Psychological Assistant

I am a graduate of the California Institute of Integral Studies doctorate program in Clinical Psychology. My background is in the application of existential philosophy to psychoanalytic therapy. My primary research has been on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder. Other papers I have written focus on death, spirituality, happiness, tragedy, and alternative community-based approaches to the treatment of extreme states (aka psychosis). 

Specialties:
-Working with college students on issues related to academic stress and social isolation
-Attention-related issues
-People struggling with social or sexual issues
-People experiencing extreme states (known as psychotic states)
-Depression
-Anxiety
-Grief and loss
-Couples

Jamesnorwood@bti.org

(510) 841-8484 x1177
Supervisors
Joseph Chernick, PhD
Claramarie Collins, PsyD