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Paul Van ValinPaul Van Valin, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
President, Eden Counseling Center, Inc.
President, Eden Family Institute & FirstFruits Crisis Response
- A non profit 501(c)3 Corporation

Specialties: Emotional, Behavior and Learning Problems, Attention-Deficit Disorder in Children and Adults, Psychological Evaluation, Abuse and Trauma Recovery, Relationship Issues, Military Families

Dr. Van Valin has been interested in the integration of Christian faith and the practice of psychology since 1975. In addition to counseling individuals, couples, and families, Dr. Van Valin writes and speaks on such topics such as marriage, parenting, childhood disorders, and psychological assessment. He has been featured on the 700 Club and presents at regional and national conferences. He and his wife, Becky, have developed Back to the Garden, a marital workshop presented in the United States and abroad. Dr. Van Valin earned the Ph.D. from University of Missouri in Columbia in 1982. He served as an Army Psychologist from 1982 to 1987. Dr. Van Valin has been president of Eden Counseling Center, Eden Family Institute since 1995, and FirstFruits Crisis Response created after the 9-11 World Trade Center tragedy. He is clinical director for Liberty Family Services which provides in home care for families who have loved ones with developmental disabilities or autism.

Dr. Van Valin also served as the Executive Chair for the Greater Hampton Roads Franklin Graham Festival that was held at the Norfolk Scope on May 18-20th, 2007.

Sonya Ott

Sonya Ott
ExecutiveDirector
Mrs. Ott has over twelve years of experience in the field of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Her knowledge and expertise are important in helping Liberty Family Services provide help to those in need.