Rachelle Katz, EdD, LMFT is the author of The Happy Stepmother, published by Harlequin Nonfiction in 2010, and is a psychotherapist in private practice in New York City. She is licensed as a marriage and family therapist and is certified as an addictions specialist in alcoholism and substance abuse. She also coaches stepmothers and their partners, runs a monthly support group for stepmothers, and conducts workshops for stepcouples. She has appeared as a guest on several cable network shows and podcasts to discuss family issues. In addition to her work with individuals and couples in private practice, she has extensive experience lecturing to groups on various topics. Dr. Katz is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the American Psychological Association. She has been married for 27 years and has a 31-year-old stepdaughter.