Position:

President, CEO/COO, Faculty

Educational background:

Doctor of Philosophy – New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1978

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology – Long Island University, 1965

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, State University of New York at Binghamton, 1961

Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual Psychology; Soul-Centered Leadership; Consciousness Counseling; Couples’ Counseling; Soul-Centered Education

More information:

For more information about H. Ronald Hulnick, click here.

Position:

Chief Academic Officer, Faculty

Educational background:

Doctor of Philosophy – Iowa State University, Ames, 1971

Master of Science in Counseling & Guidance – Iowa State University, 1968

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Psychology, Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, 1966

Licenses:

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, California; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual Psychology; Consciousness Counseling; Couples’ Counseling; Soul-Centered Education; Nurturing the Divine Feminine; Honoring the Calling of One’s Heart

More information:

For more information about Mary R. Hulnick, click here.

Position:

Faculty

Educational background:

Doctor of Spiritual Science – Peace Theological Seminary and College of Philosophy, Santa Monica, CA, 2009

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology with an Emphasis in Consciousness, Health and Healing – University of Santa Monica, 2004

Doctor of Medicine – University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1979

Bachelor of Arts – University of Pennsylvania, 1975

Postdoctoral Training:

University of Massachusetts Hospitals, Surgery, 1979-80; Internal Medicine, 1980-83

Harvard Medical School; Research Fellow in Medicine and Behavioral Cardiology, Clinical Fellow in Mind/Body Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston MA, 1983-84

Board Certifications:

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1983,

Licenses:

New York and California

Fields of specialization:

Mind/Body and Integrative Medicine; a whole person approach to health care. Addiction Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Corporate Health Consulting

More information:

For more information about Philip Barr, click here.

Position:

Faculty, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Doctor of Clinical Psychology – Ryokan College, Los Angeles, California, 1996

Master of Arts in Applied Psychology – University of Santa Monica, 1994

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Cross Cultural Anthropology – California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1992

Licenses:

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, California

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual Psychology; Relationship Counseling; Children and Adolescent Specialist; Chemical Dependency Specialist

More information:

For more information about Marie Beech-Harnishfeger, click here.

Position:

Faculty Project Reader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Master of Spiritual Science, Peace Theological Seminary, Santa Monica, CA, 2002

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology with an Emphasis in Consciousness, Health, and Healing — University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1998

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with an Emphasis in Music, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1995

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual psychology, education administration, childrens' advocacy, music performance

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For more information about Carrie Hopkins Doubts, click here.

Position:

Faculty, Faculty Project Reader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Doctor of Philosophy – University of New Mexico, Albuquerque New Mexico , 1981

Master of Spiritual Science, Peace Theological Seminary, Santa Monica, CA, 2006

Master of Arts in Applied Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1994

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology – John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill, CA, 1989

Bachelor of Arts in History – Barnard College, New York City, NY, 1965

Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California

Fields of specialization:

Individuals, couples, family therapy, life transitions, health psychology, women's issues, divorce, healing sexual abuse, depression, anxiety disorders, dreamwork, trauma release, EMDR, Brainspotting

More information:

For more information about Marya Foley, click here.

Position:

Faculty, Faculty Project Reader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Doctor of Spiritual Science – Peace Theological Seminary, Los Angeles, California, 2006

Doctor of Philosophy – University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1990

Master of Applied Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1988

Master of Science in Social Work – Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 1977

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Wesleyan University, 1975

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual psychology, consciousness, health and healing, psychology and culture, peace and conflict resolution, aging and human development, relationships and marriage

More information:

For more information about Lili Goodman Freitas, click here.

Position:

Faculty, Faculty Reader Leader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Applied Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1991

Master of Social Work – University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1982

Child Therapy Program – Seattle Institute for Psychoanalysis, Seattle, WA, 1981

Montessori Teacher Certificate – American Montessori Society, 1969

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature – Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA, 1962

Licenses:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California

Fields of specialization:

Intimacy with Self, mothers and infants, couples, children, parenting, adoption, divorce, lifestage challenges, sexuality, surviving sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, opening the creative channel, dreamwork.

More information:

For more information about Johanna Jenkins, click here.

Position:

Faculty Reader Leader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Certificate of Completion in Spiritual Psychology with an Emphasis in Consciousness, Health, and Healing – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA 2008

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1997

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – State University of New York, New Paltz, NY, 1989

Licenses:

Marriage and Family Therapist, California and Colorado

Fields of specialization:

Adult psychotherapy, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship counseling, blended family issues, group therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, life transitions, creativity and healing

More information:

For more information about Julie Klingel, click here.

Position:

Faculty Reader Leader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1999

Master of Arts in Education – Kent State University, Kent, OH, 1976

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – SUNY College at Cortland, Cortland, NY, 1975

Certificate: Gestalt Therapy, New Jersey Center for Gestalt Therapy, Flemington, NJ, 1995

Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California

Fields of specialization:

Women in life transitions, couples/relationship couseling, spiritual psychology, and EMDR.

More information:

For more information about Nancie Kohlenberger, click here.

Position:

Faculty Reader Leader

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 2000

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Pratt Institute, Brookly, NY, 1976

Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California

Fields of specialization:

Women in midlife transition, couples, families and ADHD, codependence and trauma recovery

More information:

For more information about Leah Kramer, click here.

