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 Medicine – University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1979

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

Bachelor of Arts – University of Pennsylvania, 1975

Postdoctoral Training:

University of Massachusetts Hospitals, Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, MA; Resident in Surgery, 1979-80; Resident in Medicine, 1980-81

St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA; Resident in Medicine, 1981-83

Harvard Medical School ; Research Fellowship: 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:

Maryland, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Florida, New Jersey, Arizona, Colorado, California

Fields of specialization:

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

More information:

For more information about Philip Barr, click here.

Position:

Faculty, Faculty Project Reader, 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; Drug and Alcohol 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

More information:

For more information about Carrie Hopkins Doubts, click here.

Position:

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

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology – Antioch University, Los Angeles , CA , 1997

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

Bachelor of Arts in Music – Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 1982

Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California

Fields of specialization:

Working with chronically mentally ill population: homeless, drug & alcohol addictions, patients with history of incarceration

More information:

For more information about Daniel Eldredge, click here.

Position:

Faculty, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Spiritual Psychology/ Consciousness, Health, and Healing, University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 2000

Master of Spiritual Science, Peace Theological Seminary, Santa Monica, CA, 1997

Master of Science, Social Work Direct Practice, University of Texas, Austin, TX, 1990

Bachelor of Science, Speech Communication, University of Texas, Austin, TX, 1986

Licenses:

Texas Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Fields of specialization:

Adult psychotherapy, groups, relationship counseling, spiritual counseling, sexual orientation issues, life transitions

More information:

For more information about Jay Erwin-Grotsky, click here.

Position:

Faculty, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

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

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

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

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, health psychology group facilitation, depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, life, EMDR, Sandplay

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:

Applied psychology, spiritual psychology, health and healing, psychology and culture, peace and conflict resolution, aging and human development

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

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

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

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, eating disorders, 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:

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

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

Licenses:

Marriage and Family Therapist

Fields of specialization:

Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, adolescent therapy

More information:

For more information about Julie Klingel, click here.

Position:

Faculty, 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, chemical dependency and addiction, domestic violence, issues and trauma

More information:

For more information about Nancie Kohlenberger, 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

Bachelor of Arts in Textile Design – Philadelphia University, 1988

Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California, and Pennsylvania

Fields of specialization:

Woman’s Issues, Depression related to Infertility, Spiritual Psychology, Mind-Body Psychology

More information:

For more information about Kanya Daley Krant, 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, EMDR certified, 2002

More information:

For more information about Alissa Meredith, click here.

Position:

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

Educational background:

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

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

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

Gestalt Training Center, San Diego, CA, 1991

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

Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Certification:

EMDR certified, 2002
California Certified Group Psychotherapist; National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists

Fields of specialization:

Group Psychotherapy, Men’s Groups, Couples’ Communication, Chemical Dependency, Extensive experience working in civilian, military, hospital, and outpatient programs and Employee Assistance Programs

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

Educational background:

Ph.D. Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center, 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

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 Graduate School and Research Center, 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

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

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

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

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

Licenses:

Physician and Surgeon

Fields of specialization:

Integrative medicine, Emergency medicine

Board Certifications:

Emergency Medicine

More information:

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

Position:

Faculty Project Reader, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

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, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

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:

Organizational Psychology; Leadership and Personal Development; Interpersonal Communication; Creativity; Conflict Management

More information:

For more information about Sherry Phelan, click here.

Position:

Faculty, 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:

Master of Science in Education – Portland State University, Portland , OR , 1981

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

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

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

Fields of specialization:

Developmental Disabilities, Diversity and Corporate Culture Change, Executive Coaching

More information:

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

Position:

Faculty, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

Master of Arts in Spiritual 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, 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.

Position:

Faculty, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

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

Master of Arts in Applied Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1989

Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling – University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 1977

Bachelor of Arts in Art, English, and Drama – Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, 1973

Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California

California Pupil Personnel Credential

Vermont School Counselor Credential

Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner

Fields of specialization:

Relationship counseling, individual and family therapy with spiritual psychological focus; mind/body/spirit connection.

More information:

For more information about John Whitaker, click here.

Position:

Faculty, Evaluator – Master’s Comprehensive Examinations

Educational background:

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

Master of Arts in Applied Psychology – University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 1989

Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling – University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 1975

Bachelor of Arts in English – University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 1968

Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California

California Pupil Personnel Credential (Life)

California Multi-Subject Teaching Credential (Clear)

Fields of specialization:

Individual, family, relationship, and child counseling, Elementary Teaching, multi-subject

More information:

For more information about Linda Whitaker, click here.

Position:

Adjunct Faculty

Educational background:

Doctor of Philosophy – Harvard Medical School, 1972

National Institutes of Health, Experimental Pathology, 1972-73

Research Fellow in Medicine, 1978-80

Medical Foundation Fellow, Psychoneuroimmunology, 1981-83

Bachelor of Arts – Bryn Mawr College, 1967

Licenses:

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Massachusetts

Fields of specialization:

Stress management, life balance, mind/body medicine, women’s health and development, spirituality, and the intersection of science, medicine, and spirituality

Website Bio:

http://www.joanborysenko.com/en/about_dr._joan.cfm

Position:

Adjunct Faculty

Educational background:

Doctor of Medicine – Southwestern Medical School, 1967

Bachelor of Arts – University of Texas at Austin

Licenses:

Internal Medicine

Fields of specialization:

Prayer and healing, Alternative medecine, Non-local mind

Website Bio:

http://www.dosseydossey.com/larry/default.html

Position:

Adjunct Faculty

Educational background:

Doctor of Psychology – Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1982

Master of Arts in Psychology – Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1980

Bachelor of Arts in Kinetic Emotional Communication – University of California at Santa Barbara, 1972

Licenses:

Registered Dance Movement Therapist (American Dance Therapy Association)

Fields of specialization:

Body-Mind Integration, Creative Arts Therapy, Conscious Relationship

Website Bio:

http://www.hendricks.com/store/staff.asp

Position:

Adjunct Faculty

Educational background:

Doctor of Philosophy – Union Graduate Institute, 1973

Ph.D. in Religion – Graduate Theological Foundation

Bachelor of Arts – Barnard College

Licenses:

N/A

Fields of specialization:

Human Potential Movement, Mystery School (a program of cross-cultural, mythic, and spiritual studies)

Website Bio:

http://jeanhouston.typepad.com/about.html

Position:

Adjunct Faculty

Educational background:

Emerson Institute, Doctorate in Religious Science

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – Bryn Mawr College

Licenses:

N/A

Fields of specialization:

Conscious Evolution

Website Bio:

http://www.barbaramarxhubbard.com/