FACULTY

Dr. Jennifer Konzen

Dean of Christian Counseling and Professor of Christian Marriage and Family Therapy

Educational Training and Awards

PsyD, Marriage and Family Therapy, ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 2014, San Diego
Dissertation of the Year Award (2015): American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
New Professional Paper of the Year Award (2013): National Counsel on Family Relations
MA, Marriage and Family Therapy, ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 2009, San Diego
Outstanding Masters Student Award
BA, Musical Theatre and Vocal Performance, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, 1987, Tempe, AZ
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Arizona State University
Certified in Sex Therapy
Certified in Chemical Dependency Counseling
Specialized training: Eating Disorders, Neurological Assessment, Music Therapy, Play Therapy

Licenses / Certifications / Memberships

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT #51241
Certified Sex Therapist with the American Board of Christian Sex Therapists (ABCST)
Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (AIU)
Professional Associate Member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
AAMFT, CAMFT, and AACC Clinical Member

Academic / Teaching Experience

Adjunct Professor, Alliant International University
Adjunct Professor, Bethel University
Adjunct Professor, Point Loma Nazarene, San Diego
The Intimate Marriage: Intensives and Workshops, Nationally and Internationally
International Speaker on Sexuality
More Than Imagined Marital Intensives, Los Angeles and San Diego
Invited Speaker: Breast Cancer Survivor workshop – Sex and Breast Cancer
Invited Conference Speaker – Blended Families Conference, Living Water Conference, Relationships Conference, Jesus Conference, San Diego
From Fear to Intimacy Marriage Workshop, San Diego, Los Angeles, Singapore
Rest and Invest Pastor and Mate Retreat, San Diego
His Needs Her Needs Workshop, San Diego
"My Therapist Says” Panels, San Diego
Prepare/Enrich Seminar Director, Facilitator, and Facilitator Trainer
Marriage Dynamics, Facilitator
The Power of Parenting, Preparing for the Middle School & Teen Years, and It Takes a Village Workshops, Poway Unified School District, San Diego
Mandated Reporting for Church and Youth Ministry Staff, Mission Center of Hope, San Diego

Publications

Konzen, J. (2024). Dancing in the Streets and On the Waves: The Joy of David and Jesus. Teleios Journal.
Konzen, J. (2022). Leaders Guide: The Art of Intimate Marriage Group. San Diego, Konzen Publishing.
Konzen, J. (2021). The Ransomed Journey: Couples Recovery from Addiction. San Diego: Konzen Publishing.
Sumerlin, T. (Ed). (2022). Acceptance and Mindfulness; chapter in The Journey of the Soul. IPI Publishing
Konzen, J., & Konzen T. (2019). La sexualidad redimida. NY, New York. Harper Collins.
Konzen, J., & Konzen T. (2019). El arte de tener un matrimonio intimo. NY, New York. Harper Collins.
Konzen, J., & Konzen, T. (2017). Redeemed Sexuality. San Diego: Konzen Publishing.
Konzen, J., & Konzen T. (2016). The Art of Intimate Marriage. San Diego: Konzen Publishing.
Konzen, J. (2014).·The EIS model: A mixed methods research study of a multidisciplinary sex therapy treatment·(Order No. 3642199). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (1629461631).
Konzen, J. (2012). Graduated Intimacy: A Guided Intervention for Improving Verbal Sexual Intimacy. San Diego: Konzen Publishing.
Konzen, J. (2012). Teaching and Modeling Conflict Resolution. https://www.sdcoc.com/index.php? option=com_content&view=article&id=212:children's-teaching-and-modeling-conflict-resolution&catid=50:childrens-ministry&Itemid=185

Professional Speaking

Konzen, J. (2024). Couples Counseling for Depression and Anxiety. CCC, Atlanta, GA.
Konzen, J. (2023). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety and Depression. CCC, Boston, MA.
Konzen, J. (2022). Practicing the Presence of God. CCC.
Konzen, J. (2021). The Ransomed Journey: Counseling the Couple in Recovery. CCC.
Konzen, J. (2021). Sexual Abuse and Trauma. CCC.
Konzen, J. (2021). The EIS Model: Providing Biblically Sound and Empirically Supported Sex Therapy, CAPS (Christian Association of Psychological Studies) Revived Conference.
Konzen, J. (2021). Empathy in the Midst. Keynote at Teleios Conference: Let Justice Roll.
Konzen, J. (2019). Collaborative Evidenced-Based Sexual Psychotherapy and Sexual Medicine Care, SSSS (Society for the Study of Sexual Science), Denver, CO.
Konzen, J. (2019). Couples and Family Therapy for Addiction, CCC, Orange County, CA.
Konzen, J. (2017). Medical and Biological Aspects of Sex Therapy, CER (Center for Enriching Relationships; Center for Sexuality), San Diego, CA.
Konzen, J. (2017). Sex Therapy for Couples impacted by Trauma and Adverse Sexual Events in Childhood and Adolescence, IVAT (International Violence Abuse and Trauma), San Diego, CA.
Konzen, J. (2017). The Importance and Effective Use of Couples Therapy for Those Affected by Behavioral and Substance Addiction, AAMFT-CA, San Diego, CA.
Konzen, J. (2017). Examining Sexual Intimacy from a Faith-Based Perspective, AAMFT-CA, San Diego, CA.
Konzen, J. (2017). Addiction and Sexual Dysfunction, STEM (Sex Therapists Educators and Medicine), San Diego, CA.
Konzen, J. (2017). Law and Ethics in Mental Health, CCC.
Konzen, J. (2015). The EIS Model of Sex Therapy, STEM, San Diego, CA.
Konzen, J. (2014). Client Centered Sex Therapy Using a Theoretically and Empirically Based Model, AASECT (American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists), Monterey, CA.
Konzen, J. (2013). Shame and Sexuality for Married Christian Women, Poster Presentation at NCFR (National Counsel on Family Relations), San Antonio, TX.
Konzen, J. (2012). Graduated Intimacy Therapist Training, The Center for Sexuality, San Diego, CA.
Konzen, J. (2011). Graduated Intimacy, STEM, San Diego, CA.
Konzen, J. (2011). The Intimate Marriage, AAMFT-CA Student Conference, San Diego, CA.