Luke Durain
Luke Durain holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and specializes in individual and couples counseling. He is passionate about helping couples learn new ways to honor both their partner and their own selves through respect and empathy.
“Clear communication is a window into the world of your partner; truly being heard is a powerful aphrodisiac. -Harville Hendrix”
Luke’s Marriage Journey
“As I fell in love with my wife, I admired how our personality and cultural differences sparked enriching conversations about art, our inner life, and philosophy. Over time, the very traits we admired about one another eventually irritated us. Conviction seemed more like stubbornness. Sarcasm seemed more like insensitivity. Despite entering marriage with educational degrees and good intentions, I recall the day we admitted to one another that we still needed to grow in areas (such as defensiveness) in order to become a better team. Although learning better marital conflict skills did not feel fun or easy, I’m glad that it has led us into a better ‘dance.’ Recent years have felt more intimate because of the work we were willing to invest into our marriage. Future seasons of life are sure to bring their own sets of challenges; however, our improved empathy gives me greater confidence and passion for each new step that I take with my wife.”
Counseling Credentials:
- Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, Fuller School of Psychology
- Master of Psychology, Fuller School of Psychology
- Master of Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary
- Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
