Derek Irvin is a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor with the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is also a marriage coach and conference speaker gifted in helping couples develop togetherness and intimacy in their relationships. Additionally, Derek is a pastor leading groups, teams and marriage initiatives at Northview Church in Central Indiana across nine campuses. With specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) developed by Dr. Susan Johnson, the Gottman Method, Prep, Prepare Enrich, SYBIS, and Peace Makers ministries – he brings an authentic approach integrating research-based psychological counseling with Biblical truths. Derek’s passion for strengthening marriages is rooted in a belief that there is hope in even the most difficult of marriage circumstances. Most couples hurting in their marriage don’t truly want a divorce, but don’t know how to stop the pain or make the relationship work. As a child of divorce, Derek understands the impact of divorce on the whole family and is skilled in helping couples find their breakthrough and practical steps in creating a different kind of marriage. ​ Derek has been married to Missy since 1995. Derek and Missy live in Noblesville, IN and have three children and one grandchild. Derek enjoys gathering with friends and family, reading, running, golf, and a weekly date night with Missy.

Missy: Missy Irvin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, speaker, and advocate for healthy marriages. She founded the Marriage Center of Indiana, a private practice specializing in marriage counseling and trauma. ​ As a licensed therapist, Missy is passionate about helping people and giving them tools for a healthy marriage and supportive parenting. She enjoys every step of the process of helping individuals and couples achieve a peaceful and fulfilling life. It’s her goal to provide compassion, safety and direction for people who feel overwhelmed by life circumstances or have been hurt by others and need to find help, hope and healing. Missy is a woman of faith, and incorporates Christian doctrine into her sessions if desired by her clients. Missy has specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) developed by Dr. Susan Johnson, the Gottman Method, Prep, Prepare Enrich, Peace Makers ministries and she is certified in Brainspotting. MISSY IS ALSO AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF: The Indiana Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (IAMFT) The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) The International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) This involvement helps Missy learn the most modern practices, which she brings back to Hopeful Tomorrows and her counseling practice. ​ Missy has been married to Derek since 1995. Derek and Missy live in Noblesville, IN, and have three children and one grandchild. Missy enjoys reading historical fiction novels, shopping, hanging out with friends, date nights with Derek, going out to eat, movies and, especially, spending time with family.