» Sharon Hargrave

Sharon Hargrave, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona, California and Texas. As the founder of RelateStrong, Sharon served as the Executive Director of the Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine University. She has also served as an affiliate faculty member in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Fuller Theological Seminary. Sharon and her husband Terry, speak nationally and internationally on issues pertaining to anxiety, marriage, intergenerational relationships, parenting, couples in ministry and the Restoration Therapy model.

» Ron Deal

Ron Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed authors on blended families in the country. A licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor, he is founder of Smart Stepfamilies™, Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, and the author and developer of over a dozen resources and books including the bestselling Building Love Together in Blended Families (with Dr. Gary Chapman) and The Smart Stepfamily: 7 Steps to a Healthy Family. He is an invited Fellow of the Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership, a member of the Stepfamily Expert Council for the National Stepfamily Resource Center, and has been training therapists for over two decades. Ron and his wife Nan coauthored with Dr. Terry and Sharon Hargrave the book The Mindful Marriage: Create Your Best Relationship Through Understanding and Managing Yourself (Jan, 2025), which is based on the principles of RT. The Deals have three sons and live in Little Rock, Arkansas.

» Dee Dee Mayer

Dee Dee Mayer, DMin, LCSW, is the Senior Director of Relate Strong at the Boone Center for the Family. She is a licensed clinical social worker in California. In addition, Mayer has a Doctor in Ministry from Azusa Pacific University. She has over 20 years of experience providing organizational leadership and program management in academic and community health environments. Dee Dee formerly served as a co-host for Movieguide TV.  She is passionate about helping people find flourishing in all areas of life and relationships. She is a published author, regular guest on national radio programs and podcasts, and a sought after public speaker.

» Dee Dee Mayer and Sharon Hargrave

Bridging the Divide: Navigating Estranged Relationships 

Description: Family estrangement is a complex and often painful issue that affects many individuals and families. In this session, we will explore the multifaceted nature of estrangement, including its causes, emotional impact, and pathways to healing. Participants will further understand the complexities of estrangement and its rising prevalence within families. 

Dee Dee Mayer, DMin, LCSW, is the Senior Director of Relate Strong at the Boone Center for the Family. She is a licensed clinical social worker in California. In addition, Mayer has a Doctor in Ministry from Azusa Pacific University. She has over 20 years of experience providing organizational leadership and program management in academic and community health environments. Dee Dee formerly served as a co-host for Movieguide TV.  She is passionate about helping people find flourishing in all areas of life and relationships. She is a published author, regular guest on national radio programs and podcasts, and a sought after public speaker.

Sharon Hargrave, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona, California and Texas. As the founder of RelateStrong, Sharon served as the Executive Director of the Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine University. She has also served as an affiliate faculty member in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Fuller Theological Seminary. Sharon and her husband Terry, speak nationally and internationally on issues pertaining to anxiety, marriage, intergenerational relationships, parenting, couples in ministry and the Restoration Therapy model.

» Michael Cox

Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a designation of Supervisor in the State of Texas, a Level 2 Certified Restoration Therapist and seeks to utilize this training in assisting individuals, marriages and families to discover their God-given potential and to see it actualized. He has been in private practice since January of 2019 and Mental Health Consulting since 2010. Together with his wife they conduct marriage seminars, coach couples in preparation for marriage and walk with families seeking to live healthy lives. Additionally, he utilizes his 25+ years of working with young people to inform and drive his work with adolescent development, emotional regulation and parent child relationships.

» Tanner Hargrove

Tanner Hargrove, PhD, is a licensed professional counselor and marraige and family therapist supervisor in the state of Texas. He works with couples, emerging adults, and adolescents and their families. As a Restoration Therapy certified clinician, he actively pursues the practices of Restoration Therapy in his professional and personal lives. He is thankful for the opportunity to present at the Restoration Summit.  

» Miyoung Yoon Hammer

Miyoung Yoon Hammer is a Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary.  She is a Restoration Therapy therapist and specializes in Medical Family Therapy and the use of the RT model when working with clients affected by acute and chronic illness.  In the clinic and the classroom, she focuses her teaching and training on the self-of-the-therapist process as it relates to the intersection of cultural identity and spiritual formation and draws from her personal experiences as a first generation Korean American woman.  Miyoung lives in Pasadena, California and is married with three children.

