Cece Sykes, LCSW, ACSW has over forty years of clinical experience in community and private practice, specializing in recovery from trauma and addiction. A leading trainer at the IFS Institute since its inception, Cece piloted her own IFS approach to treating addictive processes and educates therapists around the world on the IFS model and her clinical interventions for trauma and addiction. She co-authored IFS Therapy for Addictions: Trauma-Informed, Compassion-Based Interventions for Substance Use, Eating, Gambling and More, released in 2023. Cece also originated the Heart Lessons of the Journey Retreats; a treasured experience offered internationally for therapists to explore their personal narratives. She regularly teaches on these and related topics.

She lives with her husband near Chicago, close to family, friends and grandchildren.