Dr. Deidre Whittle, LPC, PLC, a psychologist, life coach and author of a new book, Beautiful Bride, Wonderful Wife, a Guide to a Happy Life, says, “I was inspired to complete this book after counseling countless clients at the end of their marriages who stated they wish they had gone to counseling before they got married. I realize most will not seek counseling until there is a problem, and I pray that my book offers tools that will assist them to have a happy life.”

She also states that although her primary audience consists of wives and wives-to-be, a number of men have read the book and found the material valuable, including The Five H’s to a Happy Life.

Whittle, a licensed professional counselor, holds a B.S. in psychology, a Master of Education degree, and a Ph.D. in psychology. She has been the CEO and program director of Faith & Family Advocate, LLC, counseling agency since 2004. In 2007, she founded Faith & Family Enrichment, Inc, a nonprofit program dedicated to finding and meeting the needs of the community.

Whittle’s practice is located at 2235 Staples Mill Rd., Ste. 110. For more information, call 804-334-0005. The book is available at DrDeidreW.com.