Type Of Business:
Counseling Center
Expertise:
Dr. Tille's expertise is in Christian-based professional counseling and marriage and family therapy, pastoral counseling, psychotherapy, and addiction, grief, anger and crisis management.
Major Product/SVS:
Rehabilitation Counseling for the Members of the Armed Forces and their Families including Pastoral and Addition Counseling for Crisis Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Marriage and Family, and Mental Health Counseling Services
Favorite Business Publication:
Industry-Related Publications; Psychology Today; Reader's Digest
Hobbies/Sports:
Singing, Walking, Practicing Martial Arts
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Human Services, Concentration in Professional Counseling, Capella University; Doctor of Ministry, Concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (2000); Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, Liberty University (1990); Master of Divinity, Concentration in Theology, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (1988); Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Concentration in Eastern Philosophy, State University of New York (1977)
Affiliations Awards:
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; Fellow, American Association of Pastoral Counselors; Fellow, American Psychotherapy Association; Charter Member, American Association of Christian Counselors
Industry:
Christian Counseling
Date of Distinction:
11/19/2009
Work History:
Counselor, U.S. Army, Chaplain Family Life Center (2000-2002); U.S. Army Chaplain Candidate (1989-2000); Interim Associate Pastor, Harbor Baptist Church, Gig Harbor, WA (1985-1989); Mental Health Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse, Western State Hospital, WA (1982-1989); Clinic Supervisor, Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Madigan Army Medical Center; Assistant Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy and Addiction Psychology at North Central University; Prisoner of War Interrogation Center; Assistant Professor, Christian Counseling, Faith Seminary
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. Tille's faith in God and passion for his profession separate him from his peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Dr. Tille's greatest career achievement was serving as a combat chaplain in the time of war.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Dr. Tille would like to be remembered by his peers as someone who genuinely cared and sought to bring healing change.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If he could solve one problem in the world today, Dr. Tille would address the issue pertaining to spiritual darkness and its harmful results on the fallen creation.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Dr. Tille would like to have lunch with Jesus Christ because he admires his loving nature.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of his career is bringing the healing power of Christ into the lives of others.
Charity:
Local Charitable Organizations
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his caring nature and faith in God.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his desire to help people and make a difference in the lives of others with the use of therapeutic techniques.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Tille has served as the battalion chaplain for first of the Third Field Artillery Battalion Regiment. He has also served as a clinical supervisor in numerous wards including the mentally ill and admission wards, the geriatric combative ward, the chronic adult psychology ward and the acute adult psychology ward.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Counseling Adults, Couples, Children and Families through a Meta-Theoretical Approach, Supervising the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Department, Collaborating with Counselors and Administrators, Overseeing the Marriage and Family Therapy and Spirituality Programs, Teaching Master and Doctoral Level Online Courses, Acting as a Liaison between United States Army Chaplaincy and Polish Army Chaplaincy, Communicating with the Republic of Korea Army Chief of Chaplains
Education Certifications:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional, State of Washington; National Board Certified Counselor; National Certified Level II Addiction Counselor; Certified Level III Chemical Dependency Specialist
Awards/Honors:
Dual Recipient, Meritorious Service Medal