Cindy Irwin – bio: Cindy G. Irwin is a dedicated licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Certified Christian Sex Therapist (ABCST), renowned for her compassionate work in helping individuals and couples achieve emotional, relational, and sexual wholeness through a faith-based lens. With over two decades of experience—including her long-standing involvement with Focus on the Family’s Hope Restored marriage intensive program since 2003—Cindy founded and serves as the executive director of Life By Design (also known as “Life By Design Counseling LLC” and “Life By Design Ministries”), a specialized counseling center and ministry based in the Springfield, Missouri area.

Cindy is also an accomplished author, notably of the book Good Naked: God’s Design for Sexual Wholeness, which offers accessible, biblically grounded guidance to help readers enjoy God’s plan for a joyful and fulfilling sexual life. She has contributed articles to publications like the Assemblies of God Enrichment Journal and frequently speaks at events, retreats, and media appearances on these uplifting themes. In addition to her counseling and writing, Cindy created “Heart Care Chapel”, a special ministry that supports pastors and ministry leaders facing discouragement, wounds, or family challenges.

Warm, insightful, and deeply passionate about restoration and God’s good intentions for relationships, Cindy continues to inspire many through her work at Life By Design, bringing hope, healing, and wholeness to those she serves.

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