Ralph has worked as a Music Educator, Minister of Music, and Minister of Youth.  After many years of teaching and church ministry, he felt called to work with families and individuals (both children and adults) in the area of counseling. Ralph has a B.S. in Music Education and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.  He obtained his Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. Ralph and his wife, Joni, founded Lantern Lane Farm Counseling in 2004.  Ralph is the CEO and Clinical Director of LLF. In addition to counseling, he serves as a consultant to area churches and provides workshops and seminars to churches and other organizations.  He also leads Marriage Intensives for couples.  Ralph has worked with couples who come to LLF for Marriage Intensives from across the nation. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and an AAMFT Clinical Fellow.

Ralph and Joni have two sons and five grandchildren.  He loves movies, music, spending time with his wife and family and is an avid fan of John Grisham books.