About Hope Restored

Helping FamiliesThrive Through Biblical Truth & Clinical Care

Hope Restored is a program of Focus on the Family committed to strengthening marriages in crisis through proven, Christ-centered counseling intensives. Our mission is simple: to help couples experience lasting restoration, renew their commitment to one another, and build families that thrive.

Our Mission:

To help couples in crisis find lasting hope through biblically based, clinically informed marriage intensives—offering a safe place to heal, rebuild trust, and grow in Christ-centered connection.

Clinical Excellence

Licensed Therapists, Biblically Rooted Care

Each intensive is led by licensed therapists who integrate Scripture with the science of relationships. Through Focus Marital Therapy™, couples experience deep healing that addresses both emotional wounds and spiritual needs.

Safe, Confidential Environment

A Safe Place to Heal and Reconnect

Every Focus on the Family Marriage Center offers privacy, comfort, and safety—allowing couples to step away from daily pressures and focus on what matters most: rebuilding trust and rediscovering each other.

Ongoing Support

Continued Care After You Leave

Healing continues after the intensive through Hope Restored’s Aftercare program, including coaching, online resources, and community support. We walk alongside you so your marriage continues to grow long after your stay.

What is a Hope Restored Marriage Intensive?

Deep, Focused Counseling in Just 3–5 Days

Uninterrupted & Immersive

At Hope Restored, our marriage intensives provide a concentrated, 3–5 day counseling experience designed to address the core issues in your relationship. Unlike standard weekly sessions—where progress can be slow and fragmented—our intensives offer uninterrupted, immersive time with licensed therapists trained in our unique Focus Marital Therapy™ approach.

Specialized Support

These professional therapists offer specialized support that goes far beyond what a typical counselor or marriage coach can provide. In just a few days, couples often experience the equivalent of a year’s worth of counseling, helping them make meaningful progress in rebuilding trust, resolving long-standing conflicts, and deepening emotional and spiritual intimacy.

Purpose-Driven

Held at one of our Focus on the Family Marriage Centers, each intensive is a fully inclusive experience. You’ll stay in a serene, retreat-style setting where every detail from lodging and meals to session planning is designed to eliminate distractions, allowing you to focus solely on your marriage and the healing process.

Is a Marriage Intensive Right for You?

Most couples who attend a Hope Restored intensive are experiencing serious marital distress; some have even begun the separation or divorce process. Our intensive programs are designed to help couples facing a variety of challenges, including:

Communication Breakdowns
Infidelity or Breaches of Trust
Intimacy & Sexual Issues
Financial Strains
Blended Family Stress
Parenting or Career Conflicts

Your Journey Continues After Your Intensive

Even in these difficult circumstances, over 99% of couples served last year said their therapist directly addressed their concerns. Many couples arrive believing their situation is “too broken” or “beyond repair.” But at Hope Restored, we’ve walked with thousands of couples through these same struggles—and you are not alone.

Aftercare Coaching

A dedicated coach helps you stay on track and accountable.

Digital Resources

Access to expert-led videos, tools, and exercises you can use at home.

Follow-Up Sessions

Two complimentary check-in sessions with your coach to reinforce progress.

Meet Our Counselors

Vice President, Focus on the Family Marriage Institute

Robert S. Paul

MS, LPC

Robert received his Bachelor’s Degree from Evangel University, his Master’s Degree from Georgia State University, and a Diploma in Christian Counseling and an honorary doctorate from Psychological Studies Institute. He holds a license in the states of Missouri, Georgia, and Michigan as a Professional Counselor. He is an accomplished speaker who presents regularly at professional conferences and enrichment events both nationally and internationally.

He has appeared on numerous radio and television programs and has co-authored four books including; The DNA of Relationships, with Drs. Gary and Greg Smalley, The DNA of Relationships for Couples with Dr. Greg Smalley, and 9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage – and the Truths That Will Save It and Set It Free with Dr. Greg Smalley.

Robert and his wife, Jenni, live in Springfield, Missouri, have been married for over 40 years. They have four children and six grandchildren.

