2016 Catholic Psychotherapy Association Conference Program

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Christopher L. Sperling, M.A., LMFT
Chris is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the
state of Texas. Chris earned a B.A. in Psychology from Rhode Island
College and a M.A. in Counseling from St. Edwards University
in Austin, Tx. Additionally Chris has spent 90 hours of study at the
Theology of the Body Institute in Exeter, Penn, is an EMDR Trained
Therapist and a Prepare Enrich Seminar Director.
Chris is a founding member of the Intuitus Group, a gathering of
Catholic professionals who provide relational and mental health support to the local community.
A significant part of his private practice is devoted to Catholics who are struggling with
infidelity. Chris feels a special call to assist men in overcoming infidelity in the form of affairs,
pornography, cybersex addictions and same sex attraction (SSA). Chris’ call to couples is to
help them live out a healthy sexuality within the structure of a loving sacramental marriage.
Chris is a regular presenter for and around the Diocese of Austin on topics such as Communication
& Conflict Resolution, Marriage and Sexuality, Fidelity and the Purpose of Marriage.
Chris is married to Dr. Rebekah Sperling and they have just adopted their infant daughter
Elizabeth Rose.
A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF THE HUMAN PERSON
Dr. Christina Lynch continues to follow her passion by providing consultative and
educational resources to create a working “tool box” for Bishops; priests; deacons;
seminarians and other administrators and personnel who serve in seminary formation.
For more information visit her website at:
www.drchristinalynch.com