Dr. Atkins grew up attending church weekly and believing that she was a Christian. Years later, through the conviction of the Holy Spirit, she realized that she was not, and surrendered her life to Christ in July 1983. Since that time her journey with the Good Shepherd has been amazing. For over twenty years she has been used to counsel in the corporate arena, private practice, and the body of Christ. Atkins began teaching as a college professor in 1997 and currently teaches courses in the undergraduate Biblical Counseling program.