Clinical Director

Brett Sparks

PsyD, Lic Psy

Dr. Brett Sparks is a licensed psychologist who joined the team in 2003 after his service as a staff psychologist in the U.S. Navy. He is an Intensive therapist as well as the Clinical Director over all sites. It is his desire to serve Christ and see marriages and individuals thrive. He has experienced the challenges and joys of marriage to his wife, Jennifer, since their journey began in 1993. They have three young adult children, two daughters and a son, preparing for and pursuing their vocations.

Max M. Loya

MA, LPC

Max has over 35 years of experience working with couples and families in different cultures. As an ordained minister, Max served as a missionary in Latin America for 14 years. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Max led the fatherhood program at a crisis pregnancy center and was the Clinical Director of a residential facility for youth with emotional and behavioral issues. Max and his wife, Carol, have been married for over 40 years and have 7 children. They live in Springfield, MO, where they also have their own counseling practice.

Clinical Director, Missouri

Ryan Pannell

MA, LMFT

Ryan Pannell is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist and a licensed minister. Prior to coming to Focus on the Family, he was the Director of Counseling at Doulos Ministries in Branson, Missouri, for 6 years. Previously, Ryan was the founder and director of the Woodland Hills Counseling Center in Branson. He was also a Baptist minister in Oklahoma for 6 years before entering the counseling profession. Ryan and his wife Brenda have been married since 1996 and have 1 daughter, 3 sons and a son-in-law.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Scott Schmidt

LPC

Scott received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and his Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Evangel University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri. Scott has also worked in private practice since 2013. He joined the team at Focus Marriage Institute in 2017. Scott and his wife Penny married in 1998 and are blessed with three wonderful children, one son and two daughters. Scott loves family time, vacations, and holidays spent together. He and his wife are also active in their church, serving together as volunteers. Some of Scott’s other interests include reading, woodworking, and spending time in outdoor activities.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Tim Williams

Phd.D., LPC

Tim received his Master’s Degree in Education from Missouri Baptist University and a PhD in Counseling from Liberty University. He is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri. He is also an adjunct online professor for Liberty University where he has taught online courses since 2007, supervised online instructors, and been involved in curriculum development.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Jason Franklin

LMFT

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Jennifer Acord

MA, LPC

Jenny received her Master of Arts Degree in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family therapy. Families have been the focus of her ministry and she feels privileged to be allowed to journey beside couples as they experience God’s miraculous healing powers. She has been married to her husband, Rick, since 1991 with three children and adding to their family as the Lord blesses. They currently live in Springfield, MO.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Rick Acord

MA, PLPC

Richard (Rick) earned his Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry from Central Bible College and his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Concordia University, Irvine. Additionally, he is a licensed minister and a contract counselor at Synergy Counseling Center in Springfield Missouri. He has spent most of his adult life in youth ministry. His desire is for all to find hope and healing. He firmly believes in the power of the counseling relationship in that it has the potential to provide insight, change, and overall mental health wellness. He hopes his personal and professional experiences can be an aid to clients. He and his wife Jenny have been married since 1991. Together, they have a growing family with adult children, grandchildren, and a dog named Belle.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Verlette Berndt

MA, LPC

As a marriage intensive therapist since 2005, Verlette loves journeying alongside individuals and couples on the way to healing, restoration and reconnection. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in 1995 and is a licensed professional counselor. Having also been a licensed minister, youth pastor, and then a counselor for families in crisis, she is dedicated to assist couples in healing and rebuilding from the inevitable struggles of life. Verlette and her husband Chris were married in 1999 and are devoted to their two precious daughters.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Ken Bryant

PhD, LPC, NCC

Ken Bryant has a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of North Texas-Denton, an M.S. in Counseling from Pittsburg State University, a B.A.in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a B.A. in Biblical Literature for Ozark Christian College. Ken is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and Colorado and a National Certified Counselor. Ken serves as the Founder/President of Oak Tree Marriage & Family Ministries. He served as a church pastor for over 30 years. Ken and his wife, Carol, have been married since 1970 and have been blessed with four sons, four daughters-in-law, and have grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Robert K. Burbee

