Therapist BiographiesPhil Bluemel, MFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Phil graduated with a Masters from Chapman University, and he has been in practice for over 29 years. He is an Ordained Minister and an Elder in his church. In the past, he served as an Adjunct Professor at Trinity Life Bible College, Sacramento, as an instructor for the counseling curriculum for ministerial candidates. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Koinonia Family Services. Dave Dillman, MFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dave graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Masters in Psychology, and has been counseling for over 20 years. He is an Adjunct Professor at Chapman University where he teaches counseling in the Marriage, and Family Therapy Graduate Program. Dave is a former pastor and founding director of Pathways Counseling Services. He speaks at churches, retreats, and marriage seminars. He has a special interest in preparing couples for marriage and helping them through difficult times. For more about Dave... Ken Pense, MFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Ken graduated with a Masters from Azusa Pacific University, and he has been in practice for 21 years. He is an Adjunct Professor at Western Seminary, Sacramento, where he teaches counseling courses for the MFT program. He evaluates pastoral candidates for STADIA, a church planting organization. He speaks at pastors' retreats, men's retreats and marriage seminars. Jeff Stone, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist Dr. Stone graduated with his Doctorate from an APA approved program at the University of Houston, Texas, and he has been in practice for over 27 years. He is an Adjunct Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, Sacramento, where he has taught counseling courses for the M.Div. program for 16 years. In addition, he is the MFT Director for Chapman University College, Roseville. Dr. Stone also speaks at pastors' retreats, men's retreats and marriage seminars. He has a special interest in counseling and supporting pastors, and he administers psychological assessments for pastoral candidates seeking ordination or positions in churches. Calista Sordelet, MFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Calista graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Psychology, later receiving her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Western Seminary, Sacramento. She enjoys working with couples and families and is interested in individual women's issues as well as general parenting concerns, including blended families and single parenting. She also enjoys working with adolescents, in regard to both their personal growth and their relationships with families. Tim Johnston, MFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Tim graduated from William Jessup University with a degree in Christian Leadership/Bible and Theology, later receiving a Masters in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco. He is in his fifth year as a counselor at a private school for severely emotionally disturbed children. He has worked extensively with adolescents, and he enjoys working with couples and men's issues. He speaks at men's retreats and presents seminars on anger management. John Branderhorst, MFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist John (JB) graduated with a Masters from Chapman University. Prior to this, he was a full time Youth Pastor for six years and a teacher/counselor at Valley Christian High School for eight years. He also worked for five years on a crisis assessment unit for adolescents at a private mental hospital. He currently teaches at Victory High Continuation High School in Rocklin for at risk youth. He has expertise in working with adolescents and their families, as well as with blended family issues. He teaches courses on blended families and pre-marital couples. Our address: |