Lead Intensive Therapist

Dr. Brett Sparks is a licensed psychologist who joined the Intensive team in 2003.  He currently serves as a lead therapist for Couples Intensives as well as contributor to the aftercare and research programs for National Institute of Marriage.

Brett earned his doctorate of psychology in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary.  He had the honor and privilege to serve as an intern and then staff psychologist in the United States Navy.  In order to pursue his passion to help couples, Brett moved his family to the Ozarks where he initially worked in a private practice setting with couples and individuals until joining the National Insitute of Marriage full time in 2005. Dr. Sparks and his wife Jennifer live in Branson, MO.  They spend most of their time trying to keep up with their three children.