Education/Degrees: 

• B.A. in Psychology, University of Kentucky
• M.S. and Ph.D. in Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University

• Research in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Assessment in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Theories in Marriage and Family Therapy

Research Interests:

• Families caring for an aging member
• Attachment styles and relationship dynamics
• Parent-child dynamics
• Infertility and infant loss

Scholarly Work and Publications:

• A Qualitative Analysis of Enlisting Formal Care Services for Families Facing Alzheimer’s (dissertation)
• Peer Reviewer for the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy

• AAMFT, Clinical Fellow and Qualified Supervisor

When I’m away from the classroom, I enjoy: 

• Traveling with my family
• Reading
• Concerts
• Watching our daughter play soccer or do gymnastics

People might be interested to know:

I am a huge fan of the water (boating, swimming, canoeing, etc.).

“People won’t remember what you said.  People won’t even remember what you did.  But, people will always remember the way you made them feel.”  ~Maya Angelou

It is an honor to combine my love of marriage and family therapy with Christian principles to guide students in making an impact in relationships.  I also love the flexibility that comes from online learning.