University of Phoenix
01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Community & Human Services
State University of NY/Empire State College
01-2001
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Adaptable
Client-centered approach
Anxiety reduction
Ethics and confidentiality
Depression treatment
Relapse prevention
Motivational interviewing
Psychoeducation
Therapeutic rapport building
Supervision and consultation
Sexual dysfunction counseling
Substance abuse treatment
Marriage and couples counseling
Substance abuse counseling
Positive patient experiences
Multicultural competency
Therapeutic intervention
Written communication
Active listening
Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Book: Reconsidering Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement: Practices, Policies & Paradigms - Kendall-Hunt, Publisher, Mar. 2024. [2024 International Impact Award/Academic-Scholarly]
- Dissertation: Managerial Improvements the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board Needs to Support Evidence - Based Practice in Offender Treatment - ProQuest June 2021
- Published Research (I have been a prolific published writer for many years – these are just a few titles):
- The Need for More Effective Approaches to Mental Health Crises – Behavioral Health News – Spring 2026
- A Guide to More Effective Police-Community Relations Through Media, Personal Engagement and Collaborative Events – US-China Law Review, August 2022
- Self-Care Methods to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Depression – Command (Illinois Assn of Chiefs of Police), April 2023
- (more titles available upon request)
Affiliations
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (Senior Member)
- American Society of Criminology
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (Academic Member)
- National Sheriffs’ Association (Adjunct member)
- Colorado Mental Health Professionals Association (Founding Member)
- Western Psychological Association
- Colorado Association of Addiction Counselors (NAADAC)
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor (LPC-S) - CO Dept. of Regulatory Agencies
- Licensed Addiction Counselor -Supervisor (LAC-S)- CO Dept. of Regulatory Agencies
- Treating Adult and Juvenile Sex Offenders- Colorado School for Family Therapy – Dec.2018
- Treating Human Trafficking Survivors - Colorado School for Family Therapy – Feb.2017
- Advanced Professional and Ethical Practice - Colorado School for Family Therapy – Oct. 2022
- Behavioral Health Administration Approved Trainer – Colorado BHA – Sept. 2023
- Principles of Addiction Treatment - Colorado School for Family Therapy – Oct. 2022
- (many others - complete list available upon request)
Selected Published Articles
- Regular Contributor for American Police Beat magazine (circulation 250,000) Mar. 2023 – present (Individual article titles available upon request - some select links at: https://geneirakatz.wixsite.com/my-site-7)
- Women in Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Today – Winter 2022
- A Guide to More Effective Police—Community Relations Through Media, Personal Engagement, and Collaborative Events US-China Law Review – Jan. 2023
- More Effective Police-Community Relations Command (Illinois Assn of Chiefs of Police) – Summer 2024
- Recognizing Compulsive Sexual Behaviors and Pornography Viewing as Process Addictions Journal of Sexual Medicine and Research - 2025
- (In my earlier career as a freelance journalist, I published hundreds of articles for a wide variety of newspapers, magazines, journals, and wire services. Complete list available upon request)
CONFERENCE PRESENTER AND TRAINING PROVIDER
- Presenter – American Criminology Society (member) (2X) - Enhancing Evidence-Based Practice in Sex Offender Treatment; Book Discussion: Reconsidering Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement - Sept 2024; Self-Care for PTSD, Anxiety & Stress for Law Enforcement- Sept. 2023
- Trainer/Presenter/Roundtable Chair (5x) - Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Conference (member)– More Effective Police-Community Relations – Mar 2022; Mar 2024; Mar 2025; Mar. 2026 Enhancing Evidence-Based Practice in Sex Offender Treatment – Mar 2022; Mar. 2023; Mar. 2025; Self Care for Anxiety Stress and Depression for Law Enforcement – Mar 2023; Mar 2025, Mar. 2026; Book Discussion: Reconsidering Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement - Sept 2024.
- Presenter – Stockholm International Criminology Symposium - More Effective Police-Community Relations; Enhancing Evidence-Based Practices in the Treatment of Sex Offenders –June, 2024
- Presenter (5x) – Illinois Assn of Chiefs of Police Conference [Midwest Policing & Security Conference and Expo] – More Effective Police-Community Relations – Aug. 2021, Aug. 2023, Jul. 2024, Aug.2024, Jul. 2025; Self-Care for PTSD, Anxiety & Stress for Law Enforcement- July, 2022, Aug. 2023, July 2024; Book Discussion: Reconsidering Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement - July, 2024; More Effective Police-Community Relations, – Aug. 2024; More Effective Responses to Critical Incidence – Jul. 2025;
- Trainer/Presenter – Colorado Domestic Violence/Sex Offender Management Board Conference: Enhancing Evidence-Based Practice in Offender Treatment – July 2021; ‘Lunch & Learn’ Lecture/Training: Self Care for Anxiety Stress and Depression for Correctional Counselors – Feb. 2025
- Trainer/Presenter – Mid Atlantic States Correctional Association Conference- Self Care for Anxiety Stress and Depression for Correctional Personnel; Enhancing Evidence-Based Practice in Sex Offender Treatment – Sept. 2023
- Approved Trainer for Professional Certifications/ CO Behavioral Health Administration – July 2023
- Course Creator – Colorado Technical University – Sex Crimes, 2015; Sex Crimes Behavior & Consequences-2017; Brain Chemistry: The Effects of Neurotransmitters and Hormones on Our Psycho-Emotional State-2025
- Course Revisions for American Intercontinental University: CRJS315- Juvenile Justice and Delinquency – 2018; CRJS 325- Crime and Substance Abuse – 2018
- Expert Testimony Before the Colorado General Assembly – June 2021, July 2021, Mar 2022 (as Subject Matter Expert re: Evidence-Based Practice in Sex Offender Treatment, Professional Psychotherapy)
- Consultant – Maryland Dept. of Corrections/ Probation & Parole, Apr. 2023
- Consultant/Trainer – Colorado Sex Offender Management Board, Aug. 2021, Sept. 2022, June 2024
- Co-Presenter- Seminar: Suicidal Prevention – CO School for Family Therapy, June 2024
- Course Developer/Instructor (Sex Therapy Certification): CO School for Family Therapy Sexual Deviance, Diversity & Disorders, Feb. 2025; Sexual Anatomy and Physiology, Apr. 2025; Marriage & Sexuality, Aug. 2025.
FORMAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Principals of Addiction Treatment - CP School for Family Therapy
- Human Sexuality - CO School for Family Therapy
- Licensed Professional Counselor Exam Prep class - CO School for Family Therapy
- NAADAC Exam Prep class - CO School for Family Therapy
- Brain Chemistry - CO School for Family Therapy
- Advance Pharmacology -CO School for Family Therapy
- Sex Crimes: Behavior and Consequences (course developer) – CTU
- Criminology - CTU
- Introduction to Criminal Justice - CTU
- Introduction to Criminal Profiling – CTU
- Human Services in the Criminal Justice Setting - CTU
- Forensic Psychology - CTU
- Juvenile Delinquency - CTU
- Child Abuse – CTU
- American Criminal Justice System - Colorado Police Academy/Front Range Community College
- American Court System - Colorado Police Academy/Front Range Community College
- (more complete list available upon request)