2023 International Conference for
Couples and Family Relationships (ICCFR)

Distinguished Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy, Daybreak University

Professor Emeritus of Marriage and Family Therapy, Department of Human Development, Virginia Tech University

Former Professor at Virginia Tech (18 years), Purdue University (18 years) & Texas A&M Commerce (7 years)

Former Consultant to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Past Editor of the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (JMFT)

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Approved Supervisor

AAMFT’s 2007 Outstanding Contribution to Marriage and Family Therapy Award

2015 Lifetime Achievement Award of the American Family Therapy Academy

Virginia Tech’s 2007 Alumni Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Advising

Over 185 published journal articles and book chapters, five books, and 43 funded grants Selected books: Research Methods in Family Therapy (with Douglas Sprenkle), Handbook for the Clinical Treatment of Infidelity (with co-editors Katherine Hertlein, and Joseph Wetchler), & Family Therapy Sourcebook (with Douglas Sprenkle, Joseph Wetchler, and Associates)

Co-Chancellor & Distinguished Professor of Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT), Daybreak University

Co-Developer of Imago Relationships Therapy (IRT)

Chancellor of the Imago International Training Institute (IITI)

New York Times bestselling author of the popularly acclaimed books: Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples, Keeping the Love You Find: A Guide for Singles, Giving the Love That Heals: A Guide for Parents, and Receiving Love: Transform Your Relationship by Letting Yourself Be Loved

M.A. and a Ph.D. in Psychology and Religion, University of Chicago

Honorary Doctorate of Counseling, Daybreak University

Co-Chancellor & Distinguished Professor of Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT), Daybreak University

Co-Developer of Imago Relationships Therapy (IRT)

New York Times bestselling author, Speaker & Noted philanthropist

Founder & President of The Sister Fund, Served on the Boards of Directors of the Ms. Foundation for Women, Women and Foundations, & the New York City Women’s Agenda

Author of Faith and Feminism: A Holy Alliance

Recipient of the LEAD Award, Gloria Steinem’s Women of Vision Award

Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary (NY)

Honorary Doctorate of Counseling, Daybreak University

President & Professor of MFT & Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT), Daybreak University

Research Supervisor at International Institute for Couples and Family Relationships (IICFR)

Certified Clinical Instructor and International Faculty of IRT at Imago International Training Institute (IITI)

AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate

COAMFTE Accredited Post-MFT Certificate Program at Council for Relationships (CFR), Philadelphia

Ph.D. in Counseling, University of New England

Th.D. in Pastoral Counseling, University of Toronto

Th.M. in Pastoral Counseling, Harvard University

Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Daybreak University

Co-Founder, Executive & Clinical Research Director, Center for Transformative Healing

Clinical Supervisor of MFT and Affiliated Research Faculty, International Institute for Couples and Family and Relationships (IICFR)

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Approved Supervisor and Clinical Fellow

KAFC (Korean Association of Family and Counseling) Certified Family Counseling Supervisor

Ph.D. in Human Development, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Virginia Tech University

M.S. in Human Development, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Virginia Tech University (Northern Virginia Center)

Distinguished Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliant International University

CEO of The Davis Group Counseling and Wellness Services

Family therapy group practice with offices throughout California

Author of several award-winning journal articles, and three widely used textbooks

Popular national and international presenter

Professor of M.A. & Ph.D. in Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy Specialization, Daybreak University

AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Clinical Supervisor, and Organizational Provider by American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)

PsyD. in Clinical Psychology, Specialization in Family Therapy, Alliant University

MA in Psychology, Pepperdine University

BA in English Literature, UCLA

Director & Founder, The Buehler Institute, Laguna Beach, California

Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (IF)

Clinical Supervisor of Marriage and Family Therapy, Daybreak University

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

PsyD. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliant International University

MA in Counseling, National University

BS in Psychology, Cal State University, Long Beach

Assistant Professor and Clinical Director of Marriage of Family Therapy Program, Daybreak University

Clinical Director and Supervisor, Daybreak University Couple and Family Therapy Center (DBU-CFTC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Faculty Associate of Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT), Imago International Training Institute (IITI)

Certified Imago Relationship Therapist (CIT)

Ph.D. in Counseling with the Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Daybreak University

M.S. in Clinical Counseling, Loyola University Maryland

M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, George Mason University

B.A. in Family Study, Seoul National University

Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Southern California School of Couples and Family Therapy at Daybreak University

Executive Director of MFT at International Institute for Couples and Family Relationships (IICFR)

AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Clinical Fellow

Editorial Reviewer of Journal for Marital and Family Therapy (JMFT)

Certified Imago Relationship Therapist (CIT), Imago International Training Institute (IITI)

Clinical Supervisor of Family Counseling, Korean Association of Family Counseling (KAFC)

Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Texas Tech University

M.S. in Child Development and Family Studies, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Purdue University

B.A. in Psychology, State University ofNew York (SUNY) at Buffalo

Director of Ph.D. in Counseling Program and Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Daybreak University

Former Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program at Texas Tech University

Ph.D. in Child Development and Family Studies, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Purdue University

M.A. in Couples and Family Therapy, University of Oregon

Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Daybreak University

Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Chonnam National University

Certified Imago Therapist, Certified Imago Couples Workshop Presenter

Clinical Instructor and Research Supervisor at International Institute for Couples and Family Relationships (IICFR)

Clinical Supervisor of Family Counseling, Clinical Instructor of Parenting Education,
Korean Association of Family Counseling (KAFC), South Korea

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of Mississippi

Senior Imago Faculty of Imago International Training Institute (IITI)

Clinical Professor of Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT), Daybreak University

Orli is a Clinical Social Worker, a Sex Therapist and Supervisor, and a Senior Faculty and Clinical Instructor at IITI. She has a degree in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies from the Hebrew University, and a teachingdegree in Arabic. She has been the Co-chair of Imago Israel for the last 10 years and served in numerous roles at the Imago International Organization. Orli has a passion forImago, for building relationships, and for contributing to making the world a better place.