Sherri Taylor, Assistant Professor in the MA in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Somatic Psychology at CIIS Sherri Taylor

Assistant Professor
Somatic Psychology
School of Professional Psychology and Health (SPPH)

PsyD, The Wright Institute
MA, The Wright Institute

BA, Stanford University

Sherri Taylor, Psy.D. is a contemplative, scholar, consultant, and facilitator. She completed her undergraduate education in Feminist Studies at Stanford University and earned her master’s and doctoral degrees from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. Her scholarship and research interests include the intergenerational transmission of benevolence and resilience, psycho-spiritual trauma theories, attachment theory, human development, and processes of embodiment/incarnation. Dr. Taylor is also the founder of the soulstudiolab. The soulstudiolab offers relevant and meaningful programming for individuals, groups, and organizations that integrates innovative approaches and practices from the expressive arts and psychology, with a special focus on the psycho-spiritual importance of creativity and compassionate embodiment to inspire and enact personal growth, interpersonal understanding, and social justice. 

 Dr. Taylor also teaches in the clinical psychology doctoral program at The Wright Institute. She curates group trainings, playshops, and workshops for community and professional audiences in the areas of anti-racism, diversity and inclusion, cultural humility, the cultivation of joy and creativity, dream work, and spirituality. Sherri aspires each day to appreciate the fullness and complexity of the human experience. 

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