Roger D. Lin, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist

Creation Mental and emotional health are good gifts from God, part of human flourishing as we live in right relationship with Him and one another. From creation, humans were made whole persons, body, mind, heart, and spirit, in harmony under God’s rule. Genesis 1:27; 2:7: Humanity is made in God’s image and enlivened by His breath. Psalm 139:14 “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Fall The Fall (Genesis 3) shattered that wholeness. Because of sin, we are s

The PREPARE/ENRICH Premarital Couple and Family Map  assesses a couple's relational dynamics, particularly focusing on closeness  and flexibility , to help them understand their strengths and growth areas. Key Components: Closeness : Measures emotional bonding, time spent together, and the degree of interdependence in the relationship. It ranges from disengaged  (low connection) to enmeshed  (highly connected, possibly overly dependent). Flexibility : Assesses adaptability in

Creating a healthy, secure relational attachment between a parent and child is foundational to the child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. Secure attachment forms when a child feels safe, understood, and valued by their parent or caregiver. A secure relationship sets the stage for the child’s future relationships, self-esteem, and ability to navigate the world with confidence. Here are key steps that parents can take to foster this secure attachment with their c

There are three main views of how psychology and Christianity intersect: Levels of Explanation, Integrationists, and Biblical Counseling. Each of these views have their own academic programs, training, certification/licensing, publications/literature, conferences, and professional organizations. LEVELS OF EXPLANATION VIEW David Myers, Malcolm Jeeves, and many Christian psychologists - Psychology and Christianity study different levels of reality. - Scripture explains ultimate