Patrick Reeves

Therapy is my second career. As I slogged away in a job that no longer energized me, I slowly realized how disconnected I had become from things that made me feel alive, and worst of all, wasn’t sure how I ended up that way. I knew I needed a change, but wasn’t even sure what I wanted.

With this came dramatic life changes, including a layoff and divorce. Therapy and new spiritual practices helped me reconnect to myself, overcome regret, and find meaning in my life.

When I decided I wanted to help people overcome the same kinds of challenges I had faced, I attended Pacifica Graduate Institute for an M.A. in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology. I chose Pacifica primarily for their emphasis on Depth Psychology, specifically C. G. Jung and James HIllman, whose work has been foundational in my own spiritual and psychological growth. For my thesis, I focused on healing from religious trauma and the value of creating a personal myth.

Prior to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist, I studied the history of religion, earning a Ph.D. at the University of Iowa and taught in the history and religious studies. 

You can visit my Psychology Today directory page here.

Associations
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

L.I.F.E Counseling Group