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
• Diplomat: American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
• Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist 704-339: American Council of Hypnotist Examiners
• 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
• Office of Ethics and Spirituality: University of California, San Diego
• Guest Lecturer: University of California, San Diego
• Instructor: University of San Diego (Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling)

Practice Notification

Dr. Hooper practices Pastoral Counseling in accordance with section 2908 of the State of California Business and Profession 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.