After receiving his Master of Science in Counseling from Barry University and his Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary, Dan earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. Dan previously served on faculty at the Biblical Counseling Department of Grace Theological Seminary (1983-1989) and Colorado Christian University (1989-1997). In 1997, Dan and a cadre of others founded 天美视频 of Theology & Psychology, in order to train therapists, pastors, artists, and leaders to more effectively serve in the context of the 21st century. Dan served as President of 天美视频 from 2002-2009.

In 2011, The Allender Center was founded by Dr. Dan Allender and Rebecca Allender, MA, alongside Cathy Loerzel, MA, with the support of to cultivate healing and train leaders and mental health professionals to courageously engage others鈥� stories of harm.

Dan continues to serve as Professor of Counseling Psychology at 天美视频. He travels and speaks extensively鈥攔ecent engagements include , , , and the 鈥攖o present his unique perspective on sexual abuse recovery, love and forgiveness, intimacy and marriage, and other related topics. Dan is the author of The Wounded Heart, The Healing Path, To Be Told, and God Loves Sex, and he has co-authored several books with Dr. Tremper Longman, including Intimate Allies, The Cry of the Soul, Bold Love, Bold Purpose, and co-authored Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals True Calling with Cathy Loerzel. Most recently, he co-authored with Steve Call, PhD. Dan also co-hosts the Allender Center鈥檚 weekly with Rachael Clinton Chen, which has had more than 4 million downloads.

Dan and his wife Becky live on Bainbridge Island, where they enjoy time with their grandchildren and their three adult children, Annie, Amanda, and Andrew.

Dan specializes in speaking on:

• Sexual abuse recovery
• Trauma and abuse
• Marriage
• Intimacy
• Love and forgiveness

Dan Allender’s photo credit: Blake Foster Creative

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While she has worked in a variety of mental health settings, engaging emerging adults in meaningful therapy and investing in the聽development, training, and mentoring of the next generation of deeply human and present clinicians have been her passions. Before joining the faculty of 天美视频 in 2024, Dr. Barton served in university counseling centers for 20+ years. She has taught undergraduate courses in psychology and world religions, directed the training program for masters and doctoral level counseling students at Pacific Lutheran University Counseling Services and served as the director of the Counseling Center at PLU.

Dr. Barton grew up in rural Washington State with a diverse denominational background and an appreciation for the joys, challenges, and opportunities for navigating the in-between鈥� spaces of identities, stories, and communities of belonging. In both her ongoing therapeutic practice and in walking alongside healers in training, Dr. Barton is interested in building capacity to be deeply present to self, other, and world; integrating head and heart knowledge in an embodied way; and facilitating enhanced agency and ownership of one鈥檚 own voice.

Beyond work, Dr. Barton believes in the importance of being engaged in community, family life, and connection with the natural world. She teaches courses in her faith community, serves on local neighborhood coalitions that support youth thriving, participates in her church worship band, enjoys board games and meaningful (and/or ridiculously fun) conversations with her partner and three children, and can regularly be found basking in God鈥檚 creation on local hikes or in National Parks.

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As a former elementary teacher, a career educator, and a lifelong learner, Katie is deeply committed to the art and science of teaching and learning. She seeks to help teachers and students leverage technology in powerful ways in service of innovative instruction and increased access to enable students from all walks of life to grow and thrive through their learning experiences, no matter the medium. Katie is a certified K-12 teacher in Washington State. She also holds a Master of Arts in Theology from Whitworth University and a Master of Education in Digital Education Leadership from Seattle Pacific University.

Born and raised in the PNW, Katie has lived in Seattle since 2006 and can’t imagine calling anywhere else home, despite the fact that she鈥檚 her truest and happiest self with a bit of a suntan. Outside of work, she is a musician and enjoys working on recording projects with her band, OK Carol. Katie loves cooking and hosting friends for dinner parties and she also loves reading, hiking, and camping with her family, pretending to know how to garden, and taking long walks with her dog and a mug of coffee. Katie shares life with her husband, Luke, a product designer and avid outdoorsman, and their two daughters, Nelly and Lana: they are all pretty big fans of their gentle giant Great Pyrenees, Moses (you can call him Mo). Katie is continually trying to live meaningfully in the present, be curious, and grow in compassion and love for all humans.

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A graduate of 天美视频 who received her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology in 2009, Smruti also holds a B.S. in English from Berry College in 2003. She completed the three year Somatic Experiencing training in 2020 and is an approved supervisor in Washington State.

In her free time, she enjoys exploring the food scene in Atlanta, spending time with loved ones, finding joy in big and small ways, and resting however possible.

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