As an academician, clinician, speaker, and author, her teaching, speaking, counseling and books have helped thousands find true inner healing. As an academician and researcher, Dr. Gloria has presented the results of her research at professional conferences all over the world, including the University of Cape Town, in Cape Town, South Africa. Dr. Gloria has shared her expertise on many topics, including depression, anxiety, marriage and relationship issues, women & men’s issues at conferences, workshops, and seminars. She has become well known throughout the faith community because of her willingness to address the issue of mental illness in the church and the role of pastors and church leaders in granting permission for parishioners to seek mental health services outside the church when appropriate.