PhD, Lic Psy

Dr. Bob Burbee has more than 3 7 years of experience as a licensed psychologist working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. As one of Focus on the Family Marriage Institute (FMI) therapists Bob leads both Group Intensives and Private Marriage Intensives. In addition to his therapy responsibilities Bob provides leadership in training other therapists in Focus Marital Therapy. Dr. Burbee has been involved with Intensive programs since 2000 and was part of the team at Smalley Relationship Center that helped support Robert Paul in developing the Intensive programs. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology. Marriage and family issues have long been an area of special interest for Dr. Burbee, and he speaks frequently to groups on these topics in seminars, retreats, and workshops. Bob and his wife Mary Jo are active in their church contributing to children and family ministries including facilitating occasional adult education offerings. Bob and Mary Jo have four grown children and reside in Springfield, Missouri.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Lisa Butler

EdS, LPC

Lisa has been married to her husband Charlie since 1998. Lisa and Charlie have two boys and reside in Springfield. Lisa has a MA degree in Educational Psychology and an Educational Specialist degree in school psychology from the University of Colorado-Denver. Lisa worked as a school psychologist in Colorado for over 15 years until her family moved to Missouri. Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She provides counseling and she teaches her own parenting curriculum, Positive & Powerful Christian Parenting at McGuire Christian Counseling. Lisa has been a part of the Hope Restored ministry since 2018. She considers it a privilege to come alongside couples on their healing journey.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Lyndsey Cherry

MA, LPC

Lyndsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Missouri. Lyndsey was in private practice for 6 years in Springfield, MO with McGuire Christian Counseling where she worked with a wide variety of individuals, families, and couples. She is thrilled to be part of the Focus on the Family team and loves to see the insight and healing that individuals and couples experience during an intensive. Lyndsey and her husband, Jeff, have been married since 2006 and have three children.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Rachelle Colegrove

MA, LPC

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Silvia Espinosa

Ed.S, LPC

Silvia is a licensed therapist with over two decades of behavioral health experience. As a native New Yorker, she employs a no-nonsense, yet empathetic approach when providing multicultural counseling and coaching to individuals and marriages in crisis. As a therapist, Silvia has enjoyed success working with high conflict relationships, bringing healing and hope to many families, marriages and individuals desiring restoration. She has also ministered to the Hispanic community as the keynote speaker, in Spanish, at conferences. “I love the concept of grace and forgiveness and the healing power it has in our lives.” Currently, Silvia lives in the beautiful Midwest with her imperfect husband & best friend of 23 years and is the mother of three lovely young ladies.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Jason Franklin

LMFT

Jason Franklin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Missouri and an Army veteran. Jason’s career has taken him everywhere from lectures and workshops, to a deep passion to work one-on-one with couples and individuals. Jason has a certificate in Abusive Traumatic and Emotionally Destructive Marriages and Relationships (ATEM).
Jason lives in Ozark with his wife of 20 years, Andrea, and their two boys Trevor and Tucker. Jason loves to study the Bible and therapy curricula, as well as take care of his chickens with his wife and play disc golf and video games with his sons.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Floyd L (Butch) Frey

LPC, D. Min.

Butch received his Bachelor’s Degree from Southeastern University, his Master’s Degree from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (Evangel University), and his Doctorate from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He holds a license in the state of Missouri, as a Professional Counselor.

Butch served as an appointed overseas missionary for 35 years, during which time, he has been named to various leadership roles, including overseeing the member care arm of a large denominational missions agency. Butch and his wife, Pam, have two children and four grandsons.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Kashina Harris

MA, LPC

Kashina Harris, a former educator, found her true calling in supporting students and families beyond academics, leading her to pursue a Master’s in School Counseling and Counseling from Lindenwood University. With extensive experience in clinical settings, she has made it her mission to provide empathetic and empowering counseling services to individuals and couples. Kashina established It Is Well Counseling in 2021, aiming to provide transformative experiences that empower clients to thrive in a secure and genuine environment. She has been married to her husband Ryan, for 16 years, and they take pleasure in spending time with their four children and attending their various activities. They currently live in Nixa, MO.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Cindy Irwin

MA, LMTF, ABCST

Cindy Irwin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Christian Sex Therapist. Along with being a part of the Hope Restored Intensive program since 2003, she is also the founder of Life By Design, a counseling center and ministry that specializes in Sexual Wholeness. Her passion is to help individuals gain insight and to experience all that God has designed for intimacy. Cindy is also the creator of Heart Care Chapel which ministers to ministers who are struggling with discouragement, wounding or family difficulties. Cindy and her husband Steve began their journey together in 1985 and have two children.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Sara Iverson