» Michelle Park

Michelle S. Park is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York, New Jersey and Florida and is the founder of ReEnvision Marriage and Family Therapy where she and her associates and interns sees individuals, couples and families. Michelle often gives workshops and seminars on topics related to marriage and family across her region and also trains facilitators in the Prepare-Enrich Assessment. She is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and was a long time adjunct instructor for the Alliance Graduate School of Counseling’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program in NYC. Michelle has been teaching at Empower, a worldwide women’s leadership development program, for the last 8 years where she has been utilizing the RelateStrong Framework. Michelle lives in Queens, NY with her pastor husband Sam, two daughters, Sophia (18) & Emma Jay (14) and their adopted border collie-pointer mix, Lady Paisley (7).

» Nicole Zasowski

Nicole Zasowski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut where she maintains her private practice. She is the author of two books: What If It’s Wonderful? and From Lost to Found, and co-author of Advances and Techniques in Restoration Therapy with Terry Hargrave and Miyoung Yoon Hammer and Families and Forgiveness 2nd Edition with Terry Hargrave. Nicole has also served as a therapist with The Hideaway Experience—a marriage intensive experience, and as an adjunct professor at Alliance Theological Seminary in New York. A sought-after speaker, Nicole enjoys weaving her professional expertise, Biblical study and personal story to speak at conferences and retreats around the country. Nicole lives in Connecticut with her husband Jimmy and their three young children.

» Meghan Eaken, MFT, BCC

Meghan has built a thriving private practice over the last 12 years in the greater Los Angeles area. As an RT Level II clinician, she works with individual adults, couples, and group intensives using the Restoration Model.
In recent years, Meghan expanded her skills to include coaching, working globally with clients struggling with non-clinical anxiety. As a Board Certified Coach, she created the Anxiety Break Up Bootcamp, a 6-week emotional regulation program for individuals and groups. Meghan is also a lead trainer for the Restoration Coach Training, where she teaches clinical and non-clinical professionals how to effectively utilize the Restoration Model in the coaching space.
In addition to her private practice and coaching, Meghan trains therapists for the Turning From Anxiety retreats, RT’s group intensive model for anxiety. She previously served as the director of RelateStrong – RT’s psycho-education program at Pepperdine University – and has been a contributing speaker for the RelateStrong’s Leadership Series and its small group teaching material.

» Lance Ahl, LMFT, MDiv.

Beginning his career as an ordained Christian pastor, Lance is now a full-time, licensed therapist who is passionate about helping others find healing and wholeness in their relationships and lives.  In the therapy room, his practical approach is interactive and engaging as he seeks to connect with his clients and help them understand their interpersonal cycles that keep them stuck and discover ways to break through and move forward.  Lance helps clients feel understood, equipping them with practical tools, and filled with hope for a better tomorrow.  Working together, Lance believes in finding restoration from the wounds of the past and helping clients find a healthy purpose-filled way of living.

Lance enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, Jennifer, surfing the ocean waves, and taking in the view from mountain peaks.  He would love to help guide you on your journey for restoration and healing.

» Lance Ahl, LMFT, MDiv. and Michael Piciucco MAT, MS, LMFT

Lance Ahl

Beginning his career as an ordained Christian pastor, Lance is now a full-time, licensed therapist who is passionate about helping others find healing and wholeness in their relationships and lives.  In the therapy room, his practical approach is interactive and engaging as he seeks to connect with his clients and help them understand their interpersonal cycles that keep them stuck and discover ways to break through and move forward.  Lance helps clients feel understood, equipping them with practical tools, and filled with hope for a better tomorrow.  Working together, Lance believes in finding restoration from the wounds of the past and helping clients find a healthy purpose-filled way of living.

Lance enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, Jennifer, surfing the ocean waves, and taking in the view from mountain peaks.  He would love to help guide you on your journey for restoration and healing.

Michael Piciucco

Michael Piciucco is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, board-certified clinical supervisor, and assistant professor at Asher Graduate School of Counseling. Michael’s clinical background includes working with couples, individuals, groups, adolescents, and children. In addition, Michael has extensive experience working with at risk populations including children in juvenile prison, foster care, and group homes. As a Level 2 certified Restoration Therapist, Michael’s therapeutic focus is in the area of emotional regulation. His clinical training also includes psychodrama and experiential therapy.

Prior to becoming a therapist, Michael received his Master’s of Theology focusing on Christianity and Western thought, as well as the integration of Psychology and Theology. Today, Michael’s interests are centered on helping therapists develop sound integration and clinical excellence.

He and his wife Aubrey are originally from Arizona and have two children. In their free time they can be found making art, reading, playing board games, watching the Phoenix Suns, and spending time in nature.

