Saudia L. Twine

Saudia L. Twine is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Arts in Counseling Program at Spring Arbor University (SAU), and an instructor for Liberty University's graduate Human Services program. She holds a Ph.D. in Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. Her clinical expertise spans individual therapy, school-based mental health support, in-home family therapy for at-risk youth, and sex offender group therapy. She operates a private practice, NewBeginnings | FreshStart Counseling Group, and hosts the podcast 'Eros Meets Agape,' addressing relationship dynamics, love, and sex through psycho-education.

Dr. Twine's professional memberships include NBCC (5 years), ACA (4 years), AAMFT (4 years), and she serves as a Board Member for Labor of Love Community House. She is a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and ordained minister. Her certifications include Gottman Method (2018), Forensic Interviewer (2017), Emotion-Focused Therapy (2015), and PREPARE/ENRICH (2014).

At SAU, she emphasizes mentorship, stating her role as a 'rewarding experience' to train future counselors. She previously supervised fieldwork at the University of Michigan's School of Social Work.