MA, LMTF, ABCST

Sara is a licensed professional counselor in the states of Missouri and Iowa. She is also a certified trauma professional and EMDR trained. After a nine year stint with CRU (non profit ministry), she received a Masters Degree in counseling at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida in 2006. Her 18 years of work as a therapist have focused on addictions, depression, anxiety and trauma in outpatient, inpatient and private practice settings. As individuals, our past experiences and learned ways of doing life can impact us and the ones we love. Her heart is for couples to see God continue to write their story of purpose in the midst of living in a fallen world. Sara and her husband live in Springfield, Missouri with their two adopted children.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Hannah Littlepage

MS, LPC

Hannah is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who earned her Master’s degree from Evangel University. For nearly a decade, she worked with an inpatient population of adolescents and families in crisis. She is now an EMDR trained therapist who specializes in maternal mental health and trauma. Hannah and her husband have been married and serving in ministry together since 2012, they have two children. She considers it an honor to work alongside couples at Hope Restored.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Carol Loya

MA, LPC

Carol received her Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in 2007 and has been licensed in Missouri since 2008. She and her husband served as missionaries to Costa Rica for over 14 years where they felt burdened to help couples and families struggling with spiritual and relationship issues. As a therapist, Carol has worked with adults and youth in the areas of behavioral health and addictions. She and her husband Max have been married for over 40 years and have 7 children. Her heart’s desire is to help hurting couples find hope and she is blessed to be a part of Hope Restored.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Vicki Morgan

LPC, LMFT

Vicki received her Master’s degree in Counseling from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. Vicki enjoys coming along side individuals, couples, and families as they seek personal wellbeing and restored relationships. She served in ministry for many years with her husband, Bruce, and has been an intensive therapist for Focus on the Family since 2014. Vicki and Bruce have been married since 1984. They have four grown sons, four lovely daughters-in-law, and have been blessed with grandchildren.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Alexander Muzichuk

MA, LPC

Alex Muzichuk received his Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Counseling from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri, Michigan, and Alaska. Furthermore, as an ordained minister, Alex brings years of ministry experience and awareness of the ministry dynamics that influence family life. He speaks Russian, Ukrainian, and English. Alex’s Slavic heritage brings a new perspective to family life in American culture. Alex married Natalie in 2006, and with their five children they enjoy traveling and doing ministry as a family.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Cynthia Nicholson

MA, LPC

As a licensed counselor and featured speaker in churches and conferences for over thirty years throughout the United States and Latin America, Cynthia has focused on marriage and home and women’s issues. Cynthia has been working with Focus on the Family since 2005, bringing insights from a cross-cultural perspective. Having served with her husband, Richard, fourteen years as missionaries in Argentina and Mexico, they continue to travel extensively, providing marriage seminars in Spanish-speaking venues.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Nikki Pinkley

MS, LPC

Nikki is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri. Nikki has worked in the private practice setting since 2008. She is the founding director of Restoring Wellness Counseling, LLC. Nikki is thrilled to be a part of the Focus on the Family team and considers it a blessing to have the opportunity to serve as a vessel to couples who seek the full potential of their relationships. Nikki and her husband, Matt, have been married since 2008 and enjoy spending time with their daughter and son.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Eric Joseph (Joey) Staples

MS, LPC

Eric Joseph (Joey) Staples has a B.A. in Psychology and an M.S. in Educational Psychology from Baylor University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and Louisiana, a Certified Family Counselor and a Board-Certified Professional Christian Counselor. As an Ordained Minister, Joey is the Family Life Pastor at First Baptist Church in Branson, Missouri. In his role at the church, Joey oversees family growth, leads several Bible Study classes, and counsels with individuals, couples, families and groups. After 30+ years in the field, he joined the Focus team in 2015 and considers it an honor to come along side couples in their time of need. Joey and his wife Jeanie have been married since 1981 and live in Branson. They have a wonderful son and daughter and a bunch of fun, beautiful grandchildren.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Linda White Claybrook

