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Dave Wenzel
Dave came to Western Seminary in 1994 to implement the school’s vision for a licensable counseling degree program. Dually trained in theology and counseling Dave has a passion for the delivery of mental health services to the underserved populations in our community. Dave is married to Hollis, and together they have six children. When not teaching or counseling Dave enjoys skiing, running and dirt biking. |
Professor of Pastoral Counseling
Director of the Counseling Program
Chair, Division of Pastoral & Church Ministries |
B.A., Azusa Pacific College
M.Div., Th.M., Western Seminary
M.A., Ph.D., Loyola College
Counselor, Epoch Counseling Center, 1990-1994
Clinical Supervisor, Loyola College, 1992-1994
Clinical Director, Sunnyside Counseling Center, 1994-present
Director of DUII program, Sandy Family Services, 1995-1996
Western Seminary, 1994-present
Internships: Portland Veterans Hospital 1987-1991, Taylor Manor Hospital 1992-1994, Epoch Counseling Center 1991-1992
Courses:
CNS 505 Psychopathology
CNS 507 Human Development
CNS 508 Integrative Issues
CNS 53X Case Conference
CNS 543 Treatment Planning
CNS 561R Parent Skills Training
CNS 561U Counseling Axis II
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Kay Bruce
Kay began her time at Western Seminary as a student in 1988. After going on to earn her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology she returned in 1996 to Western, this time to teach. She co-founded Charis Counseling Associates in Vancouver, WA and served there as Executive Director and President. She has been married to her husband Paul since 1975; they have three children and are proud grandparents of four. Kay is a great encouragement to her students and selflessly invests herself into their lives. |
Professor of Counseling
Field Placement Coordinator
Dean of Women and Community Life
B.A. Portland State University
Graduate Diploma of World Ministry, Western Seminary
Certificate of Graduate Studeis in Bible and Theology, George Fox Univeristy
M.A. George Fox University
Psy.D. George Fox University
Executive Director, Charis Counseling Associates, 1997-2003
Counselor, Columbia Pastoral Counseling Center, 1995-1997
Counselor, Longview Psychological Group, 1995-1996
Certified QPR Instructor for Suicide Prevention Training, 1997-present
Western Seminary, 1996-present
Courses:
CNS 501 Clinical Foundations
CNS 506 Legal & Ethical Issues
CNS 512 Group Counseling
CNS 513 Social and Cultural Foundations
CNS 562G Suicide Intervention Workshop
CNS 525 Tests & Measurements
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Norm Thiesen
Norm taught at Western in both full time and part time positions from 1989-2000. He returned in 2004 to teach full time once again. He has served as senior pastor, counselor and professor over the last 35 years. Norm is not only trained in theology and psychology but he is also a certified Life Coach and director of Western’s Coaching Program. Norm has been married to Elaine for over 25 years, they have three boys. When Norm is not teaching he enjoys time with his family and the outdoors. |
Professor of Pastoral Counseling
Director of the Coaching Program
B.A., Biola University
M.A., Pepperdine University
M.A., Talbot Theological Seminary
M.A., Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology
Ph.D., Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology
Counseling Faculty, Biola University & Talbot Theological Seminary, 1973-1980
Senior Pastor & Counselor, Rosedale Bible Church, 1981-1986
Director & Faculty, Graduate Counseling Program, Grace University, 1994-2000
Counseling faculty, Western Seminary, 1989-2000, 2004-present
Counselor, Cornerstone Clinical Services, 2005-present
Support and Recovery Ministry, New Hope Church, 2006-present
Courses:
CNS 503 Family System Therapy
CNS 518 Career & Lifestyle Development
CNS 53X Case Conference
CNS 562K Premarital Counseling
PTS 507 Providing Pastoral Counseling
PTS 508 Developing the Family |
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B.A., Oregon State University
M.A., George Fox University
Psy.D. George Fox University
Therapist, Chehalem Youth & Family Services, 1994-1995
Counselor, Ewign Young Grade School, 1994-1995
Clinical Director, Chehalem Youth & Family Services, 1995-1998, 2003-2006
Counselor, Private Practice, 1990-2006
Adjunct Professor, Western Seminary, 2002-present
Adjunct Professor, George Fox University, 2007-present
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| Wayne Colwell |
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B.S., John Brown University (cum laude)
M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary (cum laude)
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
Ph.D., Arizona Stat University
Psychologist 1974- present
Associate Professor, Rosemead Graduate School of Professional Psych., 1970-1979
Supervising Psychologist, Rosemead Counseling Service, 1974-79
Director of Clinical Training and Professor, Western Seminary, 1982-1990
Director of Clinical Training, George Fox Univ., 1990-1994
Professor, George Fox University, 1990-1998
Consultation and Supervision, Charis Counseling Assoc., 2000-2002
Adjunct Professor, Western Seminary, 19??-present
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| Bart Fowler |
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B.A., Biola University
M.A., Talbot Theological Seminary
M.A., Psy.D, George Fox University
Mental Health Specialist, CPC Cedar Hills Hospital, 1988-1991
Mental Health Therapist, Holladay Park Medical Center, 1991-1993
Psychiatric Admission specialist, CareMark Behavioral Health Services, 1993-1994
Clackamas County Mental Health, 1994-2003
Executive Director, Charis Counseling Associates, 2003-present
Adjunct Professor, Western Seminary, 2004-present
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| Kara Johansen |
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| Karen Kellums |
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B.S., Hardin-Simmons University
M.A., Psy.D., George Fox University
Clackamas County Mental Health Clinic, 1995-1996
Psychology Professor- Leal College, 1996-1999; Lindenwood University, 1997-1999
New Life Clinic, 1997-1998
Northwest Psychological Resources, 1999- present
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| Carolyn Kohlenberger |
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B.A., Multnomah Bible College
M.A., George Fox University
Counselor, Sunnyside Counseling Center, 1997-2003
Columbia River Mental Health, 2002-2003
Executive Director, Sunnyside Counseling Center, 2004-Present
Adjunct Professor, Western Seminary, 2006-Present |
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| Summer Krause |
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B.A., Seattle Pacific University
M.A., Western Seminary
Multnomah and King County Juvenile Detention, Portland/Seattle, 1996-2003
Dougy Center , 2003-2005
Morrison Breakthrough Program, 2005-Present
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| Kali Miller |
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| Jakie Peake |
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B.S. California State University, Long Beach
M.A. Western Seminary
Therapist, Pacific View Residential Treatment Center, 1995-1998
Adjunct Professor, Multnomah Bible College, 2002
Program Director, Turning Point- Youth Guidance Assoc., 1998-2005
Adjunct Professor, Western Seminary, 2004-present
Consultant, Transitional Youth, 2006-present
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