Alex Clapp started his career training at a solicitors’ practice before being headhunted by a firm of independent law cost draftsmen. It was there he furthered his skills by taking on more responsibility and larger caseloads. Working on a wider range of both claimant and defendant work, he honed his skills and understanding of what it takes to be an effective cost draftsman.

Alex formed County Cost Consultants in 2000 and still actively manages a large caseload of his own while guiding his team, taking a hands-on approach to customer care and caseload management to ensure the best outcomes for his clients. He also delivers talks and seminars to clients on the ever-changing world of costs and how these changes may affect them.

Even after 17 years, Alex is as passionate and enthusiastic about the industry as when he first started out.

Lisa Sargese lost over 140 pounds, recovered from physical and emotional trauma, and helps others on their healing path. She uses her training in the healing traditions of Qi Gong and Mindfulness to help people live happier healthier lives. She is an adjunct professor of world religions, eastern philosophy, and psychology who has taught at universities for over 20 years. 

Even though at 17 she survived a bad car accident that left her on crutches for 3 years, suffered major depression, is in recovery from a severe eating disorder that began at age 5, survived major complications from 3 weight loss surgeries (including the lap band and gastric bypass), toughed it out in a wheelchair for 2 years,  and has had total knee replacements, Prof Lisa is making sense of her childhood as the daughter of a mother with NPD, she remains hopeful, faithful, and positive about her and your ability to heal for real!

For Mary Beth, childhood abuse and other traumas led to substance use disorder (addiction). 

Beginning with alcohol at age 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. She found methamphetamine at 16 and started shooting up at 17. Mary Beth struggled with meth until she was 32 years old.

By incorporating ideas from multiple sources to build a secular (not 12-step or faith based) recovery plan that works for her, Mary Beth has been sober since 1994. She used similar techniques to address the trauma and related anxiety as well.

Mary Beth is a board member for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation.  She speaks on behalf of these organizations, about multiple paths to recovery, and about all topics related to substance use disorder and recovery. She also speaks about sexual abuse and rape, child abuse, domestic violence, ptsd, anxiety, and recovering from these as well.

I'm Tanya, a Harvard-trained theologian and Family Recovery Coach with over 15 years of experience working with women who support addicted loved ones. I understand the unique challenges addiction brings, such as guilt, shame, and confusion, and specialize in providing emotional support and guidance for families to heal. 

I help you navigate the complexities of setting boundaries, developing healthy behaviors, and rebuilding connections strained by addiction. 

My theological background also explores the spiritual dimensions of addiction and recovery, guiding families to discover how faith and spirituality can play a crucial role in healing. 

Through my compassionate, holistic approach, I help families find resilience, unity, and renewal. You'll be empowered to overcome the challenges of addiction, reclaim your peace, and emerge from this experience stronger, more connected, and ready for a healthier future. Let’s walk this journey together.