Dr. Deb Gorton

Clinical Psychologist and Professor

Bio

Dr. Deb Gorton earned both her MA in Psychology and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena, CA. Additionally, she holds an MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Presently, she serves as the Gary Chapman Chair for Marriage, Family Ministry, and Counseling at Moody Theological Seminary as well the Program Director for Moody’s Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. Dr. Gorton recently published her first book Embracing Uncomfortable: Facing our Fears While Pursuing our Purpose and co-hosts, Becoming Well, a podcast that explores the intersection of faith and mental health.

How would you define HX and why it is important to your life’s work? 

At the core of what I do and what I teach others is pursuing and living out a value-driven mindset and behavior. To me, this is the core of humanity-centered design. This relational focus not only communicates to others they have inherent worth and dignity as human beings, but brings congruence to our own life choices as we strive to serve on mission in everyway we care for and interact with others.