Claudia David, Ph.D., MFT
Claudia David, Ph.D., MFTClinical Jungian Psychologist
Claudia David has had a private practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2006, in which she…
  • Provides therapy for individuals and couples
  • Provides pre-marital and marital counseling
  • Diagnoses, writes treatment plans and provides Jungian psychotherapy
  • Treats Mood Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Addictions, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Relational Disorders
  • Currently in Analytic Training at the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles
  • Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Certified 200 hours Yoga Works Teacher.
  • Ph.D: Pacifica Graduate Institute: May 2007, Clinical Psychology. Dissertation: The Individuation Process for Survivors of Domestic Violence.
  • M.A.: Southwestern College: August 1999, Counseling Psychology. Thesis: Women Integrating Masculine Aspects of the Self.
  • B.S.: Union College: May 1994 Psychology/Sociology. Prize for Best Senior Thesis in Sociology: The Response of American Society to Domestic Violence.
  • Marriage and Family Therapist Licence # 41171
  • Member CAMFT since 2002 California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists ID # 69158
  • Member APA since 2003 American Psychological Association ID # 9386-7235
As a respected leader in the Southern California Jungian community, Claudia David has taught seminars and courses on such extensive topics as human sexuality and domestic violence.
  • 2009-Present. Adjunct Faculty. Pacifica Graduate Institute. Carpinteria, California. Teaching Ph.D. graduate students courses including Human Sexuality from a depth psychological view, as well as all required state and national licensure board materials.
  • 2008. Teacher. C. G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles. Seminar on Domestic Violence Training, including theories using myth and fairytales to illustrate archetypal patterns in domestic violence.
  • 2004-2006 Therapist. C.G. Jung Institute. Los Angeles, California. Completed 1500 hours for pre-doctorate with Pacifica Graduate Institute.
  • 2003-2004 Therapist. Cuesta College. Paso Robles, California. Cuesta College health center provides short term therapy, crisis intervention and referrals.
  • 2002-2004 Therapist. North County Women’s Resource Center and Shelter. Atascadero, California. The Women’s Resource Center provides two domestic violence shelters for the community as well as low cost counseling services and teen groups in local public schools.
  • 2001-2002 Therapist. Cherokee Health Systems. Talbott, Tennessee. Cherokee Health Systems is an integrated health care system. Therapists work with Psychiatrists, Pediatricians and Primary Care Physicians on site.
  • 1999-2000Therapist and Victim Advocate. Peace Keepers Program, Espanola, New Mexico. Worked with crisis intervention, counseling and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. The Peace Keepers Program was funded by the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council and was specifically for Native American victims of family violence or non Indian family members.
  • 1998-1999 School Counselor K-6, Larragoite Elementary School, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Worked with groups and individuals in a low-income elementary school with 300 Native American and Hispanic students.
  • “Pulling the Trigger: Separation Violence As a Basis for refugee Protection for Battered Women.” American University Law Review Volume 59 Number 2 2009 Dr. Marisa Cianciarulo and Dr. Claudia David
  • “Accepting Change” 2008, Santa Monica Star Newspaper
  • “Helping Children Cope with Images of War” 2008, Santa Monica Star Newspaper
  • “Searching For Sleep” 2008, Santa Monica Star Newspaper
  • “Dealing with a Difficult Boss” 2008, Santa Monica Star Newspaper

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