Dr. Patricia Covalt is the author of What Smart Couples Know: The Secret to a Happy Relationship. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and has been a psychotherapist in private practice since 1980. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Covalt has treated hundreds of couples in clinical and workshop settings. Her professional experience includes extensive college and university teaching. She is a dynamic, entertaining, and well-informed public speaker who offers workshops on a variety of topics.