About 

My education and life’s work are a mix of pastoral ministry and clinical practice. It’s great to offer students an integrated learning experience, drawing from both perspectives. My heart is to develop Spirit-formed counselors who have a solid theological and biblical foundation.

Certifications and Credentials

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Texas and California
• Ordained minister – Assemblies of God

Research and Interest Areas

• Mental health in the church
• Helping the helpers: Pastors and their families

Publications

The Effects of Negative Media on Evangelical Christians’ Attitudes Toward Evangelism

Courses Taught

• BIBC-2301 Biblical Counseling
• BIBC-3301 Counseling Theories
• BIBC-3305 Counseling Skills
• BIBC-3315 Marriage and Family Counseling
• BIBC-4303 Senior Internship
• BIBC-4310 Counseling Children and Adolescents
• BIBM-2305 Healthy Family Dynamics
• SOCI-3301 Human Development
• PSYC-4305 Personality Development
• BIBC-5304 Marriage and Family Therapy
• BIBC-5309 Career Counseling
• BIBC-5311 Counseling Practicum
• BIBC-5313 Counseling Diverse Populations
• BIBC-5316 Healthy Family Systems
• BIBC-5318 Assessment
• BIBC-5319 DSM-5 Assessment