Global Faculty Mentors
Guy Albert, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2005
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2000
Certificate, Transpersonal Studies, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1997
B.A., Humanities, New College of California, 1995
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of California, 2006
Certified Triple P (parenting program) provider, 2006
Joy Bonham, M.A.
M.A., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Certificate in Transformational Coaching, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Certificate in Spiritual Guidance, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Certificate in Instructional Design and Delivery, University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A., Business Administration, Major: CIS, Cal Poly, Pomona
International Coaching Federation Certification, ACC
Mark Brady, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1991
M.A., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1982
M.S., Family Systems and Therapy, University of Bridgeport, 1978
B.A., General Psychology SUNY New Paltz, 1976
Merry Coburn, Ph.D., M.S. Ed., N.C.C.
Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2006
M.S. Ed., Guidance and Counseling, Alfred University, 1979
B.A., History/Political Science, Alfred University, 1969
New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
National Certified Counselor, NCC
Certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist
Nancy Fagen, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1995
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1992
M.A., English Bible, Presbyterian School of Christian Education, 1957
B.A., English, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1955
Robert Ferrer, M.A.C.P.
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2008
Certificate in Transpersonal Studies, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2006
B.A., Developmental Psychology, San Diego State University, 1997
Karen McLaughlin Gallant, M.A.T.S.
M.A., Transpersonal Studies, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2000
B.A., Art, Art Education, Antioch College, 1970
Certified Expressive Arts Therapist
Rosalyn Grady, D.Min, M.A.
Doctorate of Ministry, University of Creation Spirituality, 2004
M.A, Creation Spirituality and Transp. Psych., Holy Names College, 2004
Honors B.A., Therapeutic Recreation, University of Waterloo, 1985
Certified Funeral Celebrant and Facilitator, 2008
Certified Conscious Relationship and Body Centered Therapy, Hendrick’s Institute, 1993
Certified Trance Dance Facilitator, 2007
Certified Yoga Teacher, 2009
Ordained Minister with Center for Sacred Studies, 2009
Marilyn Graham, Ph.D., M.A.C.P.
Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2008
M.A.C.P., Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2001
Certificate in Creative Expression, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1995
B.A., Theater, University of California at Riverside, 1972
Zoran Josipovic, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Cognitive Neuroscience and Asian Philosophy, Union Institute & University, 2006
M.A., Transpersonal Psychology, John F. Kennedy University, 1990
B.A., Asian Religions and Psychology, SUNY-Empire State College, 1985
Ruth Judy, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1984
M.A., Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1982
M.L.S., Library Science, Texas Woman's University, 1973
12 graduate hours, Holistic Studies, Anitoch University West, 1980
16 graduate hours, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University
B.A., Social Sciences, Southern Methodist University, 1967
Rita Kaufman, M.A.C.P.
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1994
M.A.T., Theology, St. Michael's College, 1976
B.A., English, Nazareth College of Rochester New York, 1963
Certified ESL teacher
Tara McAvoy, M.A.C.P.
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2003
B.A., Psychology and Women’s Studies, Simmons College, 1997
Certification, Life and Business Coaching, Transformational Coaching Training Program, 2003
Dorit Netzer, Ph.D., ATR-BC, LCAT
Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2008
M.A., Creative Arts Therapy, Hofstra University, 1997
B.F.A., Photography, School of Visual Arts, 1991
NY State Licensed and National Board
Certified Creative Art Therapist
Karen Rossie, DMD, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2002
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2000
M.S., Pathology, Ohio State University, 1985
D.D.S, Case Western Reserve University, School of Dentistry, 1980
B.S., Biology, Cleveland State University, 1972
Certified Core Energy Coach, iPEC, 2007
Annick Safken, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1998
D.E.S.S., Psychology, Aix en Provence University, 1983
M.A., Psychology, Aix en Provence University, 1981
License, Psychology, Aix en Provence University, 1979
Ingrid Sell, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2001
M.A., Transpersonal Studies., Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 1997
B.F.A., Media and Performing Arts, Massachusetts College of Art, 1981
Licensed Psychologist, California PSY 21018, active
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Vermont, 000464, active
Erica Smith, M.A.T.S.
M.A., Transpersonal Studies, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2009
Dip. P.M. Teesside Polytechnic, U.K., 1980
B. Sc., Social Studies, University of Teesside, U.K., 1978
Barbara Stone, Ed.D.
Ed.D., Educational Psychology, Rutgers University, 1969
M.A., Education, University of Texas, 1957
B.A., Speech and Drama, University of Alabama, 1952
Brandon Thompson, M.A.T.S.
M.A., Transpersonal Studies, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2008
Certificate, Transpersonal Studies, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2006
B.A., Psychology, Morehead State University, 2005
Certified to teach meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition
Nina "Anin" Utigaard, M.F.T., R.E.A.T.
M.F.T., License #40909, State of California, 2004
R.E.A.T. (Registered Expressive Arts Therapist), International Expressive Arts Therapy Assoc., 1998
Certificate in Person-Centered Expressive Therapy, Person-Centered Expressive Therapy Institute, 1992
M.A., Clinical Psychology , John F. Kennedy University, 1992
B.A., Humanities, New College of California, 1984
Attended the University of Idaho with focus on BFA from 1976-1979, completed BA at New College