MSW, LCSW

Linda White Claybrook is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Prior to coming to Focus on the Family, she worked for Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO., as an Employee Assistant Specialist and a Behavioral Clinician for sixteen years. Linda has provided therapeutic and counseling services to adults and children in the Branson and Springfield areas for the past twenty-eight years. Linda is especially grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the ministry of Hope Restored and enjoys sharing her love for the Lord. Linda has also enjoyed the privilege of working alongside her late husband, Thomas White, as a pastor’s wife for most of the forty-nine years of marriage. Linda has three children, nine grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Linda also shares her joy with us in her recent marriage to a dear Christian man, JR Claybrook.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Michael Harris

MA, LPC

Michael (Mike) Harris and wife, Angela, have been married for more than 30 years and have three adult children. Mike is a Pastor as well as Licensed Professional Counselor. He has served in ministry for more than 25 years and is a veteran of the US Air Force. He has a BA in Pastoral Ministry and a Master’s degree in Counseling/Psychology.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Kelsey Mitchell

MA, LMFT

Kelsey is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Michigan and Kentucky. She has long been passionate about supporting families toward health and wholeness in Jesus’ name. When Kelsey is not at a marriage intensive, she is supporting her husband in his pastoral role, raising their three children, and learning how to garden.

Clinical Director, Michigan

Ryan Rose

LPC

Ryan received his MA in counseling from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He has been married to his wife, Joanna, for 23 years and they have four children ranging in age from college to elementary school. One of his favorite pastimes is hanging out at a rustic cabin in the woods that he and his family have been working on for the last few years. His prayer is to help people struggling in their marriage to move toward health and repair their relationship with God and with each other.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

April Bordeau

MA, LCSW

April received her Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue University and her Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan, She holds a license in the states of Indiana and Michigan, and has been working with families for over 25 years. April owns and operates Care to Change Counseling, a Christian counseling center in Indiana, whose team is part of the Focus of the Family Counselor Network. April and her husband of over 20 years, Randy, and two teenagers live just outside Indianapolis.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Amy Hayes

PhD, LPC

Amy earned her Master’s degree in Counseling, from Spring Arbor University and her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Liberty University. She works as a licensed professional counselor in the state of Michigan and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. She also maintains certifications in treating addictions and providing oversight and supervision to new counselors. She is an assistant professor and practicum and internship coordinator in an online counseling program. She and her husband, Louis, have 4 children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, being active and making memories. Amy has a personal testimony of personal and relational struggle that provides insight and understanding for the process of healing and all it entails.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Dan Henderson

PhD Lic Psy

Dr. Dan Henderson is in his fourth decade of clinical psychology practice. He received his BA from Wheaton College (IL) with a major in psychology, and his Masters and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Missouri—St. Louis. He is a fully licensed psychologist in Michigan. Among his clinical interests throughout his career have been couples therapy and recovery from trauma. He is inspired by couples who have the courage to confront marital problems and work to heal and strengthen their relationship with one another and the Lord. Dan and his wife Diane have been married 14 years and share together 6 married children and 15 grandchildren. They enjoy spending evenings on their small lake, and hiking in the woods.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Missy Irvin

MA, LMTF

Missy Irvin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, speaker, and advocate for healthy relationships. She founded the Marriage Center of Indiana, a private practice specializing in couples and individual therapy and trauma. Her desire is to see clients equipped with effective tools for healthy relationships, supportive parenting and healing from past and present hurts and trauma. She is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and CAPS-5 for PTSD, Brainspotting, the Gottman Method and Prepare Enrich. Missy’s husband, Derek, is a marriage pastor and they have been married since 1995. They enjoy teaching workshops with Better Together, a ministry of their church that was created to support healthy relationships. Derek and Missy have three children and one grandchild.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Sara Lynema

PsyD, Lic Psy

Dr. Sara Lynema earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan, an MA in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois Institute of Professional Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology through Wheaton College. Sara has been practicing in Michigan since 2010. Sara has gained specialized training in couples therapy, healing from trauma, abuse or neglect, and faith integration. She and her husband have been married since 2004 and have two children.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Kevin Pruitt

MA, LMFT

Kevin is a multi-state Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of clinical mental health experience working with adolescents, families, and couples. Kevin’s heart is to help couples and families break the patterns that break relationships. Before coming to Hope Restored, Kevin pastored local churches in Oklahoma and Illinois for 30 years. He and his wife Rebecca married in 1994, and they live in the Chicagoland area where they raised their three children.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Carol Rasche

