Faculty

The Master of Science in Family Therapy program faculty in Wichita and Lenexa all have doctoral degrees from accredited marriage and family therapy programs. All faculty are A.A.M.F.T. clinical members, approved supervisors and licensed clinical marriage and family therapists.

Steven Rathbun
Ph.D., Kansas State University
M.A. in Agency Counseling, Northern Colorado State
Program Director and Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
316-295-5621
rathbun@friends.edu
Academic interests:

  • Couple therapy
  • Family evaluations
  • Intergenerational family dynamics
  • Faith and practice integration
  • Clinical supervision

Dan Lord
Ph.D., Boston University
M.Div., Saint Paul School of Theology, Methodist
Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
316-295-5617
dlord@friends.edu
Academic interests:

  • Neuroscience of relationships
  • Attachment bonds across the lifespan
  • Spirituality and religious resources for change
  • Therapy with couples and families
  • State and national regulation/licensure

J. Michelle Robertson
Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe
M.M.F.T., Abilene Christian University
MSFT Clinical Director and Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
316-295-5609
robertsonm@friends.edu
Academic interests:

  • Impact of technology on family systems
  • Internet relationships
  • Common factors in clinical training
  • Infidelity and relationship repair
  • Women's issues – body image

Christopher M. Habben
Ph.D., Virginia Tech University
MSFT Site Director and Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
M.S.M.F.T., Fuller Theological Seminary
913-233-8706
chabben@friends.edu
Academic interests:

  • Integration of faith and practice
  • Relational injury and infidelity
  • Forgiveness
  • Premarital therapy
  • Supervision

Jennifer Koenig Nelson
Ph.D., Purdue University
MSFT Clinical Training Coordinator and Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
M.S. in Child Development in Family Studies – Specialization in M.F.T., Northern Illinois University
913-233-8707
nelsonje@friends.edu
Academic interests:

  • Dating relationships and premarital therapy
  • Supervision in training institutions
  • Women's issues
  • Families with children with disabilities
  • Play therapy

Timothy Nelson
Ph.D., Purdue University
MSFT Clinical Training Coordinator and Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
M.S. in Child Development and Family Studies – Specialization in M.F.T., Colorado State University
M.A. in History, Xavier University
913-233-8707
nelsont@friends.edu
Academic interests:

  • Infidelity
  • Parenting and stepparenting
  • Dating relationships and premarital therapy
  • Process and outcome research
  • Supervision