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Student Spotlight: Lyssa Chandler

Helping, seeing and believing in others is Lyssa Chandler’s forte. Known for her big smile and even bigger heart, Lyssa Chandler, an online graduate student in the Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program, is considered by many one of the most honest and up-incoming therapists for marginalized people because of her tried and true … Continued
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Student Spotlight: JoAnn Vidibill

Imagine your home, filled with its valuables and family memories, gone. You see pieces of furniture floating from side to side, precious photos soaked in water, and articles of clothing now ruined. In the blink of an eye, your life as you knew it, has changed forever. This is the reality for JoAnn Vidibill, a … Continued

Lyssa Chandler awarded AAMFT fellowship

ACU student awarded prestigious AAMFT fellowship

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is proud to announce the acceptance of Marriage and Family Therapy graduate student, Lyssa Chandler, into the Minority Fellowship Program organized by the Foundation for the Advancement of Human Systems (FAHS) and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), the flagship professional association for those serving in the therapy … Continued

Joy Williams

Student Spotlight: Joy Williams

Living up to her name through her work, family, and life obligations, Joy Williams is a prime example of what can occur when you put your passions into practice. As an online Master of Marriage and Family Therapy student, Joy has experienced what it means to be heard, included and acknowledged fully, and that’s exactly … Continued

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Student Spotlight: James Wise

Holding over 20 years of pastoral and counseling experience with college students, engaged couples, married couples and families, James Wise is a true believer in the power of therapy and prayer. Integrating faith and spirituality into treatments with his clients, James has come a long way from ministering on a large scale to one-on-one. Recently … Continued

Student Spotlight: Aaron Maleare

Known for his soft demeanor and personal mission to make the counseling and therapy environments feel like safe spaces to talk, Aaron Maleare (‘18), an alumnus of ACU Online’s Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program, is a true testament to what is possible when you apply yourself and reach for new heights in your … Continued

Dr. Parker

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Tim Parker

Taking his father, husband, and professor roles seriously, Dr. Tim Parker upholds his legacy by serving his community and patients as a licensed marriage and family therapist and professor. Working as an integral member of the online Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) degree program, Dr. Parker has helped shape students and staff members … Continued

Why Become a Marriage and Family Therapist?

Therapy is one of the most sought after services within the past few years. More than 40 million Americans received mental health treatment, including 15.8% who have reported taking prescription medication and 9.5% who received counseling or therapy from a mental health professional in 2019. Throughout the years, the importance of therapy has left many … Continued

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Faculty Spotlight: Jackie Halstead

Known for her soft-spoken demeanor and love for people and their spiritual well-being, Dr. Jackie Halstead works diligently to provide assistance and training for families and members of the clergy who are interested in pursuing a greater understanding of what it means to be spiritually transformed. As a licensed marriage and family therapist and professor … Continued

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Faculty Spotlight: Maxine Notice

Working diligently around the clock to assist her patients and manage her online classroom, Dr. Maxine Notice, assistant professor within the Marriage and Family Therapy program, has made her mark as a caring professor and licensed therapist focused on getting people to where they want to be. Whether it’s guiding them through coursework related to … Continued