MA, LLP, LPC

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Kathy Shoop

MA, LLPC

Kathy earned a B.A. in Psychology, Sociology, and Music from Cornerstone University. She earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. In addition to her clinical training, Kathy’s career has included positions in the corporate world, higher education, and ministry leadership. Kathy loves the Church, and she is passionate about using her gifts and credentials to serve the Body of Christ. Her practice is Biblically informed, using evidence-based models to address relational, emotional, mental, and spiritual issues with couples and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Kathy has been married to Dave for 37 years, and they have two, young-adult children. In addition to spending time doing anything with her husband and family, Kathy enjoys hiking and bicycling rail-trails, and swimming in Lake Michigan.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Janet Williams

MA, LPC, LLP, MAML

Janet earned her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, from Spring Arbor University. She also earned a second Master’s in Ministry Leadership from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. She is a licensed professional counselor and a master’s level licensed psychologist in the state of Michigan. She and her husband Terence have 2 adult children and two grandchildren. In her free time she enjoys traveling and ministering with her husband. Janet feels very blessed to be able to be a part of Focus on the Family by coming alongside couples as they journey towards the divine design God had in mind! .

Clinical Director, Texas

Frank Kirby

MA, LPC

Frank received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Aurora University in Chicago, Illinois. He has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2010 and a Social Work Supervisor since 2015. For over 10 years he has served on staff in several capacities at a church in San Antonio, Texas including Pastor of Marriage and Premarital Ministry, Director of Lay Care Ministry and Director of Recovery Ministry. Frank has also done private practice work since 2019, walking with couples, individuals and teens through a variety of life’s challenges. Frank also has experience working with foster families, children in foster and residential care, and children in therapeutic foster care.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Kasey Smith

LPC

Kasey Smith received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas Tech University and her Master’s
degree in counseling from The University of Mary Hardin Baylor. She has been a licensed professional
counselor in Texas since 2010. Kasey and her husband, Sam, were married in 2008 and they have two
children they are raising in Johnson City, Texas. Kasey is humbled and honored to get to walk alongside
couples in need and prays that God would use her in mighty ways for the sake of marriage and family.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Victor (Vic) King

MSE, LPC

Vic has blended counseling and ministry throughout his adult life. He has an undergraduate degree in Ministry and Biblical Studies from Abilene Christian University and a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Wisconin-Oskhosh. He has served as a counselor in a variety of settings, including churches, colleges, and private practice. He and his wife Kay owned and operated Life Resources, a Wisconsin state certified mental health clinic, for ten years. Marriage and men’s emotions have been his primary counseling focus. Ministry has taken him into church planting, multi-site development, lead pastor, and missions. Vic and Kay have been married for over 49 years, have 3 daughters and 9 grandchildren. They currently reside in Wimberley, Texas.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Angela Longoria

LMFT

Angela is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas. She has a private practice where she enjoys working with people of all ages who have experienced trauma or are struggling with relationships. Before becoming a therapist, Angela was a teacher and worked in children’s ministry. She is honored to now be a part of the Focus on the Family team and enjoys seeing the transformation God does as couples begin to heal the hurt in their relationship. She has been married to Kenny since 1997 and has 4 young adult children and 2 dogs.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Deborah Lyon

LPC

Deborah received her BA from Southwest Texas State University and her MA from Liberty University in Professional Counseling. Deborah is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas where she is the owner of Deborah Lyon Counseling, PLLC. She counsels individuals and couples in her private practice in San Antonio. Deborah is an EMDR-trained therapist who works with abuse and trauma survivors, walking with them as they become thrivers. Deborah has been involved in serving married couples for over 25 years and is honored to be part of the Hope Restored team. She will celebrate 40 years of marriage this year and has three daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandsons.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Patty McGinnis

LPC-S

Patty obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies at Texas Tech University, and Master of Arts in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. She is a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of clinical experience and is a LPC Supervisor. Some of her areas of expertise include Marriage and Family Therapy, Anxiety, Depression and Bereavement issues. She enjoys working with couples and collaborating together to build strong satisfying family units. She believes all people have intrinsic worth given to them by God, and endeavors to treat all her clients with the respect they deserve. She has been married over 30 years, and has 2 sons and 1 daughter.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Alma Miller

MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S

Alma received her Undergraduate Degree in Counseling Crisis Intervention and a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. She maintains dual-licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is also a board approved Clinical Supervisor for LPC/LMFT Associates working toward licensure in Texas. Alma is in private practice in San Antonio and works with marriages and families as well as individuals working through trauma utilizing EMDR therapy. Alma joined the Focus team and Hope Restored in December of 2023 and feels incredibly honored to share in this sacred work with couples. She and her husband have enjoyed 20 wonderful years of marriage as a blended family and have five adult children and 9 grandchildren.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Rebecca Shue

MSSW, LCSW

Rebecca Shue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas. She has worked with individuals and couples in private practice since 2013, providing therapy rooted in clinical excellence and a strong faith foundation. Prior to entering private practice, Rebecca served in family preservation and drug court programs, where she supported families navigating complex relational and systemic challenges. Rebecca and her husband, Ryan, live in the Manchaca, Texas area, just 45 minutes from the Hope Restored Wimberley location, where they stay busy raising their three children and serving in their local church community. Rebecca is deeply passionate about marriages and helping couples navigate conflict, strengthen emotional bonds, and foster long-term relationship satisfaction. She considers it a sacred honor to walk alongside couples as they pursue healing, restoration, and God’s design for marriage.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Annie Viers

MA, LMFT, LPC-S

Annie Viers is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is an LPC/LMFT clinical supervisor for Master’s Level Associates who are accruing their practice hours for Texas licensure. Annie currently serves on the board for the San Antonio Association of Relational Therapists. Along with her colleagues, Annie enjoys spending time outside the office speaking on a variety of mental health and wellness topics to the community and other professionals. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her family, sharing a meal with her lifelong friends and antiquing around the hill country.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

M. Kelly Ward

MA, LPC

Kelly Ward, MA, LPC received his master’s degree in Counseling from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Missouri and Texas, and an ordained minister. Raised in a pastor’s home and being in ministry for over 30 years himself, Kelly has a deep understanding of family life in ministry and in the church. He has a private practice in Texas with experience in marriage, PTSD, attachment, and parenting. Additionally, Kelly is on the team for the John Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine. Kelly has been married to his high school sweetheart, Alisa, since 1988. They have four children and several grandchildren. Kelly and Alisa also direct Sole Mission, a nonprofit organization providing new shoes to kids in need across the United States.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Dr. Judith Heckenlaible-Habig

PhD, LPC, LISAC

Dr. Judith is an Arizona licensed therapist. She has Master’s in Professional Counseling and Substance Abuse Counseling. She is certified as a trauma professional and a National Certified Counselor. Dr. Judith has served in pastoral ministry, recovery centers, marriage ministries and private practice for over 20 years.
I am excited to be a part of the Hope Restored team. I myself, was once “like a wife deserted and wounded in spirit, like the rejected wife” (Is 54). My passion is to spread the good news, integrating my faith and Christian worldview with solid counseling models resulting in strong vibrant relationships.

Clinical Director, Arizona

Aaron Cordova

MA, LPC

Aaron is a multi-state Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a licensed minister. In addition to over 20 years of professional counseling, he served in pastoral ministry for 8 years. Aaron has had the opportunity to work in private practice and pastoral counseling settings as well as community mental health centers. Aaron has a real passion to see God’s redemptive work done in marriages and has led multiple small groups and ministries for marriages in his local church. In coming to Hope Restored, he is excited to see God work miracles in the lives of the couples who come and bring life to places that seemed dead. Aaron and his wife, Teri, have been married since 1999 and have two children – one daughter and one son.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Nathan Hempel

MA, LPC

Nate received his bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry and later a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Messiah University. He is a multi-state Licensed Professional Counselor. He began his counseling career in the PA Family Based system before moving to private practice. Those opportunities have allowed Nate the opportunity to work with many different individuals, families, and couples. It is a great blessing and privilege that God has brought Nate to be part of the Focus team. Nate desires to walk alongside couples and help them experience the healing that comes through Jesus Christ. Nate has been married to his wife Jessie since 2001, and they have two sons.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Ann Warner

