Qualifications, Associations, and Practice Notification

Academic Qualifications

• B.S., Human Services, California State University at Fullerton
• M.Div., Four year program in Applied Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri
• M.S./Doctor of Psychology, California Coast University, Santa Ana, California
• C.Ht. (Certified Hypnotherapist), Transpersonal Hypnotherapy Institute of Colorado
  

Professional Associations

• Fellow: American Association of Pastoral Counselors
• Diplomate: American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
• Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist 704-339: American Council of Hypnotist Examiners
• Certification in Hypnotic Pain Management: International Medical Dental Hypnotherapy Association
• Charter Member: American Association of Christian Counselors
• Ordained minister of the Lutheran Church since 1984
• Association of Transpersonal Psychology and Hypnosis
• Medical Ethics Committee: University of California, San Diego, Hillcrest Hospital
• Past Guest Lecturer: University of California, San Diego
• Past Guest Lecturer: University of San Diego (Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling)
• Member: Professional Advisory Group: CPE Program of Vitas Hospice, San Diego
• Professionals in Residence Week Participant: Betty Ford Clinic of Palm Springs, CA

Practice Notification

In the State of California: Dr. Brian Hooper practices Pastoral Counseling in accordance with section 2908 of the State of California Business and Professions Code, and does not provide services under the laws regulating licensed Marriage and Family Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, and Psychologists in the State of California. California has no provision to license Pastoral Counselors.

In the State of Tennessee: Dr. Brian Hooper practices as a state-licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist (Tenn. CPT#54). As a licensed mental health professional, he may diagnose and treat individuals, couples, and families, and engage in professional consultations in the State of Tennessee.