Research Interests

Sustainable Activism; Collective Healing; Scalable Psychotherapy Modalities (Science to Spirituality)

Biography

Deanna Jimenez is a somatic/transpersonal psychotherapist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is Assistant Professor in the Somatic Psychology Department at California Institute of Integral Studies and has a private practice supporting individuals, couples, and organizations.

Her clinical work is centered in the dialogue of mental health as it intersects with race, culture, and spirituality. She received a B.A. in International Relations from UC Berkeley studying the efficacy of conflict resolution and cultural awareness in the international workplace. Following a career in corporate and non-profit fields, Deanna received her M.A. from JFK University in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology.

Deanna’s passion is to support those dedicating their lives to transformative movements. Deanna guides individuals and groups to establish a solid mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual foundation as a pathway towards elevating collective consciousness without perpetuating the oppressive harm built into current societal structures. Through personal awareness, growth, and healing, Deanna is committed to supporting a life deeply aligned with purpose, contribution, and action.

Education

B.A., UC Berkeley

M.A., John F Kennedy University

Courses

Theories & Techniques of Somatic Psychotherapy I & II

Clinical Relationship

Therapeutic Communication

Group Facilitation and Group Therapy

Publications

Opening to the Challenge.