MAPC, LPC

Ann Warner is a licensed professional counselor who has worked throughout the state of Arizona providing mental health services for the past 30 years. Her background includes addiction treatment and recovery, past and present trauma resolution, family of origin issues, spiritual growth and formation, and couples counseling. Currently she maintains her own practice in Mesa AZ, counseling adult individuals and couples. Restoration of marriage and family has always been her passion and an integral theme throughout her career, as well as through her own healing journey. She feels honored to now be part of the Hope Restored team to continue in God’s plan to bring hope and healing to couples.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Patrick Hill

MA, LPC, ACC

Patrick earned his Master’s Degree in Counseling from Colorado Christian University. He is a licensed professional counselor in CO and AZ. As an experienced professional and Christ-follower, Patrick serves individuals and couples in the areas of sexual integrity, relational health and spiritual transformation. His contagious enthusiasm to care well for people flows through all that he does professionally, personally and in ministry. Having always dreamed of being a husband and a daddy, he is passionate about ministering to couples who want something better for their marriage and family. Residing in Mesa, AZ, he and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for over 30 years and have two children.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Michael Sainz

MA, LPC, NCC

Michael Graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in American and English Literature and Psychology from the University of Arizona. He spent several years teaching high school literature before moving to Colorado with his wife and children. Michael attended Denver Seminary where he earned a master’s degree in Mental health counseling with a focus on marriage. Michael and his wife have now been married for 26 years and have two adult children. They continue to live in Colorado and focus on marriage God’s way.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Kim C. Pareigat

MA, LPC

Kim is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona having recently moved from Minnesota where she had a 30+ year career as a Licensed Psychologist. Her desire throughout her career has been to be a catalyst for people to experience God at work in their lives and relationships. Her work has been with a wide range of clinical concerns – family of origin, trauma, adoption, communication and healthy relationshipsthroughout her years as a therapist. She is eager to join the staff of Hope Restored to journey with couples as they pursue God’s healing. Kim received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the College of St. Thomas and her Master’s of Ministry Practice from Bethel Seminary (both in St. Paul, MN). She and her husband, Tom, have been married since 1983 and have two grown daughters, one son-in-law and two granddaughters.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Shelly Zorn

M.S., LMFT

Shelly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has been committed to serving the Houston Community for over 20 years. While receiving her training and supervision at the Houston Galveston Institute, she was able to nurture her passion to create strong therapeutic relationships and meaningful connections with clients. Her ability to work with individuals, couples, groups and families to help create a safe and respectful environment, provides a platform for healing and growth through life’s challenges.

Marriage Intensive Therapist

Don Damborg

MA, LMFT

Don is a multi-state Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Colorado Springs. His private practice specializes in helping married couples improve communication, intimacy, and partnership. Don has a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Colorado Christian University and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Denver Family Institute. He has also worked extensively with substance abuse recovery, and has served in inpatient psychiatric treatment, outpatient treatment, Christian counseling centers, Church counseling ministries, and in private practice. He and his wife Sheila have seven children and enjoy spending quality time together in the beautiful Colorado Rockies.

Investment & Program Options

At Hope Restored, we know every marriage is unique—so we offer flexible program formats designed to fit different needs and budgets. From group intensives to private sessions, each experience includes lodging, meals, counseling, and aftercare—all focused on your marriage’s restoration.

Marriage Intensives

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3-Day Private

Approximately 18 Hours Professional Counseling
1 or 2 Counselors + 1 Couple
Pricing Based on Number of Counselors Per Couple
High Quality Lodging & Meals
Aftercare Program
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BEST VALUE

4-Day Group

Approximately 32 Hours of Counseling with 2 Counselors ($4,000 Value)
5 Nights of High-Quality Lodging ($750 Value)
All Meals Included ($850 Value)
Aftercare Program ($200 Value)
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Unsure about the group format? While many have initial concerns, couples give this format a 99% satisfaction rating.

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5-Day Private

Approximately 38 Hours Professional Counseling
2 Counselors + 1 Couple
High Quality Lodging & Meals
Aftercare Program
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Scholarships & Financial Support

Cost should never be the barrier to your marriage’s healing. Hope Restored offers scholarship opportunities to couples so you can receive the care you need even if finances are tight. Whether you’re in ministry, facing a financial hardship, or simply need help making this step possible, we’re here to explore options with you.

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If you’re ready to begin or just curious about your next step we’re here to help. One call or consultation could change the trajectory of your marriage.