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:

CHH Faculty Project Reader

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

Licenses:

Physician, New York and California

Board Certifications:

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1983

Fields of specialization:

Internal medicine (Board Certified), mind/body and integrative 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:

Second Year 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, life coaching, education administration, children's advocacy, music performance

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For more information about Carrie Hopkins Doubts, click here.

Position:

CHH Faculty Project Reader

Educational background:

Doctor of Spiritual Science – Peace Theological Seminary and College of Philosophy, Santa Monica, CA, 2003

Masters of Applied Psychology – University of Santa Monica, CA, 1991

Certificate of Completion in Consciousness, Health, and Healing – University of Santa Monica, CA, 2009

Physician Assistant Certification – Northeastern University, 1984

Bachelor of Arts in Biology – University of California Santa Cruz, CA, 1979

Licenses:

Physician Assistant License, California

Fields of specialization:

Mind/body and nutritional medicine consultation, corporate health consulting, youth facilitator, program design and training consulting.

More information:

For more information about Diane Botticelli, click here.

Position:

CHH Faculty Project Reader

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology with an Emphasis in Consciousness, Health, and Healing – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 2010

Master of Public Health in Community Health Sciences – University of California at Los Angeles, 2004

Family Medicine – Glendale Adventist Family Practice Residency Program, Glendale, CA, 2004

Doctor of Medicine – Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 2001

Bachelor of Arts in American Ethnic Studies – University of Washington, 1996

Licenses:

Physician - California

Board Certifications:

Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine, 2004

Fields of specialization:

Family Medicine, Mind Body Medicine and Integrative Medicine

More information:

For more information about Stephen Chee, click here.

Position:

Second Year Faculty Project Reader, Evaluator – Master's Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1996

Bachelor of Fine Arts – California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, CA, 1978

Fields of specialization:

Soul-centered living, Spiritual Psychology, musical intuitive, screenplay writer, creative writing, 15 Minute Miracle Play-shop Facilitator, and life coach.

More information:

For more information about Christopher Connolly, click here.

Position:

Second Year 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, Second Year and CHH 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:

CHH Faculty Project Reader

Educational background:

Doctor of Philosophy in Health & Human Services – Columbia Pacific University, San Rafael, CA, 1995

Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Counseling – University for Humanistic Studies, Del Mar, CA, 1993

Master of Arts in Applied Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1992

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1973

Licenses:

Marriage & Family Psychotherapist, Colorado

Certifications:

Certified Grief Counselor, National Association of Grief Counselors

Fields of specialization:

Grief & loss, PTSD, marriage & family therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

More information:

For more information about Susan Guthrie, click here.

Position:

Second Year Faculty Project Reader, Evaluator – Master's Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

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

Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies – Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1998

Certification:

Certified NLP Practitioner, 2010

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual Psychology, life coaching, transitions, career, relationship, women's issues, generational studies

More information:

For more information about Christine Hassler, click here.

Position:

Faculty, Second Year and CHH Faculty Project Reader, Faculty Liaison, 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 Spiritual Science – Peace Theological Seminary, Santa Monica, CA 2000

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:

Individual and group psychotherapy with mood disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, integrated healing of trauma, incrporporating principles of spiritual psychology to help people achieve greater awareness and enjoyment, wholistic multi-dimensional understanding of normal human challenges across the life span, navigating life's transitions.

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, 2000

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

Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual Psychology, women in midlife transition, marriage expansion, family therapy, and trauma recovery through EMDR and EFT.

More information:

For more information about Leah Kramer, click here.

Position:

Director of Education, Second Year Faculty Project Reader, Evaluator – Master's Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 2011

Juris Doctorate – Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA, 2001

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations – University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1997

Licenses:

California State Bar

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual Psychology, authentic empowerment, estate planning, Workers' Compensation

More information:

For more information about Lavena Mathrani, click here.

Position:

Second Year Faculty Project Reader, Evaluator – Master's Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 2004

Master of Arts, English – University of California at Riverside, Riverside, CA, 1977

Bachelor of Arts, English – Occidental College, Eagle Rock, CA, 1971

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual Psychology, English and American literature, writing and publishing of poetry, 12-step recovery

More information:

For more information about Steve McDonald, click here.

Position:

Second Year 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, 2009

Master of Spiritual Science – Peace Theological Seminary, Santa Monica, CA 1998

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, California

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:

CHH 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:

CHH 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

Board Certifications:

Emergency Medicine

Fields of specialization:

Mind/Body/Spirit Medicine

More information:

For more information about David H. Paul, 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:

Second Year 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 production and post production

More information:

For more information about Licia Rester-Frazee, 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, 2006

Master of Arts in Cultural Geography – York University, North York, Ontario, Canada, 1992

Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography – Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, 1990

License

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual Psychology, treatment of addiction, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma issues, mindfulness, Self-empowerment

More information:

For more information about Rohini Ross, click here.

Position:

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

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 2004

Master in Public and International Affairs – University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 1993

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA, 1991

Bachelor of Science in Economics – Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA, 1991

Certification

NLP certified, 2002

Fields of specialization:

Soul-Centered living, Spiritual Psychology, executive and individual coaching, management consulting, creative strategy, leadership and business development

More information:

For more information about Sohini Sinha, click here.

Position:

Faculty Reader Leader, Evaluator – Master's Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Doctor of Philosophy – Professional School of Psychological Studies, San Diego, CA, 1988

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

Master of Spiritual Science, Peace Theological Seminary, Santa Monica, CA, 2003

Master of Education in Organizational and Human Development – University of Vermont, 1975

Bachelor of Arts in English – University of Vermont, 1968

Licenses

California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with Single Subject English

California Pupil Personnel Credential

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California

Fields of specialization:

Spiritual Psychology, elementary and university teaching, counseling children and families, strategic planning consulting

More information:

For more information about Linda Whitaker , click here.