Dr. Steve Heitkamp, Profile
Pastor Steve Heitkamp, D.Min.
Licensed Professional Counselor (Illinois)
Educational Profile:
- Asbury College in Wilmore Kentucky Bachelor of Arts., Psychology Major; 1987
- Asbury Theological Seminary; Wilmore, Kentucky. Master of Divinity; 1991
- Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; Doctor of Ministry Degree; Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy; 2003
Special Training or certificates:
- Deacon and Probationary Member of the Southern Illinois Conference, United Methodist Church; 1990
- Elder in full connection of the United Methodist Church; Illinois Great Rivers Conference; 1993 – Present
- Completed 3 year postgraduate residency at Care and Counseling; 2002
- Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors; 2002 – Present
- Specific Training to assist Clergy and Faith Communities related to Substance Abuse: "Substance Abuse and the Family: Defining the Role of the Faith Community" Core Competencies for Clergy and Other Pastoral Ministers in Addressing Alcohol and Drug Dependence and the Impact on Family Members. April 2005. Training given by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in cooperation with the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
Professional Profile:
- Pastored United Methodist Churches in Indiana and Illinois from 1989 – 2002
- Continued Leadership in Congregations from 2002 – present
- Psychotherapist/Pastoral Counselor with Care and Counseling; 1999 – present
- Director of Training for Care and Counseling; 2004 – present
- Serve on Faculty of Care and Counseling Training program:
Instructor of Psychodynamic Psychopathology
Training Years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Instructor for Pastoral Care Specialist Program
Training Years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007