Position:

Reading Program Director, Faculty Reader Leader, Evaluator – Master's Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Depth Psychology — Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2010

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology with emphasis in Consciousenss, Health and Healing — University of Santa Monica, 2002

Bachelor of Arts in Biology with emphasis in Cellular and Molecular Biology — California State University Northridge, 1990

Licenses:

Registered Psychological Assistant, California

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual psychology, depth psychology, psychodynamic therapy, Jungian studies, Rumi's poetry & translation, creative writing, multi-cultural and diversity issues.

More information:

For more information about Fariba Mansouri, click here.

Position:

Faculty Project Reader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1995

Master of Science in Physical Therapy – Texas Woman’s University, Houston, TX, 1981

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Kirkland College, Clinton, NY, 1972

Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California; Registered Physical Therapist, California

Fields of specialization:

Expressive Arts Therapy Certification, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Brainspotting, trauma issues, women's issues including pelvic pain, sexuality, and navigating transitions

More information:

For more information about Alissa Meredith, click here.

Position:

Faculty Reader Leader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Externship and Core Skills Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy with Couples and Families with Dr. Susan Johnson, 2009

Master of Spiritual Science, Peace Theological Seminary, Santa Monica, CA, 2005

Gestalt Training Center, San Diego, CA, 1991

Master of Arts in Applied Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1990

Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology – Professional School for Psychological Studies, San Diego, CA, 1983

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 1975

Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Certification:

EMDR certified, 2002

Fields of specialization:

Soul-Centered Living, Spiritual Psychology, Individual, Group, and Family Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy with Couples, and Energy Psychologies: EMDR, Brainspotting, and Thought Field Therapy

More information:

For more information about Gordon Meredith, click here.

Position:

Faculty Reader Leader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Doctor of Psychology, The American Behavioral Studies Institute

Master of Arts, Applied Psychology, University of Santa Monica

Bachelor of Science, Journalism/Advertising, University of Colorado

Licenses:

Clinical Psychology

Fields of specialization:

Individual and group psychotherapy with mood disorders, couples therapy including repair of broken trust, co-parenting and blended family issues, grief and loss issues

More information:

For more information about Eileen Norton, click here.

Position:

Faculty, Faculty Project Reader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations, Co-Director of USM’s Prison Project

Educational background:

Ph.D. Saybrook University, San Francisco, CA 2006

Certificate in Soul-Centered Leadership, University of Santa Monica, CA, 2005

Certificate – 30 Credit Units – in Consciousness, Health & Healing, University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 2002

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology, University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 2000

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, California State University at Northridge, Northridge, CA, 1989

Certification:

Clinical Hypnotherapy

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual Psychology, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Expressive Arts, Creativity, and Dance

More information:

For more information about Bonnie Paul, click here.

Position:

Faculty, Faculty Project Reader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations, Co-Director of USM’s Prison Project

Educational background:

Ph.D. Saybrook University, San Francisco, CA 2006

Certificate in Soul-Centered Leadership, University of Santa Monica, CA, 2005

Certificate – 30 Credit Units – Consciousness, Health, and Healing, University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 2000

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1999

Surgery - Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO, 1974

Doctor of Medicine – Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, 1973

Bachelor of Science – Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 1971

Licenses:

Physician

Fields of specialization:

Integrative medicine, Emergency medicine

Board Certifications:

Emergency Medicine

More information:

For more information about David H. Paul, click here.

Position:

Faculty

Educational background:

Master of Spiritual Science – Peace Theological Seminary, Santa Monica, CA 2000

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1982

Master of Arts in Education Counseling – Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM, 1969

Bachelor of Arts in English – University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa, 1967

Licenses:

California Life Credential: Secondary Teaching, English, Math

California Life Credential: College Teaching, Psychology

California Life Credential: Pupil Personnel Services

California Life Credential: School Administration

More information:

For more information about Patric Peake, click here.

Position:

Faculty

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology with an Emphasis in Consciousness, Health, and Healing, – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA 2004

Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Psychology – California School of Professional Psychology, Alhambra, CA, 2001

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1999

Master of Science in Organizational Psychology – California School of Professional Psychology, Alhambra, CA, 1999

Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance – London School of Economics, London, England, 1986

Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication – University of California at Los Angeles, 1982

Fields of specialization:

Leadership Development; Interpersonal Communication; Creativity; Conflict Management

More information:

For more information about Sherry Phelan, click here.

Position:

Faculty Reader Leader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1998

Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1980

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1979

Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California

Fields of specialization:

Anxiety disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive disorders, Body Image Issues and Body-Focused Repetitive Conditions

More information:

For more information about Karen Pickett, click here.

Position:

Faculty Project Reader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Certificate of Completion in Spiritual Psychology with an Emphasis in Consciousness, Health, and Healing – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 2000

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1994

Master of Science in Special Education – Portland State University, Portland , OR , 1980

Bachelor of Science in Child Development – Colorado State University at Fort Collins, CO, 1974

Certification:

Low Acid Foods and Manufacturing Practices – Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 2005

Deaf/Blind Education – San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, 1975

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual Psychology, Manufacturing, Diversity and Corporate Culture Change, Executive Coaching

More information:

For more information about Connie Rawlings-Dritsas, click here.

Position:

Director of Online Education, Faculty, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 2008

Certificate of Completion in Soul-Centered Leadership – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 2005

Certificate of Completion in Spiritual Psychology with an Emphasis in Consciousness, Health, and Healing – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 2000

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts – Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, 1985

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual Psychology, curriculum design, instructional design, non-fictional and fictional writing, website development, e-learning curriculum, business communication, video post production

More information:

For more information about Licia Rester-Frazee, click here.