» Nancy Frigaard

As a therapist, professor, author, and previous Fuller Semiary MSMFT director, Dr. Nancy Frigaard is passionate to use her experience to help other therapists succeed. She is confident of the call to provide excellent clinical training. Additionally, Nancy seeks to encourage counselors to welcome Christ’s wisdom and guidance in their healing work. The need has never been greater to help bring competent clinical skills and Christ’s healing to our communities.
Author of A Playful Approach to Restoration Therapy: Helping Kids Play their Way From Pain to Peace. New York: Routledge, 2023.

» Rhett Smith

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Board Certified Coach (BCC) with 25+ years of experience in clinical care, leadership development, and program design. Longstanding collaborator with Pepperdine University’s Boone Center for the Family and deeply embedded in RelateStrong and Restoration Therapy.

Trained directly under Terry and Sharon Hargrave, and a trusted contributor to RelateStrong training, curriculum development, and leadership programming. Co-creator of the Turning from Anxiety Intensive and member of the Restoration Therapy core leadership team.

Known for integrating clinical expertise with relational leadership to build scalable programs that develop emotionally healthy leaders and communities. Longstanding contributor to the RelateStrong ecosystem, including training, curriculum development, and leadership programming through Pepperdine University.

» Migum Gweon

MIGUM GWEON, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Nevada with over 17 years of clinical experience focused on working with Asian American couples. She was the Director of Clinical Training for eight years in the Department of Marriage & Family Therapy at Fuller Seminary.  She serves on the Executive Board of Mustard Seed Generation, a non-profit that aims to raise mental health awareness within the Korean community.  She is a trainer for RT Level 1 and Turning from Anxiety retreats.  Migum lives in Vegas with her son, Yul, and their two cats, Eevee and Merlin.

» Cori Page and Clint Davis

Cori Page

Clint Davis

Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Restoration Therapy, Level II Certification and
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with extensive experience in trauma recovery, addiction, marriage and
family therapy, youth services, and community mental-health education. Founder of Clint Davis Counseling and
Integrative Wellness, a multidisciplinary private practice serving Northwest Louisiana. Bestselling author of
Building Better Bridges, experienced speaker and educator, and host of Asking Why with Clint Davis. Known for
translating complex clinical topics into practical, trauma-informed guidance for families, schools, churches,
healthcare professionals, first responders, and community organizations.

» Hatty Lee and Stephanie Lievense

Hatty Lee

After much hesitation about entering the entrepreneur world, I launched Oak and Stone Therapy, which has since grown into a group practice. My vision was to create a space where I could connect with and support clients who share similar lived experiences and identities.

My practice focuses on serving Asian American healers, creators, founders, entrepreneurs, artists, and public figures seeking to explore their inner lives. I specialize in working with adults and couples navigating complex family dynamics, codependent relationships, the challenges of balancing demanding careers and family life, the pressures of entrepreneurship in a hustle culture, creative and performance blocks, spiritual deconstruction and integration, and the exploration of racial, ethnic, gender, professional, and spiritual identities.

Alongside high-quality training and consultation, I believe that effective healing stems from personal work. As such, I am committed to the practices I guide my clients through. When your inner life is aligned, it positively impacts your external world. Clients often appreciate my direct, attentive, and holistic approach, which addresses the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and multifaceted aspects of identity. I foster a creative and open therapeutic environment, allowing for dynamic, deep, and practical work.

I integrate all aspects of myself into my practice, whether in therapy, writing, or artistic expression. I am dedicated to fostering honest and sometimes challenging conversations that lead to authentic self-discovery. Together, we will engage in a process that may include laughter, tears, dreaming, and difficult dialogues, all aimed at nurturing your most authentic self. I encourage you to leverage all available resources—your community, faith, knowledge, skills, personality, and lived experiences.

Stephenie H. Lievense, LMFT, is a Certified Level II Restoration Therapy Trainer, Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist, clinical supervisor, educator, and practice director with more than 15 years of clinical
experience and 9 years of supervision experience. She is the founder and director of La Cañada Family
Therapy, a group practice in Southern California, where she provides clinical leadership and supervision for a
team of six therapists.
Stephenie specializes in Restoration Therapy with couples, families, and individuals and has extensive
experience training clinicians in self-regulation, relational healing, and therapeutic intervention. Over the
course of her career, she has directly supervised more than 45 Marriage and Family Therapy trainees and
associates, helping develop clinicians in both clinical competency and Restoration Therapy practice.
She serves as Adjunct Faculty at Fuller Theological Seminary’s School of Psychology, where she has taught
graduate students, supervised trainees, taught Child and Family Development, co-taught Group Therapy
courses, and facilitated Restoration Therapy process groups.
Prior to becoming a therapist, Stephenie spent nearly a decade at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
designing educational programs, training educators, and presenting to national audiences.

