Our Team

Dr. Idiculla is the Founder and President of Agape Partners International. He previously served as an Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Director of Mental Health Services Evaluation at McLean Hospital. He developed BASIS-T and integrates faith-based counseling with psychiatric outcomes research and community mental health seminars.

Dr. Verghese is the Executive Director of Agape Partners. He is an ordained pastor and licensed social worker who led Restoration Counseling Ministries at Restoration Church in Rowlett, TX, blending faith and professional care.

Dr. Philip directs the doctoral Counselor Education program at Colorado Christian University. As a licensed counselor, she integrates Christian faith, cross-cultural care, and Bible-based mental health advocacy.

Dr. Varghese is a triple board-certified psychiatrist focusing on addiction, PTSD, and stress. He publishes on spirituality in mental health, advancing faith-informed treatments for recovery and resilience.

Dr. Jacob is a board-certified Dallas-native psychiatrist offering holistic mental health care. Her practice emphasizes mood disorders, spirituality, and evidence-based treatments for emotional and spiritual well-being.

Dr. Mathew is a clinical and neuropsychologist specializing in traumatic brain injury. He applies evidence-based neuropsychological assessment within a Christian framework for healing and recovery.

Dr. Nancy Thomas holds a PhD and an MA in Counseling and works as Director and Associate Professor at Colorado Christian University's School of Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in Texas and an active advocate for community mental health needs, providing resources through counseling services, teaching, workshops, and trainings. She is also a researcher, supervisor, and presenter at numerous state, national, and international conferences.

Dr. Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist focusing on culturally sensitive, faith-informed care. She serves individuals and young professionals through biblically grounded psychological support.

Dr. Peteet is a psychiatrist specializing in spirituality and mental health integration. As Harvard Medical School faculty, he bridges Christian faith with psychiatric practice for holistic healing.

Dr. Smith is a licensed psychologist serving individuals, couples, and families. With leadership in faith-based education, he integrates spirituality into care for depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

Dr. Cherian is Senior Pastor of International Pentecostal Assembly in Oklahoma. As a certified life coach and author, he ministers through faith-centered guidance, counseling, and spiritual growth resources.

Dr. Murphy is a child clinical psychologist affiliated with Harvard and Mass General. He developed the Pediatric Symptom Checklist, enhancing faith-sensitive psychosocial screening for vulnerable children and families.

Dr. Celestin is Assistant Pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Congregation in Boston. His ministry focuses on faith-based counseling, pastoral care, and strengthening family relationships through Christian compassion.