John W. Schempf
John W. Schempf, M.A., LMFT provides individual, couple's, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent counseling, veteran's counseling, spiritual counseling and drumming, and wilderness and art therapy. John joined Hope in 2010 and has more than 20 years experience providing drug and alcohol abuse intervention, prevention, screening and counseling. He served in the US Coast Guard on active duty for more than 22 years, completed a master's of arts degree in psychology (Marriage and Family Therapy specialty) from Saybrook University, a master's in science degree in Quality Systems Improvement from the National Graduate School and Research Center, and a bachelor's of arts degree in psychology from Sonoma State University.
"For over 20 years I have continuously volunteered as a youth mentor providing education, coaching and leadership with the Petaluma Unified School District, the Petaluma Boys and Girls Clubs, Petaluma Little League, Pop Warner Football and CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) basketball. I have also been a Boy Scouts of America trained scout leader and youth mentor/spiritual counselor with a local church. My lifelong goal is to further my own professional development and personal exploration, with compassionate regard for all of humanity, through ongoing work, research, education, and contemplative, mindful spiritual practices."
"For over 20 years I have continuously volunteered as a youth mentor providing education, coaching and leadership with the Petaluma Unified School District, the Petaluma Boys and Girls Clubs, Petaluma Little League, Pop Warner Football and CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) basketball. I have also been a Boy Scouts of America trained scout leader and youth mentor/spiritual counselor with a local church. My lifelong goal is to further my own professional development and personal exploration, with compassionate regard for all of humanity, through ongoing work, research, education, and contemplative, mindful spiritual practices."
