Marriage and Family Matters
David Stoop, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California and an ordained minister. He received his Master’s in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, where he serves as an adjunct professor for courses associated with family therapy. Dr. Stoop is the founder and director of The Center for Family Therapy in Newport Beach, California, where he has his counseling practice. He also serves on the Executive Board of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Dr. Stoop is a Gold Medallion winning author who has written more than 30 books. For over 35 years, he has been working with families, marriages, and addictions. Additionally, Dr. Stoop has co-hosted the nationally syndicated radio and TV program, “New Life Live,” and coedited The Life Recovery Bible, which has sold over 1.6 million copies. He and his wife, Jan, live in Newport Beach, California, and have three sons and six grandchildren.