»Jason Wilkinson

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Restoration Therapy trainer with clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating relational distress, emotional dysregulation, and significant life stressors. Practice owner specializing in systemic and Restoration Therapy approaches. Experienced consultant, trainer, and supervisor.

»Noe and Juana Rivera

Noe Rivera, M.S., LMFT, serves as the Director of RelateStrong at the Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine University. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Noe is passionate about equipping individuals, couples, ministry leaders, and churches with practical tools that foster healthy relationships, emotional maturity, and lasting transformation rooted in both sound theology and psychological science.

Before becoming Director of RelateStrong, Noe worked closely with Dee Dee Mayer, co-leading Ministers Marriage Enrichment retreats, RelateStrong | Workshops and Trainings, and RelateStrong | Leadership Series presentations onsite at churches across the country. His longstanding involvement with the Boone Center’s mission has provided him with a deep understanding of its vision to strengthen relationships and equip the Church to cultivate healing and flourishing communities.

Noe earned his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary and received intensive live training in Restoration Therapy under Dr. Terry Hargrave, founder of the model. He is a certified Level II Restoration Therapy Provider and has dedicated much of his clinical work to serving Christian individuals, couples, pastors, ministry leaders, missionaries, and their families. His approach integrates attachment science, emotional regulation, and biblical principles to help people experience healthier relationships with God and others.

In addition to his work with RelateStrong, Noe is the co-founder and Chief Counseling Officer of Ministry Transitions, where he helps pastors, churches, and ministry organizations navigate leadership transitions, succession planning, and the relational challenges that often accompany seasons of change. He also founded Missionary Mental Health International, an initiative focused on increasing access to counseling and emotional care for missionaries serving around the world.

Earlier in his career, Noe served in international missions leadership, helping develop ministry initiatives, disciple leaders, and support church planting efforts in Guatemala and throughout multiple countries. Those experiences continue to shape his passion for strengthening Christian leaders and expanding access to relationship resources across cultures. He also enjoys serving both English- and Spanish-speaking communities and is committed to helping RelateStrong continue expanding its reach among diverse churches and ministry leaders.

Outside of his professional roles, Noe serves as an elder at his local church and is actively involved on the worship team, serving in both small groups and children’s ministry. He and his wife, Juana, who is also a licensed therapist, live in Arcadia, California. Together they share a passion for helping people experience healing, restoration, and deeper connection in their relationships. In his free time, Noe enjoys spending time with his family and friends, at the beach, being outdoors in nature, and quiet moments with God.

»Steven Perez

Steven Perez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and supervisor. Doctorate of Ministry  Candidate at Asher Graduate School of Counseling. 

He works at the Restoration Therapy Center of San Diego providing therapy to individuals, families, with an emphasis on
couples work. Areas of emphasis include infidelity, addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment disorders.

Steven’s prior work as a pastor and a missionary has given him experience in working with families, couples, individuals, men’s issues, and adolescents for more than 20  years. 

Steven is married with three kids and enjoys days at the beach with his family, running, golf, and soccer.

»Jennifer Smith and Lorenzo Cantoja

Jennifer Smith, LAMFT, is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Freedom Family Counseling
in Phoenix, Arizona, where she works with children, adolescents, families, and blended families. Her clinical
work integrates play-based interventions, family systems theory, and relational approaches to help clients
build emotional awareness, connection, and resilience.
Jennifer specializes in children and adolescent therapy, family therapy, blended family dynamics, and
school-based counseling. Her work is informed by Restoration Therapy and focuses on helping children and
families identify patterns of pain, strengthen regulation, and move toward peace through experiential and
developmentally appropriate interventions. Jennifer is especially passionate about adapting Restoration
Therapy concepts for use with children through play, creativity, and embodied therapeutic experiences.
Jennifer holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary and a
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health and Family Studies from Arizona Christian University. She has
completed Restoration Therapy Level 1 training and RelateStrong training.
Jennifer has experience designing and facilitating therapeutic and educational programming for both
clinicians and children. She co-presented with Nancy Frigaard at RT Summit 2024 on A Playful Approach to
Restoration Therapy: Engaging Tools for Guiding Children from Pain to Peace, equipping therapists with
practical tools for integrating Restoration Therapy with children in clinical practice. She also co-created
Restoration Therapy Kids Camp, a group therapy program designed to bring Restoration Therapy principles to
children through interactive and experiential interventions.
In addition to her clinical work, Jennifer has led psychoeducational presentations in academic settings,
developed children’s curriculum, and has extensive experience in leadership, program development,
volunteer training, and family engagement through church and community-based ministry settings.
Jennifer is passionate about equipping therapists with practical, relational, and creative tools that translate
complex therapeutic concepts into meaningful interventions for children and families.

