Oakland, CA 94605 | 510-327-2110 | [email protected]

Summary

Experienced professor of philosophy and licensed psychotherapist with a strong background in clinical psychology, philosophy, and theology. Skilled in teaching, research, and clinical practice.

Education

• Ph.D. Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA (2001)
• M.A. Clinical Psychology, Professional School of Psychology, San Francisco, CA (1995)
• M.A. Philosophy, Hochschule für Philosophie, Munich, Germany (1987)
• M.A. German Literature, University of Munich, Germany (1986)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), California (License #36477, 2000-present)
• Teaching Credential, State of Bavaria, Germany (1987)

Professional Experience

Professor, Philosophy Department

California State University of the East Bay (2002-present)

• Teach a wide range of philosophy courses, including Metaphysics, Ethics, Political Philosophy, and Philosophy of Technology
• Develop curriculum and engage students in critical thinking and philosophical discourse

Clinical Director

Agesong at Woodpark, Oakland, CA (2014-2016)

• Managed a Gero-Wellness program specializing in psychiatric care for older adults
• Supervised a team of Psy.D and MFT interns and two supervisors

Psychotherapist

Private Practice, Oakland, CA (2000-present)

• Provide individual and couple's therapy services
• Specialize in: Life and career transitions, Family dynamics, cross-cultural adjustments. 
• Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, relational problems.  

Instructor

Patten College, San Quentin State Prison Program (2000-2002)

• Taught "World Religions" and "Introduction to Philosophy" to incarcerated students

Leadership and Community Service

Chief Financial Officer

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) (2014-2016)

• Managed finances for a professional organization representing 32,000 licensed psychotherapists and interns

President

Bay Area Psychotherapist Association (2011, 2012, 2017)

• Led a non-profit organization of 900 members, overseeing therapist referral services and continuing education programs

Publications and Presentations

• Author of multiple scholarly articles on psychoanalysis, philosophy, and cultural criticism
• Presented papers at conferences in the United States and Germany on topics including psychoanalysis, human rights, and cultural theory

Languages

• English (Fluent)
• German (Native)
• French (Reading proficiency)

Skills

• Clinical supervision
• Curriculum development
• Research and publication
• Public speaking
• Financial management