Jasmine Pickens

Jasmine Pickens is an Adjunct Professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, affiliated with the School of Consciousness and Transformation. She holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Science (MS) in the same field. Her work centers on systemic thinking in mental health treatment, emphasizing revolutionary leadership and community transformation.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Master of Science (MS), Marriage and Family Therapy

Research Interests: Cultural studies, Narrative Research, Systems Thinking, and Phenomenology guide her approach to mentoring clinicians and addressing mental health disparities in Black communities.

Publications: Her 2019 works include contributions to the Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy and presentations on parental expectations in Black families, sports involvement, and trauma recovery for Black mothers.