Description
AACC Divisional Membership (AACC membership required)
Marriage and Family Network
Marriage and family are the foundation of a healthy society—and when those foundations are shaken, the impact is far-reaching. The Marriage & Family Division (MFD) exists to strengthen marriages and families by supporting the counselors, pastors, and caregivers who serve them.
Whether you’re working with couples in crisis, walking with families through seasons of transition, or simply seeking to grow in your own relationships, this division offers connection, encouragement, and practical resources for both your counseling ministry and your personal This is a community of like-minded professionals and ministry leaders committed to restoring families and building strong, lasting relationships.
Division Leader: Dan Seaborn, M.A.
Member Benefits Include:
- Quarterly Divisional Zoom Meet Up with Division Leader
- Networking opportunities at AACC Divisional Mixers at Conferences
- Savings on specialized resources and services
- Email: mfdivision@aacc.net, stay connected with your division, reach out directly with questions or updates, and engage with fellow members
Divisional Leaders:
John C. Thomas, Ph.D., Ph.D., LPC-S, is a Professor of Counselor Education and Family Studies at Liberty University, where he has served as Department Chair and Ph.D. Program Director. He also maintains a private counseling practice in Lynchburg, VA.
With a background that includes clinical leadership, university teaching, and over 12 years as an Employee Assistance Consultant with DuPont, Dr. Thomas brings extensive experience to the field. He holds doctoral degrees in Counseling and Organizational Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist.
He is the author or co-author of several books, including Counseling Techniques and What’s Good About Feeling Bad, and is a member of the American Counseling Association and the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Megan Clunan, Ph.D., LCMHC, LMHC-S, is the Program Head of Moody Bible Institute’s Human Services, Crisis and Trauma Care, and Christian Psychology programs in Chicago, IL. Dr. Clunan is also a licensed counselor specializing in adolescent issues, childhood trauma, overcoming shame-based identities, and topics related to marriage and family. She is also the creator and host of the weekly podcast No More Shame, a podcast dedicated to using the tools of psychology and truths of Christian theology to break the shame narrative and heal the wounds that hold us back. Dr. Clunan and her husband of 17 years serve in Student Ministry in their local church and are the parents of two children (ages 12 and 7).
