Lyn Geist
Lyn Geist is a writer and a master of social work with years of experience relating to addiction and recovery. In the course of her career, Lyn has worked as a social worker supervisor for the county of San Joaquin and has worked professionally with families who have members struggling with addiction by offering services, education, and recovery support. Prior to being a social worker, she was a Military Police Officer and served time in Dhahran Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm and L.A. during the Rodney King riots. Lyn earned her Master's of Social Work (MSW) and also a Master's of Arts (MA) in psychology and social work from California State University-Sacramento. She continues to study the psychology of addiction and self-empowerment and lives in California with her husband, two children, and dog Bella.
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