"THE END OF LIVING LARGE: Weight Loss in MicroSteps(R) When You Have a Lot to Lose" is a Next Generation Indie Book Awards: HEALTH/WELLNESS (NON-FICTION): 2017 FINALIST. Sue Speake is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been serving patients in Southern and Central California for over twenty years. Her experience as a therapist covers all ages and many issues, including substance abuse. She has worked with children, groups, families, couples, and individuals providing support to help folks get through a difficult time. Sue received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, with an Early Childhood Specialization from North Texas State University (aka University of Texas) in 1975. She received an Elementary Teacher's Certificate in Texas that same year. Sue earned a Master's of Science Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from California State University Northridge in 1991 and became a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in 1994. Sue is also a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.