Hello my name is Dr. Gene Smith. I am a Pastoral Counselor here at St. John's and am in the office every Tuesday. You can reach me at 951-925-7756 ext. 225 to make an appointment...all are welcome!
Training and Experience:
- Hold a Ph. D in Christian Counseling
- Master of Divinity
- Bachelor of Science
- Am a Board Certified - Therapon Belief Therapist
- Certified in Biblical Counseling from the American Association of Christian Counselors, and a member in good standing in the American Association of Christian Counselors.
- 28 years Pastoral Experience
- Pastor in good standing - Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- Certified Bio-Therapist
- Seven years experience as a Pastoral Counselor
- Two years experience as a Pastoral Counselor under supervision
- 3 years of Clinical experience
- One Year Operation Breakthrough - Teen Counselor - Drug and Alcohol
- Training at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, in counseling as a pastor.