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Doug Ronning
Adjunct Lecturer
Counseling Psychology Department
School of Professional Psychology and Health
Drama Therapy
MA, California Institute of Integral Studies
BFA, University of Wisconsin
Doug Ronning, MFT, RDT/BCT, is a drama therapist with a private practice in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, compulsive disorders, and relational stress. Formerly, he was the Program Director for Ohlhoff Outpatient Programs in San Francisco. He is the creator of the event series Monster Movie Salon (http://monstermoviesalon.com) which combines drama therapy with film and cultural studies. He also co-created and co-facilitates (with a Certified Nutritional Consultant) the Couples in the Kitchen workshops.
Drama Therapy Faculty
Renee EmunahProfessor, Counseling Psychology Department
PhD, RDT/BCT, Union Institute,
MA, San Francisco State University,
Deborah French FrisherAdjunct Lecturer, Counseling Psychology Department
MPA, Harvard University,
BA, Wake Forest University,
Sylvia IsraelAdjunct Senior Lecturer , Counseling Psychology Department
MA, California Institute of Integral Studies,
MA, San Francisco State University ,
David JohnsonAdjunct Professor, Counseling Psychology Department
Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology , School of Professional Psychology and Health
PhD, Yale University ,
F. Antonio Ramírez HernándezAssistant Professor, Drama Therapy
PsyD, MA, California Institute of Integral Studies,
MA, San Francisco Conservatory of Music,
Gary RaucherAssistant Professor, Counseling Psychology Department
MA, California Institute of Integral Studies,
BA, Binghamton University,
Doug RonningAdjunct Lecturer, Counseling Psychology Department
MA, California Institute of Integral Studies,
BFA, University of Wisconsin,
Becca Tarnas
Program Coordinator, Drama Therapy
Armand VolkasAdjunct Senior Lecturer, Counseling Psychology Department
MA, Antioch University; MFA, University of California, Los Angeles ,
BA, California State University, Pomona,
