Dr. Shanna Butler
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
PSY 30819
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I believe in the wisdom of the heart that makes healing possible. Our path towards greater ease and understanding may look messy, it might not ascribe to the timelines we desire, but relief from suffering exists. I know this from an active engagement in my own healing journey and from witnessing and accompanying many others on their personal healing path.
My philosophy as a psychologist is informed from many streams. My academic training included rigorous study of depth psychology and social justice traditions For me the two are inseparable, our personal liberation is deeply intertwined with liberation for all beings which means our healing work must include the dismantling of oppressive structures both internal and external as well as the untangling of trauma and internalized distress. How this takes shape is deeply personal and grounded in the unique ingredients that comprise each of our existences. My practice is also informed by my lived experiences which include the ongoing investigations of my social identities as a queer and genderqueer person and as an anti-racist ally. I value and am informed by countless wisdom traditions including Buddhism, earth based spiritualities, Taoism, energy medicine, and intuition. Below are some highlights of my past experiences and training: |
EDUCATION
PhD Doctor of Philosophy, Pacifica Graduate Institute
Major Area: Clinical Psychology, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Dissertation Title: The Alchemy of Gender: A Hermeneutic Inquiry
Chair: Christine Downing, Ph.D
MA Master of Social Work, Humboldt State University
Major Area: Social Justice, Multicultural Theory and Approaches, Community Mental Health,
BA Bachelor of Art, Social Work, Humboldt State University
Major Area: Social Justice and Multicultural Theory and Approaches
and
Bachelor of Art, Critical Race, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, Humboldt State University
Major Area: Gender and Sexuality
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Adjunct Professor:
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Clinical Psychology, Ph.D Program
Sonoma State University
Counseling Department
John. F. Kennedy University
Holistic Counseling Psychology & Depth Psychology Program
Examples of courses taught:
Depth Psychological Research Methods; Multicultural Counseling; Couples and Sexuality; Paradigms of Consciousness; Somatic Psychology
PUBLICATIONS
Butler, S., Yakushko, O.(2017). Women’s groups. In Nadai, K. (Ed.)The SAGE encyclopedia of psychology and gender. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Grant, J., Butler, S., Yakushko, O. (2017). Psychodynamic approaches and gender. In Nadai, K. (Ed.) The SAGE encyclopedia of psychology and gender. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Butler, S., Kiel, M. (2009). SIRENS: A harm reduction approach for sex workers in recovery. Unpublished manuscript.
PRESENTATIONS, LECTURES & WORKSHOPS
Recent Examples:
2019 Sonoma State University, Student Affairs. Lecture for Peer Mentorship Program.
Topic: Resilience, Boldness, and Grit: The Hidden Gifts of LGBTQ College Students.
2019 Northwest Magic Conference, Portland OR
Topic: Dreaming Ourselves Awake: Dreams as Symbols of Power, Insight, and Initiation.
2018 TRANSLIFE: Professional Symposium, Santa Rosa, CA
Topic: Loving Beyond the Binary: Partners and Partnership in Trans-Identified Couples.
2017 Holistic Research Symposium, John F. Kennedy University
Topic: Confronting the Cultural Shadow.
PhD Doctor of Philosophy, Pacifica Graduate Institute
Major Area: Clinical Psychology, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Dissertation Title: The Alchemy of Gender: A Hermeneutic Inquiry
Chair: Christine Downing, Ph.D
MA Master of Social Work, Humboldt State University
Major Area: Social Justice, Multicultural Theory and Approaches, Community Mental Health,
BA Bachelor of Art, Social Work, Humboldt State University
Major Area: Social Justice and Multicultural Theory and Approaches
and
Bachelor of Art, Critical Race, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, Humboldt State University
Major Area: Gender and Sexuality
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Adjunct Professor:
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Clinical Psychology, Ph.D Program
Sonoma State University
Counseling Department
John. F. Kennedy University
Holistic Counseling Psychology & Depth Psychology Program
Examples of courses taught:
Depth Psychological Research Methods; Multicultural Counseling; Couples and Sexuality; Paradigms of Consciousness; Somatic Psychology
PUBLICATIONS
Butler, S., Yakushko, O.(2017). Women’s groups. In Nadai, K. (Ed.)The SAGE encyclopedia of psychology and gender. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Grant, J., Butler, S., Yakushko, O. (2017). Psychodynamic approaches and gender. In Nadai, K. (Ed.) The SAGE encyclopedia of psychology and gender. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Butler, S., Kiel, M. (2009). SIRENS: A harm reduction approach for sex workers in recovery. Unpublished manuscript.
PRESENTATIONS, LECTURES & WORKSHOPS
Recent Examples:
2019 Sonoma State University, Student Affairs. Lecture for Peer Mentorship Program.
Topic: Resilience, Boldness, and Grit: The Hidden Gifts of LGBTQ College Students.
2019 Northwest Magic Conference, Portland OR
Topic: Dreaming Ourselves Awake: Dreams as Symbols of Power, Insight, and Initiation.
2018 TRANSLIFE: Professional Symposium, Santa Rosa, CA
Topic: Loving Beyond the Binary: Partners and Partnership in Trans-Identified Couples.
2017 Holistic Research Symposium, John F. Kennedy University
Topic: Confronting the Cultural Shadow.
trust your heart if the seas catch fire. and live by love though the stars walk backwards ~e.e. cummings