Dr. Brown has researched the effect of dyspareunia due to endometriosis on the couple relationship. She has looked at the impact of this chronic illness on both the woman and on her relationship. Dr. Brown has presented this research at The World Congress on Endometriosis Conference, the Missouri Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and the Collaborative Family Healthcare Conferences. She also works with women and couples with endometriosis and other chronic illness as a licensed marriage and family therapist.