Welcome.

Research shows that a person’s felt sense of support and connection with a helping professional is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes. If I can streamline that process for you, I count it as a win for us both.

There’s a story spanning two decades of how I became a licensed marriage and family therapist, a two-time small business owner, a professional educator, a certified coach, and opened a private practice at 26.

For now, I’ll spare you the details; below, you’ll find the highlights.

Think of this as a welcome mat to my practice.

If we end up working together, know that I will work for the good of your personal, relational, and spiritual wellbeing.

So nice to meet you!

Kensi

CREDENTIALS

  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Certified Professional Coach

  • Clinical Fellow, AAMFT

EDUCATION

  • Continuing Studies in Family Systems Theory, The Bowen Center, D.C.

  • M.A. in Marriage & Family Counseling, Asbury Theological Seminary

  • B.A. in Psychology, Asbury University

 CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certified Professional Coach

  • Gottman Method Level I & II

  • Gottman Relationship Checkup

  • Relationship Enhancement® Therapist

  • Relationship Enhancement® Educator

  • Prepare-Enrich Facilitator

  • SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator

  • Healthy Sexuality Certificate

  • Grieving Pregnancy Loss Certificate

IN MY CAREER

  • Adjunct Professor of Counseling

  • Seminary/Graduate Guest Lecturer

  • Counseling Alumni Board Chair

  • Therapy Intern Supervisor

  • Church Workshop Facilitator

  • Guest Speaker & Retreat Leader

  • Owner of Two Small Businesses

  • Undergraduate Business Mentor

FUTURE GOALS

COACHING APPROACH

  • Formational & Educational

  • Practical & Skill-Based

  • Relational yet Direct

  • Assigned Work Between Sessions

  • Clinical Framework & Utilizations:

    • Cognitive-Behavioral Tools

    • Relationship Enhancement Skills

    • Gottman Method Techniques

    • Bowen Family Systems Theory

ON A PERSONAL NOTE…

  • Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Learner; Intellection, Input, Discipline, Relator

  • Myers-Briggs: INFJ

  • Enneagram: 1

  • Spiritual Gifts: Discernment; Knowledge; Wisdom; Exhortation; Faith

  • Vocational Call: I felt called to ministry in middle school. Over the years, that has taken the shape of music ministry, marriage counseling, and teaching and writing for the church.

  • Self-Care: As a practice in spiritual formation, I place boundaries around my business, time, resources, and emotional energy. I see clients 3 days per week to make time for the people, places, and projects I love.

  • Family: My husband, Evan, and I have been married since 2012. We enjoy walking and talking; hiking and birding; serving and worshiping alongside our church family; and spending as much time as possible with friends and family, especially our niece and nephews.

  • Things I Do for Fun: creative writing; spending time in nature; coffee dates; cards and games with my husband and friends; women’s investment club

  • Accountability: For the past decade, I’ve met with a group of older, wiser Christian coaches & counselors for consultation, connection, and prayer.

  • Ideals: I wish everyone had a trustworthy person with whom to explore their personal story and potential for growth. I wish every couple had the opportunity to experience authentic connection and intimacy, and mutual empowerment in marriage.