Pastoral Counselor Education

One way of finding pastoral counseling training programs is to speak with an AAPC member. Locate an AAPC member near you using the information provided on this website under the section on Pastoral Counseling. The elected officers of the Region may be able to assist persons who want to be a part of AAPC. See the section of the website that lists the Regional Officers and Committee Chairpersons.

Pastoral Counseling Supervision

Clinical supervision isrequired in order to obtain AAPC certification.  Diplomates are certified to supervise persons working towards becoming Certified Pastoral Counselors and Fellows.  They also supervise the supervisory work of Fellows who are working towards becoming Diplomates.  See the AAPC website for specific supervision requirements  Here is a list of AAPC-NW Diplomates and Fellows who are available to provide supervision.

Diplomates:  Douglas Anderson (Federal Way, WA), Tim Bartlett (Steilacoom, WA), Jim Stumbo (Medford, OR), Rod Landes (Portland, OR), Eugene Kidder (Seattle, WA)

Fellows: Joanna Robinson (Tacoma, WA), Marcia Matthaei (Tacoma, WA),  Jeff Taylor (Tillamook, OR ), James Tille (Lakewood, WA), Paul Shoup (Camano Island, WA)

Degree Programs

There are several institutions within the Region that offer degrees in Pastoral Counseling.

Master’s Programs