Director of Training and Professional Development

Chris Arnzen is a graduate of Evangel University and earned a Master's degree in clinical psychology from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology. She is Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Missouri and is an active member of the Community Crisis Team of the Ozarks.

Chris is a Certified Lead Therapist for the National Institute of Marriage and is in charge of all internal staff management and training. She has 17 years of counseling experience working with individuals, couples, and groups. Prior to joining SMI, she served as the Director of Counseling Services as well as an adjunct faculty member of the Behavioral Sciences Department at Evangel University. Chris and her husband Jim are parents to three beautiful daughters and are active members of their home church. Through 12 years of small group leadership, they have been devoted to mentoring young couples. It has been Chris' life goal to work with couples in crisis. Chris feels honored that the Lord has allowed her to be a part of NIM at such a crucial time in the history of marriage.