My first experience observing an intensive was in 2009 and I fell in love with what God was doing through this ministry. The model utilized by Focus on the Family in the Hope Restored program presented a clear way to orient to God's design for health and healing in marriage. I watched as couples who wanted a new start got their "blueprints" for how to build something new and experience fruit from their effort.

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Following completion of my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College, I worked for about 8 years in outpatient practice. My practice focused on healing marriages and also in working with adults with a history of trauma, abuse or neglect to rebuild relationships and functioning. 

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In 2018, I had the tremendous honor to join in the stream of what God is doing through Hope Restored by joining the team as the Site Clinical Director for the new Michigan location. After 3 1/2 years of building the team and location, I made the decision to transition into contracting to better balance life at home with my husband and two young kids. I am grateful to continue to be  a part of the team providing intensives and to have the space to do follow up telehealth appointments with alumni. 

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