Lorenzo, LAMFT, is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Freedom Family Counselingin Phoenix, Arizona. 

Compassionate and relational therapist specializing in work with children, adolescents, couples, and families. Clinical practice integrates Restoration Therapy, Family Systems Theory, attachment-based interventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and experiential approaches to facilitate meaningful growth and healing.
Experienced in utilizing play-based and creative therapeutic interventions that leverage a child’s imagination, strengths, and capacity for insight. Dedicated to helping individuals and families identify underlying patterns, access internal truths, develop emotional regulation skills, and move toward greater peace, connection, and fulfillment.

Clinical work emphasizes experiential learning, family engagement, and restorative processes that promote lasting change and resilience.

»Sharon Hargrave with JJ and Kait Tomlin

JJ Tomlin  

Co-Founder, Heart of Dating and a Certified Restoration Therapy Coach from Franklin, TN. 

He is the Co-founder of Heart of Dating, a top-ranked relationship podcast (100M+ lifetime downloads) and the School of Dating coaching program. Trained as a Restoration Therapy Coach under Drs. Terry and Sharon Hargrave.

He teaches and coaches on masculinity, attachment, and relational growth for single adults, with a particular focus on the experience of single men in modern dating.

Kait Tomlin
Founder & Host, Heart of Dating · Certified Restoration Therapy Coach · National Bestselling Author

Founder and host of Heart of Dating, a top-ranked relationship podcast (100M+ lifetime downloads) and the
creator of the School of Dating, a structured coaching program that has supported thousands of single adults toward healthy, intentional relationships. Trained as a Restoration Therapy Coach under Drs. Terry and Sharon Hargrave. National bestselling author and speaker focused on the emotional and relational realities of
singleness and modern dating across faith and secular contexts.

Sharon Hargrave 

Sharon Hargrave, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona, California and Texas. As the founder of RelateStrong, Sharon served as the Executive Director of the Boone Center for the Family at Pepperdine University. She has also served as an affiliate faculty member in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Fuller Theological Seminary. Sharon and her husband Terry, speak nationally and internationally on issues pertaining to anxiety, marriage, intergenerational relationships, parenting, couples in ministry and the Restoration Therapy model.

»Richard Shaw

REV. RICHARD SHAW, D.MFT 

Associate Professor MCFC 

Graduate School of Counseling 

George Fox University 

Portland Center 

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, State of Oregon 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Washington 

Ordained Minister, International Foursquare Church

»Luke Wilkerson

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor.  specializing in couples therapy. Passionate about training therapists through the
integration of extensive clinical practice, teaching experience,faith-informed perspectives and expertise in Restoration Therapy.

Luke also serves as an adjunct professor of Marraige and Family Therapy for Simpson University in California. 

»Joanne Russell and Rose Walsh-Gratta

Joanne Russell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in attachment, relational healing, and emotional regulation through Restoration Therapy. Experienced in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate unresolved emotional injury, anxiety, grief and life transitions while integrating experiential and creative interventions. Additionally, Joanne is trained in EMDR, and Smart Stepfamily counseling. Joanne works at the Restoration Therapy Center of San Diego. 

Rose Walsh-Gratta is a LMFT and lead intake therapist at the Restoration Therapy Center of San Diego. 

Rose specializes in working with individuals in change of life phase transitions who are dealing with childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She also specializes in integrating art in therapy.

Rose’s therapeutic approach includes attachment theory and conceptualizing the unconscious influences from childhood and upbringing that may be impacting and influencing present experiences. Rose believes in approaching healing through a holistic perspective that considers care and attention to the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational parts of a person receiving equal care and healing. Clients receiving therapy with Rose will dive deep into the rejected and trapped emotions and wounds in their hearts, process them, and surface with newfound freedom from burdens and overall peace and autonomy over their lives.

