Gioia A. Jacobson

Gioia A. Jacobson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) serving as Core Faculty and MA Director of Research in the Counseling Department at Pacifica Graduate Institute. She holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and contributes to academic instruction and research leadership.

Education:

• M.A., Counseling Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute
• B.A., Psychology and English and World Literature: Creative Writing, Pitzer College
• Three years of holistic medicine study and yoga instructor certification

Research Focus: Her work integrates Ecopsychology with clinical practice, emphasizing holistic and ecological approaches in mental health counseling. This aligns with Pacifica's interdisciplinary focus on Depth Psychology and creative, eco-psychological frameworks.