Rose is an intimate lover of Jesus. With Rose, clients have the option to incorporate their faith into therapy and discover the unconditional love and hope that transcends all bondage. In Rose’s free time, you will find her surfing, running the beach trail, painting, or spending time with friends and family.

»Clint Davis and Lance Ahl, MDiv.

Clint Davis

Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Restoration Therapy, Level II Certification and
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with extensive experience in trauma recovery, addiction, marriage and
family therapy, youth services, and community mental-health education. Founder of Clint Davis Counseling and
Integrative Wellness, a multidisciplinary private practice serving Northwest Louisiana. Bestselling author of
Building Better Bridges, experienced speaker and educator, and host of Asking Why with Clint Davis. Known for
translating complex clinical topics into practical, trauma-informed guidance for families, schools, churches,
healthcare professionals, first responders, and community organizations.

Lance Ahl LMFT, MDiv.

Beginning his career as an ordained Christian pastor, Lance is now a full-time, licensed therapist who is passionate about helping others find healing and wholeness in their relationships and lives.  In the therapy room, his practical approach is interactive and engaging as he seeks to connect with his clients and help them understand their interpersonal cycles that keep them stuck and discover ways to break through and move forward.  Lance helps clients feel understood, equipping them with practical tools, and filled with hope for a better tomorrow.  Working together, Lance believes in finding restoration from the wounds of the past and helping clients find a healthy purpose-filled way of living.

Lance enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, Jennifer, surfing the ocean waves, and taking in the view from mountain peaks.  He would love to help guide you on your journey for restoration and healing.

»Jessica Romero

Licensed professional counselor in Amarillo, TX at Amarillo Family institute, specializing in Restoration Therapy, attachment, family systems and trauma-informed care. Trained in Restoration Therapy and Synergetic Play Therapy. Experienced in clinical practice and speaking engagements in both psychoeducational and ministerial settings. 

Specializations

• Restoration Therapy 
• Attachment-focused 
• Trauma-informed and nervous system regulation focused 
• Parent Coaching
• Public Speaking
• Self-harm and Suicidal intervention
• Family repair

Speaking Engagements

Parenting Workshop

Westminster Presbyterian: The Church in Austin Park (April 2026)

Attachment Theory Presentation

Amarillo College (Dec 2025, Dec 2024, Dec 2023)

Wellness Workshop Session on Regulating the Nervous System

Align Wellness Retreat in Cayon, TX (Sept 2025)

Professional Workshop on Regulating the Nervous System

Hereford Aquatic Center (Aug 2025)

Professional Workshop on Attachment

Hereford Independent School District Cosmetology Program (Aug 2024)

Professional Workshop on Burnout Recovery and Prevention

Adrian Independent District (August 2022)

Women’s Spring Event

Genesis Church of Hereford, TX 

Regulating the Nervous System – Mar 2026

The Four Steps and Self-Regulation – Mar 2025

»Katie Beauchamp LMFT

As a devoted marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about guiding individuals, couples and families on their journey towards growth and healing. I believe that we are wired for connection but often violations of love and trustworthiness keep us in destructive patterns which cause disconnection from those we care mostly deeply for. In our work together, we will look to heal those violations and find new ways of relating.

I am a Level II Certified Restoration Therapist, Certified leader for Relate Strong and Prepare and Enrich and am EMDR trained. I hold a BS in Psychology from Biola University, a MSMFT from Fuller Theological Seminary and I am a Supervisor for associates in marriage and family therapy.

»Brad and Karen Thompson

Brad & Karen Thompson are the founders of The HALI Project – a non-profit organization that provides counseling and education services for families who have children with special needs.  Their passion is to help couples who have children with special needs find the hope, peace, and joy that God has for them, even in the midst of the storms that come their way.

Brad and Karen have been married for 40 years and have two children – Justin (38) and Hali (37).  Hali deals with the challenges of multiple special needs, both physical and cognitive, and is the inspiration for their work. Justin is married to Monica, and they have 2 children – Ella and Weston.

Brad and Karen have been working with families since 1989, and since 2000 have focused nearly exclusively on serving individuals with special healthcare needs and their families. Brad is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor (LPC-S). Karen is a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA).

For more than 10 years, Brad & Karen have used Restoration Therapy to lead caregivers from around the world who have children with special needs to find truth and peace in some of the most challenging of circumstances through use of the 4 Steps.

» Brandi Smith and Heather Cawthon